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When it comes to learning in the 21st century, GEMS Education
has always led the way with its proven experience in running
award-winning schools. Creating institutions with an approach
that focuses not only on academic excellence but also
on helping students develop character, creativity, values and
a spirit of leadership.
Backed with over 50 years of experience of GEMS Education,
GEMS Modern Academy brings new-age learning to the heart
of Gurgaon , South City II.
An expansive campus spread across 5 acres, thoughtfully
designed with effective technology integration to encourage
‘learning beyond books and boundaries’ with a faculty that
meets international standards, the school lays equal emphasis
on academic achievements.
Moreover, high standards are ensured regarding security,
health and safety, curriculum, teaching and learning,
assessment and care of the students.
WELCOME TO GEMS MODERN ACADEMY
WORLD’S LARGEST K-12 EDUCATION PROVIDER
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GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai - Another iconic institution from GEMS
Education inculcates excellence and inspires students to explore and lead
change. It is the only institution in UAE to have won the prestigious
Dubai Quality Appreciation Program by the Department of Economic
Development, Government of Dubai. Under the patronage of H.H. General
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
GEMS Modern Academy, Gurgaon brings the same quality of education
and vision for excellence to the millennium city. For your child.
OVER 50 YEARS OFEXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION
1,51,000 STUDENTS FROM OVER160 NATIONALITIES
GLOBAL ACCEPTANCE IN OVER
980 UNIVERSITIES ACROSS 48 COUNTRIES
OVER 1000 REGIONAL ANDINTERNATIONAL AWARDS
VISION
To educate students to become outstanding contributors to
the society and to foster global learning through its academic
curriculum and diverse school activities in a technologically
progressive environment.
To develop GEMS Modern Academy into a vibrant and
exemplary educational institution where students are
nurtured and encouraged to achieve their ultimate potential.
GEMS Modern Academy will create an all-inclusive, student-
focussed learning environment by providing opportunities for
enrichment in the fields of academics, sports and fine arts.
MISSION
OUR CORE VALUES
A value-led education is the foundation of a child’s growth. Everything at GEMS Modern Academy stems from the deep-rooted core
values to encourage:
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SOME OF OUR LEADING SCHOOLS AROUND THE WORLD
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VARKEY FOUNDATION
Changing Lives Through Education
"There will rarely be people who launch something with
so much potential to lift the hopes and spirits and dreams
of children as this foundation has done tonight. The benefits
from an educated child will affect not only the child itself,
but also his or her family and the wider community. The Varkey
Foundation's commitment will bring that opportunity to millions
more around the world".
Our Global Partners
WE STAND OUT. BECAUSE OUR STUDENTS DO.
SHEIKHAFATIMAAWARDS
2013
32 girls from GEMS, includingtwo young women from India,were chosen for outstanding
academic success andcontribution to the community.
Antarctica Expedition
GMA Dubai students withSir Robert Swan in Antarctica.
ISC – 2012 topper
Rohan Sampath with a recordbreaking score of 99.50%
GEMS Modern Academyheads to the Fringe Fest
The much awaitedGEMS Modern Academyrock opera production -Shakuntala, staged in
April 2015 to rave reviews.
I am the CEO of the words leading logistics company.
I was handpicked by the Obama Administration to
be a member of the Architectural & Transportaion
Barriers Compliance Board.
I am a genetic engineer for the worlds leading
cancer research institute.
I represented Serbia at tha London 2012 Olympics. I am a senior partner at the worlds largest law firm.
OUR TEACHERS
What our teachers learn today,
will make your child succeed tomorrow.
We encourage our teachers to be lifelong learners. We recruit only the
best teachers through our reputed global network
and continuously enhance their skills with our Professional
Development Programmes:
A minimum of 106 hours of professional development in a year
Upskilling of teachers with latest methodologies
Access to GEMS' 211 professional development modules
Quality assurance of teaching and practices
#TeachersMatter
GEMS Education is the biggest partner of the Varkey
Foundation which presents the Global Teacher Prize – an
award of its kind set up to recognise exceptional teachers and
their outstanding contribution in an effort to draw attention to
the importance of teachers in the society.
Nancie Atwell, teacher at The Center for Teaching and Learning
in Edgecomb, Maine, United States, being presented the Global
Teachers Prize USD 1 Million by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Former President
Bill Clinton, Honorary Chairman, Varkey Foundation and His Excellency Padmashri Dr. Sunny Varkey, Founder and Group
Chairman, GEMS Education and Founder, Varkey Foundation.
PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Our students learn the lessons of life from the best teacher – YOU.
It is our constant endeavour to facilitate your role as a parent. Our aim is to help your child stay motivated, add years to his or her
learning, earn higher grades, have better social skills and be a responsible citizen.
This relationship between you, your child and us, forms the core of our Parental Engagement Programme:
As a parent, it equips you with
all the necessary resources to help
you bond better with your child.
Approach based on
3 simple methods of
Talk, Share and Encourage
OUR CURRICULUM
Our curriculum framework imbibes practices from across the globe.
We have the proven experience of delivering nine curricula like American, Canadian, British, French, Arabic, IB, CBSE, CBSEi and
CISCE through our global network of schools. Integrating their best practices into our teaching, we have put together a modern day
curriculum framework for your child:
Learnings from around the world. So that your child goes places.
Learning through
play-based exploration,
student-led and
facilitated by teachers
Beyond subject
boundaries – establishing
cross-curricular links
Enquiry approach
to learning –
developing reflective
learning practices
Co-curricular
enrichment programmes
Opportunities
to connect globally
with GEMS schools
for collaborative learning
LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I
An experiential early years’ education programme based
on UK’s EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) curriculum
for 2-5 year olds. It lays emphasis on children’s intrinsic quality
of curiosity which leads to creativity in the later years.
Little GEMS Programme - KG to Grade I
The teachers at Little GEMS have high standards of teaching
and learning and undergo different levels of professional
development. They recognise the importance of nurturing
children as individuals and are persistent in their approach
to meet the diverse learning needs. They work in partnership
with parents to carefully plan, assess and monitor children’s
learning growth and development.
Teachers
I am, I can, I will
LITTLE GEMS – PRE KG TO GRADE I
The programme is run through play-based exploration and
enquiry approach establishing cross-curricular learning across
7 key areas - Personal, Social & Emotional Development,
Literacy, Communication and Language, Mathematics,
Expressive Arts & Design, Physical Development and
Understanding the World.
Curriculum
Little GEMS uses a range of teaching approaches when delivering the curriculum, which have proven in research to help children
learn. These approaches are:
• Reggio Emilia • Montessori • Lev Vygotky ZPD • Learning Centre
Learning Approaches and Pedagogy
The Little GEMS Curriculum is based on the children
developing new skills. First they acquire knowledge, then use
it to develop and acquire skills, this leads to enhanced
understanding and enables application of their learning to new
situations.
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UNIQUE CHILD
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
State-of-the-art learning zones and internationally acclaimed
resources that are designed to develop the child:
EURISKO - Discovery Zone to help children discover and learn new
things through play-based exploration. The Discovery Zone provides
for the following:
Psychomotor Gym – Music and movement based Eurhythmics
programme with focus on gross motor development through balance,
stretching, skipping, jumping and hopping.
Ÿ Socio-dramatic – Pretend play
Ÿ Imagination & Thespian skills – Puppet theatre
Ÿ Sensory / Tactile Play – Montessori
Ÿ Heuristic Play – Treasure baskets / Natural materials
Ÿ Creative & Messy – Art Island / sand and water
Ÿ Block Play
Ÿ Cozy Library (Reading)
Ÿ Science exploration and inquiry
Sensorial Learning Corridors: Children at a young age explore their
environment through their senses. Multisensorial learning
experiences are fostered through this area in addition to such
experiences across the early years’ zone.
Outdoor Play – A dedicated area for learning through play. It includes
the Jungle Gym with different types of challenges. There is also a
traffic park where children can do bike riding and learn basic traffic
rules, road safety and develop civic sense.
QUALITY CARE AND SAFETY
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
To ensure health and hygiene of kids, Little GEMS offers sanitised
entry to the campus.
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
Pre KG – 1:9 | KG I to Grade I - 1:12
DAY CARE AND SAFETY
Nannies have been appointed and trained in first-aid and safety
and care of children.
GRADES II to V
The curriculum continues with a skill-based thematic approach to ensure a smooth transition. The interdisciplinary approach uses real life
examples and brings together the 7 learning areas including literacy, languages like French, Hindi, Numeracy, ICT, Art, Personal, Social and
Emotional Development, Environmental Education along with Physical and Health Education.
Students continue with the skill-based thematic approach designed to motivate and inspire them where these skills are applied through themes.
