Episode 1 | HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

23 June, 2026

Episode 1: Humble Beginnings 
In 1975, JESS opened in a small apartment near Deira Clock Tower with just 17 students and two teachers. 

Fifty years later, we look back at the humble beginnings of a school built on vision, generosity and community. 

Follow our mini docuseries each day as we count down to the end of the academic year.