Student enrollment is expected to increase to around 7.2 million by 2030, with an estimated 400,000 in the private sector                                                         

K-12 education in Saudi Arabia has emerged as the fastest growing segment within the education sector, driven by the Kingdom’s ongoing rapid reforms. 

The Vision 2030 reform plan, launched in 2016, is driven by the need for diversifying the Kingdom’s economy from its dependence on oil and creating a workforce, capable of competing successfully in a global environment. Reforms within the education sector are aimed at enhancing quality and standards, improving infrastructure, updating curricula and integrating technology.  

Dominant force 

The K-12 segment in Saudi Arabia will continue to dominate the region both in terms of investment and revenue. With the largest student population in the GCC region, the market presents substantial potential for expansion.   

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