The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that private school fees in Dubai will remain unchanged for the 2026–27 academic year.
The decision follows directives issued by Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as part of broader efforts to support families and maintain stability in Dubai’s education sector.
No Increase in School Fees This Year
According to officials:
💰 Private school tuition fees will not increase during the 2026–27 session.
Authorities said the move is aimed at:
- Supporting parents and families
- Maintaining affordability in education
- Helping private schools remain operational during economic reforms
Part of Dubai’s Economic Support Package
The announcement comes after approval of Dubai’s:
💵 Dh1.5 billion economic incentives package
which increased the total value of recent support measures to:
📊 Dh2.5 billion
Officials said the package includes:
- 33 support initiatives
- Measures covering education and other sectors
- Programs planned over the next 3 to 12 months
Relief Measures for Private Schools
Under the new initiatives, KHDA-regulated private schools will receive:
- 📄 Deferred license renewal fee payments
- ⏳ Instalment-based fee options
- 🚫 Deferred fines
- 🏫 Freeze on rent increases during renewals
- 💳 Deferred rental payments
Authorities also announced:
- Partial or full exemptions from guarantee insurance requirements
- Suspension of certain contractual penalty clauses
Support for Early Childhood Centers
According to officials, early childhood centers in Dubai will benefit from:
- ✅ Exemption from license renewal fees
- ✅ Fine exemptions
- ✅ Dubai Municipality market fee exemptions
The Knowledge Fund Establishment will also provide:
- Partial rent exemptions
- Extended rent-free periods for developing centers
Dubai’s Private Education Sector Continues to Grow
KHDA stated that Dubai’s education sector continues to expand rapidly.
According to official figures:
- 📚 More than 95% of students attend in-person classes
- 🌍 Schools currently offer 17 curriculum options
- 🏫 Around 9,000 affordable school seats were added this year
- 👨🎓 Nearly 230,000 students are enrolled in affordable institutions
Authorities also plan to add:
📈 7,500 additional school seats over the next two years
More Schools Expected to Open
Officials revealed that:
🏫 More than 30 applications for new private schools
are currently under review after six new institutions opened during the current academic year.
KHDA also reported that student enrollment in Dubai’s private schools increased by:
📊 6% in 2025
reflecting continued demand in the sector.
Final Words
Dubai’s decision to freeze private school fees for another academic year is expected to provide relief for families while supporting long-term stability in the emirate’s growing education sector.
