Taaleem revenue reached a record level during the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year. The UAE education provider delivered strong financial results as rising enrolment, higher tuition fees, and school expansion supported steady business growth.
Operating revenue climbed to Dh1.17 billion during the reporting period. That figure represented an 18.5 percent increase compared with the same period last year. Strong demand for premium education continued driving growth across the company’s expanding school network.
Net profit after tax also increased to Dh283.2 million, reflecting a 9 percent annual rise. In addition, EBITDA grew by 16 percent to Dh439.4 million. These results showed the company’s ability to maintain earnings while investing in new campuses.
Growing student numbers remained a key factor behind the improved financial performance. Higher tuition fees also contributed to stronger revenue throughout the period. Although new schools required additional investment, demand for premium education remained resilient.
Premium school enrolment increased by 11.5 percent to 18,591 students. Meanwhile, available capacity expanded by 10.5 percent to 23,848 seats following the opening of two new campuses. School utilisation also improved to 78 percent, highlighting continued interest from families across the UAE.
Average tuition fees increased by 3.5 percent during the financial year. As a result, the premium schools segment continued generating strong earnings growth. The company now operates 14 premium schools, two more than it managed a year earlier.
Beyond its premium education business, the company continued operating its government partnership schools. That network includes 23 schools serving 23,579 students across the country.
Chairman Khalid Al Tayer said the latest results demonstrate the strength of the company’s business model. He explained that consistent demand for quality education continues supporting long-term growth. He also noted that disciplined execution helped the company achieve record operating revenue while increasing profitability.
Chief Executive Officer Alan Williamson said preparations for the upcoming academic year continue as planned. Harrow International School Dubai is scheduled to welcome students on August 31. So far, the school has secured 374 confirmed registrations ahead of its opening.
Development also continues on Harrow Abu Dhabi and DBS Ghaf Woods. Together, both projects are expected to provide around 5,400 additional premium school seats over the next two years. Company leaders believe these campuses will strengthen future enrolment and support continued earnings growth.
Taaleem revenue could receive another boost as these schools begin operations. Additional capacity will allow the company to meet rising demand from families seeking premium education options throughout the UAE.
Operations remained stable across all K-12 schools despite regional developments. Staffing levels stayed consistent throughout the reporting period. Student enrolment also remained resilient, while fee collection continued without major disruption.
The company’s early childhood education business also delivered encouraging progress. Kids First Group now operates 36 nurseries across the UAE and Qatar, serving 4,714 children. Although regional challenges temporarily affected enrolment, recovery continues steadily.
Parent confidence has improved in recent months, supporting stronger registrations. Summer programmes also attracted healthy participation, creating positive momentum before the next academic year begins. Management expects these trends to support further growth as the company continues expanding its education portfolio.
