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The Philippine School Dubai

United Arab Emirates, Dubai

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees AED 6,443 - 16,294
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2331
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Filipino, English, Arabic
Typical class size 19
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

The Philippine School Dubai (TPS Dubai) is located in Al Muhaisnah 2, Dubai, UAE, and serves students from ages 4 to 18. The school follows a bespoke Philippine K-12 curriculum from Kindergarten through Senior High School. Phase 4 (Grades 11–12) offers the Academic Track with strands ABM, HUMSS, STEM, and GAS; Phases 1–3 are accredited by the Department of Education, while Phase 4 is approved by DepEd Manila and KHDA. UAE requirements are observed, including Islamic Education for Muslim students, Arabic for Arabs, and Arabic as an additional language for non-Arabs (Grades 1–9). Core subjects include Filipino, English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. The campus features a Covered Court, Computer and Science Laboratories, Guidance Center, Clinic, Canteen, and Kindergarten spaces. TPS emphasizes experiential, integrative, multicultural learning with a focus on values formation and community service. The curriculum is attuned to the Philippines to ease future relocation, with additional host-country subjects.

Al Muhaisnah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. P.O. Box 126621

The Essentials

The Philippine School Dubai has 2,331 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English, Filipino.

Stages
Phase 1 (KG 1-2); Phase 2 (Grades 1–6); Phase 3 (Grades 7–10); Phase 4 (Grades 11–12).

Additional learning support
Inclusion policy with support for students with SEND; access to instruction, intervention, and positive peer relationships.

Country affiliation
Philippines

School day structure
Regular schedule: Sunday to Thursday with 8:00 am–2:30 pm (Mon–Thu) and 8:00 am–12:00 noon on Fridays and Sundays. Ramadan hours: 8:00 am–12:30 pm.

Bus service
Bus service is available; Bus Forms are required as part of admission.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
There is a canteen on site.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Governing Council; a Parent Council participates in governance; there are Teacher and Student Representatives; TPS Dubai conducts an Annual Performance Review with these groups.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Philippine School Dubai ranges from AED 6,443 to AED 16,294 for 2026/27.

Application and initial charges

- Application fee (new students): AED 500 (assessment included).
- Enrolment fee (new students): up to 10% of the annual tuition; non‑refundable and deductible from the first‑term fees.
- Re‑enrolment fee (returning students): up to 5% of the annual tuition or AED 500 (whichever is higher); non‑refundable and deductible from the first‑term fees.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term)

Note: annual tuition amounts are shown in AED. Per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided into three equal termly instalments (rounded to the nearest AED), consistent with the school's term structure that invoices a first‑term amount.

- KG 1 — Annual tuition: AED 6,443. Per term (3 equal instalments): AED 2,148.
- KG 2 — Annual tuition: AED 6,443. Per term: AED 2,148.
- Grade 1 — Annual tuition: AED 7,585. Per term: AED 2,528.
- Grade 2 — Annual tuition: AED 7,585. Per term: AED 2,528.
- Grade 3 — Annual tuition: AED 7,585. Per term: AED 2,528.
- Grade 4 — Annual tuition: AED 8,308. Per term: AED 2,769.
- Grade 5 — Annual tuition: AED 8,308. Per term: AED 2,769.
- Grade 6 — Annual tuition: AED 8,308. Per term: AED 2,769.
- Grade 7 — Annual tuition: AED 9,873. Per term: AED 3,291.
- Grade 8 — Annual tuition: AED 9,873. Per term: AED 3,291.
- Grade 9 — Annual tuition: AED 11,076. Per term: AED 3,692.
- Grade 10 — Annual tuition: AED 11,076. Per term: AED 3,692.
- Grade 11 — Annual tuition: AED 14,169. Per term: AED 4,723.
- Grade 12 — Annual tuition: AED 16,294. Per term: AED 5,431.

Billing schedule and payment terms (key points)

- The school collects an application fee at application; enrolment and re‑enrolment fees are collected and are deductible from first‑term fees as stated above.
- An early‑payment discount of 10% is offered where applicable. Sibling discounts are published: first sibling 5%, second sibling 10%, third sibling 50%. School employees may receive discounts up to full remission (up to 100%).
- The tuition schedule is presented as an annual fee; the fact sheets reference a first‑term charge and deductions from that term, indicating termly invoicing. Parents should expect termly billing (first‑term amount used for deduction of enrolment/reservation).

