Philadelphia Private School
- American
- AP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 5.31K–11.7K
AED 19.5K–43K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Private, international, English-medium, co-educational day school in Dubai, founded 2006, catering to students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
American · AP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English, Arabic
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2006
- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 19,517≈ USD 5.31K |
| KG 1 | AED 20,532≈ USD 5.59K |
| KG 2 | AED 20,532≈ USD 5.59K |
| Grade 1 | AED 23,206≈ USD 6.32K |
| Grade 2 | AED 23,206≈ USD 6.32K |
| Grade 3 | AED 25,667≈ USD 6.99K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre Primary | AED 19,517 (about USD 5.31K) |
| KG 1 | AED 20,532 (about USD 5.59K) |
| KG 2 | AED 20,532 (about USD 5.59K) |
| Grade 1 | AED 23,206 (about USD 6.32K) |
| Grade 2 | AED 23,206 (about USD 6.32K) |
| Grade 3 | AED 25,667 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Grade 4 | AED 25,667 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Grade 5 | AED 25,667 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Grade 6 | AED 25,667 (about USD 6.99K) |
| Grade 7 | AED 28,479 (about USD 7.75K) |
| Grade 8 | AED 28,479 (about USD 7.75K) |
| Grade 9 | AED 35,160 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Grade 10 | AED 35,160 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Grade 11 (American) | AED 35,160 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Grade 12 (American) | AED 35,160 (about USD 9.57K) |
| Grade 11 (International Baccalaureate) | AED 42,987 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Grade 12 (International Baccalaureate) | AED 42,987 (about USD 11.7K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Private School (this school) | AED 19,517 (about USD 5.31K) | AED 42,987 (about USD 11.7K) |
| Uptown International School | AED 38,938 (about USD 10.6K) | AED 96,461 (about USD 26.3K) |
| Dubai British School Emirates Hills | AED 53,027 (about USD 14.4K) | AED 79,541 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Emirates International School Jumeirah | AED 38,636 (about USD 10.5K) | AED 81,872 (about USD 22.3K) |
| Al Ittihad Private School, Al Mamzar | AED 18,635 (about USD 5.07K) | AED 42,434 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Emirates International School Meadows | AED 28,990 (about USD 7.89K) | AED 85,976 (about USD 23.4K) |
Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AED 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum · AP
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Multipurpose hall
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Library
- Clinic
- Playground
- Basketball court
- Sports field
- Canteen
Sports
- Basketball
- Football
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Has an inclusion policy, a programme to identify gifted and talented students, and provisions for English language learners.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Country affiliation
Is guided by the UAE National Agenda and aims to promote national values.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The LWIS Network serves as academic consultant, providing educational and consultancy services on an ongoing basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers the American High School programme with AP courses and the IB Diploma Programme, adapted to include local and international community elements.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Curriculum follows a peace education approach focused on empathy, conflict resolution and social justice.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Provides support so English language learners can access the curriculum, with interventions where needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2006 as a private international school.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
Campus includes technology-equipped classrooms, a multipurpose hall, science labs, library, clinic, playgrounds and a canteen.
- Technologically equipped classrooms
- Multipurpose hall
- Science labs
- Computer lab
- Library
- Clinic
- Indoor and outdoor playgrounds
- Canteen
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Has two basketball courts, a football field and ample green areas for play.
- Basketball courts
- Football field
- Green areas
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Has physics, biology and chemistry laboratories, a computer lab and a library.
- Physics lab
- Biology lab
- Chemistry lab
- Computer lab
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Accreditations
Accredited by NEASC and registered as an IB World School.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Admission criteria, application and registration forms, and the annual calendar can be downloaded from the school website.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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