PISA Study: Dubai Private Schools Excel In Imparting Financial Literacy

Dubai private schools are among the top performers globally in imparting financial literacy and creative thinking skills. According to the study conducted as part of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Dubai private schools are second in financial literacy and sixth on the creative thinking index.

The PISA study, held every three years, evaluates 15-year-old students’ abilities to apply real-life skills in reading, mathematics, and science to practical situations. Out of 20 participating countries and regions for financial literacy, Dubai Private Schools ranked second, scoring 522 points. Notably, 82% of the 4,478 participating students from the emirate said they know how to manage their money. Also, 79% of students said they had savings goals for things they wanted to buy or do.

In the case of creative thinking, Dubai private schools also secured sixth place out of 64 participating countries and regions. Aisha Miran, Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, said that the achievement highlights the emirate's reputation as a premier destination for high quality education that equips students with future skills.