The Rise of Private Tutoring in Dubai: Why Over 60% of Students Now Seek Academic Support

An illustration showing the rise of private tutoring in Dubai, with a student and teacher working together and a chart in the background.
An illustration showing the rise of private tutoring in Dubai, with a student and teacher working together and a chart in the background.

As many may already know, private tutoring has now escalated to being a vital part of education in Dubai. Research shows that over 60% of students in Dubai undertake private tutoring at some point during their academic career. This exciting development tends to show a general move towards a more personalized approach to teaching and learning focused on the individual needs of each student and their exams, and additional support in a competitive and diverse educational ecosystem.

We at Discover Learning are proud to lead this movement through our impactful curriculum-based tutoring that helps students excel in core subjects. What makes us different is the fact that parents have the liberty of choosing from an extensive list of registered tutors, whom they can vet based on rates, experience, teaching methods, and even the specific curriculum they specialize in. Such transparency and choice in the tutoring world are uncommon and distinguish us as a student-focused learning hub in Dubai.

Why There is a Rising Demand for Private Tutor Services in Dubai

Given that students are enrolled in British, American, IB, as well as in national curricula, Dubai’s diverse educational system is academically demanding and requires students to adapt to a range of curricula. Classrooms are often multilingual, fast-paced, and exam-oriented, making it hard for individual students to get the attention they need.

Some of the most common reasons why families in Dubai look for private tutoring include:

● Enhancing skills in English in multilingual households.

● Assisting with English Language comprehension disabilities

● Closing gaps in knowledge of the subjects taught in class.

● Preparing for major standardized assessments (IGSC, A levels, IB DP, AP, SAT).

● Assisting academically gifted and talented learners with advanced materials.

● Helping students manage performance anxiety, academic stress, and gain self-confidence to perform in a calmer environment.

Flexibility and Intelligence combined: Dubai’s most parent-friendly tutoring center

Motor City is home to Discover Learning, where we offer comprehensive tutoring in Mathematics, Science, English, and Arabic tailored to attain specific learning objectives and curricula. All the tutors we have are KHDA certified, with most of them active teachers in schools within Dubai. Bringing real curriculum into practice is their experience gained from local classrooms, which is incorporated in every session.

What Makes Discover Learning Uniquely Effective?

  • Easy Tutor Choice: Parents have full access to a large pool of tutors and can filter by subject, curriculum, teaching history, and cost. If you need an IB examiner or someone with great credentials but who is more cost-effective, we offer full flexibility to meet every learner and family’s needs.
  • Aligned Lesson Support: Lessons are aligned with their school curriculum—British, IB, American, or Ministry-approved.
  • Various Teaching Methods: We provide tutoring in the centre, online, and in-home lessons.
  • Ongoing Evaluation: Ongoing assessments and updates to parents keep you informed and involved in your child’s learning.

The Academic Impact of Private Tutoring

Students with access to private tutors tend to have consistent and measurable academic improvement when the tutoring is regular and course-specific. At Discover Learning, we ensure our students obtain:

  • Improved grades and understanding in foundational courses and examinations
  • Enhanced constructive and organizational skills
  • Improved independence and personal achievement in academics
  • Decreased stress and higher engagement in classroom activities

Tutoring should not only be perceived as a last resort—it’s an active approach to winning in education.

Dubai’s Educational Emphases

In Dubai, there is a notable focus on the achievement and international comparisons of a person’s education, as well as on their lifelong learning. The over 60% student participation rate in tutoring demonstrates the incredible importance that parents as well as schools place on educational support. At Discover Learning, we are glad to be part of this culture by providing custom, moral, and comprehensive tutoring services for families throughout the UAE.