GEMS Modern Academy
GEMS Modern Academy is a Indian (CBSE) / IB curriculum private school in Al Nahda, Dubai, rated Outstanding by KHDA (2024). Annual fees: AED 40,000–62,000.
Parent sentiment: Predominantly Positive.
What parents praise
- Strong leadership and management
- Excellent academic performance and exam results
- Comprehensive extracurricular programs
- Dedicated and supportive teachers
- Holistic child development and well-being
Areas of strength — KHDA inspection
- Outstanding overall — the only Indian-curriculum school in the UAE to hold the top rating (eleven years running)
- Very high student achievement across the school
- Outstanding provision and outcomes for students of determination
- Offers the CISCE curriculum to grade 12, with an IB Diploma option in grades 11-12
- Notable staff stability (low turnover), supporting consistency
Summarised from GEMS Modern Academy’s KHDA inspection report (2024).
School-run drive times to nearby communities
- Mirdif: drop-off ~21 min, pick-up ~21 min, 15.3 km by road
- Downtown Dubai: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~20 min, 18 km by road
- Arabian Ranches: drop-off ~25 min, pick-up ~25 min, 21.3 km by road
- Jumeirah: drop-off ~27 min, pick-up ~22 min, 22 km by road
- Motor City: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~21 min, 23.4 km by road
- Damac Hills: drop-off ~23 min, pick-up ~22 min, 24.8 km by road
- Umm Suqeim: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~27 min, 25.2 km by road
- Dubai Hills: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~23 min, 26.7 km by road
- Tilal Al Ghaf: drop-off ~28 min, pick-up ~25 min, 28 km by road
- Al Barsha: drop-off ~30 min, pick-up ~29 min, 29.7 km by road
Data last reviewed: 2026-03-05. Sources: KHDA inspection reports, school websites and published fee sheets. Always verify current details directly with the school.
Frequently asked questions
What is GEMS Modern Academy's KHDA rating?
GEMS Modern Academy is rated Outstanding in its most recent KHDA inspection (2024). Always confirm the current rating on KHDA.gov.ae.
How much are the fees at GEMS Modern Academy?
Published annual fees are AED 40,000–62,000. Confirm the exact fee for your child's year group directly with the school.
What curriculum does GEMS Modern Academy follow?
GEMS Modern Academy follows the Indian (CBSE) / IB curriculum.
Which communities is GEMS Modern Academy near?
Estimated morning school-run times include Mirdif (~21 min), Downtown Dubai (~23 min), Motor City (~23 min). See the school-run section for more communities.