Merryland International School

Location: The Merryland International School campus is in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The address is Plot -13, Musaffah Sector 9, MBZ City, Abu Dhabi, with the postal PB 73340. The Mussaffah area is a well-connected district of Abu Dhabi with nearby residential and industrial zones.

School levels: The curriculum is Cambridge-accredited and runs from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It is organized into five stages: Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge Advanced.

School type: The school is coeducational. It is a Cambridge international school and operates as a day program; boarding facilities are not indicated.

Pupil nationality mix: Public data on the number and mix of nationalities or local vs international student ratio is not published.

Additional learning support: The school emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunities, describing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. No specific SEN facilities are listed on the site.

Country affiliation: United Arab Emirates.

Religious affiliation: No religious affiliation is stated.

School day structure: Start and end times are not published on the site; parents should contact the school for timetable.

School bus service: The school does not provide its own transport and instead recommends private transportation companies. A listed provider is Ziena School Buses, with contact details for coordination. Bus arrangements, payments, and communications are between parents and the transport provider, and safety rules apply.

Merryland International School Abu Dhabi follows the Cambridge International Curriculum as its core framework, with Cambridge Early Years for Kindergarten and Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS & A Level courses from Grade 1 through Grade 12. The curriculum is designed to develop creative thinking, inquiry and problem‑solving skills and to prepare students for the next stage of education. The school is Cambridge-accredited and describes itself as a Cambridge pilot school in the Middle East. The program is organised into five stages: Cambridge Early Years, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge Advanced. Cambridge progression tests are administered at the end of each stage, and Cambridge Checkpoint examinations provide benchmarks in literacy, numeracy and science at the end of Year 6 and Year 8.

The school emphasizes social and emotional development as part of its Cambridge curriculum, aiming for learners to develop physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Wellbeing initiatives are integrated into the school culture and prioritize mental, emotional, and physical health. A School Counselor is available to support student wellbeing, and there is a School Clinic with a nurse on site to assist health and wellbeing. The curriculum statement also notes a commitment to nurturing students' social and emotional development as part of their education.

The school does not publicly disclose information regarding SEN provision or whether it is a specialist SEN institution. Public materials describe inclusive education and a diverse student body within the United Arab Emirates. A School Counselor and a School Clinic exist to support student welfare and provide channels for addressing concerns (counselor@merryland.org; nurse@merryland.org). The Cambridge accreditation and inclusive mission indicate an approach to supporting diverse learners, but specific SEN services are not detailed in available public materials.

English language support is provided through an English Language Development Lab designed to develop fluency, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary. The Cambridge curriculum and inclusive approach support EAL learners within an English-medium framework. On-site support for learners includes a School Counselor and a School Clinic to address wellbeing as needed.

Wellbeing initiatives are integrated into the school culture, prioritizing students' mental, emotional, and physical health. The Cambridge curriculum emphasizes developing learners physically, mentally and socially, reflecting a focus on mental well-being as part of the overall education. A School Counselor supports students' mental wellbeing, and a School Clinic is available on campus. Online safety guidelines also address safeguarding to protect students' wellbeing.

Safeguarding is addressed through ICT and Online Safety Guidelines that emphasize safeguards to keep children safe. The school provides a School Clinic and a School Counselor to support safeguarding and welfare. The Parent Handbook lists contact details for the Clinic and Counselor, and includes channels such as the Disciplinary Committee for reporting concerns, alongside general queries and attendance/administration contacts. Absence notifications and other policies are also documented for safeguarding and student welfare.

Admissions for 2021-22 are open now. An application form is available here. Please contact 02-5519626 for clarifications.