Dubai English Speaking School at 60 - in pictures
-
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
Most popular today
3