Other costs and typical extras (examples and published ranges)

- Uniform: AED 100–400 per student.
- Books (typical ranges by level): roughly AED 1,300–2,800 depending on year group. Example entries: KG1 books AED 1,300; Grade 12 books AED 2,800.
- Stationery: AED 800–1,200. School ID card replacement: AED 50.
- Transport (optional): AED 3,700–6,500 per year (range depends on route / level).
- Medical/insurance (optional): AED 300–500. Extracurricular activities, school trips, clubs, photographic and event costs are published as small additional fees in ranges (commonly AED 75–1,500 depending on activity). Examples include Arabic benchmark test AED 65; World Scholars Cup AED 1,500–2,500; national / benchmark tests AED 250–1,285.
- Special needs support: published ranges where applicable (example ranges appear in the fact sheets).

Boarding

- Boarding is not offered; no boarding or hostel fees are published in the school's 2025–2026 fee fact sheets or school information. The school operates as a day school and optional services such as transport are published instead.

Refund information

- Re‑enrolment fees and enrolment fees are explicitly stated as non‑refundable and are deductible from the first term fees. Seat reservation/registration fees have been described as non‑refundable in the school's reservation guidance. Other refundable/refund‑handling rules are not detailed on the fee fact sheets.

Fee payment options and contacts

- The 2025–2026 fee fact sheets do not list specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque or online portal) inside those fact sheets. For fee payment methods, invoicing details, and to arrange payment schedules, contact the Registrar or Accounts office (phone +971 4 284 4465; email [email protected]). Office hours for Registrar and Accounts are published on the school site.

Summary notes for parents (concise)

- Annual tuition is published per year group (see the listed figures above). Application fee is AED 500; enrolment and re‑enrolment deposits are collected and are non‑refundable (deducted from first‑term fees). Optional services (transport, activities, books, uniform, tests) add to the total annual cost and are given as ranges in the fee fact sheets. Early‑payment and sibling discounts are available as stated above. For payment arrangements and exact invoicing dates, contact the Registrar / Accounts office directly.
Academics

The Philippine School Dubai teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Philippine curriculum (K-12) is taught from KG through Senior High School. Phase 4 (Grades 11–12) offers the Academic Track with four strands: ABM, HUMSS, STEM, and GAS. Phases 1–3 are accredited by the Department of Education, Manila; Phase 4 is approved by DepEd Manila and KHDA. UAE requirements are observed: Islamic Education for Muslim students (Grades 1–12); Arabic for Arabs (Grades 1–12); Arabic as an additional language for non-Arabs (Grades 1–9). Core subjects across phases include Filipino, English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies; Phase 2 includes UAE Social Studies, Araling Panlipunan, HELE and ICT; Phase 3 includes Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) and ICT. In Senior High School, all fifteen core subjects and sixteen track subjects (seven applied and nine specialized) are offered.

Higher Education Progression
TPS maintains an Alumni Tracker to monitor graduates' college studies and progression. An example alumnus studied at Heriot-Watt University Dubai and earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering with Upper Second Class Honours.

Gifted and Talented
TPS runs a Gifted and Talented program; the first batch of Gifted and Talented students won second place in a Dubai College philanthropic contest.
Parent Experience

History
The Philippine School Dubai was established on February 20, 2008 and opened its first academic year in September 2008. It received DepEd Recognition as an accredited Philippine school overseas and a KHDA Commendation. The school began in Al Twar, moved to Al Rashidiya in 2010, and relocated to its current building in Al Muhaisnah 2 in January 2017. The school offers Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12 and has attuned its curriculum to the Philippines to ease future relocation, with additional subjects to meet host-country requirements. Dubai School Inspection Bureau inspected TPS as part of its ongoing commitment to quality, and the school's vision is Leader in Academic Excellence and Values Formation, with an emphasis on experiential, integrative, multicultural, and values-oriented learning.

Community
TPS Dubai envisions being the frontrunner in innovative school leadership in Dubai, with transformative global educators and state-of-the-art pedagogies in a student-centered environment. Quality assurance, a vision of excellence, community inclusivity, responsiveness, and innovation and internationalization are core. This year TPS introduced a new philosophy, vision-mission statement, school objectives, and the Instructional Supervisory Framework to support teacher development and collaboration. Education is not only about knowledge but is unified with values and character to prepare students for their roles in society.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) is the school's parent-teacher body. Communication with the PTC is a channel for parent concerns. The school provides a designated contact path for PTC matters through the Contact page. Concerns may be addressed to staff via letters or emails, following the school protocol. The PTC is part of the school's governance and parent engagement channels.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Philippine School Dubai provides a range of on-site facilities to support learning and student well-being. The campus includes a Covered Court for indoor sports and Kindergarten Classrooms. Support spaces include a Guidance Center, a Clinic, and a Canteen. Academic spaces include a Computer Laboratory and a Science Laboratory. Wash Rooms are located across the campus.

Sports Facilities
Covered Court for indoor sports. This facility supports physical education and after-school activities.

