Non-Profit Since the 1960s

Our Heritage

Established on land granted by HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, PECB has served the Dubai community for over 60 years — nurturing generations through education rooted in values, excellence, and service.

3,800+

Students Enrolled

37

Nationalities

60+

Years of Service

2

World-Class Schools

Our Mission

Education as Community Service

The Pakistan Educational and Cultural Board (PECB) is a non-profit institution licensed by Dubai's Community Development Authority (CDA). For over six decades, PECB has been dedicated to providing quality, affordable education to the diverse communities of Dubai.

Our Board of Directors serve entirely without remuneration — a pro-bono commitment to community education. PECB was recognised in the Gold Category of the Community Development Authority's Ethraa — Empowerment Program for Non-Profit Organizations (second edition, 17 December 2025).

CDA Licensed

Community Development Authority

Ethraa Gold Category

CDA · 2025

Non-Profit

Community-first since 1960s

Pro-Bono Board

Unpaid governance

Affordable Excellence

Quality education at AED 4,528-11,888/year — a fraction of premium Dubai school fees, ensuring no family is priced out of opportunity.

Values-Centred Education

Islamic ethics, UAE cultural values, and moral character development are woven into every aspect of school life — not bolted on as an afterthought.

Academic Rigour

Cambridge International and National Curriculum of England pathways, with TIMSS Top 4 performance and KHDA approval across both schools.

Inclusive Community

37 nationalities learn side by side. Pakistani, Egyptian, Filipino, Indian, Sri Lankan, and 32 more communities — united by shared educational goals.

Six Decades of Building Futures

From a royal land grant to CDA Ethraa Gold Category recognition — the milestones that shaped PECB.

1960s

Royal Land Grant

HH Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum grants land in Oud Metha to a group of patriotic Pakistanis with a vision for community education.

1968

PEA Founded

Pakistan Islamia Secondary School opens its doors — the first Pakistani community school in Dubai, serving families who needed accessible, values-driven education.

1978

ELPS Established

English Language Private School launches with the National Curriculum of England, expanding the campus to serve Dubai's growing multicultural community.

2019

TIMSS Top 4

PEA scores in the top 4 school sectors in Dubai on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study — a global benchmark of educational quality.

2020

Cambridge International Status

PEA becomes the first Pakistani school in the UAE to achieve Cambridge International status — dual-curriculum excellence recognised worldwide.

2025

Ethraa Gold Category

PECB recognised in the Gold Category of the Community Development Authority's Ethraa — Empowerment Program for Non-Profit Organizations (second edition, 17 December 2025).

Governance

Pro-Bono Leadership

Our Board of Directors and school principals serve with dedication and distinction. The Board serves entirely without remuneration — driven by duty, not profit.

Board of Directors

HH

Hassan Hukal

Chairman, PECB

Leading PECB's mission of community education. Under his chairmanship, PECB was recognised in the Gold Category of the CDA's Ethraa — Empowerment Program for Non-Profit Organizations.

MR

Muhammad Rashid Ashraf

Vice Chairman, PECB

Supporting PECB's governance and strategic direction. Committed to ensuring both schools maintain the highest standards of education and community service.

School Principals

SA

Shamaela Ahmad

Principal, PEA

Education leader with 20+ years of experience. Drove PEA's achievement of Cambridge International status in 2020 — the first Pakistani school in the UAE.

MA

Mohammad Atif

Principal, ELPS

An experienced school leader focused on driving academic standards and student outcomes.

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