Ajyal International School - MBZ vs Merryland International School

Ajyal International School - MBZ and Merryland International School are both in MBZ & Shakhbout in Abu Dhabi. ADEK rates Ajyal International School - MBZ Very good (2022-2023) and Merryland International School Outstanding (2018-2019). For 2026-2027, Ajyal International School - MBZ charges AED 28,920 to AED 51,810 a year and Merryland International School AED 23,850 to AED 42,500 — Merryland International School starts lower.

Ajyal International School - MBZMerryland International School
ADEK ratingVery good (2022-2023)Outstanding (2018-2019)
Annual fees 2026-2027AED 28,920 – AED 51,810AED 23,850 – AED 42,500
CurriculumBritishBritish, UK
AreaMBZ & ShakhboutMBZ & Shakhbout
Ages3-183 to 16
GradesFS1 to Year 13Preschool to KS4 (likely up to Year 11, ages ~3-16)
GenderBoys and GirlsBoys and Girls
Language of instructionEnglishEnglish
AccreditationADEKADEK
External examinationsIGCSE, AS-Level, A-Level—
Opened20142004

Annual fees by grade (2026-2027)

GradeAjyal International School - MBZMerryland International SchoolDifference
KG1/FS2AED 28,920AED 23,850+AED 5,070
KG2/Y1AED 28,920AED 24,600+AED 4,320
G1/Y2AED 41,990AED 27,900+AED 14,090
G2/Y3AED 41,990AED 27,900+AED 14,090
G3/Y4AED 41,990AED 28,675+AED 13,315
G4/Y5AED 41,990AED 28,775+AED 13,215
G5/Y6AED 41,990AED 30,725+AED 11,265
G6/Y7AED 41,990AED 30,725+AED 11,265
G7/Y8AED 48,550AED 34,325+AED 14,225
G8/Y9AED 48,550AED 34,325+AED 14,225
G9/Y10AED 48,550AED 35,975+AED 12,575
G10/Y11AED 51,810AED 36,400+AED 15,410
G11/Y12AED 51,810AED 41,200+AED 10,610
G12/Y13AED 51,810AED 42,500+AED 9,310

Sources: ADEK inspection reports and the schools' published fee schedules. Figures carry the year they belong to. Full profiles: Ajyal International School - MBZ · Merryland International School · methodology

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