Philadelphia Private School (PPS) is a co-educational day school located in Muhaisnah 1, Dubai, established in 2006. The school offers both the American curriculum (Pre-Primary through Grade 12) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), with Advanced Placement (AP) courses also available at the high school level. Rated Good by KHDA for 2023-2024, an improvement from Acceptable the previous year, the school achieved Very Good ratings in health and safety and parents and community across all phases. PPS is accredited by NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and authorised as an IB World School. The school is a member of the LWIS (Learner's World International Schools) network which serves as its academic consultant. The campus features technologically advanced classrooms, state-of-the-art science laboratories, a multipurpose hall, basketball and football courts, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and a canteen. PPS emphasises learner-centred methodology within a multicultural, multilingual environment with technology-powered and tailored learning experiences.
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Pre-Primary – Grade 12
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2006
Fees for 2025/2026, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
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.
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KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
American curriculum early childhood programme. Play-based and structured learning developing foundational skills. Very Good personal responsibility and health and safety at this phase.
American curriculum with core academic subjects. Arabic taught as both first and additional language. Good teaching and assessment across the phase. NEASC-accredited programme.
Subject specialisation with deeper academic study. Good teaching and assessment. Preparing students for high school and IB Diploma Programme options.
Students can choose the American high school diploma pathway (with AP courses) or the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12). Both lead to internationally recognised qualifications for university entry. NEASC accredited and IB World School authorised.
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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.
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Muhaisnah 1, intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street, Dubai, UAE
