The school was established on February 20, 2008 and formally opened its first academic year in September of the same year. Following its opening, the school received a DepEd Recognition for being an accredited Philippine school overseas and a Commendation Certificate from the Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Located in Al Twar during its foundation, the school was moved to Al Rashidiya in 2010. In January 2017, TPS moved to its current building in Al Muhaisnah 2.

The school offers complete programs from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 12. Through the years, TPS has attuned its curriculum to that in the Philippines to provide easy transition if the student needs to be relocated back home. Additional subjects are offered to comply with the national requirements of the host country.

In response to the interminable advancement of education, TPS submitted itself for inspection with the Dubai School Inspection Bureau. True to its vision of being a “Leader in Academic Excellence and Values Formation,” The Philippine School continuously provides exceptional academic training for children through experiential, integrative, multicultural, and values-oriented learning.