UAE ranks first among Arab nations and was among top climbers but has work to do to reach OECD average

Dubai’s private schools rank in the world’s top 10 in PISA 2025, boosting the emirate’s global education standing and advancing the Dubai Education 33 Strategy.

UAE ranks first in the Arab world in PISA 2025, joining the world’s top performers with strong gains in maths, reading and future-ready digital skills.