Philadelphia Private School

Philadelphia Private School is a American curriculum private school in Muhaisnah, Dubai. Rated Good by KHDA (2023-24). Annual fees: AED 19,517–42,987.

Fee notes

2026-27 KHDA fact sheets, checked 12 October 2026. Tuition shown is payable tuition after any discount explicitly published in each sheet. Gross tuition and the published discount are retained separately. Fixed compulsory charges are separate; optional supplies, services, variable examination charges and enrolment charges are excluded. Confirm discount eligibility and current intake with admissions. Approved fee grades are not evidence of current admissions availability.

Parent sentiment: Mixed.

What parents praise

• Improved KHDA rating to Good
• Secure and safe learning environment
• Close partnerships with parents and community
• Strong student performance in middle school and external assessments
• Good wellbeing provision

Concerns parents raise

• Need to raise student performance in Islamic Education and Arabic
• Need to improve consistency of teaching
• Weak curriculum and system (outdated)
• High workload (outdated)
• Unappealing uniforms (minor)

These are summaries of public commentary, not independently verified findings. See the profile’s review sources and confidence labels.

School-run drive times to nearby communities

• Mirdif: drop-off ~19 min, pick-up ~19 min, 14.5 km by road
• Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~22 min, pick-up ~23 min, 22.6 km by road
• Jumeirah: drop-off ~26 min, pick-up ~25 min, 25.4 km by road
• Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~33 min, 32.6 km by road
• Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~36 min, 36.3 km by road
• Al Barsha: drop-off ~31 min, pick-up ~35 min, 37 km by road
• Dubai Hills: drop-off ~32 min, pick-up ~33 min, 38.2 km by road
• Motor City: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~32 min, 38.3 km by road
• Damac Hills: drop-off ~33 min, pick-up ~33 min, 40.3 km by road
• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): drop-off ~37 min, pick-up ~36 min, 40.9 km by road

Official website

Related pages

• Nearby area: Mirdif guide
• American-curriculum schools in Dubai
• Dubai schools under AED 40,000 a year

Data last reviewed: 2026-06-18. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.

Frequently asked questions

What is Philadelphia Private School's KHDA rating?

Philadelphia Private School is rated Good in its most recent KHDA inspection (2023-24). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.

How much are the fees at Philadelphia Private School?

Published annual fees are AED 19,517–42,987. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.

What curriculum does Philadelphia Private School follow?

Philadelphia Private School follows the American curriculum.

Which communities is Philadelphia Private School near?

Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~19 min), Downtown Dubai (~22 min), Jumeirah (~26 min). See the school-run section for more communities.