Philadelphia Private School
About
Inspection Rating
Good-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, French
Phone
Website
Address
Muhaisnah 1, intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
17 ProgrammesPre-Primary
1 year / Pre-Kindergarten
Pre-Primary for ages 3-4. Early childhood education developing foundational social, cognitive, and motor skills.
KG1
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 1 for ages 4-5. Foundation stage developing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
KG2
1 year / Kindergarten
Kindergarten 2 for ages 5-6. Preparing for elementary school with structured learning.
Grade 1
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 6-7. American curriculum with core academic subjects.
Grade 2
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 7-8. Building foundational academic skills.
Grade 3
1 year / Elementary
Elementary education for ages 8-9. Broadening curriculum with increasing academic depth.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary | Pre-Kindergarten | 3-4 | 19,517 | - |
| KG1 | Kindergarten | 4-5 | 20,532 | - |
| KG2 | Kindergarten | 5-6 | 20,532 | - |
| Grade 1 | Elementary | 6-7 | 23,206 | - |
| Grade 2 | Elementary | 7-8 | 23,206 | - |
| Grade 3 | Elementary | 8-9 | 25,667 | - |
| Grade 4 | Elementary | 9-10 | 25,667 | - |
| Grade 5 | Middle School | 10-11 | 25,667 | - |
| Grade 6 | Middle School | 11-12 | 25,667 | - |
| Grade 7 | Middle School | 12-13 | 28,479 | - |
| Grade 8 | Middle School | 13-14 | 28,479 | - |
| Grade 9 | High School | 14-15 | 35,160 | - |
| Grade 10 | High School | 15-16 | 35,160 | - |
| Grade 11 (American) | High School | 16-17 | 35,160 | - |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma) | High School (IB) | 16-17 | 42,987 | - |
| Grade 12 (American) | High School | 17-18 | 35,160 | - |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma) | High School (IB) | 17-18 | 42,987 | - |
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Fees are KHDA-approved annual tuition fees for the 2023-2024 academic year. American curriculum available Pre-Primary to Grade 12. IB Diploma Programme available for Grades 11-12 at a higher fee. AP courses also available. NEASC accredited and IB World School. Member of LWIS network.
KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | Accept.Acceptable | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — March 2024
Curriculum
American curriculum early childhood programme. Play-based and structured learning developing foundational skills. Very Good personal responsibility and health and safety at this phase.
Teaching Approach
Play-based and structured learning in a multicultural, multilingual environment. Technology-powered and tailored learning experiences.
Core Subjects
American curriculum with core academic subjects. Arabic taught as both first and additional language. Good teaching and assessment across the phase. NEASC-accredited programme.
Teaching Approach
Learner-centred methodology with technology integration. Good performance across all academic indicators. Very Good health and safety.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Subject specialisation with deeper academic study. Good teaching and assessment. Preparing students for high school and IB Diploma Programme options.
Teaching Approach
Subject-specialist teaching with increasing academic rigour. Multicultural environment developing critical thinking skills.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Campus in Muhaisnah 1, Dubai. Established in 2006. NEASC accredited and IB World School authorised. Member of LWIS (Learner's World International Schools) network. Improved from Acceptable (2022-2023) to Good (2023-2024) KHDA rating.
Academic
Science Laboratories
State-of-the-art science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology instruction.
Classrooms
Technologically advanced classrooms supporting digital and interactive learning.
Multipurpose Hall
Large multipurpose hall for assemblies, performances, and events.
Sports & Recreation
Basketball Courts
Outdoor basketball courts for training and competitions.
Football Courts
Outdoor football courts for training and matches.
Indoor Playground
Indoor play area for younger students and recreational activities.
Outdoor Playground
Outdoor play area for physical education and recreation.
Support Services
Canteen
On-campus canteen providing meals for students.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
Senior Leadership
Nabil Afif Husni
Principal
Principal of Philadelphia Private School, Dubai. Leads a dual-curriculum school offering both American and IB Diploma programmes, measuring success one happy learner at a time.
Location
Muhaisnah 1, intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street, Dubai, UAE