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GEMS Dubai American 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.
GEMS Dubai American Academy vs GEMS Modern Academy at a glance
- GEMS Dubai American Academy publishes annual fees from AED 66,185 to AED 93,300, against AED 30,983 to AED 73,876 at GEMS Modern Academy, which works out roughly 52% above GEMS Modern Academy across the fee range.
- For KG 1, GEMS Dubai American Academy charges AED 66,185 and GEMS Modern Academy AED 38,246, so GEMS Modern Academy saves AED 27,939 a year at that stage.
- Both teach the IB curriculum; GEMS Dubai American Academy additionally offers American while GEMS Modern Academy adds Indian CISCE.
- GEMS Modern Academy starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at GEMS Dubai American Academy.
- GEMS Modern Academy is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1986, with GEMS Dubai American Academy following in 1997.
- Location wise, GEMS Dubai American Academy sits in Al Barsha South and GEMS Modern Academy in Nad Al Sheba, so the school run may decide it.
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| GEMS Dubai American Academy | GEMS Modern Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Barsha South, Dubai | Nad Al Sheba, Dubai |
| Curriculum | American, IB | Indian CISCE, IB |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (KHDA) | Outstanding (KHDA) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 66,185 - 93,300 /yr | AED 30,983 - 73,876 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1997 | 1986 |
| Facilities | 19 listed | 24 listed |
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