Baghdad British International School

Iraq, Baghdad

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The school at a glance

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Opened 2025

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages English, Arabic

Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

BBIS, Baghdad British International School, is located in Al Nasim Residential Complex near Baghdad Airport Road. It delivers a British education for ages 3 to 18, from Early Years through to pre-university, using the British National Curriculum with the EYFS framework in the early years. Primary students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Arabic and Art, with bilingual support where needed; secondary students continue English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, ICT, robotics and artificial intelligence, and Modern Foreign Languages, with Arabic/Islamic Studies where applicable. The IGCSE Programme (ages 14–16) focuses on core subjects with electives such as Business Studies, ICT, Computer Science and Art. A Sixth Form, offering A‑Levels or international diploma options, is planned to launch soon, complemented by university counseling and internships. The school houses an AI & Robotics Center and emphasizes 21st‑century skills, collaboration and technology-enabled learning through a range of extracurriculars and camps.

www.bbis.edu.iq

Al Nasim Complex 6 Hay Al Jihad, Baghdad, Iraq

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The Essentials

Location

Al Nasim Complex, Hay Al Jihad, Baghdad, Iraq. Located on Airport Road in Baghdad.

Stages

Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3–5); Primary School (ages 5–11); Secondary School (ages 11–14); IGCSE Programme (ages 14–16); Pre-University Pathways (ages 16–18 launching soon).

Additional learning support

Inclusive and supportive environment.

Country affiliation

United Kingdom

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Fees

Application fee
- There is a non‑refundable application fee payable when the application form is submitted.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term)
- Annual tuition fees are published as the school's current annual fee schedule for each year group. The published schedule is provided as an image file titled SchoolFeesAugust2024v2 and lists the annual and term amounts by year group. The school presents tuition amounts for each year group in that schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The annual fee may be split into instalments and the school allows payment in three, four, six, or eight instalments; instalments must be paid in advance.
- A resident plan is available for Nasim City residents that permits a flexible instalment arrangement with monthly payments for 10 months. A 5% discount applies for non‑residents who pay the full annual fee at the time of registration.

Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school; the school operates as a day school.

Other costs and optional charges
- Resource fee: IQD 225,00 per year (listed as the resource fee to cover textbooks, workbooks, activity books, photocopying and digital resource licenses/subscriptions).
- Meals:
- Breakfast Club (including breakfast): IQD 30,000 per month.
- Lunch and snack: IQD 50,000 per month.
- After‑school clubs and extracurricular activities are chargeable and billed separately. Uniform orders and other service requests (transport registration, extracurricular registrations, etc.) are managed through the school's parent/guardian app and may carry separate charges.

Refund information
- The application fee is expressly non‑refundable. No general tuition refund or cancellation policy is published in the school's terms and conditions.

Fee payment options
- Tuition and service charges are billed and managed through the school's parent/guardian mobile app; payments are accepted using the approved payment methods listed in the app. The app provides invoice and payment tracking and sends payment reminders. Specific payment channels (for example, credit card or bank transfer) are those approved and presented inside the app.

Brief summary of findings
- The school's registration page and publications list a full annual fee schedule for each year group in an image titled SchoolFeesAugust2024v2; that schedule contains the detailed annual and term figures by year group. Other explicit, line‑item amounts available in published pages include the resource fee (listed as 225,00IQD per year), monthly breakfast and lunch charges (IQD 30,000 and IQD 50,000), the non‑refundable application fee requirement, permitted instalment options and the resident/non‑resident payment/discount arrangements. The school's terms and conditions confirm that invoices and approved payment methods are managed through the parent app.

Academics

Curriculum

BBIS delivers a British education based on the British National Curriculum, from Early Years through to pre-university. The Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3–5) uses the EYFS framework; Primary (ages 5–11) covers English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Arabic, and Art with bilingual support where needed; Secondary (ages 11–14) includes English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, ICT, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, Modern Foreign Languages, and Arabic/Islamic Studies where applicable. The IGCSE Programme (ages 14–16) focuses on core subjects—English, Mathematics, Sciences—with electives such as Business Studies, ICT, Computer Science, Art—emphasising exam skills and project-based learning. Pre-University Pathways (ages 16–18) launching soon, offering Sixth Form with A-Level qualifications or international diploma options, plus tailored university counseling, leadership and career readiness programmes, internships and academic research. Beyond academics, the curriculum integrates 21st-century skills and features an AI & Robotics Center and extensive extracurricular programmes.

