Philadelphia Private School
About Philadelphia Private School
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.
Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; KHDA rating from its 2023-24 inspection report. How Talem verifies →
Annual tuition fees
Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.
Tuition approved by KHDA for 2026/27, unchanged from 2025/26. The school runs two tracks in the final two years: the American programme at AED 35,160 and the IB Diploma at AED 42,987. Payable in three instalments due 25 August, 1 December and 1 March. The application fee is AED 500 per new student. Uniform, books and stationery, MAP testing, laptop and ICT usage and e-resources are charged separately, and the school states its fees exclude VAT. Transport runs AED 5,438 to AED 10,928 a year depending on area. No sibling or staff discount is published.
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KHDA Rating
KHDA 2023–2024 inspection
Stages & pathways
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary & KG)
Pre-Primary, KG1–KG2American curriculum early childhood programme. Play-based and structured learning developing foundational skills. Very Good personal responsibility and health and safety at this phase.
Elementary School
Grades 1–4American curriculum with core academic subjects. Arabic taught as both first and additional language. Good teaching and assessment across the phase. NEASC-accredited programme.
Middle School
Grades 5–8Subject specialisation with deeper academic study. Good teaching and assessment. Preparing students for high school and IB Diploma Programme options.
High School - American & IB Diploma
Grades 9–12Students 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.
How to apply
Facilities
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.
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.
Canteen
On-campus canteen providing meals for students.
Extra-curricular activities
School 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.
Ms. Hamah Sahawneh
Vice Principal for Administrative Affairs/ Director of Academics in the High School
Mr. Sassine Sarkis
Vice Principal for Academic Affairs
Ms. Zeina Herche
Director of Pre-School & Elementary School
Ms. Maram Khammas
Director of Middle School
Ms. Nahwat Yousri
Director of Student affairs High School
Mr. Wael Ibrahim
Director of Improvement
Ms. Manal Taha
Head of Inclusion
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Where we are
Muhaisnah 1, intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street, Dubai, UAE
