United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
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The school enforces a formal uniform policy to promote conformity and a sense of belonging. Uniforms must be clean and ironed; shirts collars must be buttoned; ties must be tied and shoes polished; girls should have their hair neatly plaited or covered with a head scarf and skirts well below the knee, while boys' hair should be short and neatly groomed with no fancy hairstyles. Uniforms must be purchased from authorised suppliers, specifically Iris International School Supplies LLC in Abu Dhabi; full uniform (formal or sports) is required at school with sports wear permitted only on PE days.
The school operates a canteen on site that provides healthy, wholesome, and hygienic meals for students and staff during school hours. A weekly menu is provided to parents to help balance dietary requirements.
The school uses a four-house system. The houses are Eagles, Falcons, Hawks, and Ospreys, with equal numbers of boys and girls, and inter-house competitions and a school sports day are organized by the PE department.
The founder of Merryland International School is Mrs. Susheela George. The Chairman is Aaron Grandon, who serves as Chairman and Chief Operations Officer. The founder is associated with the Sherwood Group of Schools, and the school holds accreditation from ADEK as Outstanding, along with Cambridge Brand Ambassador status and ISO 9001:2015 certification.