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Cedars International School

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Cedars International School in Erbil is an IB World School offering the full IB continuum—Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme—authorized for all three. It operates under Lebanese management and follows a blended dual educational approach that meets national and international standards, preparing students to engage with a global society. The campus supports inquiry-based, hands-on learning with a low student-to-teacher ratio and practical discovery across disciplines. Facilities include an auditorium, an indoor swimming pool, robotics and technology labs, a library with e-learning capacity, a computer lab, and an art and paint studio, plus a cafeteria and on-site infirmary. After-school life features theatre, robotics, sports, and clubs; Cedars Summer Camp runs eight weeks with activities in swimming, drama, music, dance, robotics, English, debates, and more for ages 4 to 15. Native-speaking language classes in English, Arabic, and Kurdish promote authentic cultural access and global-minded perspectives. A welcoming, diverse community.

Baharka's Road, next to the Lebanese Village, Erbil, Iraq

The Essentials

Cedars International School has instruction in English.

Location
Based in Erbil, Iraq, on Baharka's Road next to the Lebanese Village. The school operates Sulaymaniyah and Lawan branches. The school serves Pre-K through high school.

Stages
Pre-K through high school

Additional learning support
Tutoring and follow-up programs exist to assist students who need support or extra help.

Country affiliation
Lebanese management
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform and grooming rules apply. Hair must be neat and tidy; girls should tie their hair back; boys must maintain a short haircut; fancy hairstyles, nail polish, makeup, and jewelry are forbidden. If a student cannot abide by the uniform, parents should report this to their supervisor.

Food Options
Cedars offers a daily meal plan through the cafeteria. Meals are based on a well-balanced menu to provide vitamins and nutrients; the cafeteria also provides snacks and drinks in the mornings before school and after school during extracurricular activities. The health and wellness team inspects the food daily to ensure safety, and the monthly menu is posted on the website and social media.

Governance and Ownership
The school is under Lebanese management. It follows an international model for teaching and learning.
Fees
Application fees

- No publicly published application fee amount is available for Cedars International School. The school's admissions materials and online application form do not list a fixed application or registration fee amount.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- The school does not publish a term or annual tuition schedule by year group (no per-term or per-year fee table is provided in publicly accessible admissions or school pages). No detailed tuition amounts for 2026/27 or 2025/26 are available in the school's publicly posted materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No publicly posted billing schedule, installment plan, due dates, or formal payment-terms document (for example: number of installments, late-payment penalties, or payment deadlines) is available. The admissions pages and online application do not include a published fee billing calendar.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Cedars International School does not list any boarding programme or boarding fee schedule. The school's published descriptions of school life and facilities present it as a day school with extracurricular programmes; no boarding provision or boarding charges are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, materials, transport, exam fees, etc.)

- There are no published line-item amounts for uniform costs, transport or bus fees, exam/test fees, activity or materials fees, or cafeteria charges in the school's publicly available admissions or documents pages. No specific ancillary fee values are posted.

Refund information

- No publicly available refund policy or tuition-refund schedule (for withdrawal, dismissal, or pro rata refunds) is published in the school's admissions materials or posted documents. No explicit refund terms are available.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)

- The school's publicly posted admissions pages and online application do not specify which payment methods are accepted (for example bank transfer, local currency cash payments, or credit/debit card). No published list of accepted payment channels is available.

Administrative contact for fees (for obtaining the official, current fee schedule and payment instructions)

- Telephone: +964 750 591 9000. Email: info@cedarsschool.com (admissions and contact details are published). Use these administrative contacts to request the official current fee schedule and the school's formal payment and refund terms.

Summary of findings

- The school's publicly available pages include admissions guidance, an online application form, and contact details, but they do not include numeric fee schedules, billing calendars, payment-method lists, boarding fees, uniform cost details, or a posted refund policy. Because no fee amounts or formal fee documents are published in the school's public admissions materials, exact amounts and the requested per-term / per-year breakdowns for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) cannot be provided here.
Academics

Cedars International School teaches IB (PYP).

Curriculum
Cedars International School teaches the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It is an IB World School authorized for all three programmes. The IB framework emphasizes inquiry-based, internationally minded learning and prepares students to become knowledgeable, inquiring, and caring individuals who thrive in a global society. The school provides curricula that meet both national educational standards and international standards, enabling a blended dual educational system. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to thrive in a global society.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The mission emphasizes educating students holistically, developing intellectual, emotional, physical and creative potentials; Personal Social Education is included in the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Cedars caters to all students of different backgrounds, potentials, and abilities, with tutoring and follow-up to assist students who need support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Language classes are taught by native speakers of English, Arabic, and Kurdish.

Mental Wellbeing
The infirmary provides a school nurse and medical staff during school hours and activities; the staff provide emergency care and health awareness seminars to students.

Safeguarding
All students follow general conduct and safety policies; attendance and safety rules are in place; the school aims to provide a positive, nurturing, and safe environment with parent involvement through the Parents Committee.
Parent Experience

History
CIS Group is an educational organization with several establishments throughout the Middle East. The group opened its first educational institute in 1991, and Cedars School became the 20th member, alongside training centers, a university, and vocational schools. The CIS Group emphasizes engaging students in their own learning and improving educational opportunities, aiming for quality in all of its endeavors. After nearly thirty years of achieving strong results in high-stakes exams, Cedars joined the CIS Group and expanded its family of institutions.

