Since 1968
The story of a school built on a gift of land from a Sheikh, a vision from a community, and a promise to every child who walks through its gates.
1968
His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum gifts a plot of land in Oud Metha to the Pakistani community of Dubai. Pakistan Education Academy opens its doors — the first Pakistani school in the UAE.
1978
English Language Private School (ELPS) opens under the PECB umbrella, expanding capacity for the growing community.
1988
The main PEA campus building is inaugurated by General Zia-ul-Haq, President of Pakistan — a milestone in the school's infrastructure.
2005
A campus mosque with capacity for 4,000 is inaugurated by Ijaz-ul-Haq. AED 4.6 million — funded entirely by the community. It remains one of the largest school mosques in Dubai.
2010
A new Girls' Wing and Academic Section are built for AED 10 million, enabling single-shift operation and separating boys and girls campuses — a long-requested improvement by parents.
2020
PEA becomes the first Pakistani school in the UAE to obtain Cambridge International status — IGCSE, AS Level, and A Level now offered alongside FBISE.
2024
KHDA Gold Category. WSO cohort achieves 100% pass rate with 37% earning 3D grades. 97% A*–A at senior level.
2026
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