Merryland International School
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 7.13K–12.7K
AED 26.2K–46.6K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Abu Dhabi school offering Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level and A Level programmes, rated Outstanding by ADEK, with clubs in STEM, arts, sport and community service.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sources
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 4–18
Type
International school
Fee level
- Entry process
- Entrance test, Interview
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| FS2/ KG1 | AED 26,200≈ USD 7.13K |
| Y1/ KG2 | AED 27,020≈ USD 7.36K |
| Y2/ G1 | AED 30,640≈ USD 8.34K |
| Y3/ G2 | AED 30,640≈ USD 8.34K |
| Y4/ G3 | AED 31,380≈ USD 8.54K |
| Y5/ G4 | AED 31,480≈ USD 8.57K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| FS2/ KG1 | AED 26,200 (about USD 7.13K) |
| Y1/ KG2 | AED 27,020 (about USD 7.36K) |
| Y2/ G1 | AED 30,640 (about USD 8.34K) |
| Y3/ G2 | AED 30,640 (about USD 8.34K) |
| Y4/ G3 | AED 31,380 (about USD 8.54K) |
| Y5/ G4 | AED 31,480 (about USD 8.57K) |
| Y6/ G5 | AED 33,620 (about USD 9.15K) |
| Y7/ G6 | AED 33,620 (about USD 9.15K) |
| Y8/ G7 | AED 37,580 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Y9/ G8 | AED 37,580 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Y10/ G9 | AED 39,410 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Y11/ G10 | AED 39,980 (about USD 10.9K) |
| Y12/ G11 | AED 45,210 (about USD 12.3K) |
| Y13/ G12 | AED 46,620 (about USD 12.7K) |
Source: school website (merrylandinternational.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Merryland International School (this school) | AED 26,200 (about USD 7.13K) | AED 46,620 (about USD 12.7K) |
| The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls | AED 33,910 (about USD 9.23K) | AED 78,160 (about USD 21.3K) |
| Pearl British Academy | AED 44,480 (about USD 12.1K) | AED 46,030 (about USD 12.5K) |
| Ajyal International School Al Falah | AED 22,340 (about USD 6.08K) | AED 44,680 (about USD 12.2K) |
| Al Najah Private School | AED 15,060 (about USD 4.1K) | AED 32,300 (about USD 8.8K) |
| Yas American Academy | AED 57,090 (about USD 15.5K) | AED 68,850 (about USD 18.7K) |
Source: school website (merrylandinternational.net) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. Reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Service
- Sport
- Academics
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Basketball
Arts
- Visual arts
- Music
- Media
After-school activities
- Python Club
- Ecocode Club
- Computer Science Club
- Music Club
- Book Club
- MIS Vibes
- MIS Art Club
- Vector Club
- CodeBattle
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Memberships
- COIS
- Inspection
- ADEK · Outstanding
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Country affiliation
The school often highlights UAE national identity events and programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
The school does not run its own buses. Parents arrange private transport providers directly, and the school recommends trusted companies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
The school runs Cambridge pathways including IGCSE, AS Level and A Level.
- IGCSE
- AS Level
- A Level
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports a rising number of Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards across IGCSE, AS Level and A Level series.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Year 6 students marked World Mental Health Day, learning about talking about feelings and asking for help.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
The school works with local bodies on fundraising, volunteering and community competitions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
The school offers academic clubs and competitions in coding, robotics and environmental technology.
- Python Club
- Ecocode Club
- CodeBattle
- Tech Detective Challenge
- Vector Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
The school lists arts activities including an art club, a music club and an annual singing competition.
- MIS Art Club
- Music Club
- MIS Vibes
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Community and service
The school describes community service learning and charity fundraising activities for students.
- Service Learning Fridays
- Make-A-Wish fundraiser
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
The school has a student well-being committee and holds mental health day events.
- Well-Being Committee
- Mental Health Day
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
The school reports multiple Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards in recent series and a 2025 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Global Schools category.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
The school states it has been rated Outstanding by ADEK since 2012 and was the first school in the UAE to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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