Dubai Leads Global Ranking for International Schools

Dubai ranks first worldwide for the number of international schools, outpacing other major global centres, based on an analysis combining Savills data with the latest figures from the government of Dubai. The findings underscore the city’s scale of international education provision and its breadth of globally recognised curricula, including British, American and International Baccalaureate pathways. Abu Dhabi also features in the global top ten, ranking sixth after Mumbai. In addition to the number of schools, the UAE has drawn several high-profile international education brands. Harrow School is set to open in Dubai by 2026, adding another established global institution to the city’s education landscape.