Outstanding schools in Dubai
Dubai International Academy vs GEMS Modern Academy
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Dubai International Academy vs GEMS Modern Academy at a glance
- Dubai International Academy publishes annual fees from AED 44,979 to AED 79,696, against AED 30,983 to AED 73,876 at GEMS Modern Academy, which works out roughly 19% above GEMS Modern Academy across the fee range.
- For KG 1, Dubai International Academy charges AED 43,946 and GEMS Modern Academy AED 38,246, so GEMS Modern Academy saves AED 5,700 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; GEMS Modern Academy adds Indian CISCE.
- Both admit children from age 3, running through to 18 at the top end.
- GEMS Modern Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1986, with Dubai International Academy following in 2005.
- Location wise, Dubai International Academy sits in Emirates Hills and GEMS Modern Academy in Nad Al Sheba, so the school run may decide it.
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| Dubai International Academy | GEMS Modern Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Emirates Hills, Dubai | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai |
| Curriculum | IB | Indian CISCE, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 44,979 - 79,696 /yr | AED 30,983 - 73,876 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2005 | 1986 |
| Facilities | 17 listed | 24 listed |
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