Merryland International School

At a glance

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Curriculum and academics

Merryland International School delivers the UK curriculum with Cambridge programmes, running from the early years to Year 13, with pupils sitting Cambridge IGCSE at Key Stage 4 and Cambridge AS and A Level in the Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction, and the school offers an affordable British through route in one setting.

The school was founded in 1978, originally as Merryland Kindergarten, and grew into a full primary and secondary school, making it one of the oldest British schools in the emirate. That long history gives the school a settled community and an established senior pathway. Our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how it fits among the city's British schools.

As a value to mid tier through school, Merryland draws families who want a complete British education from the early years to A Level without premium fees, and it has a strong South Asian and international community. Parents comparing this school often also look at other affordable British options in the emirate and the best international schools in Abu Dhabi guide.

Merryland International School fees

Tuition at Merryland International School sits in the value to mid band of the Abu Dhabi market and rises with the year group, so early years places sit lower in the band and senior places higher. Schools in the emirate publish an approved schedule through the education regulator, so families should take the definitive 2026/27 figures from the school.

As with most Abu Dhabi schools, tuition is billed on top of registration and other charges, so the headline figure is only part of the annual cost. Our guide to international school fees in Abu Dhabi explains the bands, and the Abu Dhabi secondary fees page lines up senior figures across the market for context.

• Tuition 2026/27: value to mid band for the Abu Dhabi market, rising with the year group; confirm the approved schedule.
• Registration and deposit: charged separately; confirm the amounts and refund terms with the school.
• Extras: uniform, transport, meals, trips and some activities are usually billed in addition; exam entry fees may apply.
• Context: compare against the Abu Dhabi secondary fees band and other value schools before you commit.

Admissions

The main intake follows the start of the school year in late summer, and applicants sit age appropriate assessments. As an affordable British through school it is a popular choice, so families should apply well ahead of their preferred start date and confirm the current requirements and any waiting lists with admissions.

Relocating families should ask directly about entry points at each stage, the assessment process, and the availability of places in the year group they need. Confirming these details early helps parents judge whether the school fits their child's stage and their budget.

Location and who goes there

Merryland International School sits in Mussafah, an established residential and industrial district on the mainland side of Abu Dhabi, which suits families living across Mussafah and the surrounding mainland areas. School transport extends the reach further, so parents should map the daily commute and check the available bus routes before they apply.

The community is a large, diverse international mix with a strong South Asian character, drawn by the affordable Cambridge route and the long track record. Many families comparing this school also look at the other British schools in the emirate, so our Abu Dhabi city guide shows how the options line up on curriculum, stage and fee band.

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