UAE K-12 Education Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030
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UAE k-12 education market highlights
- The UAE k-12 education market generated a revenue of USD 38,981.7 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 83,630.9 million by 2030.
- The UAE market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, high school (9-12) was the largest revenue generating application in 2024.
- Middle School (6-8) is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
K-12 education market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 38,981.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 83,630.9 million |
| Growth rate | 13.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | High school (9-12) |
| Fastest growing segment | Middle School (6-8) |
| Historical data | 2017 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Elementary School (K-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| Key market players worldwide | Oracle Corp, Pearson PLC, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, Adobe Inc, Microsoft Corp, D2L Inc (Sub Voting), International Business Machines Corp, McGraw-Hill Education, Dell Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class C, BYJU'S |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UAE accounted for 1.4% of the global k-12 education market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia k-12 education market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 48,828.0 million by 2030.
High school (9-12) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 47.53% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UAE k-12 education market based on elementary school (k-5), middle school (6-8), high school (9-12) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2017 to 2030.
The UAE has a diverse and growing population, especially in major cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The increasing number of school-age children, both expatriate and native, fuels the demand for K-12 education. The country’s population diversity also drives the need for schools offering various international curricula.
The UAE government provides substantial support for the education of Emirati nationals, including free public education and scholarships for private schools. Efforts to enhance the quality of education for nationals, especially in STEM and bilingual education, are driving the market.
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K-12 Education Market Scope
K-12 Education Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYJU'S | View profile | 10001+ | Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Asia | http://www.byjus.com |
| Pearson PLC | View profile | 17612 | 80 Strand, London, United Kingdom, WC2R 0RL | https://plc.pearson.com |
| McGraw-Hill Education | View profile | 1001-5000 | New York, New York, United States, North America | http://www.mheducation.com |
| D2L Inc (Sub Voting) | View profile | 1000 | 137 Glasgow Street, Suite 560, Kitchener, ON, Canada, N2G 4X8 | https://www.d2l.com |
| Adobe Inc | View profile | 29945 | 345 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, United States, 95110-2704 | https://www.adobe.com |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | View profile | 124804 | 129, Samsung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Suwon-si, Korea, Republic of, 443-742 | https://www.samsung.com |
| Dell Technologies Inc Ordinary Shares - Class C | View profile | 120000 | One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX, United States, 78682 | https://www.delltechnologies.com |
| Microsoft Corp | View profile | 221000 | One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, United States, 98052-6399 | https://www.microsoft.com |
| International Business Machines Corp | View profile | 282200 | One New Orchard Road, Armonk, NY, United States, 10504 | http://www.ibm.com |
| Oracle Corp | View profile | 164000 | 2300 Oracle Way, Austin, TX, United States, 78741 | https://www.oracle.com |
UAE k-12 education market size, by application, 2017-2030 (US$M)
UAE K-12 Education Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)
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