Education in Dubai

Schools, Universities, Curriculums, Exams & More

Get the latest news and updates on Dubai education here. Plus, find the best school guide to help you choose the right school for your child.

The Complete Guide to the 100 Best Schools in the UAE

The Yalla 100 StandOut UAE Schools Guide is the first independently verified and impartial guide to the best schools in the UAE. We’ve researched the best schools from primary to secondary and present our findings in this 92-page magazine. As parents and residents in the country, we’ve done the research so you don’t have to.

Latest Dubai Exam Results 2025

Visit our live 2025 Dubai school exam results. We publish results as soon as they come out. IB results have come out first.

Latest Education News

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Top tips to help your child build Arabic language skills and cultural confidence in the UAE

Expert tips to support Arabic language skills, cultural confidence and belonging for children growing up in the UAE

Inside “Together, We Became the UAE”: How stories help children connect with culture and identity

Inside the bilingual UAE children’s story helping young readers connect with culture and belonging

From UK to UAE: Rugby School confirms Dubai opening in 2026

Prestigious UK school Rugby partners with Aldar Education to open its first Middle East campus in Dubai

Your child’s reading lists by Bookworm Dubai: Best books for ages 0–7

Handpicked children’s booklists by age 0–7, perfect for UAE parents seeking top reading recommendations

How to help your child love reading: Bookworm Dubai’s top tips for early readers

Simple, joyful ways to help your child fall in love with reading and build lifelong curiosity

KHDA just released new Dubai nursery standards and these are the updated guidelines every parent should know

KHDA releases new Dubai nursery quality standards, redefining care, learning and safety expectations

Dubai to build 60 affordable schools for 120,000 pupils by 2033

Dubai unveils 60 new affordable schools to serve 120,000 students by 2033

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai marks 10 years of IB education

Swiss International Scientific School Dubai marks 10 years as the UAE’s first bilingual IB Continuum school

Meet the Head: Abigail Fishbourne, Founding Principal of Ash Mount School

New Dubai school in Mudon shares a bold, community-focused vision for future learning

With this abundance comes the challenge of finding a school that not only meets academic standards but also aligns with your child’s individual needs and your family’s values. We aim to provide parents with a clear and comprehensive resource to help them navigate their educational choices among top UAE schools, including private and international schools.

Schools to Watch

Keep updated with our selection of newly opened schools in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and across the UAE. Discover which schools are gaining momentum and rising in prominence and why they are worth considering.