Community
Cedars School is built on educating the whole child and fostering a sense of community and family. A diverse group of parents participate in the Parents Committee to support the school and advance its mission and vision. The committee acts as a liaison between the administration and all parents, with regular meetings to discuss topics and ensure a positive learning environment. All parents of enrolled students are welcome to apply to the committee or volunteer to support its activities and fundraisers.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Cedars' Parents Committee is responsible for several key activities. It assists the administration in setting the school's tuition and fees annually and helps maintain a strong home-school partnership. It addresses concerns and queries raised by families and raises topics such as food safety, events, medical task forces, and other issues. It supports coaching of student athletic teams and co-heading of student clubs. It coordinates with the school to organize student events and activities, as well as family workshops and educational events. It also organizes fundraising activities for school events and student financial aid and completes the tasks agreed upon at monthly committee meetings.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cedars International School emphasizes enjoyable, inquiry-based learning across a broad campus. The facilities enable the integration of technology, robotics, programming, arts, theater, and sports in the classroom and in after-school activities to develop the whole child. The campus includes an auditorium, an indoor swimming pool, robotics and technology labs, a library with e-learning capacity, a computer lab, and an art and paint studio. The school has a cafeteria and an infirmary on site.

Sports Facilities
The school has an indoor swimming pool as part of its sports facilities. The athletic program operates as an after-school activity with multiple sports, including basketball, soccer, swimming, Tae-Kwon-Do, and volleyball.

Academic Facilities
The Cedars facilities include a robotics and technology lab, and a computer lab. The robotics and technology labs enable integration of STEAM into lessons and after-school activities. The library has an e-learning capacity and offers online resources, books, journals, and magazines for research. The Art and Paint Studio supports creative learning as part of the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cedars offers extracurricular activities and clubs as part of School Life. After-school programming includes a broad range of activities beyond academics, such as theatre and performing arts, robotics, sports, and other clubs. Cedars Summer Camp runs for eight weeks and offers swimming, sports, drama, music, dance, robotics, arts, English language, debates, spelling bee, mental math, and other creative activities for ages 4 to 15.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides electronics labs, robotics labs, and computer labs through Cedars Labs. STEAM integration is a core teaching approach that blends science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in lessons. Cedars International School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme to nurture inquiry and global-minded learners. Learning emphasizes hands-on experiences, a low student-to-teacher ratio, and active inquiry through practical activities and discovery.

Arts & Creative
Visual and Performing Arts are woven into the curriculum and after-school life. Art is embedded in elementary learning with opportunities to engage in Band, Theater, Choir, Drawing, and other art forms. Cedars supports after-school arts through drama and performing arts, including band, theatre, and choir. The Summer Camp features drama, music, dance, and other creative arts as part of its immersion program.

Cultural & Language
Language classes are taught by native speakers of English, Arabic, and Kurdish, providing authentic access to the languages and cultures they represent. The school promotes diversity and multicultural mindedness as part of a global education. The IB programmes foster international-mindedness and cross-cultural understanding across the curriculum. Language learning is integrated with cultural awareness and global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of after-school clubs and activities includes Acting & After School Theater, Art, Robotics, and Scouts. The After School Athletic Program offers Ballet, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tae-Kwon-Do, and Volleyball for mixed-age groups. School life features plays, sports, and clubs that deepen relationships with faculty and peers while building teamwork and personal interests. The Cedars environment supports social and hobby growth through performance, sport, and creative clubs.

Community & Service
Cedars supports community and family involvement through a Parents Committee that coordinates student events, workshops, fundraisers, and family education activities. The committee partners with the administration to plan events, coach athletic teams, co-head student clubs, and organize community activities and fundraising for school needs. The school emphasizes community, family values, and diversity across activities and events.

Leadership & Professional
Each student-centered activity builds leadership skills by fostering collaboration with teachers and peers and by developing a broader world view. The IB World Programme emphasizes inquiry, knowledge, caring, and global-mindedness to prepare students to thrive in a changing world. School life and extracurricular activities are designed to develop leadership and professional skills alongside academics.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Athletic Program emphasizes community, family, diversity, and healthy lifestyle choices. After-school sports and activities promote fitness and wellbeing, including swimming, basketball, soccer, and more. School life includes plays and clubs that support social connection, balance, and holistic wellbeing, and the Summer Camp offers swimming, sports, drama, music, and dance for physical and creative health. On-site health services provide first aid, health education, and wellbeing support during school hours and activities.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Arabic, and Kurdish. Language classes are taught by native speakers of English, Arabic, and Kurdish. The overall curriculum is English-language oriented and blends national standards with international standards.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a blended dual educational system combining national standards with international standards. English-language oriented instruction forms the core of teaching. Language classes are taught by native speakers of English, Arabic, and Kurdish.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — authorized to offer Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP)
Admissions

Admissions
1. Prospective students for the Fall of the 2020-2021 academic year must apply for enrollment by August. 2. Fill out an online application on the Online Application page to begin the enrollment process. 3. Provide the documents needed to apply: copy of the data and photo pages of the Passport or a copy of the National ID; copy of Medical records (Vaccinations Records); two passport pictures; transcripts from the previous school(s) if transferring. 4. For general inquiries, visit the school's offices for more information and assistance during enrollment.
School Events
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