Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi vs Merryland International School
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Cranleigh Abu Dhabi vs Merryland International School at a glance
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi publishes annual fees from AED 71,500 to AED 105,980, against AED 26,200 to AED 46,620 at Merryland International School, which works out roughly 144% above Merryland International School across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi 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 Cranleigh Abu Dhabi following in 2014.
- Location wise, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi sits in Saadiyat Island and Merryland International School in Mussafah, so the school run may decide it.
- Cranleigh Abu Dhabi lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 14 against 9.
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| Cranleigh Abu Dhabi | Merryland International School | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 71,500 - 105,980 /yr | AED 26,200 - 46,620 /yr |
| Ages / years | 3 - 18 years | 4 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 2014 | 1978 |
| Facilities | 14 listed | 9 listed |
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