GEMS Modern Academy (Arabic: جيمس مودرن أكاديمي), formerly known as Dubai Modern High School, is a private school situated in the Nad Al Sheba area of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The school is part of the GEMS group of schools, an international school business.

History

GEMS Modern Academy was founded as Dubai Modern High School on 18 October 1986.[1] In 2011, former United States President Bill Clinton visited the school as the chief guest during its 25th Anniversary celebration, as part of his wider initiative to increase access to education for children.[2][3][4] The same year, the school came under scrutiny after an incident where a four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a bus driver and two other members of staff, leading to the postponing of annual events run by the school.[5][6] Although all suspects initially confessed to the crime,[7] they were later acquitted.[8][9]

In 2014, the school embarked on an expedition to Antarctica with pupils in Grade 12. The trip was led and inspired by British explorer Robert Swan after he gave a motivational talk at the school encouraging younger generations to preserve Antarctica.[10][11] In 2023, the school launched a cricket academy in partnership with JMR Sporting, offering specialised coaching for students aged 6 to 18 years.[12]

Sports

GEMS Modern Academy has an established cricket team, with it winning the ILT20 Schools Cup in 2024, defeating The Winchester School by six wickets.[13]

Academics

The school offers CICSE and International Baccalaureate curricula, the former only being offered from grades 6 to 12. The school implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme and the Career Related Programme for students in the IB curriculum.[14] In 2024, the school received a 100% pass rate for their CICSE and ISC Board Exams for Grades 10 and 12.[15] The school has been ranked Outstanding by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority since the 2011–12 school year, the highest rating possible.[16]

Musical productions

GEMS Modern Academy has had several musical productions by Kevin Oliver, a playwright and fashion choreographer known for his Fashion weeks in Dubai, London, Toronto, Moscow and more.[17][18][19]

References

  1. ^ "About Us". GEMS Modern Academy. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  2. ^ Ahmed, Afshan (14 December 2011). "Ex-president joins campaign for equal access to education". The National. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  3. ^ Absal, Rayeesa (14 December 2011). "Dubai school celebrates outstanding achievement". Gulf News. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  4. ^ "Clinton opens GEMS American Academy-Abu Dhabi". Khaleej Times. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ^ Dhal, Sharmila (22 January 2011). "GEMS puts off Modern High School parents' week". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 3 December 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Court frees 3 Indians in Dubai molestation case". Arab News. 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  7. ^ Rayeesa, Absal (17 January 2011). "Rape suspects have confessed to crime, police say". Gulf News. Archived from the original on 11 February 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  8. ^ Nammour, Marie (7 April 2011). "Dubai: Three accused of molesting 4-year-old girl on school bus acquitted". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  9. ^ Al Baik, Eman (6 April 2011). "Gems school bus staff acquitted of abuse charge". Emirates 24/7. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Dubai pupils thrill to Antarctic chills". The National News. 3 April 2014. Archived from the original on 10 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  11. ^ Pathak, Shveta (2 March 2014). "Freeze Fame: Nine Dubai School Students To Brave Sub-zero Temperatures In Antarctica". Gulf News. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  12. ^ "GEMS Modern Academy launches premier cricket academy in partnership with JMR Sporting". GEMS Education. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  13. ^ "GEMS Modern Academy Dubai win ILT20 Schools Cup". Khaleej Times. 15 January 2024. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Dual Curriculum Pathways Overview: ICSE + IB". GEMS Modern Academy. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  15. ^ "UAE: Students achieve 100% pass rate after ICSE, ISC results, surpassing global average". Khaleej Times.
  16. ^ "GMA Report 23-24". Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Archived from the original on 8 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  17. ^ "'The Lost' comes alive in Dubai production". Gulf News. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  18. ^ "Award-winning 'Dear Evan Hansen' inspires UAE student-led musical 'Sincerely Me'". Khaleej Times. 23 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  19. ^ Parker, Enid. "I've grown with fashion in Dubai: How Kevin Oliver is bringing theatrical magic to the city's buzzing fashion scene". NRI Focus.
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