“Dubai – World’s one of the most vibrant cities, a city committed to tolerance and a city committed to well being, “said Mark Beer, OBE of DIFC Courts during the 11th World Education Summit Dubai, as reported by Elets News Network (ENN).
Quick facts:
First School in Dubai was opened in 1912
First Indian school in Dubai was opened in 1961
First English school was opened in 1963
First American school was opened in 1966
Today over quarter to million students are educated in Dubai
Most of the top universities of Dubai are located within a quick drive from our latest Development; Easy18. They include University of Dubai, Herriot-Watt University, Zayyed University, American University in the Emirates, Birla Institute of Technology, British University in Dubai, Al Ghurair University, Emirates Aviation University, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, SP Jain School of Global Management, Murdoch University, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government and many more.
Additionally, many of the top schools are located around Easy18 development including GEMS Modern Academy, GEMS Wellington Academy, GEMS Our Own High School, Kent College, King’s School, Repton School, Rising School, Primus Private School, School of Creative Science, as well as American, French, German, and Indian Schools.
The UAE is amongst a handful of nations which seeks to offer the best of educational practices to the whole world. The UAE’s new policies are eyeing growth and improvement in quality of private education in the country. The government in association with foreign institutes is supporting schools, universities, parents, students, educators, investors and government partners to create a high quality education sector focused on happiness and well-being.
The UAE’s state-of-the-art infrastructure, easy visa policies, favourable investment climate and strategic location have drawn reputed foreign education providers. The total number of students in the GCC education sector is projected to reach 15 million in 2020.
The UAE’s education sector is poised for a robust growth, given the growing demand for private schools, international curriculum and e-learning. The sector offers ample opportunities for private and public partnerships to take the country’s education sector to the next-level. To build a top-class system, the government is investing significantly in improving the quality of education by equipping schools and colleges with smart technologies and recruiting finest teachers from across the world.
The 10-year development strategy 2010-20 of UAE’S Ministry of Education aims to provide students a high-quality curriculum, excellent teaching, improved student life, affordable and high-quality education as well as promote the national identity. All these initiatives are set to make the UAE a world-class education hub.