Dubai’s First Student Council Launches to Amplify Youth Leadership

The first Student Council in Dubai has been established, bringing together 16 students from private schools across the emirate to represent their peers and contribute to education-related discussions and initiatives. The move forms part of the Education 33 Strategy and the Leaders of Tomorrow framework, designed to strengthen student participation in shaping the future of education.

Council members, drawn from Grades 9 to 12 / Years 10 to 13, represent six different curricula and nine nationalities, collectively speaking on behalf of nearly 400,000 students enrolled in Dubai’s private education system.

The council’s first meeting was attended by Abdullah Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Aisha Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). During the session, members received copies of 'Lessons from Life' by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, underlining the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement.

According to KHDA, the new platform will allow students to exchange ideas, propose initiatives, and help bridge the gap between learners and education policy. It is also expected to foster collaboration among schools, enhance communication between students and decision-makers, and encourage civic participation.