Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Bateen World Academy vs Merryland International School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Bateen World Academy vs Merryland International School at a glance
- Bateen World Academy publishes annual fees from AED 54,000 to AED 75,310, against AED 26,200 to AED 46,620 at Merryland International School, which works out roughly 78% above Merryland International School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum; Bateen World Academy additionally offers IB.
- Bateen World Academy starts younger, admitting from age 3 against age 4 at Merryland International School.
- Merryland International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Bateen World Academy following in 2011.
- Location wise, Bateen World Academy sits in Al Rawdah and Merryland International School in Mussafah, so the school run may decide it.
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| Bateen World Academy | Merryland International School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | IB, British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 54,000 - 75,310 /yr | AED 26,200 - 46,620 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2011 | 1978 |
| Facilities | 12 listed | 9 listed |
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