Taaleem Posts Revenue of $267.96 Million in First 9M of 2024-25

Taaleem Holdings, a leading K-12 premium education provider in the UAE with a portfolio of 12 premium schools, alongside 26 schools that it manages under public private partnerships in the UAE, continued to deliver strong performance in the first nine months of 2024/25 ending 31 May 2025, with robust growth in revenues, gross profit, and net profit (after tax).

The company has reported revenues of $267.96 million, marking an 18.5% y-o-y increase and enrolment in premium schools also rose by 19.2% over the same period, Taleem Holdings said in a regulatory disclosure with Dubai Financial Market.

Taaleem has also recorded an EBITDA of $103.16 million in the first nine months of 2024-25, reflecting an 11.8% y-o-y increase, as gross profit continued to grow by 14.9% y-o-y, recording $134.36 million during this period. The net profit reached $65.97 million, up 7.6% y-o-y, with a stable net profit margin of 24.6%, reflecting a decline of 2.5 percentage points from the prior-year period, Taaleem said in the filing.

Taaleem’s premium and super-premium expansion continues, as DBS Mira is on track to add 1,800 seats in the annual year 2025-26, and Harrow School Dubai receiving KHDA approval and securing a land lease in a prime location in Dubai.

It has also expanded premium school capacity by 28% through the acquisition of LLFP Meydan and the launch of DBS Jumeira, supporting a 19.2% y-o-y increase in enrolment across the segment.

In May this year, Taaleem said that it was expanding into the early education segment through the acquisition of Kids First Group, a leading GCC nursery operator. The transaction is set to add 34 nurseries to Taaleem’s portfolio.

Strong Performance

Taaleem Holdings Chairman Khalid Al Tayer said that as they progress through the 2024/25 academic year, he was pleased to reflect on another period of strong performance and strategic delivery.

Taaleem continues to advance its long-term vision, underpinned by robust financial results and a growing, diversified portfolio. During the first nine months of the year, the company has achieved meaningful growth across its premium and government partnership segments, supported by disciplined execution and a clear focus on quality.

A key milestone this quarter was the announcement of the second Harrow International School in Dubai. Following initial approvals from KHDA and the signing of a land lease for a prime campus which will accommodate up to 1,800 students and is scheduled to open in the academic year 2026. This development marks a step forward in the company’s super-premium strategy, emphasising its commitment to delivering world-class education, he explained.

“With our portfolio now comprising 38 schools and a student body exceeding 41,300, we remain well-positioned to capture further growth opportunities. We have also turned our focus to the fast-growing early education segment, with Taaleem acquiring Kids First Group (KFG), a leading GCC nursery operator managing 34 nurseries. This marks a key milestone in expanding the Group’s educational offering and strategic reach,” he said.

Taaleem remains committed to its five-year strategy, with a continued focus on expanding its premium school portfolio, entering the super-premium segment, and strengthening partnerships with the UAE educational authorities. These strategic priorities continue to guide the Group’s growth trajectory across all verticals.