Curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum
The Philippine School – Abu Dhabi is a K–12 school located in Baniyas East 7, Abu Dhabi. It offers a bespoke Philippine DepEd curriculum for K–12 with Filipino and English as languages of instruction; Arabic is available for Non‑Arabs and Islamic Education is provided for Muslim students in place of Values Education. It also incorporates UAE requirements (Arabic, Moral Education, UAE Social Studies) alongside DepEd Matatag standards for English, Math, and Science. TPS uses Curriculum Packs with I Can statements, weekly plans, assessments, worksheets, and student journals to foster breadth, balance, differentiation, and progression, with emphasis on critical thinking through open-ended questions, projects, and problem solving. ADEK accreditation and permits were issued in 2016–2017. Distinctive features include participation in international competitions such as World Scholars Cup, Painting Wizard in the UAE, and Canvas Painting, and a guidance program with career events including Najah Abu Dhabi Career Fair and Career Day.