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The Philippine School

The Philippine School

Muhaisnah, Dubai
School
CurriculumPhilippine
GenderMixed
Age RangeKG 1 – Grade 12
Established2008
KHDA RatingAcceptable
AdmissionOpen
Overview

About The Philippine School

The Philippine School (TPS) is a private co-educational school located in Muhaisnah 2, Dubai, offering the Philippine K-12 curriculum from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Inaugurated in February 2008, the school originally opened in Al Twar before relocating to Al Rashidiya in 2010 and settling at its current Muhaisnah 2 campus in January 2017. TPS serves over 2,400 students, predominantly from the Filipino community, and is accredited by the Department of Education of the Philippines as an authorised Philippine School Overseas. The primary language of instruction is Filipino, with English taught as an additional language. The school also delivers Arabic Studies, Islamic Education, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies to comply with UAE Ministry of Education requirements. TPS is regulated locally by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Fees read from the school's published 2026-27 fee schedule; KHDA rating from its 2023-24 inspection report. How Talem verifies →

Curriculum

Philippine

Year Groups

KG 1 – Grade 12

Language

Filipino

Established

2008

Fees

Annual tuition fees

Fees for 2026/2027, per year group. Excludes registration, uniform, and transport.

Year GroupAnnual Fee
KG 1 – 2KG
AED 6,443
Grade 1 – 3Elementary
AED 7,585
Grade 4 – 6Elementary
AED 8,308
Grade 7 – 8Junior High
AED 9,873
Grade 9 – 10Junior High
AED 11,076
Grade 11Senior High
AED 14,169
Grade 12Senior High
AED 16,294
Full fee schedule by year group
Fee range
AED 6K – 16K

Tuition approved by KHDA for 2026-2027, unchanged from last year because the school requested no increase: AED 6,443 for KG1 and KG2, 7,585 for Grades 1 to 3, 8,308 for Grades 4 to 6, 9,873 for Grades 7 and 8, 11,076 for Grades 9 and 10, 14,169 for Grade 11 and 16,294 for Grade 12. There is no general discount, so the approved fee is the fee families pay. Senior High School is offered in four strands but all strands cost the same, so the choice of strand does not change the fee. The school follows the UAE academic year starting in late August, not a Philippine calendar. A new student pays an application fee of AED 500 with assessment included, plus an enrolment fee of up to 10% of tuition which is deducted from the first term but not refunded; existing families re-enrol at up to 5% of tuition or AED 500, whichever is higher. Tuition covers teaching only. Charged separately: uniform AED 150 to 400, books AED 1,300 to 2,800, stationery AED 800 to 1,200, optional transport AED 3,700 to 7,500, and external board examination fees at cost. Eligibility-gated discounts are 10% for early payment, 5% and 10% for a first and second sibling and 50% for a third, and up to 100% for school employees. If a family withdraws, tuition paid before the year starts is refunded less the registration fee; after that one month, two months or a full term is deducted depending on how long the child attended, and book fees are refunded only if the child leaves before the year begins. The school publishes no instalment schedule.

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Inspection

KHDA Rating

Acceptable

KHDA 2023–2024 inspection

Islamic EducationAcceptable
Language of instructionGood
EnglishAcceptable
MathematicsAcceptable
ScienceAcceptable
Personal and Social DevelopmentGood
Teaching and LearningAcceptable
CurriculumAcceptable
Protection and SupportAcceptable
Leadership and ManagementAcceptable
Learning SkillsAcceptable
Accreditations & membershipsPhilippine Department of Education (DepEd) - Government Recognition No. 01, 29 November 2017, listed on the Philippine Schools Overseas masterlist published by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, February 2026
Curriculum

Stages & pathways

Kindergarten

KG1–KG2

Early childhood education following the Philippine Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum. Play-based and structured learning with Filipino as the primary language of instruction. Emphasis on developing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Elementary

Grades 1–6

Core academic programme following the Philippine K-12 curriculum with Filipino as the primary language of instruction. English is taught as a second language. Arabic language studies, Islamic Education, Moral Education, and UAE Social Studies are included to comply with UAE Ministry of Education requirements.

Junior High School

Grades 7–10

Subject specialisation deepens with dedicated science and computer laboratories. Students complete the Junior High School programme leading to a Junior High School Certificate. Arabic language studies continue, along with Islamic Education and Moral Education. Students participate in sustainability initiatives and cultural events.

Senior High School

Grades 11–12

Specialised academic track within the Philippine K-12 curriculum. Students choose from academic strands and complete core and applied subjects leading to the Senior High School Diploma. The programme prepares students for higher education or employment. Strong focus on personal and social development.

Admissions

How to apply

Campus

Facilities

Science Laboratory

Specialist science lab supporting practical experiments across physics, chemistry, and biology.

ICT Lab

Fully equipped computer laboratory with internet access for digital literacy and curriculum-integrated technology.

Library

School library supporting independent study and research across all grade levels.

Music Room

Dedicated music room for music lessons, band practice, and drum band rehearsals.

SEN Resource Room

Specialised resource room for students of determination with targeted support materials.

Covered Basketball Court

Covered outdoor basketball court for PE lessons, basketball training, and sports events.

Playground

Outdoor playground and activity areas for physical education, assemblies, and school events.

Auditorium

Multipurpose auditorium for school assemblies, performances, and community events.

Beyond the classroom

Extra-curricular activities

Cooking Club
Music
Arts
Sports
Drum Band
Baton Twirlers
Leadership

School leadership

R

Rommel Esteban Pelayo

Principal

Leads The Philippine School Dubai, overseeing the delivery of the Philippine K-12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum and ensuring compliance with both Philippines Department of Education and UAE KHDA requirements.

Teacher : student1:21
Teaching staff106
Students2,495
Teaching assistants0
Counsellors3
Teacher turnover14%
Teacher originAll staff are Filipino nationality
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Q&A

Questions & answers

What curriculum does The Philippine School follow?

The Philippine School teaches the Philippine curriculum.

What is The Philippine School's KHDA rating?

The Philippine School is rated Acceptable by KHDA. Ratings are issued by the authority that licenses the school and are not comparable between emirates.

What year groups does The Philippine School teach?

The Philippine School teaches KG 1 to Grade 12. That is roughly ages 4 to 18.

Is The Philippine School co-educational?

The Philippine School admits both boys and girls.

How much are The Philippine School fees?

The Philippine School charges AED 6,443 to AED 16,294 per year in tuition. Registration, transport and other charges are additional. The full breakdown by year group is on this profile.

When was The Philippine School established?

The Philippine School was established in 2008.

Where is The Philippine School?

The Philippine School is in Muhaisnah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

What languages are taught at The Philippine School?

The Philippine School teaches Filipino, English, Arabic.

Location

Where we are

Muhaisnah

Muhaisnah 2, near Tunis Street, Dubai, UAE

Nearby
Muhaisnah 2, near Tunis Street. Previously located in Al Twar (2008) and Al Rashidiya (2010), relocated to current campus in January 2017.

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