Dubai Modern Education School vs GEMS Royal Dubai School
Dubai Modern Education School and GEMS Royal Dubai School are both in Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs in Dubai. KHDA rates Dubai Modern Education School Acceptable (2023-2024) and GEMS Royal Dubai School Very good (2023-2024). Recorded annual fees: Dubai Modern Education School AED 11,956 to AED 14,470 (2026-2027); GEMS Royal Dubai School AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027), and Dubai Modern Education School starts lower.
| Dubai Modern Education School | GEMS Royal Dubai School | |
|---|---|---|
| KHDA rating | Acceptable (2023-2024) | Very good (2023-2024) |
| Recorded annual fees | AED 11,956 to AED 14,470 (2026-2027) | AED 40,000 to AED 76,763 (2026-2027) |
| Curriculum | Ministry of Education | UK (13 Y) |
| Area | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs | Mirdif & Eastern Suburbs |
| Students (2023-2024) | 2,004 | 846 |
| Teachers | 168 | 56 |
| Ages | US:4-17 / MoE: 6-18 | 3 to 11 |
| Grades | US / MoE: KG 1-Grade 12 | FS1 to Year 6 |
| Gender | Boys and girls | Boys and girls |
| Language of instruction | English, Arabic | English |
| Accreditation | NEASC / Not applicable | BSO, COBIS |
| External examinations | AP / IBT | GL, ABT |
| Opened | 1996 | 2005 |
Sources: KHDA inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Fee years are shown when verified; differences are only calculated for the same verified year. Full profiles: Dubai Modern Education School · GEMS Royal Dubai School · methodology
