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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Modern Academy – Dubai
Kindergarten (Pre-KG – KG2)
- Age – from 3 to 6 years,
- The period is three years.
The kindergarten program lasting three years is designed taking into account the needs of students of the modern generation. The main approach to learning is playful, so children learn easily without losing interest and developing social skills. The classes study physical education, the basics of reading, writing and counting, life skills and values, safety and much more, which creates a solid foundation for further education. In the lessons of international thinking, children will be able to explore other countries, nationalities and cultures - this contributes to tolerance, the habit of diversity, the study of languages.
Extracurricular activities help students master technical disciplines: mathematics and computer science. Children will be able to hone their talents both in sports and in creativity, visiting clubs and communities.
Primary School
- Age – from 5 to 10 years,
- The term of study is five years.
The International Baccalaureate Primary School (PYP) program is based on the conceptual understanding and diverse development of each child. Children actively master interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, communication and social realization, contributing to rapid adaptation and persistent ties in the team.
The curriculum of junior high school students contains group and individual lessons in a number of subjects:
- English, Arabic,
- Second language: French, Spanish, Hindi, Malayalam or Sanskrit,
- Mathematics
- Natural science
- Western and Indian music, violin playing, dance and art,
- Personal, social and physical education,
- Moral education,
- Islamic education (only for Muslim students),
- ICT and STEAM.
The most important and distinctive feature of the program are six interdisciplinary topics:
- Who We Are: Exploring the Nature of Ourselves, Our Beliefs and Values, Our Social and Spiritual Health, Our Human Relationships,
- Where we are: orientation in place and time, analysis of travel and discovery, research of the immigration of mankind, relationships between people in the global sphere,
- How we express ourselves: ways of expressing feelings, ideas, emotions,
- How the world works: nature and its laws, interaction with the natural world and human societies,
- How we organize ourselves: human systems and communities, the structure and functions of organizations, the economic activities of mankind,
- Harnessing the planet: fighting for the sharing of limited resources, peace and conflict resolution, access to equal opportunities.
In the final year of the program, students undertake a collaborative interdisciplinary research process in which they identify, explore, and offer solutions to real-world problems. The exhibition of works offers students an excellent opportunity to demonstrate independence and responsibility for their own learning.
Middle School
- Age – from 11 to 13 years,
- The training period is three years.
Education in secondary school is a transitional stage aimed at fixing the knowledge already gained and developing new skills. Students are offered classes in different learning styles: practical, theoretical, digital, field. This approach helps students to quickly master the world of IT-technologies.
The curriculum includes the study of such disciplines as:
- Languages: English, French, Hindi, Arabic, Malayalam,
- Natural sciences: physics, biology, chemistry,
- Social sciences,
- Islamic Studies (only for Muslim students),
- Moral education,
- Art: music, dance,
- Mathematics
- Physical education,
- Computer research.
As knowledge deepens, students are encouraged to think deeper and more critically, applying their understanding to innovative and challenging projects that smoothly prepare them for grades 9 and 10.
Senior School
- Age – from 14 to 17 years,
- The term of study is four years.
The rigorous high school curriculum prepares students for ICSE. The high quality of high school education ensures that they have access to the best universities and academic programs around the world.
Modern Academy is a member of the Indian School Certificate Examination Board and the International Baccalaureate Programme for Grades 11 and 12. There are two exams:
- Indian High School Diploma (ICSE) at the end of Grade 10,
- Indian School Certificate (ISC) at the end of grade 12.
Students in grades 9-10 must choose six subjects from a list to take at ICSE:
- English Language and Literature,
- Second language: Hindi, French, Malayalam,
- History, social studies or geography,
- Mathematics
- Science: physics, chemistry, biology,
- Computer Science, Economics, Ecology,
- Art.
To prepare for the ISC in grades 11 and 12, you need to study five subjects from the groups presented:
- English (compulsory),
- Physics, accounting, psychology, economics,
- Business Research, Chemistry, Commerce, History, Informatics, Physical Education,
- Mathematics, environmental sciences, economics, psychology, art.
IB Diploma Program
- Age – from 16 to 19 years,
- The training period is two years.
The IB Diploma Program is one of the branches of the main high school program. Students in grades 11 and 12 prepare for the International Baccalaureate exam by choosing one subject from each of six groups:
- English language, literature,
- Second language: Arabic, Hindi, French, Spanish,
- Individuals and society: history, geography, business management, economics, information technology in a global society, psychology, politics,
- Sciences: physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, ecology, health science,
- Mathematics: Analysis and Approach, Applications and Interpretations,
- Art: music, fine arts.
Students must complete three compulsory core components in addition to their 6 subjects:
- Theory of knowledge,
- Creativity, Activism, Service (CAS),
- Extended essay.
According to the KHDA criteria, all Muslim students are required to study Islamic education and take an annual exam.
Description of Modern Academy – Dubai
- Location: Dubai, UAE,
- Year of foundation: 1986,
- Number of students: more than 3800,
- Language of instruction: English,
- Type: mixed.
