Dubai's New Schools for 2026-27: KHDA Confirms 26 Institutions Including Harrow Dubai and 16,846 New Places

Dubai's New Schools for 2026-27: KHDA Confirms 26 Institutions Including Harrow Dubai and 16,846 New Places

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority confirmed on 25 August that 26 new private education institutions will open in Dubai for the 2026-27 academic year, adding 16,846 school places. The total covers 17 early childhood centres, seven schools and two higher education campuses.

Among the seven schools, four teach a UK curriculum and three offer the International Baccalaureate. New arrivals include Harrow International School Dubai, Rugby School Dubai and Queen Elizabeth's School in Dubai Sports City.

KHDA figures show private education in Dubai has grown 4.6 per cent a year over the past three years, with the teaching workforce up 17.5 per cent. In that period, 21 private schools opened, enrolment rose 3.1 per cent, 87 early childhood centres opened, and 11 higher education institutions opened with university enrolment up 29 per cent. This year's 17 early childhood centres add more than 1,700 seats. American University of Beirut Dubai starts classes in September 2026, and Peking University's HSBC Business School follows in January 2027 with MBA and EMBA programmes.

Read the full article on Doment: Dubai's New Schools for 2026-27: KHDA Confirms 26 Institutions Including Harrow Dubai and 16,846 New Places

Originally published on Doment, Dubai property intelligence.

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