About Philadelphia Private School (PPS)
Welcome to Philadelphia Private School (PPS) Dubai, a leading American curriculum and IB World School in Dubai, where “we measure success one happy learner at a time”.
Founded in 2006, PPS is a private, international, English-medium school in Dubai that provides a high-quality, co-educational learning experience for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12.
Our Curriculum and Approach
At PPS Dubai, we combine the strength of the American Curriculum with the global recognition of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
In the Senior School, students follow a credit-based American Curriculum that offers flexibility and academic rigor, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
For Grades 11 and 12, PPS proudly offers the two-year IB Diploma Programme (IB DP), preparing students for success at top universities worldwide.
Our approach is rooted in a learner-centered philosophy, ensuring that every child benefits from a holistic education. We value multilingualism, offering Arabic as both a first and second language, alongside French, to reflect Dubai’s international diversity.
Accreditation and Recognition
PPS Dubai is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and recognized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) as an American Curriculum school in Dubai. As part of the Learner’s World International Schools (LWIS) Network, we uphold high academic standards and global best practices.
Why Choose PPS Dubai?
A recognized IB World School in Dubai and a top American school offering AP and IB programmes.
A dynamic, international learning environment that nurtures the academic, social, and personal growth of every student.
A school community committed to preparing future leaders who thrive locally and globally.
At Philadelphia Private School Dubai, we are dedicated to empowering students to excel academically and personally, while inspiring them to become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.
Join PPS Dubai – where academic excellence meets holistic education in the heart of Dubai.
We measure success one happy learner at a time!
Vision
The vision of PPS is to promote holistic education and set the pace for student-driven learning.
Mission
The mission of PPS is to nurture each child's personal, social, cognitive and academic development within a safe, caring and happy environment. We aim to inspire generations of learners to broaden their educational goals and to become critical thinkers, creative researchers, independent learners and positive change agents within their local and international communities.
Our strategic approach to education
- Learner-centered approach: We are committed to developing the knowledge, Skills, and values of all our students, teachers, and staff members honoring their different learning profiles, readiness, and interests. Each learning experience is designed to cater to the learner’s individual needs with the goal of guiding them towards academic, personal, cognitive, emotional and social excellence.
- Multilingualism is encouraged: Multilingualism is a vital tool for international understanding, as it empowers students to become actively involved in the global community. Through our international curriculum, we offer students the ability to learn four languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish. Our students are equipped with a strong command of two languages and a communicative command in a third.
- Advanced technology skills: We support learners to advance their computer literacy skills and extend an interactive “anytime, anywhere” philosophy, with access to quality information technology instruction material, empowering students to use these skills to take control of and be responsible for their learning.
- Tailored learning styles: We believe that learners have unique learning styles, developing at their own pace. As such we provide tailored instruction styles across our classrooms, as well as provide different levels of courses where appropriate (particularly in high school).
- Local and international cultures are celebrated: We believe that equality, understanding and awareness are key to growth, fostered by a worldly American curriculum, tailored to local cultures, and a multinational student body. Students participate in activities that are enhanced by the cultural diversity of the host country, the school community and international contributions.
- Qualified teaching body: We set high standards for our teachers and faculty are provided with ongoing training and certification opportunities, with access to international education consultants, to provide leaners with holistic academic and social experiences.
- Partners in education: We are committed to fostering a “learning community”, whereby students, their families, teachers and other members of the school community work together in a partnership to cultivate the learner as a whole.
International Affiliations
PPS Dubai is accredited by NEASC, a worldwide association of educators established in 1895. NEASC offers a comprehensive approach to continual enhancement, which includes accreditation and certification, assessment, professional development, and tailored improvement solutions.
PPS Dubai is an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education – that we believe is important for our students.
PPS-Dubai is a member of the Learner's World International Schools (LWIS) Network. Serving as our academic consultants, the LWIS Network provides educational and consultancy services to PPS Dubai on an ongoing basis.
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