The Business of Better Education

Alef Education is the rare investment that measures success in two balance sheets: the monetary one and the human one. We deliver margin expansion and EBITDA growth by transforming students’ lives with the power of digital learning.

About Alef Education

Established in 2016, Alef Education is an award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider based in Abu Dhabi that integrates technology, data analytics, and pedagogy to redefine teaching and learning experiences across K-12 education. Alef Education is deeply embedded in the Abu Dhabi education landscape and serves all public schools through its personalised learning platforms and digital content.

Globally recognised for its innovative approach to education, Alef Education has expanded internationally, leveraging its proven success in improving educational outcomes, addressing the diverse learning needs of students and empowering educators with practical tools for instruction and assessment.

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Key Numbers

Alef Education is a leading provider of AI-powered K-12 learning solutions, delivering scale, growth,and measurable impact.

  • 2016

    Founding year

  • 1.8 million+

    Student lives transformed

  • 79k+

    Teachers engaged

  • 17k+

    Schools operating within the platform ecosystem across UAE, Indonesia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and the United States

  • AED 769.5 million

    Revenue in 2025

  • AED 550.7 million

    EBITDA in 2025

  • 71.6%

    EBITDA margin

  • AED 433.0 million

    Dividends declared for FY2025

  • Awards won

    MBR Arabic Language Award
    MSCI UAE Small Cap Index
    2025 CODiE Award
    GESS Education Award 2025

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Why Invest in Alef Education

Alef Education is not just an EdTech provider; we are a mission-critical, long-term infrastructure partner to national education systems. Our integrated AI platform delivers measurable learning outcomes at scale, creating durable value for students, governments, and shareholders.

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Operational highlights

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Revenue grew 1.4% YoY to AED 769.5M – with net profit of AED 481.1M finishing 1% above FY2025 guidance.

EBITDA rose 7% to AED 550.7M in FY2025, with margin expanding to 71.6% from 68.0% the prior year.

Net profit margin reached 62.5%, reflecting a business that converts the vast majority of revenue directly to the bottom line.

Total assets grew to AED 980.5M, backed by a debt-free capital structure and AED 619.5M in cash at year-end.

8 new B2B and B2G contracts signed in FY2025, representing AED 64.4M in total contract value across domestic and international markets.

~73,000 students supported across Abu Dhabi public schools, including ~4,000 newly onboarded through charter-school migration and stream consolidation.

Miqyas Al-Dhad reached full platform readiness, validated across 110,000 students in 204 schools spanning 9 countries, with commercial launch set for Q1 2026.

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