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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

What does O'Keeffe Education Consultancy do?

OEC is an independent education consultancy supporting investors, founders, owners and boards across the UAE, GCC and Saudi Arabia. It works across five areas: investor and education group advisory; school improvement and inspection readiness; governance and leadership; early childhood and nursery excellence; and organisational effectiveness.

Who does OEC work with?

Investors, family offices, founders, owners, boards and senior leadership teams of schools, nurseries and education groups.

Which regions does OEC serve?

The UAE, the wider GCC and Saudi Arabia. OEC is based in Dubai and has operated in the UAE education sector since 1995.

What makes OEC independent?

OEC has no affiliation with regulators, inspection bodies or training providers. The only interest is the client's success, which allows a candid, evidence-based view that is difficult to obtain from anyone with a stake in the outcome.

Which regulatory frameworks does OEC know?

KHDA, SPEA, the UAE School Inspection Framework, the ECCE Quality Framework, Loughat Al Daad, NEASC accreditation and BSO accreditation, across British and American curricula.

How do engagements work?

Every engagement begins with a no-obligation conversation. Scope and milestones are agreed before work begins, the view is always independent, and impact is measurable.