1. EDUCATION SECTOR IN UAE TO 2019 — MARKET SIZE AND INTELLIGENCE REPORT Indalytics Advisors
[email protected] www.indalytics.com April 2014 2. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 1 TABLE OF CONTENT Education System in UAE Market Size of UAE’s Education Sector Preschool Education in UAE School education in UAE Higher Education in UAE Vocational Education in UAE Adult and Special Education in UAE Forecasted Market Size of UAE’s Education Sector Drivers Impacting UAE’s Education Sector Driver 1 Driver 2 Driver 3 Driver 4 Driver 5 Trends in UAE’s Education Sector Trend 1 Trend 2 Trend 3 Trend 4 3. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 2 Trend 5 Trend 6 Trend 7 Trend 8 Opportunities for Private Players Setting Up a Private School in UAE Setting Up a Private Higher Education Institution in UAE PEST Analysis of UAE Political Analysis of UAE Economic Analysis of UAE Social Analysis of UAE Technological Analysis of UAE 5-forces Analysis of Education Sector in UAE Threat of New Competition Threat of Substitute Products and Services Bargaining Power of Buyers Bargaining Power of Suppliers Intensity of Competitive Rivalry Promising Opportunities in Education Sector in UAE Schools Providing Education in International Curricula Higher Education institutions providing courses on favored courses 4. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 3 Education providers in Islamic Finance ICT players providing Digital Content Profiles of Major Players GEMS Education SABIS ALDAR Academies Taaleem Emirates National Schools The Ras Al Khaimah Education Company (EDRAK) PJSC Addax Education Holding W.L.L. Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI) Innoventures Education IQ Education Consultants UniAdmission S.S. Lootah Group Annexure 5. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 4 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Education System in UAE Figure 2: UAE’s Education Sector — Market Size (AED billion / US$ billion) Figure 3: UAE’s Preschool Education — Government and Private Enrollment Figure 4: UAE’s Preschool Education — Male and Female Enrollment Figure 5: UAE’s School Education — Enrollment by Stages Figure 6: UAE’s School Education — Government and Private Enrollment Figure 7: UAE’s School Education — Government and Private Schools Figure 8: UAE’s School Education — Male and Female Enrollment Figure 9: UAE’s Higher Education — Government and Private Enrollment Figure 10: UAE’s Higher Education — Government and Private Institutions Figure 11: UAE’s Higher Education — Male and Female Enrollment Figure 12: UAE’s Higher Education — Enrollment by Specialization — Government Institutions Figure 13: UAE’s Higher Education — Enrollment by Specialization — Private Institutions Figure 14: UAE’s Vocational Education — Government and Private Enrollment Figure 15: UAE’s Vocational Education — Male and Female Enrollment Figure 16: UAE’s Adult Education — Male and Female Enrollment 6. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 5 Figure 17: Forecasted Market Size of UAE’s Education Sector — 2014(E)– 2019(F) Figure 18: UAE’s Federal Spending on Education Sector Figure 19: Growth of Total Population and School Students in UAE — 2010– 2012 Figure 20: % of National and Non–National Students in UAE — School and Higher Education Figure 21: GDP Growth Rate of UAE, as compared to Other Countries Figure 22: Internet Subscribers in UAE — June 2012 –December 2013 Figure 23: Active Mobile Subscriptions in UAE — June 2012 –December 2013 Figure 24: % of School Students Enrolled in Vocational and Technical Education Figure 25: Student to Teacher Ratio at School and Higher Education Level Figure 26: Demographic distribution of UAE — 2013 (E) Figure 27: Five Forces Analysis of UAE’s Education Sector Figure 28: Number of Teaching Staff in UAE — School and Higher Education Figure 29: Break–up of UAE’s Schools and Higher Education Market into Government and Private Figure 30: Gross Enrollment Ratios in UAE Figure 31: UAE Population by Age Groups 7. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 6 PUBLICATION DATE April 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES 85 PRICE OF THE REPORT Single User: US$2,000 Multi User/ Enterprise: US$4,500 Visit www.indalytics.com or write to us at
[email protected] to know more about the report. 8. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 7 ABOUT THE REPORT The report ‘Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence’ discusses the current market size of the UAE’s education sector. It segregates the market size on the basis of various levels of education, starting from preschool to higher education. The report discusses the forecasted market size and year–wise growth of the sector till 2019, along with the various drivers, which will lead to this growth. It further discusses the various trends that are shaping the education sector. Various regulations pertaining to entering UAE’s education market are also mentioned in the report, along with the profile of key players that are active in private education space. 9. