Philadelphia Private School

Located in Muhaisnah, Philadelphia Private School Dubai (PPS) was established in 2006. The school offers the American curriculum to over 900 students. PPS is internationally accredited with NEASC. It follows the California Common Core Standards guidelines for subjects.

PP School has around 71 teachers and six teaching assistants. The majority of teachers are Lebanese, while the dominant nationality among students is Arab. Additionally, Philadelphia Private School Muhaisnah has 39 students of determination.

• Location: Muhaisnah
• Curriculum: American
• Co-ed or segregate: Co-ed
• KHDA rating: Acceptable
• Years offered: KG 1 - Grade 12

The following residential communities are near the school.

• Al Qusais
• Oud Al Muteena
• Al Mizhar
• Mirdif

The nearest community to the school is Al Qusais. This community is divided into Al Qusais Residential and Al Qusais Industrial Area. Families looking to settle near the school can browse:

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Philadelphia Private School Dubai campus facilities are aligned with modern educational requirements. The spacious classrooms are equipped with high-speed internet connection and other modern facilities. PPS, Muhaisnah 4, boasts a multi-purpose hall for school events, physical education classes and morning assemblies. Similarly, indoor and outdoor play areas are built for team and individual sports.

One can find state-of-the-art science laboratories for Biology, Physics and Chemistry. You will also find a well-stocked library and a computer lab. Also, outdoor green areas are maintained where children play and learn. Students can enjoy recess time in the school cafeteria and have lunch with their friends.

Philadelphia Private School Dubai's location is behind Madina Mall on Halab Street in Muhaisnah 4.

Philadelphia Private School is a Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) member. The membership allows the school to work in five major departments when it comes to the well-rounded development of students. These areas include:

• Academic Development
• Cognitive Development
• Personal and Social Development
• Aesthetic Development
• Moral Development

As of now, the school offer excellent support to students of determination to achieve academic excellence. Students are given technological gadgets and the internet for learning.

Philadelphia Private School curriculum revolves around the following grades:

Phases	Grades Covered
Kindergarten	KG 1 and KG 2
Elementary School	Grade 1 to Grade 5
Middle School	Grade 6 to Grade 8
High School	Grade 9 to Grade 12

Philadelphia Private School curriculum is based on the American education system from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Subjects like English and Mathematics follow the California state standards. Middle school students take elective courses to further their interest in subjects of their liking.

High school students graduate with an American high school diploma and can appear for Advanced Placement (AP) exams. Students take standardised tests like SATs and CAT4.

Sanctioned by the government of UAE, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) monitors private schools in Dubai to improve the quality of education. It rates all private schools on their overall performance in an academic year.

Philadelphia Private School KHDA rating for 2024 is Good. It is a major improvement as Philadelphia Private School KHDA rating was Acceptable from 2011 to 2023.

Philadelphia Private School academic calendar is divided into three terms. All Islamic holidays are subject to moonsighting. The year starts in August and ends in July. For more information regarding Philadelphia Private School academic calendar, please visit the website.

Philadelphia Private School’s admission process is nonselective. The school appreciates the individuality of each child and compensates them wherever possible.

Unlike other schools, PPS first conducts placement tests, and interviews and lets parents proceed with the registration.

First, relevant section heads and the principal will interview the applicants. If required, the school counsellor will also interview afterwards. Interviewers assess students’ overall personalities and spot any potential behaviour risks.

The four things that interviewers are looking at include:

• Speech
• Communication skills
• Social skills and manners
• Problem-solving skills

A formal assessment session will be carried out after the interview. Parents are advised to collect information files from the Human Resources department and pay an assessment fee. They will be provided with a schedule for an assessment and school tour. Assessment and second screening results will be forwarded to the principal for approval. Then, parents will fill out the registration form with the necessary documents and registration fee.

Before enrollment, parents must ensure that their child meets the following age placement criteria before registration.

GRADES	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS*
GRADES KG 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 4	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
GRADES KG 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 5	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
GRADES Grade 1	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 6	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE –	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* –
GRADES Grade 2	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 7	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 9	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 6
GRADES Grade 3	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 8	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 7
GRADES Grade 4	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 9	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 8
GRADES Grade 5	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 10	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 9
GRADES Grade 6	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 11	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 13	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 10
GRADES Grade 7	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 12	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 14	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 11
GRADES Grade 8	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 13	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 15	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 12
GRADES Grade 9	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 14	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 17	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 13
GRADES Grade 10	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 15	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 18	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 14
GRADES Grade 11	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 16	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 19	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 15
GRADES Grade 12	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE 17	MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE 20	MINIMUM ENTRY AGE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS* 16

This is based on the age of the students on 31st August (for schools beginning in September). Source: KHDA

* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)

Philadelphia Private School Dubai fees are affordable. Here’s an overview for a better idea.

GRADES	TOTAL FEE IN AED
KG 1 and KG 2	20,061
Grade 1 and Grade 2	22,673
Grade 3 to Grade 6	25,078
Grade 7 and Grade 8	27,825
Grade 9 to Grade 12	34,353

You can find more information regarding Philadelphia Private School Dubai fees from their admission department.

Philadelphia Private School Muhaisnah has a cafeteria for students can enjoy their breakfast and lunch. Students can also bring their lunch from home.

The PPS School Dubai provides school transportation. The bus routes cover various in Dubai and Sharjah

Philadelphia Private School has a range of facilities for team and individual sports. Students can access a multi-purpose hall, indoor and outdoor play areas and a greenfield to hold football matches.

Students can join several clubs and take part in different activities for a fulfilling academic career. The school charges AED 1,250 per club, and sessions are held twice a week.

Fun with friends is a part of growing up at PPS, Muhaisnah. Hence the school arranges local and international trips for its students. Previously, children have visited KidZania, Wadi Adventure, Desert Safari and MotionGate. They were also part of the foreign trips to Sri Lanka.

After-school care is provided for kindergarten students from 12:45 pm to 02:30 pm.

Medical facilities are available at Philadelphia Private School, Muhaisnah, to provide first-aid treatments. A nurse carries out medical check-ups and maintains records. Parents must submit the medical form to help the school deal with students in emergencies.

Parents can book an appointment with teachers or staff members through email or by using Philadelphia Private School Dubai contact number. Additionally, they can reach the school on their social media pages.

Parents can also be a part of the grade-specific WhatsApp groups. These groups enable parents to receive instant notifications on school events and policies. Philadelphia Private School Dubai contact numbers and email addresses are provided below.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-264-6202
• Mobile Number: +971-50-189-1441
• Email: info@ppsdubai.org

GENERAL INFORMATION

• PPS Website
• PPS Facebook
• PPS Instagram

WHAT IS PHILADELPHIA PRIVATE SCHOOL KHDA RATING?

Philadelphia Private School KHDA rating is Good.

HOW MANY GRADES/YEARS ARE THERE IN YOUR SCHOOL?

Philadelphia Private School offers classes from KG 1 until Grade 12.

WHAT IS PHILADELPHIA PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI FEES?

Philadelphia Private School Dubai fees are from AED 18,514 to AED 31,704.

CAN YOU PLEASE DESCRIBE THE PHILADELPHIA PRIVATE SCHOOL ACADEMIC CALENDAR?

The academic calendar starts in late August and ends in the last week of June.

WHAT IS PHILADELPHIA PRIVATE SCHOOL DUBAI CONTACT NUMBER?

Philadelphia Private School Dubai contact numbers are +971-4-264-6202 and +971-50-189-1441.

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