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GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai

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School is up to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) and affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Pre KG to XII. It is an English Medium school.

Pre KG - XII

Grades

Private School

Type

Coed - Day School

Gender - Boarding

CISCE, IB

Curriculum

GEMS Modern Academy

About School

Know about GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai: Board & Curriculum, Admission Procedure, Fees & Fee Structure, Contact Details, Facilities and Ranking, Rating and Reviews.

GEMS Modern Academy Dubai, is a Senior Secondary School (XI-XII), affiliated to Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB). The School is a Coed Day School, with classes from Pre KG to XII. It is an English Medium school. The school is located in Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai, Emirate of Dubai. GEMS Modern Academy was established in 1986. It is a Private School .

Basic facts about GEMS Modern Academy:
Year Established

1986

School Type

Private School

Gender

Coed

Boarding

Day School

Grades

Class Pre KG - Class XII

Admission Period

Curriculum
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
  • International Baccalaureate (IB)
School Level
Pre Primary School (Pre School) - Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)

GEMS Modern Academy Nad Al Sheba is a Coed Day School, which serves the educational needs of hundreds of students from Pre KG through XII. The classes in GEMS Modern Academy for every academic year begins in April.

School Awards and Recognitions

GEMS Modern Academy has won the highest educational accolade in the Gulf region- The Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic and Administrative Performance.

GEMS Modern Academy Dubai is affiliated to

  • Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
  • International Baccalaureate Organisation
  • The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award

KHDA Ratings

School has 3 levels in Pre Primary - Pre KG, KG 1 and KG 2.

Academic year Overall performance
2009 - 2010 Good
2010 - 2011 Good
2011 - 2012 Outstanding
2012 - 2013 Outstanding
2013 - 2014 Outstanding
2014 - 2015 Outstanding
2015 - 2016 Outstanding
2017 - 2018 Outstanding

GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is one of the best Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai and ranks among the top schools in Dubai. Here, the dedicated and professional teachers ensure that the children get the maximum out of their education in this Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) school in Dubai. The school has given exceptional results in the academic sphere and its students have excelled in extra co-curricular activities too.

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Address & Contact Information

School Address

GEMS MODERN ACADEMY - DUBAI Nad Al Sheba Dubai , United Arab Emirates

School Chairman & Principal

    School Contact Person

    Phone Number

    +971-4-3263339

    Email Address
    info_mhs@gemsedu.comprincipal_mhs@gemsedu.com
    School Website

    www.gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com/

    Admission Details

    Academic Year

    Admission Period

    Admission Procedure and Important Dates

    The School has students enrolled from Pre KG to XII. Find below the admission schedule, procedure, contact details, documents required and instructions for parents for GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai admission.

    In this section, we will answer the common questions like What is the admission process like and what are the key dates? Is there any admission test? Will School also hold an interview or an interaction? What is the age criterion for admission to GEMS Modern Academy Dubai for the upcoming academic year?

    Registration for GEMS Modern Academy Dubai April 2018 session is open.

    Age Eligibility Criteria

    Refer to the below table for age eligibility criteria for admission to GEMS Modern Academy Dubai.

    Grade Age Cut off by KHDA
    PreKg 3 years  31st July
    KG1 4 years  31st July
    KG2 5 years  31st July
    01 6 years  31st July

    Admission Process

    1. Parents have to fill in the Online Enquiry to start the admissions process
    2. Parents have to upload the necessary documents
    3. Parents/Guardians will receive an SR number of successful completion of the online registration.
    4. The dates for the interview/ entrance test will be intimated to you via e-mail.
    5. Admission is granted on the basis of the interview/ entrance test.

    Documents Required for Admission

    At the time of registration at GEMS Modern Academy Dubai the following documents will be required:

    1. 1 copy of child’s passport, visa and Emirates ID
    2. 1 copy of both parent’s passport, visa and Emirates ID
    3. 1 copy of child’s birth certificate (English/Arabic)
    4. 2 recent passport size photographs of the child
    5. Two years of school reports including any learning support documents pertaining to your child’s educational needs. (for early years, please submit nursery reports if available)
    6. School Health Form
    7. For overseas students the original Emirates ID of child and both parents (required at the time of enrolment)
    8. Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate (required at the time of enrolment) :
      1. For Students coming from other Emirates other than Dubai, the Transfer/Leaving Certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education of that Emirate.
      2. Students coming from GCC Countries, the Transfer/School Leaving Certificate should be attested by the Ministry of Education.
      3. Students coming from India the Transfer Certificate/Leaving Certificate need to be attested by the Education Officer of the Zone/District/Area from where the Certificate is obtained. The seal and signature of the Education Officer has to be verified by the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the UAE Foreign Affairs Ministry.

    Fees Details

    GEMS Modern Academy Fees: Fee Structure & Details

    Refer below for GEMS Modern Academy Dubai fee structure and current fees.

    You can also call the school's Admission Counsellors for more details.

