Philadelphia Private School

• Philadelphia Private School location
• Grades offered
• Philadelphia Private School curriculum
• KHDA rating
• How to apply?
• Fee structure
• Philadelphia Private School transportation
• PTA and contact information

Located in Muhaisnah, Philadelphia Private School (PPS) was established in 2006. The school offers the American curriculum to over 1,300 students aged 4 to 19 years. PPS School is internationally accredited with NEASC. It follows the California Common Core Standards guidelines for subjects.

PP School has around 86 teachers and nine teaching assistants, making the teacher to student ratio 1:15. The majority of teachers are Syrian, while the dominating nationality among students is Arab. Additionally, Philadelphia Private School Muhaisnah has 44 students of determination.

The current KHDA rating for Philadelphia Private School Dubai is Acceptable. However, the school strives to be one of the top American schools in Dubai.

Continue reading this review by Bayut to learn more.

• Location: Muhaisnah
• School fees: AED 18,514 - AED 31,704
• 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 campus offers a wide range of facilities. Spacious classrooms are designed to be child-centred with an internet connection. 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 the 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 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.

Grades offered at PPS start from Kindergarten and go up to high school.

Philadelphia Private School offers the American curriculum 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.

Currently, Philadelphia Private School’s KHDA rating is Acceptable.

The report further highlights the positive aspects of the school’s performance. The school offers a healthy learning environment to KG children. Students show an excellent understanding of Islamic values. Besides, the school promotes a healthy lifestyle among students.

Also, the school maintain a positive relationship with parents. Similarly, successful career guidance and transition arrangements for students to higher education and training pathways are provided.

Much of Philadelphia Private School, Muhaisnah 4’s rating depends on improving weak areas, including consistency of effective teaching and identifying the needs of students with SEND requirements.

The report further recommended the board of governors work closely with the school’s senior leaders and significantly improve the school’s performance. Likewise, students’ outcomes across all phases need improvement.

The 10-month long Philadelphia Private School calendar is divided into three terms. All Islamic holidays are subject to moonsighting.

Philadelphia Private School’s admission process is nonselective. The school appreciates the individuality of each child and compensate 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 Resource 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.

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 fee structure is affordable. Here’s an overview to give you a better idea.

These other charges are based on the info available in KHDA’s fee fact sheet.

Discounts

The school also offers siblings discounts:

• A 10% discount is offered on the third sibling’s tuition fees.
• The school also offers a 15% discount on the first child’s tuition fees. There is a 10% discount on the second child’s tuition fees for parents who already have three children studying at PPS, Dubai.
• The school also offers a 15% discount on the first and second child’s tuition fees and a 10% discount on the third child’s tuition fees if parents have four children studying at PPS, Muhaisnah.

Please note that the tuition fee includes the use of textbooks (returned in good condition at the end of the academic year).

You can pay the fees in instalments or annually through cash or Post-dated cheques.

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

Snacks are served at 09:30 am and include a sandwich and a healthy drink, either milk or fruit juice. The cost for the morning snack is AED 1,511 per child from September to May.

The PPS School Dubai provides school transportation. The bus routes cover the following areas:

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.

The school has limited means of communication to get parents involved in their children’s education.

Parents can book an appointment with teachers or staff members by emailing the address provided below. Additionally, they can reach the school on their social media pages.

Finally, parents can 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’s contact numbers and email addresses are provided below.

• Telephone Number: +971-4-264-6202
• Mobile Number: +971-50-189-1441
• Emails
  • General Enquiries: info@ppsdubai.org
  • Administration: pps.principal@ppsdubai.org
• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

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What are the timings of your school?

The school remains open from Monday through Friday and the timings are:

• KG 1 and KG 2: 07: 40 am to 12:45 pm (11:30 am on Fridays)
• Grade 1 to Grade 12: 07:40 am to 02:30 pm (11:30 am on Fridays)

How many grades/years are there in your school?

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

How many students are currently studying in your school?

Currently, there are over 1,328 students enroled in the school.

Can you please describe the academic calendar of your school?

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

Can you please mention the range of the tuition fee charged by your school?

Tuition fee ranges from AED 18,514 to AED 31,704.

How do you communicate with parents?

Parents can book an appointment with a teacher via e-mail, and they can also communicate with the school through its WhatsApp groups and social media pages.

Do you have a cafeteria or a canteen on campus?

Yes, the school cafeteria serve students fresh meals.

How often does your school arrange field trips?

Philadelphia Private School in Muhaisnah takes students on educational and recreational trips periodically.

How many teachers are currently teaching in your school?

The teaching staff has 86 teachers and 9 teaching assistants.