UAE Education Market Outlook to 2023
By K-12, Higher Education, E-Learning & Test-Preparation, Adult Education and Vocational and Training)
Region:Middle East
Product Code:KR754
February 2019
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About the Report
The report concludes with market projections and analyst recommendations highlighting the major opportunities and cautions. The report is useful for Private Investor, Global Test Preparation Centers, E-learning Service Providers, VC Firms, Existing Players for Expansion to align their market centric strategies according to ongoing and expected trends in the future.
Market Overview: Strong government support over the past few years has led to the continuous growth of education sector by inviting private players to enter the market. UAE education has witnessed healthy growth during the last five years preceding 2018. The growing concern for quality education by the education sector in the country encouraged the government to allocate AED 10.4 billion for education and training during its 2018 budget. Government support and investment led to the expansion of the existing players and the entrance of new players to cater the growing number of students, thereby adding to the revenues of the industry during the review period.
UAE Education Industry: The education industry in the country was dominated by the revenues generated from increased enrollments along with gradual rise in fee by private players during 2018. K-12 schools contributed highest share to the overall revenues during the same year. The second highest revenue share was contributed by the higher education sector in the UAE. The E-Learning market is the fast emerging segment and is increasing its revenue coming from various conventional education system. The test preparation market is largely driven by increased competition and willingness for pursuing higher education from the most elite institute.
UAE K-12 Education Market: The K-12 industry in the UAE comprises of kindergarten, primary, intermediate and secondary level of education where children in the age group 4 to 17 years obtain their basic level of education. The public schools in the country have witnessed slower growth in terms of number of enrollments as compared to private schools. The highest number of enrollments was in Cycle 1 (primary) level of schooling. It was followed by intermediate level of schooling. It was followed by KG level and secondary level of education. The K-12 education in UAE is quite evenly distributed in terms of male and female ratio. The number of Non Emirati students exceeds the number of Emirati students K-12 schools across UAE. The only reason for this is the larger expatriate population in the country as compared to the native population. In 2018, in terms of K-12 education market revenue, Dubai contributed the largest share while Umm All Quwain contributed the least revenue share to the overall market. Unequal concentration of population, number of schools and subsequently unequally distribution of enrollments are the primary factors for this stark difference in overall revenues
UAE E-Learning Market: E-Learning industry in the UAE is still in its early growth stage. In 2018, the technology market had a more than half of the share in the overall E-Learning market in UAE. Educational infrastructural developments have propagated the widespread use of smart E-Learning products by students at all grades/ stages of education, which in turn has augmented the demand for new and innovative technological solutions being developed for the E-Learning industry in UAE. Although, the revenues have grown significantly, the market share of content services has decreased owing to the introduction of disruptive technological tools being introduced in the market. The market share of the K-12 sector in the overall E-Learning market in UAE was highest and is followed by higher education.
UAE Test Preparation Industry: The overall test preparation market in UAE has grown at a healthy rate in the last few years and is mainly driven by the expat students who prepare for taking admission among the best institutes in the world. IELTS contributed more than a third of the test preparation market revenues in 2018. It is followed by the SAT test preparation and GMAT test preparation.
UAE Vocational and Technical Training Industry: The establishment of vocational and technical institutes offering high quality programs has led to high competition and demand in the labor market. The overall enrollment in vocational courses across UAE has increased from 2013 to 2018. It is largely driven by male students. UAE has been segmented into 9 education zones and the highest number of enrollments has been in Abu Dhabi followed by Al Ain and Ajman.
UAE Adult Education Market Size: The number of enrollments in adult education centers has been highly volatile in the past few years. In 2014, the enrollment in adult education centres was highest but decreased in the year 2015 and 2016. The total number of enrollments in the secondary stage was highest and is followed by elementary stage in the overall enrollments in adult education centres across UAE. Abu Dhabi had highest number of enrollments. The number of adult education centres has remained the same in Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. While the number of centres in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have decreased. The number of female enrollments is less than males, however the enrollment of females in adult education courses has been constantly increasing.
UAE Higher Education Market: The higher education market in UAE has witnessed significant growth in its revenues in the past five years. The overall revenues have grown along with the number of enrollments in Higher Education Institutes at all level during 2018. Women pursuing their higher education in the country constituted around more than half of the total share.
Abu Dhabi being the largest Emirate and having the largest population along with number of higher education institutes had highest number of enrollments in 2018. Although the government is making efforts to promote higher education across UAE, Emirates like Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah are lagging behind. Enrollments were highest in business, economics and engineering.