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 8 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY UAE has one of the highest literacy rates (90%) among the developing countries — with an enrollment ratio of approximately 107% for primary education, and approximately 67% for higher education. The country caters to approximately 33% of its population across various levels of education, and spends approximately 21% of its total government expenditure on education. More than half of the UAE’s education sector is dominated by the general school education, followed by higher education and preschool education. The sector has benefitted from high government spending of approximately one–fifth of the total federal expenditure on education, and improvement in quality of education at public schools. However many students are now opting for private schools — which teach in English, and as per international curricula. Demand for private education is coming from both locals, as well as expatriates staying in UAE. The country is witnessing an increase in number of private players, especially in higher education, which are catering to growing number of youth. These players are collaborating among themselves, raising financing, and investing in various levels across the sector. UAE is also witnessing increased use of technology, as the government is advocating digital education through its programs. 10. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 9 Growth of UAE’s education sector will be driven by various factors, such as increased government and private spending on education, demand from expatriates representing 81% of the population, and increased use of technology. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY This report has been prepared through the following comprehensive methodology: The market definitions used in the reports are the standard definitions recognized by the industry. In this report, the market size of the education sector is defined as the sum total of core expenditure on teaching students. It includes the fees paid by students in private schools and higher education institutions, as well as the government expenditure per student in case of public schools and higher education institutions. Bases of all the figures are taken from the statistics provided by the government, ministries, as well as prominent organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Funds, UNESCO Institute of Statistics, World Factbook — CIA etc. The data is further validated through credible analyst reports, white papers by industry organizations, questioners and expert interviews. 11. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 10 LIST OF ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THE REPORT Academia Management Solutions International Addax Bank Addax Education Holding LLC Al Jalila Foundation ALDAR Academies ALDAR Properties PJSC Autism Trust Foundation Cranleigh DM Healthcare Dubai Medical College Dubai Pharmacy College EduStaff Elaph Investments LLC Emaar Properties Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company Emirates National Schools Emirates Telecommunications Corporation Etihad Airways Etisalat Fujairah College GEMS Education Gulf Medical College Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University Heriot–Watt University Higher Colleges of Technology Horouf Publishing Group INJAZ UAE Innoventures Education International Monetary Fund IQ Education Consultants Islamic School for Training and Education Jaleel Holdings Jordan Investment Trust PLC Kalimat Publishing Group London Business School 12. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 11 MAHSA University MasterCard Microsoft Nalapad Group Overseas New York University Pearson PLC Rabdan Academy Raffles Schools S.S. Lootah Group SABIS Educational Services S.A.L. Samsung SeekTeachers Sorbonne Taaleem The Ras Al Khaimah Education Company The Technical Institute UAE University UniAdmission University of Wollongong in Dubai Zayed University 13. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 12 REPORT SAMPLE EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UAE Education is one of the major sectors in UAE, which attracts 21% of the government’s budget. While the school education is governed by the Ministry of Education, Postsecondary or higher education comes under the purview of Ministry of Higher Education. The government provides free education in public schools and higher education institutions to UAE nationals or children of Emirati mothers. Expatriate students in UAE can also attend the public schools, but for a fee. The medium of instruction in public schools is Arabic, with English being offered as a second language. School education sector in UAE is divided into four stages, spanning across 14 years of education. The first stage consists of preschool or kindergarten education that starts at three years of age, and lasts two years. Kindergarten education is free and voluntary. The core K–12 schooling starts after kindergarten, and is spread across 12 grades, divided into three cycles. Cycle 1, or the elementary stage, spans across grade 1 to 5, and is aimed at providing basic elementary education to children. 14. