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Dunya School is an International Baccalaureate World School in Azerbaijan offering the IB PYP, MYP and DP. The school operates across Baku and Sumgayit and is affiliated with Khazar University, drawing on university resources and an international network. Instruction is delivered in Azerbaijani, Russian and English, with Azerbaijani language classes embedded in the PYP and a multilingual approach across the MYP and DP. The DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, with six subject groups including Languages, Sciences, Mathematics and The Arts; students typically undertake a mix of Standard Level and Higher Level courses (SL 150 hours; HL 240 hours). Facilities include extensive laboratories, a large sports complex, an Art Studio, a library with multilingual holdings, and cultural spaces such as Nailəxanım Museum and Inciçiçəyi hall. A distinctive element is the FIRST Robotics Competition participation, alongside service learning and community engagement for students worldwide.
Bakı şəhəri, 9 Ajami Nakhchivani, Baku, Azerbaijan
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The Essentials
Dunya School has 1,300 pupils, instruction in Arabic.
Location
The Dunya School is in Baku, Azerbaijan, at 9 Əcəmi Naxçıvani Avenue. The Baku campus is part of Khazar University Dunya School. There are additional campuses in Gəncə (Ganja) and Sumqayıt.
Stages
Preschool, primary and secondary education. The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Type
International IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme; affiliated with Khazar University.
Pupil Nationality Mix
Around 15 nationalities represented among students; a mix of local and international students.
Country affiliation
Azerbaijan
Diving Deeper
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Academics
Dunya School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Dunya School offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP is for ages 5–11 (Grade K–4) and uses a student-centred, inquiry-based approach to learning. PYP includes Azerbaijani language instruction, with Azerbaijani classes twice a week in Grade 1 and three times weekly in Grades 2–4. The MYP comprises eight subject groups and requires at least 50 hours of teaching time per group per year; English is the language of instruction, with additional languages offered for Language Acquisition (German, French, Russian, Azerbaijani). The DP comprises a DP core (Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity, Service) and six subject groups (Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; The Arts); students take Standard Level and Higher Level courses, with SL 150 hours and HL 240 hours. The DP was authorized to be offered on January 16, 2009.
Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes vary from 15 to 20 students. Each class has a full-time homeroom teacher.
Exam Results
Graduates achieve high exam results and go on to study at leading local and international universities.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to study at top local and international universities.
Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented students are identified as having high general intellectual ability, specific academic aptitude, or talents in visual/performing arts, sports, or creative thinking. They are mainstreamed in general education with differentiated instruction for deeper rigor and challenge. The school collaborates with parents to source platforms and opportunities for these students to unleash their talent and to participate in local, national and international activities and events.
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Apply by submitting an application form.
2. Prepare the documents: a recent passport-sized photo of the child; a scanned copy of the child's ID card or passport; scanned copies of both parents' ID cards; and the latest report from the previous school.
3. After submitting the application form, the Admissions Office acknowledges receipt by email; the child will be waitlisted if a place is not yet available. For Grade 1, a short interview with the child will be arranged. Grades 2–10 applicants will undergo placement tests before a place can be confirmed. Status can be tracked at all times through the Admission Portal.
4. If accepted, a letter of confirmation with the start date and time is issued, followed by additional information about the first days of school. Entrance interviews and tests: Grade 1 interview about 15 minutes; Grade 2–10 placement tests on one date in April/May and one date in August; results are communicated by email and/or phone.
Waitlist
Applicants who meet the admissions criteria but do not have an immediate place are placed on a waiting list; when a vacancy becomes available, they are considered for the vacancy along with others on the waiting list in accordance with school-approved criteria.
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FAQs
What curriculum does Dunya School follow?
Dunya School is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP).
How many students attend Dunya School?
The school has approximately 1,300 students.
What age range does the school serve?
Dunya School serves students from age 3 to 18 in a co-educational day school setting.
Where is the school located?
Dunya School is at 9 Ecemi Naxcivani Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan.
Does the school offer SEN support?
The school provides support for students with learning and special educational needs, as well as support for their teachers. However, details on the depth of specialist provision are limited.
Is Dunya School a private school?
Yes, Dunya School is a private co-educational day school in Baku.
Does the school have a religious affiliation?
No, Dunya School does not have a religious affiliation.
Are there published tuition fees?
No published fee information was available. Families should contact the school for current tuition details.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the primary language of instruction for the IB programmes. Azerbaijani is also part of the curriculum.
Does the school offer the full IB continuum?
Yes. Dunya School offers PYP, MYP, and DP, providing a continuous IB education from age 3 through to the Diploma Programme.
