Alef Education has expanded its footprint in the UAE’s private education sector through new partnerships with five leading school groups, extending its AI-powered learning platforms to more than 33,000 students across 28 schools.
The move marks a significant shift in the private school landscape, where institutions are increasingly turning to adaptive, data-led technologies to improve academic outcomes and align with the country’s broader digital transformation goals.
Partnerships span 28 schools across UAE
Alef Education has partnered with Al Shola Schools Group, Al Hikma Schools Group, International Community Schools, Athena Group and Victoria International Schools. Under these agreements, each group will deploy a suite of AI-enabled platforms supported by continuous teacher training and real-time performance analytics.
Athena Group will see the widest rollout. More than 12,500 students across nine schools will gain access to Alef Platform, Abjadiyat and Arabits. Meanwhile, Al Shola Group will implement the solutions for over 6,700 students across five schools.
Al Hikma Group will introduce Alef Platform and Alef Pathways across four schools, benefiting nearly 5,700 students. International Community Schools will extend the full suite to over 5,000 students across six schools. Victoria International Schools will roll out the same platforms to 3,000 students.
AI-driven platforms show measurable academic gains
The expansion follows Alef Education’s established performance in the UAE’s public education system. According to company data, students using the Alef Platform recorded a 12.1% improvement in final exam performance among ESSA Tier 2 students in Abu Dhabi. In addition, Alef Pathways delivered a 5.67% academic gain through targeted, AI-driven interventions.
The core Alef Platform integrates curriculum delivery, assessments and exam preparation into a unified digital ecosystem. At the same time, Abjadiyat strengthens Arabic literacy for native speakers through gamified content, while Arabits builds fluency for non-native learners through interactive lessons.
Alef Pathways uses adaptive algorithms to identify learning gaps in subjects such as Mathematics, Science, English and Arabic, directing intervention where it is most needed.
Private schools accelerate digital transformation
The agreements reflect growing momentum within the UAE’s private education sector to embed intelligent learning systems into classrooms. Schools increasingly seek solutions that offer measurable impact rather than experimental pilots.
Geoffrey Alphonso, Chief Executive Officer of Alef Education, said the partnerships extend the proven benefits of AI-powered personalised learning into private institutions.
“We have demonstrated consistent, measurable impact in public education,” Alphonso said. “These collaborations will equip private school students and educators with tools designed for performance, adaptability and long-term success.”
Supporting UAE’s national education strategy
The expansion aligns with the UAE’s National Education Strategy, which prioritises innovation, improved learning outcomes and the development of a knowledge-based economy.
Founded in 2016 and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange under ALEFEDT, Alef Education now serves more than 1.8 million students and 80,000 educators across 18,000 schools in the UAE, Indonesia and Morocco.
With this latest rollout, the company deepens its presence in the domestic market while reinforcing its positioning as a regional leader in AI-powered K-12 education.
