Latifa School for Girls

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Latifa School for Girls
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Latifa School for Girls
Nad Al Sheba


Coordinates 25°08′33″N55°19′38″E / 25.1424°N 55.3272°E / 25.1424; 55.3272
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Religious affiliation(s)Islam
Established1982
HeadmistressMrs. Debra Forsyth
Grades Nursery - Grade 13
GenderGirls
Age range3 - 18
Number of pupilsAbout 300
Average class size45 pupils
Education system GCSE/GCE
LanguageMainly English with Arabic classes
Hours in school dayPrimary = 7:30 am - 2:00 pm Secondary = 7:35 am - 3:00 pm
Colour(s)Red, Green, Black and White
SloganLearning For Life
Nickname LSG
School feesnon-profit
Website www.lsg.sch.ae/lsg/index.php/en/

Latifa School for Girls was founded in 1982 by Sheikh Maktoum. It was headed by Tim Charlton, who also founded Dubai College in 1978.


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