Classical School of the Medes – Duhok

Iraq, Duhok

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees IQD 3,000,000 - 4,000,000

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2500

Type Co-educational

Opened 2002

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages English, Arabic

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Classical School of the Medes – Duhok is part of a Christian school network in Iraqi-Kurdistan, offering English-based instruction within a Christian Classical framework. The Duhok campus serves Kindergarten 1 through Grade 12. English is the language for Grades 1–3, with Kurdish and KBK in early years. The Academic Units Hub delivers units across English, Kurdish, KBK, Science, Humanities, Math, Music, PE and Art. Graduation (Grades 9–12) requires Mathematics, Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Kurdish, Electives, Fine Arts, Civics, and Health & Physical Education; diploma and transcript are issued on graduation. Honors include Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude, with a CSM Top Student award tied to GPA and SAT/AP performance. For university admissions, AP and SAT exams are used with scheduling and support. The school emphasizes moral development and non-discrimination regarding religion, race, color, gender, economic status. Facilities include classrooms, a library, and sport clubs for visitors.

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20 St. Erbil Bakhtiari, Duhok, Iraq

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The Essentials

Location

The Classical School of the Medes operates in Iraqi Kurdistan with campuses in Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Erbil. The Sulaymaniyah campus was established in 2001, the Duhok campus in 2002, and the Erbil campus in 2003. The network uses English-language instruction for most subjects, with Arabic, Kurdish, and Komalayati (National Studies) taught in designated subjects. The Duhok campus is part of this private Christian school network.

Stages

Kindergarten through Grade 12 (KG–12), including high school grades 9–12.

Type

Private Christian school network

Country affiliation

Iraq (Kurdistan Region)

Religious affiliation

Christian

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Fees

Application & Admissions Fees

- Application fee: IQD 50,000 (non-refundable).
- Entrance / assessment fees:
- Kindergarten – Grade 6 assessment: IQD 100,000.
- Grade 7 – 12 assessment: IQD 200,000.

Tuition Fees by Year Group (annual amounts)

- Kindergarten: IQD 3,000,000 per year.
- Grades 1–8: IQD 3,500,000 per year.
- Grades 9–12: IQD 4,000,000 per year.
- Note for students admitted before 2024: a flat rate of IQD 3,000,000 is indicated for pre-2024 admissions.

Tuition per Installment / Per Term (derived from published installment schedule)

- The published payment schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year uses five installments with specified deadlines. Using that five-installment schedule, the per-installment amounts (annual tuition divided by five) are:
- Kindergarten: IQD 600,000 per installment (IQD 3,000,000 ÷ 5).
- Grades 1–8: IQD 700,000 per installment (IQD 3,500,000 ÷ 5).
- Grades 9–12: IQD 800,000 per installment (IQD 4,000,000 ÷ 5).
- A two-payment installment option is also referenced; it requires a 50% tuition payment as part of the Semester 2 arrangement. The per-payment amounts under a two-installment plan would be 50% of the annual tuition per payment. (This two-payment option and the 50% requirement are described alongside the payment schedules.)

Billing Schedule and Payment Deadlines (example schedule for the 2025–2026 admission year)

- First installment: 31/07/2025.
- Second installment: 30/10/2025.
- Third installment: 04/01/2026.
- Fourth installment: 01/03/2026.
- Fifth installment: 03/05/2026.
- No discounts apply to published tuition fees.

Boarding Fees

- No boarding fees are specified. There is no published boarding fee schedule or separate boarding provision listed. (No boarding provision or boarding fees are provided in the tuition and fees information.)

Other Costs and Fees

- Uniforms, textbooks beyond the references to "books" in the payment-note, extracurricular activity fees, transport, and other ancillary costs are not itemized with fixed amounts in the published tuition and fees information. The only explicitly itemized ancillary amounts are the entrance assessment fees listed above.

Refunds and Non-Refundable Items

- The application fee is explicitly non-refundable (IQD 50,000). No further published refund policy or refund amounts for tuition, deposits, or other fees are provided in the tuition and fees information.

Fee Payment Options and Accepted Methods

- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, mobile payment) are not specified in the published tuition and fees information. The school lists installment dates and payment plan structure but does not publish the accepted payment channels.

Summary of Items Not Specified / Not Published

- No published amounts for uniforms, transport, extracurricular participation, or other routine school charges.
- No published boarding fees or boarding provision.
- No detailed refund policy for tuition or other fees beyond the application fee being non-refundable.
- No listed payment channels (e.g., bank transfer, credit card) or instructions for how payments are to be submitted.