    Refer to table below for Tuition fees (All fees are listed in Dirhams (Dhs))

    Grade Total Tuition Fees (Dirhams)
    Pre KG 28,065
    KG 1, KG 2 34,643
    Grade 1, Grade 2 39,232
    Grade 3, Grade 4 41,367
    Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8 43,635
    Grade 9, Grade 10 46,508
    Grade 11, Grade 12 51,364

    Infrastructure & Facilities

    The GEMS Modern Academy campus is spread over acres of land in Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai, Emirate of Dubai. The School is a K-12 Day School. The School's infrastructure includes but is not limited to:

    Sports Facilities(12/42)

    • Aerobics
    • Archery
    • Athletics
    • Badminton
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Boxing
    • Covered Play Area
    • Cricket
    • Equestrian
    • Fencing
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Gymnasium
    • Handball
    • Hockey
    • Horse Riding
    • Indoor Stadium
    • Judo
    • Kabaddi
    • Karate
    • Kho Kho
    • Outdoor Stadium
    • Netball
    • Play Area
    • Rugby
    • Shooting
    • Skating
    • Soccer
    • Splash Pool
    • Sand Pit
    • Sailing
    • Squash
    • Swimming
    • Rowing
    • Table Tennis
    • Taekwando
    • Tennis
    • Throwball
    • Volleyball
    • Yoga
    • Lacrosse

    Education Facilities(1/6)

    • Library
    • Digital Library
    • Career Counseling
    • Counseling
    • Student Exchange Programs
    • Test Center

    Classroom Facilities(0/5)

    • AC Classrooms
    • AV Classrooms
    • Lockers
    • Air Purifiers
    • Air Filter AC Classrooms

    Visual and Performing Arts Facilities(0/4)

    • Art
    • Dance
    • Dramatics
    • Music

    Laboratories Facilities(2/6)

    • Laboratories
    • Language Labs
    • Maths Labs
    • Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)
    • Computer Labs
    • Robotics Labs

    Transport Facilities(1/2)

    • Transport Facility
    • AC Buses

    Boarding Facilities(0/2)

    • Hostel
    • AC Hostels

    Accessibility Facilities(0/4)

    • Accessible Parking
    • Ramped or Level Entrances
    • Accessible Washrooms
    • Braille and Large Print Room Numbers

    Digital Facilities(0/4)

    • AV Facilities
    • Interactive Boards
    • School App
    • Wi-Fi

    Food and Catering Facilities(0/3)

    • Canteen
    • Meal Served
    • Kitchen & Dining Hall

    Safety and Security Facilities(0/11)

    • CCTV
    • Fire Alarm
    • Fire Extinguisher
    • Security Guards
    • Boundary Wall
    • Fenced Boundary Wall
    • Speedometer In Bus
    • GPS In Bus
    • CCTV In Bus
    • Fire Extinguisher In Bus
    • School Bus Tracking App

    Medical Facility Facilities(0/7)

    • Medical Facility
    • Medical Room or Clinic
    • Resident Doctor
    • Medical Staff
    • Isolation Room
    • ICU
    • Dedicated Ambulance

    Other Infra Facilities(0/7)

    • Kids Play Area
    • Activity Center
    • Toy Room
    • Amphitheatre
    • Auditorium
    • Day Care
    • Lego Room
    Safety & Security Measures at the School

    All School buses are fitted with Video Surveillance System, GPS and scanners for the purposes of student attendance confirmation and safety.

    Extra-Curricular Activities

    School Houses and Activity Details

    The students are divided into four houses named after constellations - Aquila House, Cygnus House, Orion House, and Pegasus House

    School Clubs and Societies

    The School has organisations/Clubs/Societies that organize various activities to develop the skills and extract the best out of every child. These scholastic and co scholastic clubs are a great way to explore the interest of any student or even develop new ones. [object Object]

    • Art and Craft
    • Computer Club
    • Dance
    • Debate
    • Dramatics Theater
    • Literary
    • Photography
    • Quiz
    • Robotics
    • Scouts and Guides

    Academic Programs

    School Timings and Vacations

    What are the school timings?

    The school works in Shift 1 (Morning).

    Language of Instruction

    • English
    What is the typical school vacation schedule?
    The School holidays are from
    School Senior Secondary Streams

      School Level & Classes

      Which grades will you have in the new session?

      GEMS Modern Academy is a Pre Primary School (Pre School) to Senior Secondary School (XI-XII) for both boys and girls and has following grades/levels

      LevelClasses
      Pre Primary School (Pre School)Pre KGLKGUKG
      Primary School (I-V)IIIIIIIVV
      Middle School (VI-VIII)VIVIIVIII
      Secondary School (IX-X)IXX
      Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)XIXII

      Academics Programme and Curriculum Structure

      The Academic session at GEMS Modern Academy starts from April. The School provides education to students from Pre KG to XII.

      GEMS Modern Academy is a Coed English medium Day School which offers the International curriculum CISCE, IB, from Pre KG to XII. The School offers its students a choice of 2 boards Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB).

