About North

Specialist education advisory for organisations building a future in the UAE.

North works with universities, education groups, training providers and investors at every stage of entering, establishing and growing in the UAE.

A clearer path to growth.

North is an independent education advisory based in Dubai. We combine sector expertise, local insight and a relentless focus on outcomes to help leadership teams make confident decisions and carry them through to execution. Our work spans market intelligence, expansion strategy, regulatory advice and the commercial considerations involved in establishing and growing a presence in the UAE.

Sector depth

We work exclusively in education, bringing specialist knowledge of the organisations, regulators and commercial dynamics that shape the market.

Sector depth

We work exclusively in education, bringing specialist knowledge of the organisations, regulators and commercial dynamics that shape the market.

Market access

We understand the UAE education market and how to engage the right stakeholders, navigate decision-making and move opportunities forward.

Market access

We understand the UAE education market and how to engage the right stakeholders, navigate decision-making and move opportunities forward.

Advice to execution

We combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, giving clients the ability to move from recommendation to implementation.

Advice to execution

We combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, giving clients the ability to move from recommendation to implementation.

Introduction to North

North is a specialist education advisory based in the UAE. We work with universities, education groups, training providers and investors as they enter, establish and grow in the market.

Since its formation in 2023, North has advised more than 120 organisations on market entry, regulatory approvals, partnerships and growth across the UAE education sector.

We help leadership teams understand the UAE market, weigh commercial and regulatory considerations, and move from decision to delivery with confidence.

As a trusted strategic partner, we are recognised for our practical approach, transparent communication and commitment to delivering meaningful results.

Jack Larkin, Managing Partner

Our approach

The principles that guide every engagement,
from first conversation to delivery.

The principles that guide every engagement, from first conversation

to delivery.

Integrity

We act in our clients’ long-term interests.

Clarity

We bring direction to complex decisions.

Impact

We focus on advice that can be acted on.

We provide advice that you can act on.

Substance

Our advice is grounded in evidence and experience.

Our advice is backed by data.

Insight

We combine sector knowledge with regional understanding.

Planning your next move?

Talk to us about your plans for entering or growing in the UAE.

Talk to us about your plans for entering or

growing in the UAE.