How will Dubai’s plan to open 60 new affordable schools transform education in the city, and what challenges could it face?

Dubai’s bold plan to establish 60 new affordable schools over the next eight years aims to serve 120,000 students, offering more families access to high-quality yet low-cost education. The initiative — part of the Dubai Education Strategy 2033 — encourages private investment through reduced land lease rates and fee incentives, ensuring affordability without compromising standards. Education leaders like GEMS Education’s Dino Varkey and The Indian High Group’s Punit Vasu praised the move as a “game changer” that strengthens communities and enhances access to learning. However, they cautioned that the key challenge lies in balancing affordability with quality, especially in recruiting and retaining great teachers, managing operational costs, and ensuring innovation continues. What are your thoughts — will more affordable schools truly make quality education accessible to all, or will maintaining high standards at low fees prove too difficult in the long run?

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