Our Beginnings
Learning for life, while creating a secure little world for your precious one — preparing them for the vast world beyond home.
Founded in 2016, Atticus Education LLC was built on the belief that education should reach far beyond literacy. It should equip students with character, confidence, and critical thinking — qualities that stand tall in an ever-evolving world.
Headquartered in Dubai, Atticus has rapidly emerged as one of the UAE’s most trusted education groups. Our portfolio includes ownership and management of institutions offering diverse curricula, designed to meet the academic, social, and developmental needs of families across the region.
What began as a single vision has grown into a movement. Today, our schools and nurseries serve over 2,000 students annually — and that number continues to grow. But our true success lies not in scale, but in the values we’ve nurtured in each learner who walks through our doors.
Spanning nurseries to universities, Atticus institutions are embedded in the cultural, social, and developmental fabric of the UAE. Our education model integrates national values with global thinking, aligning with the UAE’s strategic goals in environment, health, economy, and society.
With an expanding presence across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, we remain committed to one principle:
Advance education. Build character. Empower society.
5+
SCHOOLS & NURSERIES
2K+
STUDENTS
76+
NATIONALITIES
Our Philosophy
At Atticus Education, we empower learners to chart a path aligned with their individual passions, strengths, and potential. We actively dismantle the barriers that stand between students and the futures they aspire to. This learner-first philosophy has had a tangible impact on employability — one of the key drivers behind Mr. Obaid’s founding vision for Atticus Education.
Our approach is rooted in purpose: to redefine what meaningful education looks like in today’s world. This commitment continues to shape our journey as we evolve into a dynamic, international platform delivering exceptional educational standards across the UAE and the wider Middle East.
Our Approach
Currently, Atticus Education’s network of schools and nurseries in Dubai supports a learner’s journey from infancy at 45 days to early adulthood at 18 years. Our model is built on a data-informed, student-first approach — designed to align each learner’s education pathway with their innate abilities and long-term aspirations.
Using a structured and research-backed methodology, we gather meaningful insights from early years through high school — assessing skills, interests, creativity, and potential. This data is then analysed in partnership with families to guide students toward a field of study that suits both their aptitude and ambition.
This strategic, individualised approach doesn’t just prepare students for the job market — it prepares them to lead it.