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 13 Cycle 2 caters to children in the grades 6 to 9, with a minimum age of 10. Cycle 2 is followed by Cycle 3, or secondary education stage. This cycle also consists of three grades, from grades 10 to 12. The cycle contains specialization courses in Grade 10 such as Islamic Education, Arabic, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, History, Geography and ICT — where students choose their specialization. Post Grate 10, students can either opt for Science Stream, or Literature Stream in Grades 11 and 12. On completion of Cycle 3, students are awarded school leaving certificates, also known as Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al- Amma. During Cycle 3, students also have an option to take vocational education and training. There are eight secondary technical schools in UAE, which offer vocational education and training programs in grades 10 to 12. The schools provide courses in various subjects, such as mechanical, electrical, and civil industrial technology, agriculture, business management, computer applications and accounting. Besides the government schools, there are other private schools in the country, which provide education as per international curricula. These schools do not come under the ministry, and charge fees. 15. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 14 After completing secondary education, students apply for admission to a postsecondary or higher education institution. Higher education is governed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and citizens of UAE, or children of Emirati mothers are entitled for free education at the government institutions. Besides, they can also join private institutions, having accreditation to international universities. The undergraduate degree programs are generally of four years, followed by master’s degree of two years and doctoral degree of three years. There are also some undergraduate diploma certificates and courses of one to two years, which students can pursue after secondary education. Students can also take vocational education courses after completing secondary education. An Applied Bachelor degree in vocational education is of four years, while a diploma is of two years. Only UAE citizens and children of Emirati mothers can study in government–sponsored Federal higher education institutions — only exception being United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and Zayed University (ZU). In order to take admission in the federal higher education institutions, all the students are required to take a test, called Common Educational Proficiency Assessment (CEPA) — which evaluates their competency in English and Mathematics. For expatriate students, there are several private higher education institutions. 16. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 15 The Ministry of Education, under the Federal Law No. 29/2006, provides state–sponsored education to children with special needs. Based on their needs, students are either taught in regular classrooms, with assistance from teachers and community providers, or in specialized class room or their homes. All the schools are also required to provide assistance to students, in form of special education teachers, psychologists and other learning aids. The ministry also provides adult and continuing education to people, who have not completed their basic education, and have crossed the age–limit of enrolling in schools. Adult education is provided, both in form of normal basic education, as well as vocational education and training. 17. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 16 FIGURE 1: EDUCATION SYSTEM IN UAE Source: Indalytics Advisors 18. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 17 FIGURE 2: UAE’S EDUCATION SECTOR — MARKET SIZE (AED BILLION / US$ BILLION) Source: Indalytics Advisors FIGURE 3: UAE’S SCHOOL EDUCATION — ENROLLMENT BY STAGES Source: Ministry of Education; Indalytics Advisors Preschool Education K–12 School Education Higher Education Vocational Education Special Education Adult Education Year = 2013 (E) Total Market Size: AEDXXX billion US$XXX billion Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Year = 2013 (E) Total Market Size: AEDXXX billion US$XXX billion 19. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 18 FIGURE 4: DEMOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION OF UAE — 2013 (E) 2013 Total Population (E) 2013 Population – National Citizens (E) 2013 Population – National Citizens (E) 2013 Population – International Citizens (E) Source: International Monetary Fund; National Bureau of Statistics, UAE; Indalytics Advisors National International Abu Dhabi Dubai Sharjah Ajman Umm Al- Quwain Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah Males Females Males Females 20. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. Ltd l www.indalytics.com l 19 FIGURE 5: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS OF UAE’S EDUCATION SECTOR Source: Indalytics Advisors Threat of new competition Threat of substitute products and services Bargaining power of buyers Bargaining power of suppliers Intensity of competitive rivalry Government Institutions Private Institutions Low High 21. Education Sector in UAE to 2019 — Market Size and Intelligence Report ©Indalytics Advisors Pvt. 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