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Philadelphia Private School has 992 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.
Location
Philadelphia Private School Dubai is located in Al Qusais, Dubai, at the intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street. The postal address is P.O. Box 185020 Dubai. The campus is in a well-connected area of Dubai with access to major roads and public transport routes. The school serves students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
Stages
The school is organized into four levels: Infant Section, Elementary, Middle School, and High School.
Type
The school is a private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school. It operates as a day school with no boarding facilities.
Additional learning support
The school provides an Inclusion program with an inclusion ethos. It offers the Rahhal program, Gifted and Talented provisions, and English Language Learners (ELL) support.
Country affiliation
United Arab Emirates.
Religious affiliation
Not disclosed.
School day structure
The school day generally runs from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with shorter hours on Fridays (7:00 am to 12:00 pm).
Bus service
A school bus service is available. Details, routes and providers are published in the School Bus Form 2025-2026 (AY 2025-2026).
Fees
Annual tuition at Philadelphia Private School ranges from AED 19,517 to AED 42,987 for 2026/27.
Application fees - Application fee for new students: AED 500 (per new student).
Tuition fees by year group (per-term payments and annual total, amounts in AED) - Pre-KG: 1st payment AED 6,505; 2nd payment AED 6,506; 3rd payment AED 6,506; Annual tuition total AED 19,517. - KG 1: 1st payment AED 6,844; 2nd payment AED 6,844; 3rd payment AED 6,844; Annual tuition total AED 20,532. - KG 2: 1st payment AED 6,844; 2nd payment AED 6,844; 3rd payment AED 6,844; Annual tuition total AED 20,532. - Grade 1: 1st payment AED 7,735; 2nd payment AED 7,735; 3rd payment AED 7,736; Annual tuition total AED 23,206. - Grade 2: 1st payment AED 7,735; 2nd payment AED 7,735; 3rd payment AED 7,736; Annual tuition total AED 23,206. - Grades 3–6: 1st payment AED 8,555; 2nd payment AED 8,556; 3rd payment AED 8,556; Annual tuition total AED 25,667. - Grades 7–8: 1st payment AED 9,493; 2nd payment AED 9,493; 3rd payment AED 9,493; Annual tuition total AED 28,479. - Grades 9–12 (American curriculum): 1st payment AED 11,720; 2nd payment AED 11,720; 3rd payment AED 11,720; Annual tuition total AED 35,160. (Grade 10 shows an additional small listed item in the fee schedule; see optional/ancillary fees below.) - IB Year 1 (IB — Grade 11): 1st payment AED 14,329; 2nd payment AED 14,329; 3rd payment AED 14,329; Annual tuition total AED 42,987. - IB Year 2 (IB — Grade 12): 1st payment AED 14,329; 2nd payment AED 14,329; 3rd payment AED 14,329; Annual tuition total AED 42,987.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard instalment due dates: 1st payment due 25 August; 2nd payment due 1 December; 3rd payment due 1 March. Instalment amounts are shown above per grade. VAT is not included in the listed amounts. - The fee document lists some grade-specific additional mandatory/ancillary charges (examples appear in the fee list as separate line items). These ancillary charges should be included when calculating the total cost.
Boarding fees - Philadelphia Private School is a day school; there are no boarding fees listed or applicable.
Other costs and optional fees - Transportation (annual and monthly options, amounts in AED): - Al Qusais / Muhaisnah areas: Two-way per year AED 5,438; One-way per year AED 3,286; Two-way per month AED 634; One-way per month AED 408. - Dubai / Sharjah City areas: Two-way per year AED 9,195; One-way per year AED 5,552; Two-way per month AED 1,042; One-way per month AED 634. - Barsha / After International City / Sharjah / Ajman: Two-way per year AED 10,928; One-way per year AED 6,515; Two-way per month AED 1,212; One-way per month AED 748. - Transportation charges are optional and shown separately; the fee schedule notes that the above fees do not include VAT. - Kinder Club (optional): AED 650 per month (for KG1 & KG2, from 12:45 pm to 2:35 pm). - Grade 12 end-of-year ceremony: AED 600 (listed as an optional/ancillary charge for Grade 12). - Ancillary academic/consumable charges and resource fees: the fee list shows separate line items for items such as MAP assessment charges, uniform (per set), books (two different book/ stationery price points are listed for different cohorts), stationery, laptop usage/ICT charges and e-resources fees. Specific amounts for these ancillary items are shown in the published fee list and vary by year group. Example line items in the fee list include book/ stationery amounts (examples shown: Books AED 370 / Stationery AED 1,023 for one cohort and Books AED 500 / Stationery AED 1,745 for another) and laptop/ICT and e-resources listed as separate fees.
