Put Your Brand at the Heart of International Education in the GCC
Outstanding Schools Dubai brings together the senior decision-makers leading international education across the UAE and wider GCC.Â
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From leaders of British, IB and American curriculum schools to executives from major international school groups, it connects sponsors with the people setting strategy, making investment decisions and driving change across the region.Â
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It’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with established education leaders and those driving the next phase of growth in premium British, IB and American curriculum schools across the GCC.Â
A Growing Market.
A Major Commercial Opportunity.
$65.7BN
+32%
PROJECTED GCC PRIVATE K-12 MARKET BY 2031Â
GROWTH IN ANNUAL FEE INCOME OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS
The GCC is experiencing significant growth in private and international education, driven by continued investment and increasing demand for premium international curricula.Â
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Outstanding Schools Dubai connects your business with senior decision-makers from premium British, IB and American curriculum schools and school groups at the heart of this expanding market.Â
$14.4BN
1,785
ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FEE INCOME
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS ACROSS THE GCC
Sources: ISC Research and GCC Education Sector Report 2026Â
What Our Customers Say
"The quality of the speakers and the richness of the sessions were
excellent.The venue had a lovely atmosphere that kept the event focused and intimate — we really appreciated that. There was great value in the event itself, and we remain grateful for the collaboration."
Renaissance Learning
"The event had great energy right from the outset. I do believe there was an interesting mix and range of audience members. Lunch allowed for networking and engagement opportunities. Certainly look forward to attending more of these in the future!"
ISBL
"Outstanding Schools delivered an exceptional event. We valued the quality of engagement and the access to decision-makers within a structured yet relaxed setting. The conversations were purposeful and the format allowed our brand to align with relevant themes rather than simply having presence."
Savvas Learning
Three Days of Access to the Region’s Education Leaders
More than a conference, Outstanding Schools Dubai creates three days of opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and build relationships with the people shaping education across the region.
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Hundreds of senior education leaders from across the UAE and wider GCC Â
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50+ expert speakers sharing insight, experience and ideas Â
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Three distinctive experiences — Yacht Networking Reception, Conference & Awards and exclusive Leadership Dinner Â
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British, IB and American curriculum schools represented from across the regionÂ
Where Schools Are Investing
Connect your business with the priorities shaping investment across international schools in the UAE and wider GCC.
Outstanding Schools Dubai brings together senior decision-makers, budget holders and influencers who are actively evaluating the products, services and solutions their schools need now and in the years ahead.Â
Key Investment Areas
Education Technology & AI
Digital Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Curriculum & Assessment Providers
HR, Recruitment & Professional Development
Early Years & Education Investment
School Operations & Facilities
Academic & Department Leaders
Deputy Head · Head of Curriculum · Director of T&L · HOD · Academic Director
Curriculum · CPD · Assessment · EdTech
Inclusion & Wellbeing Specialists
SENCo · Head of Inclusion · Head of Wellbeing · Head of Pastoral · Learning Support Lead
Dedicated experts managing safeguarding, SEND provision, and the psychological health of the whole school community.
SEND · Safeguarding · Wellbeing · Inclusion
The Audience
Senior leaders shaping the future of international education
SCHOOL LEADERS & EXECUTIVES · PRINCIPALS, HEADS AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAMS
School Principals & Heads
Principal · Head of School · School Director · Headteacher
The primary decision-makers with final sign-off power over school-wide strategic initiatives and major procurement cycles.
Curriculum · AI & EdTech · Workforce · Strategy
School Group Executives
CEO · Regional Director · Managing Director · Chief Academic Officer
Focusing on group-wide strategy, multi-campus investment, and regional expansion across the GCC territory.
Group procurement · M&A · Investment · Multi-campus
COOs & Operations Directors
COO · CFO · Bursar · School Business Manager · Director of Operations
Holding operational and financial authority for infrastructure, technology estates, and commercial school management.
Operations · Finance · IT & Cyber · Estates
SPECIALISTS & DEPT LEADERS · CURRICULUM, WELLBEING AND OPERATIONAL EXPERTS
Early Years & Foundation Leaders
Head of Early Years · EYFS Coordinator · Early Childhood Director · Nursery Manager
Specialist leaders overseeing the critical foundation stages, nursery provision, and specialied childhood training.
EYFS · IB PYP · Training · Compliance
Expert practitioners shaping classroom standards, pedagogical excellence, and the adoption of academic technologies.
Put Your Brand at the Heart of Outstanding Schools Dubai 2026Â
Connect with senior decision-makers from leading schools and education groups across the UAE and GCC.Â
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Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are limited, with packages already being secured. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Outstanding Schools Dubai 2026.Â