Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Belvedere British School vs Merryland International School
Talem publishes every year group’s fee at both schools, so the honest comparison is the whole bill, not a range.
What each costs from FS2 to Year 13
Difference
AED 70,090
17% more at Merryland International School
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How the gap opens up
Belvedere British SchoolMerryland International School
Cumulative tuition, one point per year group.
Year by year
Every figure below is the fee each school publishes for that year group.
| Year group | Belvedere British School | Merryland International School | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS2 | 25,760 | 25,850 | +90 |
| Year 1 | 26,530 | 26,620 | +90 |
| Year 2 | 26,530 | 30,040 | +3,510 |
| Year 3 | 27,950 | 30,040 | +2,090 |
| Year 4 | 28,030 | 30,580 | +2,550 |
| Year 5 | 29,130 | 30,580 | +1,450 |
| Year 6 | 29,130 | 32,670 | +3,540 |
| Year 7 | 29,670 | 32,670 | +3,000 |
| Year 8 | 29,670 | 36,630 | +6,960 |
| Year 9 | 30,760 | 36,630 | +5,870 |
| Year 10 | 30,760 | 38,610 | +7,850 |
| Year 11 | 30,680 | 39,280 | +8,600 |
| Year 12 | 31,220 | 44,010 | +12,790 |
| Year 13 | 33,520 | 45,220 | +11,700 |
Side by side
| Belvedere British School | Merryland International School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Very Good (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 25,760 – 33,520 /yr | AED 25,850 – 45,220 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2012 | 1978 |
| Facilities | Science LaboratoriesICT / Computer SuiteLibraryMusic RoomArt & Design StudioMulti-Purpose HallIndoor PE HallBasketball CourtVolleyball CourtCanteen | PlanetariumRobotic Development CentreMultipurpose Indoor StadiumTemperature-Controlled Indoor PoolBiology, Physics & Chemistry LabsICT SuitesLibraryEarly Learning Spaces75 Classrooms |
Belvedere British School vs Merryland International School at a glance
- Belvedere British School publishes annual fees from AED 25,760 to AED 33,520, against AED 25,850 to AED 45,220 at Merryland International School, which works out roughly 17% below Merryland International School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Both admit children from age 4, running through to 18 at the top end.
- Merryland International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Belvedere British School following in 2012.