International schools
The UAE has the highest number of international schools in the region and the second highest in the world.
Date
11 - 13 October 2026
Venue
Expo Centre Sharjah
Audience
Students, families, schools, exhibitors
About the show
A powerful platform for education discovery
Riding on the booming education sector, the International Education Show has become the most popular higher education event in the country and the region.
The show is eagerly awaited by the student community because higher education is now a major driver of economic competitiveness in an increasingly knowledge-driven economy.
It gives educational institutions from across the region and the world a direct platform to meet students who are ready to pursue higher studies in a variety of specializations and destinations.
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Facts and figures
Education demand continues to grow across the UAE and MENA
School system investment
The UAE is set to invest in school system improvements over six years, according to the Ministry of Education.
Higher education students
Dubai's international higher education institutions reported annual enrolment growth of 3.6 percent.
UAE students abroad
Around 13,480 UAE students are studying abroad at international universities, according to UNESCO.
K12 students in the GCC
The number of K12 students in the GCC is estimated at approximately 16.3 million.
School-age population growth
By 2030, MENA countries are expected to see a 23 percent increase in school-age population.
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