Academic Facilities
Academic spaces include a Computer Laboratory, a Science Laboratory, a SEN Resource Room, and Kindergarten Classrooms.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
TPS Dubai competed in the Environmental Public Speaking Competition (EEG) 2025, with the Sub-Senior team Champion and the Senior team 2nd Runner-Up; TPS was named 1st Runner-Up Overall. The Sub-Senior team presented 'Two Crises, One Solution: Fighting Climate Change to Save Biodiversity,' and the Senior team presented 'Rethinking Green: How AI is Redefining Environmental Solutions.' The school also supports journalism development through TPS Insights, which runs campus journalism workshops for students.

Arts & Creative
TPS Dubai maintains a music program through the TPS Drum and Lyre Corps (DLC), which participates in international cultural events. TPS DLC joined the International Cultural Band Camp 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia, carrying the TPS spirit with One Band, One Music.

Cultural & Language
TPS Dubai organizes cultural activities and maintains ties with the broader Filipino community; TPS DLC participated in the International Cultural Band Camp 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The School Calendar for 2025-2026 includes events such as UAE National Flag Day Celebration, Character Day, and International Day of Education, highlighting cultural and national observances.

Social & Hobbies
TPS Dubai hosts student clubs and social activities, including historical Chess Club activities and various clubs described in TPS Insights materials. Club Day and events such as Halloween Party have been documented; more recently, sports-focused clubs such as Volleyball Club and Basketball Club and Board Games exist.

Community & Service
TPS Dubai runs community service initiatives and engages with the wider Filipino community in the UAE; a dedicated Community Service section exists on the site.

Leadership & Professional
TPS Dubai has a Governing Council and a Parent-Teacher Association; student leadership structures such as the Supreme Student Council have been reported in TPS publications.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
TPS Dubai supports physical activity through student sports clubs, including Volleyball Club and Basketball Club, and other social activities like Board Games.
Languages

Language Provision
Filipino and English are taught as subjects. Arabic is taught as a language: Arab passport holders study Arabic as a first language from Grade 1 to Grade 12; non-Arab passport holders study Arabic as an additional language from Grade 1 to 9. The school operates across four phases (Kindergarten to Senior High School) with Arabic language study spanning the relevant grades. Muslim students study Islamic Education from Grade 1 to Grade 12.

Bilingual Teaching
Filipino and English are taught as subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Reservations for the next school year are announced as early as January of the current school year. Students who are currently enrolled in school are given priority to reserve from January 15 to February 15, or until the end of a specified period set by the office of the registrar. New student reservations will be announced at a later date. Only available slots, as determined by the office of the registrar, shall be filled, thus the school employs the 'first-come, first-served' policy for new students and transferees.

2. Submission of required documents and enrolment. For New Students and Transferees from the Philippines and other countries: For Kindergarten 1, 2, and Grade 1: three (3) recent photos; photocopy of birth certificate; immunization card (baby book) or health records of the student; photocopy of passport with valid UAE residence visa (student and sponsor); duly accomplished enrolment, health, student's information sheet and bus forms. For Grades 2-12: three (3) recent photos; photocopy of birth certificate; latest report card (Form 138); immunization card; photocopy of passport with valid UAE residence visa (student and sponsor); duly accomplished enrolment form, health, student's information sheet and bus forms; duly accomplished Recommendation Form downloadable from the school website; transcript of records (Form 137) authenticated by the Department of Education, Department of Foreign Affairs, and UAE Embassy in Manila. For Returning Students: three (3) recent photos; original progress report card from previous grade/year level; duly accomplished enrolment form, health, student's information sheet and bus forms. For Transferees (from other UAE schools): three (3) recent photos; birth certificate; certificate of good moral standing; transfer certificate from the previous school; transcript of records (Form 137) from the previous school; immunization card; photocopy of passport with valid UAE residence visa (student and sponsor); duly accomplished enrolment form, health, student's information sheet and bus forms. For Students with Special Educational Needs: copy of birth certificate; medical certificate; medical evaluation (if history); assessment results and other documents from the Developmental Pediatrician or Medical Specialist. Students from non-Philippine curriculum schools must take Filipino and Social Studies (Philippine History) subjects. Students transferring to Grade 12 from any school should take all subjects not previously taken. The arrangement of fees and subjects will be determined by the principal and/or the academic director, through the vice principal for academics.

3. Registration and waitlist. Registration follows the reservation process. If no slot is available, students on the waiting list will either wait until a slot becomes available or be given the option to look for another school. This information is based on the registrar and admissions materials.

4. Returning and transferee specifics. For returning students and transferees, the school requires the listed documents and may assess placement based on prior records and the current academic plan.

Waitlist
Waiting lists exist for limited slots. Students on the waiting list will either wait until a slot becomes available or be given the option to look for another school.
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