The Philippine School, Dubai

The Philippine School (Arabic: المدرسة الفلبينية - دبي) or known in abbreviation as TPS is a school in Dubai catering for Filipinos, covering grade levels from kindergarten through the 12th grade.[1] The Philippine School was established in February 2008 and opened its first academic year on September the following year. In 2010, it relocated to Al Rashidiya and then in Academic Year 2016–2017, It moved to its current campus in Al Muhaisnah.[2] Today, the students of the TPS had brought honor to the school by participating in academic competitions, contests and inter-school activities.[3][4][5]

The Philippine School – Dubai
Address
P.O. Box 126621, Muhaisnah 2, Dubai

United Arab Emirates
Information
TypeEducational institution
Established2008
ChairmanAli Mohammad A. H. Ali
DirectorLeticia Maniaul
PrincipalBenedict Ocon
Number of students(estimated) 1000-1500
Education systemFilipino/Philippine
LanguageEnglish, Filipino and Arabic
DepEd report statusAccepted
KHDA report statusAccepted
WebsiteThe Philippine School - Dubai

The school's 2019-2020 inspection report by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority was summarized as "acceptable".[6][7]

The School's Curriculum

The Philippine School offers Filipino curriculum subjects and some Arab curriculum subjects to comply with the standards in the host country. The TPS has attuned its curriculum to that in the Philippines so that the student has an easier transition when he/she needs to return home. The following are the subjects that the school offers.[8]

  • English
  • Filipino
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
  • MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health)
  • HELE (In High School known as TLE. Home Economics and Livelihood Education or Technology and Livelihood Education)
  • AP (Araling Panlipunan)
  • EsP (Edukasyon sa Pagkakatao)
  • MSCS (Moral, Social and Cultural Studies)
  • Islamic Education (only for Muslim students)

For the Senior High School (Phase 4) They have completely different subjects instead of the aforementioned subjects above. The School offers interest clubs to support the core subjects that the school is offering.

School Facilities and Services

The Philippine School offers a variety of facilities that the students can use. However, it should be only used for educational purposes. All facilities are listed below.

  • TLE Lab
  • ICT Lab
  • Covered Court
  • Playground
  • Music Room
  • Arts Room
  • Science Laboratory
  • Resource Room
  • Guidance Office
  • School Clinic

Transportation

The Philippine School could be reached at by Bus F05 or 31 that could be accessed by the Terminuses of Red and Green lines (etisalat by e& and Centrepoint). It could be accessible by taxi as well. For students of the TPS, there is a choice to go by the School Bus or use a private vehicle to return home.

References
  1. "The Philippine School Dubai Guide | Bayut". Guides for Schools in the UAE | Bayut. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  2. "The History of TPS".
  3. "Philippine School Dubai wins High School Challenge organised by DCT". Gulf News. March 30, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  4. "Filipino students in UAE win over 90 medals from World Scholar's Cup in Yale University". The Filipino Times. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  5. "The Philippine School Dubai Winners of the DCT High School Challenge". www.hozpitalityplus.com. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  6. "School Inspection Reports". Dubai School Inspection Bureau. Retrieved 2021-09-01.
  7. "Inspection Report: The Philippine School_Draft11_ Amina Ali_3_25". Dubai School Inspection Bureau. 2020-03-25.
  8. https://tpsdxb.com/subject-offerings/

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