Education Dubai Holding is a buyer of UK’s Nord Anglia schools By Gavin Gibbon March 21, 2025, 5:25 PM Nord Anglia Schools Nord Anglia operates more than 80 schools in 33 countries, educating 90,000 students Nord Anglia sold for $14.5bn Investors include Dubai Holding Operates in 33 countries Dubai Holding, the personal investment portfolio of the ruler of the emirate, is among a group of companies that bought the UK school operator Nord Anglia Education for $14.5 billion. Other investors include the Swedish investment group EQT and Neuberger Berman from the US. Nord Anglia operates more than 80 schools in 33 countries, educating more than 90,000 students. Dubai communities to undergo $1.6bn road upgrade Dubai contractor Alec anticipates $500m IPO Qatar’s rising population increases demand for schools Andrew Fitzmaurice, CEO of Nord Anglia Education, said in a press statement this week that the new owners would bolster academic programmes, enhance research and innovation and support the company’s global expansion plans. Nord Anglia’s school in Dubai, which was rated outstanding in the latest inspections by the emirate’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority regulator, caters to about 2,000 students and commands annual fees ranging from AED36,000 ($10,000) to AED75,000. In education, Dubai Holding’s assets in the emirate include Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation and the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management. The ruler of Dubai is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