      Academic Affiliations

      GEMS Modern Academy is authorised to offer the following

      CISCE ICSE, ISC Board Schools
      CISCE - Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations

      National level, private, Board of School education in India conducts

      • ICSE - Indian Certificate for Secondary Education (10th)
      • ISC - Indian School Certificate (12th)

      GEMS Modern Academy is recognised by and affiliated to the CISCE and follows curriculum prescribed by it.
      The school is affiliated to CISCE since Invalid date with CISCE affiliation number DU001. The Schools offers following CISCE boards -

      • ICSE (Class X)
      • ISC (Class XII)
      .

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      International Baccalaureate (IB)

      The International Baccalaureate (IB) (International Baccalaureate Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland) offers 4 programs for students randing from age 3 to 19. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is for students of age 3 to 12 students. Middle Years Programme is for students aged 11 to 16 and Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16 to 19. GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB). Every School authorized to offer the IB programmes is known as an IB World School.

      The school is affiliated to IB since 29-Jun-2012 with IB affiliation number 007049.

      The Schools offers following IB programs

      • DP

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      Curriculum offered in GEMS Modern Academy by Class

      In this section, we will answer What board of education does GEMS Modern Academy intend to follow over the years?

      Level - Class/Grade
      Curriculum
      Pre Primary School (Pre School)
        Primary School (I-V)
        • School offers Curriculum developed by CISCE in Primary level classes.
        Middle School (VI-VIII)
        • School offers the curriculum developed by the CISCE Council in the Middle School.
        Secondary School (IX-X)
        • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ICSE (Indian Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum in Secondary classes (class IX & X). Followed by ICSE Board Exam at the end of the Class 10th.
        Senior Secondary School (XI-XII)
        • School follows IB DP Curriculum in Senior Secondary level classes, IB Diploma Programme (DP) caters to students from Class /Grade XI & XII. Know more about IB DP.
        • School is Affiliated to CISCE and offers ISC (Indian School Certificate Examination) curriculum in class XI & XII. Followed by ISC Board Exam at the end of the Class 12th.

        Other Details

        School Staff Details

        Designation Total No.
        Principal  
        Vice-Principal/Head Master  
        PGT  
        TGT  
        PRT  
        PRT(PET),TGT(PET),PGI(PLT)  
        Health Wellness Teacher  
        Librarian  
        Other  

        School Rating & Reviews

        4.3out of 5

        based on 39 ratings

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        4
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        3
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        Deborah DeborahReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 22, 2020 1:03 PM
        Love this school!
        AN
        Arun NairReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 22, 2020 3:59 AM
        Both my kids are studying in the school. According to me, its one of the best Indian school in Dubai. My kids have improved both in academic and extracurricular activities. Teachers go out of the way to identify and help students in area of interest. All students are given equal opportunity.
        VS
        V.Srinivas ShastryReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 21, 2020 5:47 PM
        It has transformed my child in to a complete student with improved confidence level and enhanced abilities of learning. This school provided great opportunity for my daughter for her all round development. Thank you Team Modern. God bless Modern.
        NN
        Ns NsReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on March 21, 2020 5:41 AM
        A fantastic School with great infrastructure and experienced teachers committed to all round development of children.
        HA
        Huda AhmedReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on December 10, 2018 8:19 AM
        Agreed, the school produces outstanding results but as an ex student I have to say that it was the worst experience of my life. They do not pay attention to potential or actual bullying complaints which was one of the main reasons why I switched schools. The school tends to focus on those who alread...more
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        Kunaal RaoReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on November 1, 2018 9:25 PM
        One of the best ISCE schools in dubai and very popular and competitive among other schools in the UAE in many fields. Advanced facilities available and most sports can be played
        RC
        Ram CharanReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on September 19, 2018 12:57 AM
        Not up to the standard as expected from an "exceptional school" of Dubai. There is a lack of conducive environment for a holistic learning environment for the child.
        AK
        Ajay KakkarReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on July 26, 2018 6:28 AM
        Best school...
        RV
        Rita VoraReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on July 19, 2018 10:12 AM
        Very safe n secure environment... You leave your child absolutely worry free. Ms. Nargish cumbatta is the BEST PRINCIPAL after Mr. Bloud left.
        AC
        Amanda CoutinhoReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on May 6, 2018 2:39 AM
        I'm in this school and it is the best school.For all the ones who need to join school pls do come to our Amazing School!!😘😘
        SS
        Salman SalmanReview based on friends/family/personal experiencewrote a review on February 11, 2018 4:01 PM
        V Good School with outstanding KHDA rating

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        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

        GEMS Modern Academy is affiliated to which board?

        GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is affiliated to the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB).

        What is the process of getting admission into GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai?

        The GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai has students enrolled from Pre KG to XII. Refer to Admission Section for information on admission process, schedule and key dates.

        Is this school a co-educational school?

        Yes The GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai is a Coed school.

        What is the curriculum offered at GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai?

        GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai offers the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), International Baccalaureate (IB) at various levels of education.

        Is this school good? What is the rating of this school?

        The GEMS Modern Academy is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 39 reviews on SchoolMyKids.com, largest school reviews and rating platform.

        Does GEMS Modern Academy offer Hostel facility to students?

        No, The school does not have any boarding/hostel facilities to students. The School is Day School.