By embedding cross-curricular links within themes, children are engaged with learning and develop personal skills.
GRADE VI UPWARDS
The curriculum includes elements of enterprise, environment and ethics with sensitivity towards the community. Facilitating relevant skills related
to the subjects and topics; helping build skills through personal experiences and teamwork. Skills include thinking and communication, sense of
enterprise, interpersonal, IT and leadership.
Project-based learning is a part of the curriculum where students learn through experiences that allow for exploration, creativity, independent
thinking and experimentation – skills important for higher education and the workplace.
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO GRADE II UPWARDS – 1:15
ACE PROGRAMME
A dynamic programme for the mind,
body and soul
The ‘activities for curriculum enrichment (ACE)’ include
cerebral work like preps, extra classes, remedial sessions,
science lab sessions, debate, quiz and developing of skills
through various games. The main focus, however, is on the
development of the mind, body and soul where children not
only participate but also learn while watching and listening.
Classroom education technology enables effective use of
digital tools in learning. It includes an array of tools, such as
media, machines and networking hardware which allow
digital-led and effective delivering of lessons in a classroom.
DIGITAL CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
To impart knowledge of the
latest in technology and gadgets
PERFORMANCE AND ARTS
Education to cultivate creativity
MUSIC
We provide opportunities where children demonstrate
originality and inventiveness in the field of performing arts.
This is done taking into account age-appropriate
considerations such as style and genre of music.
ART AND DESIGN
According to a study for Project Zero at Harvard University,
“A quality art education program… can develop the capacity
to think creatively and the capacity to make connections”.
Through art education, we help our students develop
creativity, encourage creative expression and cultivate an
open mind.
KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
Our students engage and interact with GEMS students
around the world through regular classroom interactions.
It helps prepare them to work alongside different people from
different cultures as they grow up.
Physical Education
A good academic education needs to be supplemented with research-based sports and fitness programmes. With a team of sports experts,
educators and professionals, we have four physical education programmes divided as per age and class:
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• From 7 years onward focus is on the technical aspects of different sports, using video analysis to review technical progress
• Multipurpose Halls with indoor game facilities
• Squash courts, facilities for football, tennis, cricket and gymnastics
• Covered semi-Olympic swimming
• Multipurpose air conditioned auditorium with 300 seating capacity and sound insulation
‘Kid-Fit-Programme’ focuses on motor development till 6 years
Early Childhood
(Movement concepts)
Grade
Kindergarten- 2
(Focus on Fitness)
Grade 3-5
(Spotlight the Skill)
Grade 6-8
(Introduction
of Sports)
Grade 9-12
(Specialisation
Stage)
* Swimming is compulsory for all grades
OUR FACILITIES
Safety, Care And Security
Ÿ Daily briefing, regular training of housekeeping team and nannies
Ÿ Regular electrical safety audit
Ÿ Digitisation of visitor management – computerised printed visitor card after obtaining
the necessary identity proof is underway
Ÿ Dedicated campus security
Ÿ Breath analyser checks for all workforce deployed by various agencies
Cafeteria
Our cafeteria has a capacity of 384 kids and provides hygienic and healthy food.
Transport Facilities
Ÿ P2P (Point to point pick up and drop) services are offered to all students
Ÿ All buses are equipped with GPS for real-time tracking
Ÿ Nannies are appointed in each bus
Ÿ RFID Cards, CCTV footage, panic switches and real-time SMS alerts are underway – to be implemented by mid August, 2015
Ÿ Female support staff in charge of campus cleanliness
GEMS Modern Academy, Block-E, South City II, Gurgaon – 122018,
Haryana, India | +91 124 6521700
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“Members of our Clinton Global Initiative have made hundreds of commitments that have opened the doors to education for
more than 8 million young people around the world. The support of Mr. Varkey and GEMS Education will help us do even more
to address this and other pressing issues.”
President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Global Initiative
“It is rather unique, this organization that Mr. Varkey and his family has put together. The fact is they are providing really high
quality education and they are doing it in a way that I think is very interesting, very innovative and actually very exciting and
there's lots education systems worldwide can learn from this.”
Tony Blair, Former UK Prime Minister, Founder of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation
“I have visited many GEMS schools and I have found each one of them well led, well resourced and well regarded by the
community it serves. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to work closely with GEMS World Academy, well on the way to
becoming one of the world's great schools.”
Professor George Walker OBE, Former Director General of the
International Baccalaureate Organisation
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