Refund information - A school-specific, detailed refund policy is not provided within the published fee schedule or the admissions policy documents. General refund practice in the UAE/Dubai education context typically treats book and uniform charges as non-refundable and calculates refundable tuition/transport on a pro-rata or attendance-based basis under local regulatory frameworks; KHDA/MOE guidance addresses common refund calculation approaches used by private schools in the UAE. The fee schedule for the school makes no separate, detailed refund rules visible in its published admission/fee documents.
Fee payment options - The published fee schedule and admissions documents for the school do not list specific accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit card, cheque) within the fee sheet itself. Typical payment channels used by private schools in the UAE include bank transfer, credit/debit card and cheque, but no specific payment-method instructions or bank account details are shown on the fee schedule document. Parents/guardians should plan for the commonly used UAE payment methods when preparing payment.
Notes and clarifications - All amounts above are shown in AED and the published fee schedule notes that VAT is not included in the listed charges.
Academics
Philadelphia Private School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Philadelphia Private School (PPS) Dubai operates a dual-curriculum model that combines an American credit-based program in the Senior School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12, and it also offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
PPS Dubai embeds social and emotional learning within an inclusive ethos that prioritises student well-being and progress, with every staff member responsible for removing barriers to learning; the Rahhal Program supports each student in finding their own path, including remote or worldwide study options, and there is a Gifted and Talented program to challenge high‑ability students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Inclusion page describes an ongoing commitment to full inclusion and removing barriers to learning for all students, and the school offers a Gifted and Talented program as well as English Language Learner support with interventions to access the California Common Core curriculum; however, the site does not publish a detailed list of specific SEN categories or identify itself as a specialist SEN institution.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the language of instruction and English Language Learner (ELL) support is provided with provisions to access the California Common Core curriculum and targeted interventions as needed.
Mental Wellbeing
The safeguarding framework emphasises student welfare and a safe environment, with a Safeguarding Team including a Designated Safeguarding Officer, a structured reporting process for concerns, and a curriculum component promoting a healthy lifestyle and safety awareness to support both mental and physical wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding measures include a formal reporting structure and designated contacts, secure record‑keeping, defined safeguarding responsibilities, 24/7 security monitoring, logged entrances/exits for visitors, and a mobile phone policy with phased confiscation, plus clear escalation processes to external agencies when needed.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1. Review the Admission Policy to understand eligibility for Pre-KG through Grade 12. The policy outlines the admission criteria and the procedures for applicants. The school provides these documents for download from the admissions page. The school uses this information to guide enrollment decisions.
Step 2. Complete the Registration Form 2025-2026 or use the Online Registration Form to begin the enrollment process. The forms are available on the admissions page for download and submission. After submission, a member of the admissions team will contact you to discuss next steps and answer questions.
Step 3. Review the tuition fees for the upcoming academic year by downloading the Fees AY 25-26 List. The school publishes this document to inform families about cost structures. The School Bus Form 2025-2026 is also available on the admissions page for transportation arrangements.
Step 4. If transportation is required, complete the School Bus Form 2025-2026 and submit as part of registration. The bus form accompanies the fee list and helps arrange bus services.
Step 5. For inquiries not addressed on the admissions page, contact the admissions team via the provided email address to discuss eligibility, documentation, and next steps.
FAQs
What curriculum does Philadelphia Private School follow?
Philadelphia Private School (PPS) Dubai operates a dual-curriculum model that combines an American credit-based program in the Senior School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for ...
What age range does Philadelphia Private School serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- Application fee for new students: AED 500 (per new student).
**Tuition fees by year group (per-term payments and annual total, amounts in AED)**
- Pre-KG: 1st payment AED 6,50...
What type of school is Philadelphia Private School?
Philadelphia Private School is a co-educational, day school.
Where is Philadelphia Private School located?
Philadelphia Private School Dubai is located in Al Qusais, Dubai, at the intersection of Beirut Street and Halab Street. The postal address is P.O. Box 185020 Dubai. The campus is in a well-connected ...
Does the school offer a bus service?
A school bus service is available. Details, routes and providers are published in the School Bus Form 2025-2026 (AY 2025-2026).
Is the school religiously affiliated?
Not disclosed.
Does the school provide learning support?
The Inclusion page describes an ongoing commitment to full inclusion and removing barriers to learning for all students, and the school offers a Gifted and Talented program as well as English Language...
What languages are taught?
Instruction is English-medium for Pre-KG through Grade 12. The curriculum is delivered in English and Arabic. The environment is multicultural and multilingual.
How many students attend the school?
Philadelphia Private School has approximately 992 students.
When was the school established?
Philadelphia Private School was established in 2006.
What is the admissions process?
Step 1. Review the Admission Policy to understand eligibility for Pre-KG through Grade 12. The policy outlines the admission criteria and the procedures for applicants. The school provides these docum...