Key Topics Covered in the Report
- UAE Education Market
- UAE Education Market Size, 2013-2018P
- UAE K-12 Education Market
- UAE Technical and Vocational Education Market
- UAE Education Test Preparation Market
- UAE E-Learning Market
- UAE Adult Education Market
- UAE Higher Education Market
- SWOT Analysis for UAE Education Industry
- Regulatory Bodies For Education Sector in UAE and Different Emirates
- UAE Education Market Future Projections, 2018P-2023E
- Investment Model
- Analyst Recommendation
Products
Key Target Audience
- Private Investor
- Global Test Preparation Centers
- E-learning Service Providers
- VC Firms
- Existing Players for Expansion
Time Period Captured in the Report:
- Historical Period - 2013-2018
- Future Forecast - 2019-2023
Companies
Major Companies Covered:
- Gems group
- Taleem
- Princeton Review
- Blackboard
- Amideast
- Option Training Institute
- The British Council
- Brighter Prep
- Meccademia
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
1.1 UAE Education Market Overview and Market Size
1.2 UAE Education Industy Segmentation
1.3 UAE K-12 Education Market
1.4 UAE Higher Education Market
1.5 UAE E-Learning Market
1.6 UAE Test Preparation Industry
1.7 UAE Vocational and Technical Training Industry
1.8 UAE Adult Education Market Size
1.9 UAE Education Industry Future Outlook and Projections
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Market Definitions
2.2. Abbreviations
2.3. Market Size and Modeling
2.4 Consolidated Research Approach
2.5 Market Sizing – UAE Education Industry
2.6 Variables (Dependent and Independent)
2.7 Multi Factor Based Sensitivity Model
2.8 Regression Matrix
2.9 Limitations
2.10 Final Conclusion
3. UAE Education Market, AY’2013-2018
3.1 History of Education System in UAE
3.2 Current Outlook of Education System in UAE
3.3 Government Initiatives to Develop Education System in UAE
3.4 Future for Education Sector in UAE
3.5. Market Size AY’-2013-2018
3.6. UAE Education Market Segmentation, AY’2013-2018P
3.7 By Sector (K-12, Higher Education, E-Learning & Test-Preparation), AY’2013-2018P
4. UAE K-12 Education Market, AY’2013-2018
4.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018P
4.2. UAE K-12 Education Market Segmentation, AY’2013-2018
4.2.1. By Type of School (Private and Public), AY’2013-2018
4.2.2. By Level of Education (KG, Cycle 1, Cycle 2, Secondary & Religious), AY’2013-2018
4.2.3. By Gender (Male and Female), AY’2013-2018
4.2.4. By Nationality (Emirati and Non-Emirati), AY’2013-2018P
4.2.5. By Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah & Ras Al Khaimah), AY’2013-2018P
4.3. UAE Kindergarten Education Market, AY’2013-2018
4.3.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
4.3.2. Market Segmentation, AY’2013-18
4.4. By Male and Female
4.5. By Emirati and Non Emirati
4.4. UAE Primary School Market, AY’2013-2018
4.4.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
4.4.2. Market Segmentation
4.5. By Males and Females
4.6. By Emirati and Non Emirati
4.5. UAE Intermediate School Market, AY’2013-2018
4.5.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
4.5.2. Market Segmentation
By Males and Females
By Emirati and Non Emirati
4.6. UAE Secondary Education Market, FY’2013-2018
4.6.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
4.6.2. Market Segmentation
By Male and Female
By Emirati and Non Emirati
4.7. Trends and Developments
4.7.1. Rising Fee of K-12 Schools
4.7.2. Increasing Enrollment in Private K-12 Schools
4.7.3. Rising Investments in Education Sector
4.8. Competitive Landscape of Major Players in UAE
4.8.1. School Profile of Major Schools in the UAE
4.9. UAE K-12 Education Market Future Projections, AY’2018-2023E
4.10. Investment Model
4.10.1. License Process and Fees in Dubai
Submission of Online License Application and Documents
School Academic Plan
Other Documents and Procedure Approval
4.10.2. Assumptions and Estimations
4.10.3. Calculated Revenue
4.11. Analyst Recommendation
5. UAE Technical and Vocational Education Market, AY’2013-2018
5.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
5.2. UAE Technical and Vocational Education Market Segmentation, AY’2013-2018
5.2.1. By Gender (Male & Female), AY’2013-2018P
5.2.2. By Education Zone (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman, Dubai, Al Fujairah, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Al Garbia), AY’2013-2018P
