The K-12 education provider will add more than 5,000 student seats over the next two years 

Dubai, Mar 27, 2026: K–12 education provider Taaleem plans to expand its footprint in the UAE with the launch of three new schools, according to the H1 2025–26 financial results of the Dubai-listed company. The group noted that its development pipeline includes Harrow School Dubai, Harrow School Abu Dhabi and a planned premium school in Ghaf Woods, which together are expected to add more than 5,000 student seats over the next two years. 

According to Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem, Harrow International School Dubai, its newest flagship school, is progressing in line with plan and remains on track for opening in September 2026, with registrations to date touching above business planning expectations, reflecting strong early traction. 

The company is operating 13 premium schools with a capacity of 23,848 students, and the number of enrolled students totalled 18,690. 

Its premium school capacity expanded by 2,274 seats or 10.5% year-on-year during the first half of 2025-26, driven by the launch of DBS Mira and the expansion of DBS Emirates Hills (DBS Islands), supporting a 12.5% YoY increase in premium enrolments. 

Taaleem also manages 23 public-private partnership schools with a capacity of 30,869 and enrollments of 23,581 students. Its capacity has been reduced by 2,849 seats. 

The Dubai Financial Market-listed company recorded operating revenues of Dh766.3 million. Its net profit after tax climbed 2.9% year-on-year to Dh177.6 million. The reported performance predates the recent escalation in regional developments. 

Average gross tuition fees within the premium vertical increased 2.7% year-on-year to Dh60,893 in H1 2025-26, reflecting approved fee uplifts across the mature portfolio, together with the natural progression of cohorts into higher grade fee bands. 

This was partially offset by enrolment mix effects following the launch of DBS Mira and the ramp-up of recently added capacity, where lower-grade cohorts are onboarded at entry-level fee points.