Arriving for classes. Ruel Pableo for The National
Flt Lt F Loughman and the founding class of Dubai English Speaking School in 1963. The classroom was an upstairs room of a villa where expatriate workers were housed. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Flight Lt F Loughman and the founding class of Dubai English Speaking School in the area where the dry docks are now. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
In 1967, Dubai English Speaking School moved to its present site in Oud Metha. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
The main entrance to the school in 1967. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
The school's entrance and gym in 1967. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
In 1974, it consisted of four classes in each year group from reception to Year 5. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Pupils at the school in the 1980s. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Princess Anne, the daughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, opened the administration building at the school in 1987. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
An aerial view of Dubai English Speaking School shortly after the turn of the century. Between 1997 and 2001 many original buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s were replaced. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Pupils at the school in Oud Mehta, Dubai in November 2021. Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils playing football at Dubai English Speaking School in Oud Mehta. Ruel Pableo for The National
Children in a primary school class. Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils stretch with their teacher. Ruel Pableo for The National
Arriving for classes. Ruel Pableo for The National
Flt Lt F Loughman and the founding class of Dubai English Speaking School in 1963. The classroom was an upstairs room of a villa where expatriate workers were housed. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Flight Lt F Loughman and the founding class of Dubai English Speaking School in the area where the dry docks are now. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
In 1967, Dubai English Speaking School moved to its present site in Oud Metha. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
The main entrance to the school in 1967. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
The school's entrance and gym in 1967. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
In 1974, it consisted of four classes in each year group from reception to Year 5. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Pupils at the school in the 1980s. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Princess Anne, the daughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, opened the administration building at the school in 1987. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
An aerial view of Dubai English Speaking School shortly after the turn of the century. Between 1997 and 2001 many original buildings built in the 1960s and 1970s were replaced. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Pupils at the school in Oud Mehta, Dubai in November 2021. Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils playing football at Dubai English Speaking School in Oud Mehta. Ruel Pableo for The National
Children in a primary school class. Ruel Pableo for The National
Pupils stretch with their teacher. Ruel Pableo for The National
Arriving for classes. Ruel Pableo for The National