Higher Education Progression

Pre-University Pathways launching soon, offering Sixth Form with A-Level qualifications or international diploma options; tailored university counseling, leadership and career readiness programmes, internships and academic research.

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FAQs

Where is Baghdad British International School located?

BBIS is located at the Al Nasim Complex in Hay Al Jihad, Baghdad, on Airport Road. The campus sits within a residential complex setting and is designed to support modern British-style learning. The school is noted as the first internationally accredited British school in Iraq.

What age range does BBIS serve, and what curriculum does it follow?

BBIS serves students from age 3 to 18, covering Early Years through pre-university. It delivers a British education based on the British National Curriculum, starting with EYFS for ages 3–5, then Primary and Secondary, followed by IGCSE for ages 14–16, with Pre-University Pathways launching soon.

Is BBIS a day school or does it offer boarding?

BBIS operates as a day school with no boarding provision listed. It follows the British curriculum and is licensed by the Iraqi Council of Ministers as an international school.

What are the main fees and how are they billed?

Tuition is published by year group and can be paid in instalments (3, 4, 6, or 8) or via a Nasim City resident 10-month plan. Non-residents receive a 5% discount if they pay the full annual fee at registration. An application fee is required and is non-refundable.

Are meals or food services included, and what are the costs?

BBIS offers meal options on campus: Breakfast Club is 30,000 IQD per month and Lunch/snacks are 50,000 IQD per month. These meals are billed separately from tuition. Extra clubs and services may carry additional charges.

How are payments managed and what payment methods are available?

Invoices and payments are managed through the school's parent/guardian app, which also provides payment reminders. Approved payment channels are listed inside the app, and invoices can be tracked there.

What subjects are taught in Early Years and Primary at BBIS?

In Early Years, BBIS follows the EYFS framework. In Primary (ages 5–11), core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Arabic, and Art, with bilingual support where needed.

What does the Secondary and IGCSE curriculum look like?

In Secondary (ages 11–14), students study English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, ICT, Robotics and AI, Modern Foreign Languages, and Arabic/Islamic Studies where applicable. The IGCSE Programme (ages 14–16) centers on English, Mathematics, and Sciences, with electives like Business Studies, ICT, Computer Science, and Art.

Is there a Sixth Form or pre-university pathway?

A Pre-University Pathways program launching soon will offer Sixth Form with A-Levels or international diploma options, along with tailored university counseling, leadership and career readiness programs, internships, and academic research opportunities.

What facilities support AI and robotics at BBIS?

BBIS hosts the region's first AI & Robotics Center, integrated into the curriculum to support hands-on learning and the development of 21st-century skills across key stages.

What facilities or campus features does the school have?

The school operates from the Al Nasim Complex, with modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure designed to support a British-style curriculum and technology-enabled learning. The AI & Robotics Center is a flagship academic facility, and there are extensive extracurricular offerings including Summer Camps.

Are sports facilities available on campus?

Specific sports facilities are not listed in the available information.

What extracurricular activities are available beyond the classroom?

BBIS offers a broad range of extracurricular programmes, including participation through the AI & Robotics Center, leadership and career readiness activities, internships, university counseling, and Summer Camp options such as swimming and self-defence.

Does BBIS offer internships or university counseling?

Yes. The school provides tailored university counseling and internship opportunities as part of its Pre-University Pathways and leadership programs.

What wellbeing and safeguarding support does BBIS provide?

BBIS emphasizes student wellbeing with a supportive environment and dedicated staff. Safeguarding and pastoral support are integral parts of its welfare framework, aligned with its British-curriculum approach.

Does BBIS provide SEN or EAL support?

Yes. The school offers bilingual support where needed and teaches English as a core subject, with Arabic and Modern Foreign Languages available within its curriculum.

Is English the main language of instruction and are other languages taught?

English is a core subject across primary and secondary, Arabic is taught (with Islamic Studies where applicable), and Modern Foreign Languages are offered in the secondary curriculum.

What makes BBIS notable in terms of culture and governance?

BBIS is licensed by the Iraqi Council of Ministers as an international school following the British curriculum, underscoring its governance and international status.

What is BBIS's governance status or accreditation beyond licensing?

BBIS is licensed by the Iraqi Council of Ministers as an international school following the British curriculum; there are no additional accreditations or awards listed.

Who founded BBIS and what is notable about its leadership?

BBIS was founded by Ms. Rawah Alostah, who serves as Co-Founder, CEO, and Head of School. She pursued world-class education in Baghdad after considering options in Beirut, London, and Erbil.

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