Affordable IB Schools in Dubai 2026: Fees & Ratings
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Indian
31K - 74K AED
Nad Al Sheba
Last updated · Sources: KHDA inspection reports, published 2026-2027 fee schedule · methodology
GEMS Modern Academy is an Indian school located in Nad Al Sheba. The annual tuition fees range from AED 30,983 to AED 73,876, depending on the year group.
Families primarily from Al Bastakia Area, Al Ras, and Bur Dubai choose this school for their children's education.
The school provides a curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, following the Indian educational framework.
Annual tuition fees reflect the comprehensive offerings available at the school, supporting families in nearby communities looking for quality education in the region.
Annual tuition at GEMS Modern Academy ranges from AED 30,983 (Pre primary) to AED 73,876 (Grade 11) for 2026-2027, across 15 year groups, or about AED 2,582 to AED 6,156 a month. All 15 grade fees are unchanged from 2025-2026.
KHDA rated GEMS Modern Academy "Outstanding" in its 2023-2024 inspection, its 11th consecutive "Outstanding". The school has been inspected 13 times since 2009-2010.
GEMS Modern Academy is rated outstanding overall, with students achieving very highly, especially in English, mathematics and science, and outstanding personal development and leadership. Teaching is generally strong but less consistent in Primary, while attainment in Islamic Education and Arabic as an additional language lags behind other subjects.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2023-2024 (PDF, pages 1-22), inspected 02 to 06 October 2023. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
Of the 61 performance indicators rated in both reports, 1 improved, 4 declined and 56 kept the same rating.
Of the 4 recommendations made in 2022-2023, 4 can be checked against the 2023-2024 ratings: 1 show an improvement, 1 a decline, 2 no change yet.
Teaching for effective learning (Primary): Outstanding → Very good · Assessment (Primary): Outstanding → Very good · Assessment (Middle): Outstanding → Very good
Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress (Middle): Acceptable → Good
6 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
2 related indicators kept their ratings in 2023-2024
| Indicator | Phase | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students' achievement | |||
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Islamic Education — Progress | Secondary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Attainment | Secondary | Good | Acceptable |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Primary | Good | Good |
| Arabic as an Additional Language — Progress | Secondary | Acceptable | Acceptable |
| English — Attainment | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| English — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Very good |
| English — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Very good |
| Mathematics — Progress | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Mathematics — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Attainment | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Science — Progress | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Learning skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Students' personal and social development | |||
| Personal development | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Understanding of Islamic values and awareness of Emirati and world cultures | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Social responsibility and innovation skills | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching and assessment | |||
| Teaching for effective learning | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Teaching for effective learning | Primary | Outstanding | Very good |
| Teaching for effective learning | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Assessment | Primary | Outstanding | Very good |
| Assessment | Secondary | Outstanding | Very good |
| Curriculum | |||
| Curriculum design and implementation | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum design and implementation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Curriculum adaptation | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| The protection, care, guidance and support of students | |||
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Health and safety, including arrangements for child protection/safeguarding | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | KG | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Primary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Care and support | Secondary | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | |||
| The effectiveness of leadership | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| School self-evaluation and improvement planning | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Parents and the community | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Governance | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Management, staffing, facilities and resources | Whole school | Outstanding | Outstanding |
GEMS Modern Academy received an outstanding overall rating. Students excel in English, Mathematics and Science, with outstanding personal development, teaching, curriculum and leadership. Arabic as an additional language progresses less rapidly, particularly in speaking and writing skills in Secondary. Leadership is dynamic, and facilities strongly support student achievement.
Source: KHDA inspection report 2022-2023 (PDF, pages 2-19), inspected 10 to 13 October 2022. Restated by BestSchool.ae.
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