International Schools in the GCC: Market Growth and Supplier Engagement
- 12th November 2025, 8:30am-9:50 am GST – for exhibitors of GESS Dubai only.
- EdTech in Action
Across the GCC, 1,785 international schools educate 1.8 million students and generate over $14 billion in annual fee income. The sector continues to expand, with at least 40 new schools set to open by 2027. As enrolment demand grows and school groups increase their footprint, knowing how and where to engage has never been more important for education suppliers.
Sami Yosef, Head of Global Research at ISC Research, will open this session with a market update on the latest growth trends in the region. He will then be joined by Clemmie Stewart, former Executive Principal at Beech Hall School Riyadh, and Phil Redhead, Co-Founder of EdV, to share first-hand insights into procurement processes, partnership opportunities, and the products and services most valued by schools today.
Designed for education suppliers, the session will provide practical intelligence to support market entry and growth strategies, along with the opportunity to put your questions directly to school leaders. It also offers valuable networking time with peers and potential partners.
Global Perspectives on Wellbeing: What’s Working in International Schools
- 11th November 2025, 11:50am-12:10pm GST
- Sustainability & Wellbeing Hub
With wellbeing now central to the student experience and staff satisfaction in international education, learn how are schools responding, and what’s proving effective?
In this session, Sami Yosef, will be drawing on exclusive intelligence from schools around the world, the session will explore how schools are embedding wellbeing into their culture, what strategies are being prioritised for both students and staff, and the challenges leaders are facing.
The presentation will offer practical insights to help school leaders and educators shape meaningful and sustainable wellbeing provision in their own contexts. sharing key findings from ISC Research’s latest white paper on wellbeing in international schools, published in October 2025.