A clear strategy for long-term growth
Taaleem is focused on growing its education platform through the expansion of premium schools, strategic government partnerships, and entry into early childhood education. By increasing enrolment and maximising the utilisation of its schools, the Group is well positioned to deliver sustainable long-term growth
Executing with impact
CEO's message
“As we scale our footprint, we remain equally focused on optimising utilisation across our network. Several of our newly launched and acquired schools are progressing through their ramp-up phase, with student numbers steadily increasing in line with expectations as we bear the fruits of our ability to deliver on our promises and the credibility we have built in the education sector”
Chief Executive Officer of Taaleem
A diversified portfolio
Taaleem generates revenue through a diversified education platform combining premium fee-paying schools, government-operated institutions, and early childhood education, enabling both long-term growth and stable income.
Super premium
Premium schools
Our schools cater to a wide range of student offering internationally recognised curriculum, including the UK National Curriculum
Premium schools
Government partnerships
Nurseries (KFG)
Growth in GCC education market
The UAE’s K-12 private education sector is expanding rapidly, with over 75% of students enrolled in private schools and the market expected to reach USD 10.3 billion by 2030. Taaleem is well positioned to benefit, educating over 41,000 students across 38 schools through a diversified model combining premium schools and long-term public-private partnerships.
STUDENT ENROLMENT CAGR IN GCC, BY COUNTRY(2018-2023 CAGR)*
Source: Alpen Capital, GCC Education Industry Report, May 2025. (IAR p.31, footnote 4)
Differentiated platform built for long-term value creation
What sets Taaleem apart in a competitive education market.
Delivers leading international curricula including British, IB, American and French programmes, serving a diverse and growing student base.
Only operator participating across all major UAE public-private partnership programmes, reflecting strong institutional credibility.
Strong portfolio of recognised schools including Dubai British School and Jumeira Baccalaureate School with sustained demand and academic reputation.
Schools located in high-demand residential communities across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, supporting strong enrolment visibility and pricing power.
Consistently strong inspection ratings and academic performance across the portfolio, reinforcing brand strength and demand resilience.
How we create value
A clear model for how Taaleem delivers outcomes across education and capital markets.
Expanding our school network
Growing our portfolio through new developments and strategic acquisitions in attractive education markets.
Growing enrolment & utilisation
Maximising capacity utilisation and student enrolment to drive operational efficiency and profitability.
Building lifelong student relationships
Delivering exceptional educational outcomes that foster retention, advocacy, and long-term value creation.
Leveraging government partnerships
Strengthening stakeholder relationships and enhancing our education platform through long-standing collaboration with government entities.