5.3. Trends & Development UAE Technical and Vocational Education Market
Growth in Number of Technical & Vocational Schools / Institutes
Growth in Number of Female Enrollments
Increase in Government Initiatives to Expand Vocational and Technical Training in UAE
Shortage of Local Skilled Workforce
Strategic Partnerships Made by Institutes to Promote Vocational Education and Training
5.4. Popular Courses Run by Major Institutes
5.5. UAE Technical and Vocational Education Market Future Projections, AY’2018-2023E
5.6. Analyst Recommendation
6. UAE Test Preparation Market, AY’2013-2018
6.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018P
6.2. UAE Test Preparation Market Segmentation, 2018P
6.2.1. By Type of Tests (IELTS, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and SAT), 2018P
6.3. Trends and Developments in UAE Test Preparation Market
Intensifying the Test preparation Programs
Expanding businesses to multiple locations
New Marketing Techniques
Gradual Rise in Average Fee for Different Test Preparatory Courses
Growth in Number of Enrollments in Different Test Preparatory Courses
6.4. Courses Offered by Major Institutes in UAE Test Preparatory Market
6.5. UAE Education Test Preparation Market Future Outlook and Projections, 2018P-2023E
6.6. Analyst Recommendation
7. UAE E-Learning Market, AY’2013-2018
7.1. UAE E-Learning Market Size, AY’2013-2018P
7.2. UAE E-Learning Market Segmentation, AY’2018
7.2.1. By Technology and Content, AY’2018
By Type of Content Services (Multimedia, Online Test, Open Courseware and Others), 2018
By Format (Audio-Video Blend, Video, Audio and Text), AY’2018
By Sources of Learning (Massive Open Online Courses, Mobile Learning, E-Books and Gamification), AY’2018
By Types of Technology (Learning Management System, Smart Classes, Smart Authoring Tools and Others), 2018
By End User Application (Universities, Schools and Corporate), 2018
7.2.2. By End User Application (K-12 Education, Higher Education, Corporate Training and Others), AY’2018
7.3. Competition Scenario in UAE E-Learning Market
7.4. Trends and Developments in UAE E-Learning Market
ICT programs in Schools
Development of Corporate Learning programs
Investments by the government
M-learning
Strategic partnerships
Increased penetration of smart devices
7.5. UAE E-Learning Market Future Projections, AY’2018P-2023E
7.6. Analyst Recommendation
8. UAE Adult Education Market, AY’2013-2018
Students Criteria for Admission
8.1. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
8.2. UAE Adult Education Market Segmentation, AY’2013-2018
8.2.1. By Stage of Education (First, Second and Secondary Stage), AY’2013-2018
8.2.2. By Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras-Al-Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah), 2014-2018P
8.2.3. By Gender (Male and Female), AY’2014-2018P
8.3. Trends & Development in UAE Adult Education Market
Decrease in Number of Adult Education Centres
Poor Quality of Education in Adult Education Centres
Increase in Number of Female enrollments
8.4. UAE Adult Education Market Future Projections, AY’2018-2023E
8.5. Analyst Recommendation
9. UAE Higher Education Market, AY’2013-18
9.1. UAE Higher Education Market Size, AY’2013-2018P
9.2. UAE Higher Education Market Segmentation, AY’2013-2018P
9.2.1. By Gender (Male and Female), AY’2013-2018P
9.2.2. By Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah), AY’2018P
9.2.3. By Type of Courses, AY’2013 and AY’2018P
9.2.4. By Type of University (Private and Public), AY’2013-2018P
9.3. UAE Higher Education Market Future Projections, AY’2018P-2023E
9.4. Analyst Recommendation
10. Snapshot on Teacher Training Education Market, AY’2013-18
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Market Size, AY’2013-2018
10.3. Market Segmentation
10.4. Teacher Licensing Procedure
10.5. Competitive Landscape of Teacher Training Institute in UAE
10.6. Trends and Developments in UAE Teacher Training program
Workshops on Teacher Training
Blending ICT with Teacher Training
Demand of Qualified Teachers
10.7. Future projection to Teacher training in UAE, AY’2018-2023
11. SWOT Analysis for UAE Education Industry
12. Regulatory Bodies For Education Sector in UAE and Different Emirates
13. UAE Education Market Future Projections, AY’2018P-2023E
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