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Questions & Answers
Common questions about The Philippine School, answered from KHDA inspection data:
What did KHDA inspectors highlight as this school's strengths?
According to the most recent KHDA inspection, this school's notable strengths include:
- Students’ personal development
- Students’ understanding of Islamic values and the culture of the UAE
- The strong relationships with parents
- 📊 Fast-growing school
What did KHDA say the school should improve?
KHDA inspectors recommended the school work on:
- Promptly and urgently address any health and safety issues by providing thorough training to all school staff.
- Raise students’ achievement in all subjects.
How has this school's KHDA rating changed over time?
Across multiple inspection cycles, this school's KHDA rating has gone Acceptable → Acceptable (2010 to 2023). See the full rating history above for year-by-year detail.
How does the school perform across different age groups?
KHDA rates each phase separately for attainment and progress in core subjects:
- Foundation Stage — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Primary — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Acceptable
- Secondary — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
- Post 16 — islamic education attainment: Not Applicable, english attainment: Acceptable, learning skills attainment: Good
How competitive is admission to The Philippine School?
Moderate Demand. Apply 6-12 months ahead. Good chances. Admission-difficulty score: 43/100.
How have fees at this school changed?
Looking at Grade 5 fees from 2011 to 2024 (KHDA open data), tuition has gone from AED 6,900 to AED 8,117 — a +18% change.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio?
This school's overall student-to-teacher ratio is 23.5:1 across 106 teachers.
Where is the school and what's the nearest metro?
The Philippine School is in Muhaisanah Second, the area KHDA lists for it. It sits in a community of about 196,316 residents. The nearest Dubai Metro stop is Etisalat on the Green Line, 1.9 km away.
Is the school accredited and what exams do students sit?
Accreditation: NA. External exams: NA.