Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ vs Merryland International School
Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ and Merryland International School are both in MBZ & Shakhbout in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ Very good (2018-2019) and Merryland International School Outstanding (2018-2019). For 2026-2027, Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ charges AED 25,000 to AED 47,950 a year and Merryland International School AED 23,850 to AED 42,500 — Merryland International School starts lower.
| Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ | Merryland International School | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEK rating | Very good (2018-2019) | Outstanding (2018-2019) |
| Annual fees 2026-2027 | AED 25,000 – AED 47,950 | AED 23,850 – AED 42,500 |
| Curriculum | British, International Baccalaureate, American, UK | British, UK |
| Area | MBZ & Shakhbout | MBZ & Shakhbout |
| Students (2024-2025) | 2,616 | — |
| Teachers | 183 | — |
| Ages | 3-18 | 3 to 16 |
| Grades | KG1 to Grade 12 | Preschool to KS4 (likely up to Year 11, ages ~3-16) |
| Gender | Boys and Girls | Boys and Girls |
| Language of instruction | English | English |
| Accreditation | ADEK, NEASC, AIAA | ADEK |
| External examinations | AP, IBDP | — |
| Opened | 2015 | 2004 |
Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)
| Grade | Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ | Merryland International School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1/FS2 | AED 25,000 | AED 23,850 | +AED 1,150 |
| KG2/Y1 | AED 31,800 | AED 24,600 | +AED 7,200 |
| G1/Y2 | AED 37,200 | AED 27,900 | +AED 9,300 |
| G2/Y3 | AED 37,200 | AED 27,900 | +AED 9,300 |
| G3/Y4 | AED 38,850 | AED 28,675 | +AED 10,175 |
| G4/Y5 | AED 38,850 | AED 28,775 | +AED 10,075 |
| G5/Y6 | AED 40,500 | AED 30,725 | +AED 9,775 |
| G6/Y7 | AED 40,500 | AED 30,725 | +AED 9,775 |
| G7/Y8 | AED 43,000 | AED 34,325 | +AED 8,675 |
| G8/Y9 | AED 43,000 | AED 34,325 | +AED 8,675 |
| G9/Y10 | AED 45,450 | AED 35,975 | +AED 9,475 |
| G10/Y11 | AED 45,450 | AED 36,400 | +AED 9,050 |
| G11/Y12 | AED 47,950 | AED 41,200 | +AED 6,750 |
| G12/Y13 | AED 47,950 | AED 42,500 | +AED 5,450 |
Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Abu Dhabi International School, MBZ · Merryland International School · methodology
