Taaleem Holdings Post $309 Million in Revenue for AY2024-25
Taaleem Holdings, a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE has announced its financial and operational results for the twelve-month period ending 31 August 2025, with robust growth in revenues and net profit (after tax) of 20.1% y-o-y and 19.2% y-o-y, respectively.
With operating revenues reaching $309.19 million, supported by a 19.3% increase in premium schools’ enrolment, Taaleem Holdings said in a bourse filing with Dubai Financial Market on Thursday night.
EBITDA, excluding Kids First Group (KFG) rose 17.4% y-o-y to $86.56 million in FY 2024/25, with a margin of 28%, down from 28.6% last year reflecting higher G&A expenses and the ramp-up process of new schools. Including KFG, Group EBITDA reached $84.03 million, reflecting Taaleem’s share of a three-month low-season loss in KFG.
Net profit with KFG as an investment in a joint venture has reached $44.79 million in FY 2024/25, up 19.2% y-o-y, with a margin of 14.5%, down 0.1% compared to the prior year, the company said.
In FY2024/25, Taaleem grew premium school capacity by 28% through the acquisition of Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan (LLFPM), the launch of DBS Jumeira, and the expansion of GIS, which together supported a 19.3% y-o-y increase in premium enrolments.
Taaleem acquired a 95% stake in Kids First Group (34 nurseries across the UAE & Qatar), recognised in Q4 2024/25 as an equity-accounted investment under IAS 28, with expected positive contributions from FY2025/26.
Taaleem’s expansion remains on track, with DBS Mira launched in AY2025/26, Harrow Dubai under construction for AY2026/27, land secured for Harrow Abu Dhabi, and a new premium school planned in Ghaf Woods.
Significant Growth
Taaleem Holdings Chairman Khalid Al Tayer said that reflecting on the 2024-2025 academic year, the company continues to advance its long-term vision, supported by a growing, diversified portfolio, robust financial results, and a fortified balance sheet. During FY 2024/25, our disciplined execution and focus on quality drove significant growth across all our segments.
This year was marked by key milestones, including the acquisition of Kids First Group (34 nurseries across the UAE and Qatar), which provides immediate cash flow and opens a new growth avenue in the wider GCC early years market. Diversification remains central to our strategy, ensuring sustainable revenues, resilience, and long-term value creation, he said.
The company also strengthened our premium portfolio through the acquisition of LLFPM, their first French curriculum school, alongside the launch of Dubai British School Jumeira (DBS Jumeira), a flagship campus, and the opening of Dubai British School Mira (DBS Mira) in AY 2025/26.
“Our IB capacity expanded at Greenfield International School (GIS) with a new building adding 500+ seats, while DBS Islands, a 400+ seat extension of DBS Emirates Hills, commenced operations in AY 2025/26,” he said.
Taaleem also partnered with Harrow Schools to open two super-premium campuses in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Early indicators of strong demand reinforce our confidence in their long-term success and address a critical gap for High-Net-Worth families seeking world-class education. Additionally, Taaleem has recently acquired a new land plot from Majid Al Futtaim in Ghaf Woods to develop a premium school with a planned capacity of 1,800 students.
Taaleem Holdings CEO Alan Williamson said that our strong financial results underscored the resilience of their business model, with operating revenue rising 20.1% and net profit increasing 19.2% y-o-y.
“We accelerated investment across the portfolio, with $207.9 million of CAPEX directed towards new schools, the acquisition of a French curriculum school, and enhancements to existing campuses,” he added.
