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GEMS Modern Academy - DubaiPO Box 53663, Nad al Sheeba 3,4, Dubai, United Arab Emirates+971 4 326 3339 |
info_mhs@gemsedu.comwww.gemsmodernacademy-dubai.com |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day & Boarding |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Status | Private |
| Principal | Mrs. Nargish Khambatta |
| Language of Instruction | English |
| Co-ed Age Range | 4-18 years |
| Number of pupils | 2,587 |
| Authorised IB Programmes | IBDP, IBMYP, IBPYP |
| Diploma Coordinator | Dr. Sunipa Guha Neogi |
| MYP Coordinator | Hebatallah Tarek |
| PYP Coordinator | Joelle Filfili |
| Associations | GEMS, IB |
Vision Statement: Inspiring children to be positive changemakers
In keeping with the vision of GEMS Education the founder and chairman, Mr. Sunny Varkey, GEMS Modern Academy (GMA) assures every student a world-class education that is wholesome and exciting. Spread over 120,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art institution is located in the heart of Dubai and has been making its mark on the local and global education scene for the last 37 years.
The school is recognized and accredited by Ministry of Education, Dubai, UAE, the Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (ICSE - New Delhi, India) and the International Baccalaureate to offer a continuum Primary Years Programme (since April 2021), Middle Years Programme (since February 2023) and the Diploma Programme (since September 2014).
GEMS Modern Academy is a CIS school, a Round Square school, a Green Flag school and the only school in the UAE to receive the Dubai SME certified incubator status.
'Modern' as it is fondly called, lives up to its name as it strives ceaselessly to nurture 21st-century learners who will become active, sensitive and responsible world citizens. Our educational philosophy aims at making students independent and lifelong learners who will contribute positively to society. The faculty and management work passionately to keep the balance between modern educational demands and the wholesome traditional values that the institution embodies.
In addition to being rated as an 'Outstanding' school since 2011 by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority of Dubai, the school has also been awarded the coveted Hamdan Award for Distinguished Academic Excellence and School Administration. The highly qualified and committed faculty ensures that all pupils at Modern strive to reach their goals and prepares them to take their place in the world.
Modern's alumni regularly receive admission to Ivy League and other world renowned universities and the school boasts of a 100% placement record.
Modern offers the IBDP to students of grades 11 and 12, with twenty eight individual subject options available. We are very pleased with the achievements of our eighth graduating batches since 2016. May 2023 batch achieved an average of 35 points with the topper securing a score of 44 points. This balance between strong academic performance and fantastic experiential outcomes from areas such as CAS is a hallmark of our growing Diploma Programme.
Modern attained authorization as an MYP school, inaugurating our three-year MYP program spanning from MYP 1 to MYP 3, and progressing annually toward the final year, MYP 5. The MYP overviews were meticulously crafted by department teams, distilling key elements from the DP curriculum and ensuring alignment with the international benchmarking test standards of ASSET.
The MYP philosophy is focused on instilling a deep appreciation for the learning process, valuing knowledge, deploying conceptual understanding through diverse perspectives, and applying it in both familiar and unfamiliar situations. Students are encouraged to extend their learning beyond the classroom by engaging in disciplinary and interdisciplinary actions that fostered personal and academic growth, showcasing and developing their learning skills.
In November 2003, students of MYP 3 presented their learning and service outcomes as part of the inaugural Community Projects Exhibition where their research, critical thought, collaboration, and self-management skills demonstrated the program's effectiveness in holistic development. Despite our status as a newly authorized school, we prioritized community projects, recognizing their value in preparing students for MYP 5 personal projects and as a cornerstone for broader global initiatives.
Starting from the previous academic year, we broadened subject options in Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Design, and Arts for MYP 4 and 5. This aims to provide students with ample opportunities to deepen their understanding of these subjects before embarking on their DP learning journey.
Modern is a place where every child matters. Deep and powerful learning only happens when it is relevant, real-world, collaborative, driven by inquiry and passion, and shared transparently. Through the provision of a balanced curriculum with the rigour of academics and a strong value system, world-class facilities for sports, performing and fine arts, for innovation and entrepreneurship, and inculcating international mindedness, it is a place that gives children roots to hold on to and wings to fly.
Our Primary Years Program Curriculum stems from age-appropriate curricular standards in a global context, carefully and creatively constructed by our PYP faculty and the Deans' Department through a process of reflection and collaboration. The curriculum outlines knowledge, skills, understanding, attitudes, and values pupils are expected to learn in the course of their transformative experience in school.
The Program standards and practices offer both an aspirational (the standards and practices) and baseline (the requirements and specifications) framework of what it means to be an IB World School. Thus, we mindfully use the IB PYP framework and philosophy for pedagogy and align the core curriculum objectives from the CISCE with the IB PYP scopes and sequences for the requisite PYP subjects.
The curriculum contributes to fulfilling the vision of GEMS Modern Academy, 'Inspiring children to be positive change-makers'. It is enriched by incorporating activities that are also embedded in the core values of GEMS Education and Jewels of Kindness Program. In line with Ministry regulations and compliance, the curriculum includes Arabic, Moral, Social and Cultural Studies for all students and Islamic Education for Muslim students. To fulfil the UAE National Priorities and achieve the set National Agenda targets for the school, we also ensure that the curriculum continues to align with international assessment frameworks such as TIMSS, PIRLS, and PISA. The curriculum is reviewed annually and is open to modification.
As an all-inclusive school, Modern values student diversity and understands the difficulties faced by students of determination. We strive to provide equity in education to ensure all learners have the necessary tools to succeed, by reducing barriers to learning with their peers in a common learning environment. Inclusion is truly at the heart of everything we do at Modern. It helps create a more positive sense of belonging with the community and teaches vital life lessons in respect, tolerance, and resilience.