Outstanding schools in Abu Dhabi
Merryland International School vs Yasmina British Academy
Both top-rated, so the real difference is in the fees, curriculum and facilities, laid out side by side below.
Merryland International School vs Yasmina British Academy at a glance
- Merryland International School publishes annual fees from AED 26,200 to AED 46,620, against AED 49,740 to AED 67,270 at Yasmina British Academy, which works out roughly 38% below Yasmina British Academy across the fee range.
- Both teach the British curriculum.
- Yasmina British 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 Yasmina British Academy following in 2007.
- Location wise, Merryland International School sits in Mussafah and Yasmina British Academy in Khalifa City, so the school run may decide it.
- Yasmina British Academy lists the larger facilities set on Talem, 19 against 9.
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| Merryland International School | Yasmina British Academy | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mussafah, Abu Dhabi | Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi |
| Curriculum | British | British |
| Inspection rating | Outstanding (ADEK) | Outstanding (ADEK) |
| Tuition (per year) | AED 26,200 - 46,620 /yr | AED 49,740 - 67,270 /yr |
| Ages / years | 4 - 18 years | 3 - 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed | Mixed |
| Established | 1978 | 2007 |
| Facilities | 9 listed | 19 listed |
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