GEMS Modern Academy

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesLicensed

IB PYP
IB MYP
IB Diploma
Own curriculum

Per yearabout USD 8.44K–20.1K

AED 31K–73.9K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

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Indian and IB school in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, CISCE curriculum for Grades 6-12, and the IB Diploma Programme.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources

Private International schoolGEMS Education

Run directly by GEMS Education. See all 54 schools of GEMS Education

School website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Type
International school
Fee level

Founded: 1986

Fees

Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Find the grade by your child's age

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

Grade	Per year
Grade 6 (Indian)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 7 (Indian)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 8 (Indian)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 9 (Indian)	AED 51,345≈ USD 14K
Grade 10 (Indian)	AED 51,345≈ USD 14K
Grade 11 (Indian)	AED 56,706≈ USD 15.4K
Grade 12 (Indian)	AED 56,706≈ USD 15.4K
Pre Primary	AED 30,983≈ USD 8.44K
KG 1	AED 38,246≈ USD 10.4K
KG 2	AED 38,246≈ USD 10.4K
Grade 1	AED 43,311≈ USD 11.8K
Grade 2	AED 43,311≈ USD 11.8K
Grade 3	AED 45,670≈ USD 12.4K
Grade 4	AED 45,670≈ USD 12.4K
Grade 5	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 6 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 7 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 8 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173≈ USD 13.1K
Grade 9 (Indian/IB)	AED 51,345≈ USD 14K
Grade 10 (Indian/IB)	AED 51,345≈ USD 14K
Grade 11 (Indian/IB)	AED 73,876≈ USD 20.1K
Grade 12 (Indian/IB)	AED 73,876≈ USD 20.1K

Annual tuition by grade

In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27

GEMS Modern Academy · Annual tuition by grade
	per year
Grade 6 (Indian)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 7 (Indian)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 8 (Indian)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 9 (Indian)	AED 51,345 (about USD 14K)
Grade 10 (Indian)	AED 51,345 (about USD 14K)
Grade 11 (Indian)	AED 56,706 (about USD 15.4K)
Grade 12 (Indian)	AED 56,706 (about USD 15.4K)
Pre Primary	AED 30,983 (about USD 8.44K)
KG 1	AED 38,246 (about USD 10.4K)
KG 2	AED 38,246 (about USD 10.4K)
Grade 1	AED 43,311 (about USD 11.8K)
Grade 2	AED 43,311 (about USD 11.8K)
Grade 3	AED 45,670 (about USD 12.4K)
Grade 4	AED 45,670 (about USD 12.4K)
Grade 5	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 6 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 7 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 8 (Indian/IB)	AED 48,173 (about USD 13.1K)
Grade 9 (Indian/IB)	AED 51,345 (about USD 14K)
Grade 10 (Indian/IB)	AED 51,345 (about USD 14K)
Grade 11 (Indian/IB)	AED 73,876 (about USD 20.1K)
Grade 12 (Indian/IB)	AED 73,876 (about USD 20.1K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city

Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.

GEMS Modern Academy · Fee range vs schools in the same city
	min	max
GEMS Modern Academy (this school)	AED 30,983 (about USD 8.44K)	AED 73,876 (about USD 20.1K)
Arcadia British School	AED 67,687 (about USD 18.4K)	AED 96,209 (about USD 26.2K)
Pristine Private School	AED 12,300 (about USD 3.35K)	AED 29,204 (about USD 7.95K)
GEMS International School - Al Khail	AED 46,500 (about USD 12.7K)	AED 79,488 (about USD 21.6K)
Al Diyafah High School	AED 9,506 (about USD 2.59K)	AED 20,475 (about USD 5.58K)
The Winchester School Jebel Ali	AED 14,950 (about USD 4.07K)	AED 33,352 (about USD 9.08K)

Source: school website (web.khda.gov.ae) · checked 2026-11-02 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee: AED 525

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Mid-year entry: Possible
Scholarships: Yes
Sibling discount: 4th sibling 15%; 5th sibling 25%

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

Academics
Service
STEM

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

Device policy: Bring your own device
School bus: Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

Swimming pool
Gym
Sports field
Library
Makerspace
Theatre

Sports

Basketball
Football
Cricket
Volleyball
Athletics
Swimming
Water polo
Tennis
Badminton
Cycling
Roller skating

Arts

Music
Dance

After-school activities

Duke of Edinburgh International Award
School Trips
National Games
Competitions and Debates
Student Leadership
Community Outreach
Integrated Curriculum Enrichment

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Accreditation and memberships

Source: Read from the school's website

Accreditations: CIS, IB
Memberships: COIS
Inspection: KHDA · Outstanding

Diving deeper

Source: Read from the school's website

House system
Students belong to one of four constellation-named houses, each led by a captain, with inter-house sports and literary events.
- Aquila
- Cygnus
- Orion
- Pegasus
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
The school is part of the GEMS Education group and has a leadership team and local advisory board.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curriculum
PYP runs from Pre-K to Grade 5, the CISCE curriculum covers Grades 6-12, and the IB Diploma Programme is also offered.
- IB PYP
- ICSE / ISC
- IB Diploma
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open link
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

Sports facilities
Facilities include basketball courts, football fields, a cricket pitch, two 25m pools, an 8-lane track and a gym.
- Basketball courts
- Football fields
- Cricket pitch
- Swimming pools
- Synthetic track
- Tennis courts
- Gym
- Cycling track
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Includes ICT suites, a STEM lab, a makerspace, a senior library and infrastructure for bring-your-own-device learning.
- ICT suites
- STEM lab
- Makers Space
- Senior library
- Discovery Centre
- IB Lounge
- Meditation Garden
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Spaces for performance and arts include an auditorium, music room, dance studio and multipurpose hall.
- Auditorium
- Music class
- Dance studio
- Multipurpose hall
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

Community and service
Community outreach includes NGO visits, sustainability projects and a campus plastic-reduction campaign.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

Awards
Awards are listed from 2008 to 2025, including PISA 2025 third place in the UAE and inclusion and wellbeing awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Affiliated with CISCE, IB, Council of International Schools, Round Square, Trinity College London and other bodies.
- CISCE
- International Baccalaureate
- Council of International Schools
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- Round Square
- Trinity College London
- IELTS
- College Board
- Microsoft showcase schools
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Key facts

Fees

One-off costs

Admissions

Curriculum and academics

Curricula, explained

Strengths

Student support

Campus and school life

Facilities

Sports

Arts

After-school activities

Request a school tour

Accreditation and memberships

Diving deeper

Academics

Facilities

Extra-curricular activities

Reputation

Location

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