For years, Dubai has been a bustling metropolis world-renowned for its impressive landscapes and ground-breaking engineering. Above all, Dubai has been a world leader in the world’s digital and technological landscape- making Dubai an attractive option for both work and travel.
With Dubai being a hotspot for highly sought-after STEM careers, the education system in Dubai is profound for educating affluent citizens of the future and inspiring the next generation. Known for their high standard of teaching and outstanding facilities, Dubai schools are at the helm of some of the best education facilities in the world.
But where exactly does Dubai rank in education? Moreover, how exactly is this type of information measured in comparison to other country’s education systems? In this article, we will explore education rankings in further detail, along with an insight into Dubai’s prestigious education system.
Based in Dubai, the School for Modern Skills is proud to be part of such a world-class education system. Aiming to educate children in conjunction with our values of innovation, creativity, and technology, the School for Modern Skills boasts exceptional facilities for a superb teaching experience.
For more information on our school and what we can offer, contact us today.
Does Dubai Rank in Education?
One of the key studies into international educational rankings is the Programme for International Student Assessment, also known as PISA. This assessment model takes place every three years- deciphering rankings for the top-performing countries across the world.
In order to gain an accurate result in each assessment cycle, a focus group of 15-year-old students from each country is assessed on their skills in three subjects- mathematics, science, and reading.
Each student’s results are recorded and calculated into a mean score for each subject, helping to effectively rank each country based on the student’s performance.
Dubai Rankings
The most recent result set was recorded in 2022, with Dubai showing significant improvement from previous years. The PISA system ranks the top 20 countries based on academic performance. Dubai ranked in the top 14 for all three subjects.
Mathematics
Dubai ranked number 9 in the world for mathematics in 2022 with a total mean score of 497. The average international score for this assessment was 472.
Reading
In the reading assessment, an overall mean score of 498 resulted in a rank of 13th in the world for reading skills. The average international score for reading assessment totalled 476.
Science
Ranking 14th overall in the world, science assessments resulted in a mean score of 503 for Dubai-hailing students. The average international score for this assessment was 485.
From the data collected, we can see that Dubai exceeded all of the average scores for all three subjects, indicating an outstanding performance across the core subjects- a testament to an excellent education system across Dubai both in the private and public sectors.
Choosing a School in Dubai
It is said that 90 percent of the education system in Dubai is led by private education facilities, with the remaining facilities being public schools open to enrolment with no fees to pay.
When choosing a school, it is important to select a school with a strong ethos that meets the need of the child in question. Some factors to consider when you are choosing a school may include:
- Whether you are looking for a private or public school
- Career goals and future prospects
- The school ethos
- Specific interests and learning style of your child
- Whether the school has uniform preferences
- Inclusivity of the school
- The curriculum
School rankings are a good indicator as to how well pupils are doing and the overall success of the school. Since Dubai has made a significant improvement in their rankings since 2018, there has been a total increase in enrolment in education facilities across Dubai- this includes many expats as well nationals of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The School Curriculum in Dubai
In Dubai, the school curriculum will depend on a multitude of factors. Due to the fact that Dubai is very diverse, being the home to many foreign nationals, Dubai accommodates for everyone- with schools offering the following curriculums:
- British school curriculum
- American school curriculum
- French school curriculum
- UAE school curriculum
The curriculum taught in each school will be at the discretion of the school. For example, British expats may choose to send their children to a Dubai school that teaches following the British school curriculum, for example, the core subjects being maths, English and science.
Each counties curriculum will teach a slightly different subject schedule. Typically, the main language subject taught will be native to the country in question. Schools teaching a UAE curriculum will teach Arabic as a first language, likely with English being a second language option.
What are the Benefits of Studying in Dubai?
There are many benefits to studying in Dubai whether it is in primary, secondary or higher education. Due to a good reputation overall, the Dubai education system attracts students from across the world. Some of the benefits of studying in Dubai include:
- Use of the English language– it goes without saying that the English language is widely spoken in Dubai, including within schools. This means that as English is deemed the language of business, the use of English language in schools in Dubai creates an opportunity for future job opportunities.
- Exposed to diversity– Dubai is one of the most diverse locations in the world. Studying in Dubai allows students young and old to meet people from a vast array of different nationalities and ethnicities- exposing them to more a more diverse world for the future.
- STEM subjects– Dubai offers fantastic educational opportunities for those who are looking to study STEM subjects such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
- Chance to learn a new language– As Arabic is part of the national curriculum in Dubai, there will be opportunities to learn a new language such as Arabic if you do not already speak it. This could be high advantageous if you plan to live and work in Dubai.
- Excellent technology facilities– Known for its advanced technology, Dubai schools boast the use of high-end technology to educate pupils, including the use of AI and robotics across many different facilities.
In Summary
The education system in Dubai has been ranked in the top 14 across the world for core subjects including science, maths and reading. Being above average in these faculties demonstrates the improvement of the education system across Dubai. Whether students attend a private or public facilities, school and higher education pupils in Dubai are benefiting from a vast array of ‘outstanding’ school facilities.
Depending on the needs of each pupil, Dubai accommodates for a multi-national set of students with schools teaching a series of curriculums including UAE, English, American and even French- allowing opportunities for expats to study in Dubai for better job prospects and benefit from the use of exceptional technological facilities. This is a key benefit to those who plan to study or work in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) field.
The School for Modern Skills
The Dubai School for Modern Skill (SMS) is a recognised educational facility focussing on an innovative, creative and technology-focussed approach to educating the next generation. With pupils benefitting from modern, technology-led facilities, School for Modern skills is continually attracting a series of prospective parents and pupils.
At School for Modern Skills, we are incredibly proud f our accolades, including:
- Opportunities for children to learn aided by artificial intelligence with prospects of partnering with local universities to learn more of the benefits and opportunities
- A onsite I-hub allowing pupils to gain knowledge of science, arts and mathematics
- 2 awards from EduTeach for innovation
- We have participated in the Matatalab Robotics competition
- Scope to develop out own robotics competition
- Great sports and medical facilities
- Transportation for students
For more information on how the School for Modern Skills can help your child excell academically, contact us today to discover more about our school and our exceptional facilities.