Modern Academy – Dubai is the only outstanding Indian school in the UAE offering programs from primary to high school based on the International Baccalaureate.
The institution opened in 1986 and grew rapidly in all subsequent years. At the moment, the academy occupies a campus of impressive size, which educates about 3800 students of Indian origin. The teaching staff is represented by 230 highly qualified teachers, and their ratio to students in classes is 1:17. Most of the school's staff also hail from India, but were educated in the UK.
Educational process
The institution has a program Activity for Curriculum Enrichment (ACE), offering students a versatile extracurricular development. It includes several areas:
- Problem solving, critical thinking,
- Online courses,
- Mentoring: advanced education,
- A course of gifted and talented excellent students.
For grades 6-12, attending ACE classes twice a week is mandatory.
Accommodation, meals, prices
The institution has a canteen where students can buy snacks, drinks, sweets and pastries.
Activities Modern Academy – Dubai
Modern Academy students have the opportunity to prove themselves by participating in competitions and debates. Every year, a group of several high school students go to another country to defend the honor of the academy and show a high result of educationin it. In 2021, students once again distinguished themselves, bringing 300 medals and four cups from Sydney.
The Academy annually participates in national sports competitions. Most of them take place in Bangalore. Students compete in sports such as:
- Swimming
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Table tennis
- Tennis.
Extracurricular activities complement school excursions, which are held from Monday to Wednesday for all pupils. Students have the opportunity to visit the nearest attractions in Dubai and its environs, enjoy the natural scenery and try themselves in new types of entertainment: surfing, kayaking, horse riding and much more.
Also in the institution there are many clubs and student communities for every taste: creative, sports, scientific, environmental, volunteer. Each student will be able to find like-minded people in their hobbies and interests, jointly developing and learning new things.
Advantages
- Excellent ICSE results: more than 19 students scored a minimum of 40 points,
- The average exam score is 36.1, which is higher than the average for the UAE and the world,
- The passing score is 99%,
- Score from the DSIB – "Outstanding" nine consecutive years,
- Compulsory wearing of school uniforms.
Facilities and equipment at Modern Academy – Dubai
The academy's campus is located in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai. The infrastructure of the educational institution is truly innovative - many premises are equipped in the educational buildings using new technologies:
- Five ICT laboratories,
- Four large computer classrooms,
- STEM-laboratory,
- Center for Space Innovation Makers,
- Library with reading room,
- Meditation Garden,
- Sensory Garden,
- Interactive learning management system Phoenix Classroom,
- Lecture classes.
The school regularly purchases new technical equipment.
Sports infrastructure of the campus:
- Four basketball courts,
- Two football fields,
- Cricket field,
- Volleyball court,
- Eight-lane track with areas for competition: long jump, shot put, discus and javelin throw,
- Two 25-meter swimming pools with areas for primary classes, water games,
- Cricket nets on the playground with lighting,
- Three tennis courts,
- Multi-purpose hall for badminton, basketball,
- Gym
- Bicycle, roller track.
Admission dates and extra charges
Dates of the academic year:
- Semester: April-June,
- Summer Camp: July 4-August 3,
- Semester: August-December,
- Semester: January-March.
Holidays take place during international and national holidays, during summer holidays. Classes are organized for five days: from Monday to Friday, high school students periodically study on Saturdays.
Additional costs:
- School uniforms – available on campus,
- School diary – $4.30,
- ID card – $2.90,
- The Council's registration fee for ninth-graders is $15,
- Exam fee for grades 10 and 12 – $225,
- Application fee for applicants – $ 143,
- Registration deposit – 10% of the total tuition fee.
Enrolment process
The process of admission to modern Academy can be completed remotely by filling out an online questionnaire. It is necessary to upload the required documents, then obtain an SR number from the admissions office as a sign of successful registration. The employee will report the date of the interview and entrance test, according to the results of which the enrollment will take place.
Perspectives
Graduates of the school are truly confident in their abilities, so they easily enter the desired universities. In recent years, Modern Academy students have continued their studies at such universities as:
- University of Bristol, UK,
- University of British Columbia, Canada
- American Academy of Music and Drama, USA.
The most frequently chosen direction for further education is engineering (28.7%), followed by medicine and management (10.3% each).
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
For admission to the Modern Academy, applicants must provide:
- Copies of personal documents: passports of the child (or birth certificate) and parents, visa,
- Two recent photos of a child,
- School reports for the last two years, including any documents to support learning. To enroll in the first grade, a report from the kindergarten is required,
- School health form (can be downloaded on the institution's website),
- Transfer certificate or school leaving certificate,
- Original Emirates identity card for the child and both parents.
Scholarships Modern Academy – Dubai
The school provides a discount program for several children from the same family:
- 15% – third child,
- 25% – fourth child,
- 50% is the fifth child.
The academy also has a new scholarship program that rewards students for their success in academia, creativity and performing arts, sports, innovation and digital technologies. A scholarship (reduced tuition fee) is awarded for one academic year.
Particularly active students have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh International Prize: the prize rewards students from 14 to 24 years old for their comprehensive development, innovation and distinctive skills.
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
