GEMS Modern Academy, historically known as The Modern High School, Dubai, is an independent coeducational institution in Nad Al Sheba that educates students from the early years through to senior school. The school stands out by blending a rich heritage of holistic, values-based development with globally recognized International Baccalaureate pathways, including the IB Primary Years and the IB Diploma Programme. This distinctive combination provides parents with an academically rigorous yet well-rounded environment tailored to nurturing adaptable, globally minded learners.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Strong academic pathways and results, particularly the flexibility of offering both CISCE and IB curricula with high exam scores.
- State-of-the-art campus and facilities, frequently praised by parents and students for top-tier sports, arts, and STEM infrastructure.
- Holistic focus and extracurriculars, with teachers and parents highlighting a well-rounded school culture beyond pure academics.
Negatives
- High academic pressure and heavy workload, often cited by students and parents for demanding study volumes and rigid discipline.
- Premium fees and high costs, with parents noting significant tuition and ancillary expenses relative to other Indian curriculum schools.
- Address
- Nad al Sheba 3 & 4Dubai, 53663United Arab Emirates
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +97143263339
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 3,942
- Faculty
- 248
- Students
- Coeducational
- Religious affiliation
- None/independent
