GEMS Modern Academy
About
Inspection Rating
Outstanding-- KHDA
Languages Taught
English, Arabic, Hindi, French
Phone
Address
Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE
Programs Offered
17 ProgrammesPre-KG
1 year / Early Years
Early Years for ages 3-4. Play-based learning with an English National Curriculum-based foundation preparing children for the IB Primary Years Programme.
KG 1
1 year / Early Years
Kindergarten for ages 4-5. Building foundational literacy, numeracy, and social skills through structured play and guided discovery.
KG 2
1 year / Early Years
Kindergarten for ages 5-6. Preparing children for the transition to Grade 1 with a focus on independence and early academic skills.
Grade 1
1 year / IB PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 6-7. Inquiry-based learning through transdisciplinary themes building strong foundations in core subjects.
Grade 2
1 year / IB PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 7-8. Developing critical thinking and creativity through the IB PYP framework.
Grade 3
1 year / IB PYP
IB Primary Years Programme for ages 8-9. Deepening subject knowledge with inquiry-based learning and specialist teaching.
Tuition Fees 2025/26
All fees in AED per academic year
| Grade | Key Stage | Ages | KHDA Fee | School Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-KG | Early Years | 3-4 | 30,983 | - |
| KG 1 | Early Years | 4-5 | 38,246 | - |
| KG 2 | Early Years | 5-6 | 38,246 | - |
| Grade 1 | IB PYP | 6-7 | 43,311 | - |
| Grade 2 | IB PYP | 7-8 | 43,311 | - |
| Grade 3 | IB PYP | 8-9 | 45,670 | - |
| Grade 4 | IB PYP | 9-10 | 45,670 | - |
| Grade 5 | IB PYP / CISCE | 10-11 | 48,173 | - |
| Grade 6 | CISCE | 11-12 | 48,173 | - |
| Grade 7 | CISCE | 12-13 | 48,173 | - |
| Grade 8 | CISCE | 13-14 | 48,173 | - |
| Grade 9 | ICSE | 14-15 | 51,345 | - |
| Grade 10 | ICSE | 15-16 | 51,345 | - |
| Grade 11 (ISC) | ISC | 16-17 | 56,706 | - |
| Grade 12 (ISC) | ISC | 17-18 | 56,706 | - |
| Grade 11 (IB Diploma) | IB DP | 16-17 | 73,876 | - |
| Grade 12 (IB Diploma) | IB DP | 17-18 | 73,876 | - |
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KHDA Rating
2023–2024| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | GoodGood |
| Indicator | Foundation | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
| Progress over time | N/A | GoodGood | Accept.Acceptable |
Source: Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) — April 2024
Curriculum
English National Curriculum-based Early Years Foundation Stage, preparing children for the IB Primary Years Programme. Play-based learning with a focus on communication, physical development, and personal-social skills.
Teaching Approach
Play-based learning with structured activities building school readiness.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
IB Primary Years Programme delivering CISCE content through inquiry-based transdisciplinary themes. Students develop the IB Learner Profile attributes while building strong foundations across all core subjects.
Teaching Approach
Inquiry-based, transdisciplinary IB PYP framework integrating CISCE curriculum content.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
CISCE curriculum with optional IB Middle Years Programme pathway. Broad academic programme covering sciences, humanities, and languages with increasing subject specialisation.
Teaching Approach
Structured CISCE framework with inquiry elements and specialist subject teaching.
Core Subjects
Specialist Subjects
Facilities
Purpose-built campus in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, located between the Al Ain and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed highways. Originally founded in Karama (1986), the school moved to Al Safa before relocating to its current Nad Al Sheba campus.
Academic
Five ICT Suites
Fully equipped computer labs with laptop trolleys for classroom use.
STEM Lab
Dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics laboratory.
Budhayana — Makers Space Innovation Centre
Hands-on innovation centre for design, engineering, and entrepreneurship projects. Dubai SME Certified Incubator Centre.
Senior School Library
Research library for middle and senior school students.
Primary Learning Centre
Dedicated library and learning space for primary students.
Discovery Centre
Exploration and hands-on learning space for younger students.
IB Lounge
Dedicated study and collaboration space for IB Diploma students.
Science Laboratories
Specialist labs including Chemistry, Physics, and Biology.
Sports & Recreation
Olympic Swimming Pool
Main 25-metre swimming pool with water polo facilities.
Primary Swimming Pool
Separate 25-metre pool for primary students.
8-Lane Synthetic Athletics Track
Full athletics track with areas for long jump, shot put, discus, and javelin.
Four Basketball Courts
Outdoor basketball courts for training and competitions.
Two Football Fields
Full-size football pitches for matches and training.
Cricket Pitch & Five Floodlit Nets
Cricket ground with five floodlit practice nets.
Three Tennis Courts
Outdoor tennis courts for lessons and competitive play.
Multipurpose Sports Hall
Indoor hall with markings for badminton and basketball. Used for assemblies, drama, and musicals.
Fully Equipped Gym
Fitness centre for senior students and staff.
Cycling & Roller Skating Track
Dedicated track for cycling and roller skating activities.
Performance & Events
Auditorium
Main auditorium with digital screen for performances, assemblies, and events.
Music Rooms
Dedicated music teaching and practice rooms.
Dance Studio
Specialist studio for dance classes and rehearsals.
Support
Meditation Garden
Outdoor garden space for mindfulness, reflection, and wellness.
Sensorial Garden
Outdoor sensory exploration garden for younger students.
School Clinics
Two on-campus clinics staffed with nurses and OTC medication facilities.
Transport
Extracurricular Activities
Staffing & Leadership
85% Indian nationals, with staff from 10 nationalities including Canada and Tanzania
Senior Leadership
Nargish Khambatta
Principal
Principal of GEMS Modern Academy since April 2014, leading the school through its Outstanding KHDA rating streak and IB authorisation milestones.
Sydney Michael Atkins
Vice Principal