Abu Dhabi · British · fees published for 2026/27
Merryland International School vs Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus)
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 KG1 to Grade 12
Difference
AED 363,520
76% more at Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus)
The two schools publish a different number of year groups (14 and 11), so the totals cover different spans. The per-year figures below are the like-for-like comparison.
Merryland International School per year
AED 34,245
average across the ladder
Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) per year
AED 76,632
average across the ladder
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How the gap opens up
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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 | Merryland International School | Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| KG1 | 25,850 | 73,250 | +47,400 |
| KG2 | 26,620 | 73,250 | +46,630 |
| Grade 1 | 30,040 | 73,250 | +43,210 |
| Grade 2 | 30,040 | 73,250 | +43,210 |
| Grade 3 | 30,580 | 73,250 | +42,670 |
| Grade 4 | 30,580 | 73,250 | +42,670 |
| Grade 5 | 32,670 | 78,890 | +46,220 |
| Grade 6 | 32,670 | 78,890 | +46,220 |
| Grade 7 | 36,630 | 78,890 | +42,260 |
| Grade 8 | 36,630 | 83,390 | +46,760 |
| Grade 9 | 38,610 | 83,390 | +44,780 |
| Grade 10 | 39,280 | - | - |
| Grade 11 | 44,010 | - | - |
| Grade 12 | 45,220 | - | - |
Side by side
| Merryland International School | Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 25,850 – 45,220 /yr | AED 73,250 – 83,390 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 6 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 2018 |
| Facilities | PlanetariumRobotic Development CentreMultipurpose Indoor StadiumTemperature-Controlled Indoor PoolBiology, Physics & Chemistry LabsICT SuitesLibraryEarly Learning Spaces75 Classrooms | 25m Six-Lane Indoor Swimming PoolTwo Full-Size GymnasiumsIndoor Futsal GymnasiumRooftop Tennis CourtsRobotics Lab (Drones & 3D Printers)Science LaboratoriesLibrariesArt & Music StudiosTheatre / Performance SpacesDining Hall1:1 iPad Programme |
Merryland International School vs Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) at a glance
- Merryland International School publishes annual fees from AED 25,850 to AED 45,220, against AED 73,250 to AED 83,390 at Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus), which works out roughly 55% below Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Merryland International School starts younger, admitting from age 4 against age 6 at Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus).
- Merryland International School is the longer-established of the two, founded in 1978, with Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) following in 2018.
- Location wise, Merryland International School sits in Mussafah and Repton School Abu Dhabi (Fry Campus) in Al Reem Island, so the school run may decide it.