(Fees and schedules above are based on the published tuition & fees information applicable from 2024–2025 onward and the payment-schedule example shown for the 2025–2026 admission year.)

Academics

Curriculum

CSM has a grade-based curriculum starting with Kindergarten 1, proceeding to Grades 1–3 (AY 2025/2026) and culminating in high school (Grades 9–12). English is the primary language of instruction for Grades 1–3, with Kurdish and KBK offered as course options in early years; the Academic Units Hub provides detailed weekly units across English, Kurdish, KBK, Science, Humanities, Math, Music, PE and Art. The Graduation Requirements for Grades 9–12 specify required courses in Mathematics, Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Kurdish, Electives, Fine Arts, Civics, and Health & Physical Education, with a diploma and transcript issued upon graduation. Honors include Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude, and there is a recognition called CSM Top Student based on GPA and SAT/AP performance. For university applications, CSM uses international exams starting in grade 9 (AP/SAT) and provides ongoing examination scheduling and support. Post-graduation documents and transcripts are essential for college admissions.

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Admissions

Age requirements: KG1 born between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021; KG2 born between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020; Grade 1 born between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2019; Grade 2 born between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018; Grade 3 born between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017. Entrance Exam: The entrance exam is a mandatory assessment for all applicants. Admissions Interview: The admissions interview is a family and student meeting.

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FAQs

Where is the Duhok campus located, and does the CS Medes network have other campuses?

CS Medes operates in Iraqi Kurdistan with campuses in Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Erbil. The Duhok campus opened in 2002 as part of the private Christian school network, which serves over 2,500 students across its campuses.

What grades are offered at CS Medes – Duhok, and what is the language of instruction?

The school offers Kindergarten through Grade 12. English is the primary language of instruction for Grades 1–3, while Arabic, Kurdish and Komalayati (National Studies) are taught in designated subjects in the early years; Graduation requirements apply for Grades 9–12.

What type of school is CS Medes – Duhok and who leads the campus?

CS Medes – Duhok is a private Christian, co-educational school. The Head of School is Ms. Aleen Andrawes Beno.

What are the tuition costs by year group and what are the admission fees?

Kindergarten tuition is 3,000,000 IQD per year; Grades 1–8 tuition is 3,500,000 IQD per year; Grades 9–12 tuition is 4,000,000 IQD per year. The application fee is 50,000 IQD (non-refundable); entrance assessments are 100,000 IQD for Kindergarten to Grade 6 and 200,000 IQD for Grade 7 to 12.

How does the tuition payment work, including installments and deadlines?

For the 2025–2026 year, tuition is divided into five installments with due dates from July 31, 2025 to May 3, 2026. Per-installment amounts are 600,000 IQD for Kindergarten, 700,000 IQD for Grades 1–8, and 800,000 IQD for Grades 9–12. A two-payment option exists, requiring 50% of annual tuition in Semester 2.

What is the admissions process for new students?

All applicants must take the entrance exam, and families participate in an admissions interview with the student. Age requirements specify birth windows for KG1 through Grade 3, and there is a straightforward process to apply and schedule assessments.

What graduation and higher-education support does CS Medes provide?

Graduates receive a diploma and transcript, with graduation requirements covering core subjects and electives. The school uses international exams starting in Grade 9 (AP/SAT) and provides ongoing scheduling and support for these exams, which are important for college applications.

What honors or recognition are available for high-achieving students?

Honors include Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude. There is also a CSM Top Student recognition based on GPA performance and SAT/AP results.

What facilities and spaces does the school offer?

CS Medes provides well-equipped classrooms and a library with resources. The campus supports sport clubs and after-school programs, including traditional Kurdish wrestling, swimming, running, soccer, and the CSM Podcast.

What extracurricular activities and after-school programs are available?

After-school programs run across Duhok, Hawler, and Sulaimani and include sports such as Kurdish wrestling, city marathon running, beach volleyball, soccer, and competitive swimming, as well as the CSM Podcast for student voices and insights.

What wellbeing and safeguarding provisions does the school provide?

CS Medes emphasizes a safe and secure environment with a supportive, inclusive community. Sport clubs promote teamwork and healthy lifestyles, and safeguarding practices are part of the school's approach.

What languages are taught, and how are languages used in the curriculum?

English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects. Arabic, Kurdish, and Komalayati (National Studies) are taught in their respective languages to support bilingual and multilingual learning.

How is CS Medes governed and affiliated?

The school operates with the permission of the Kurdistan Ministry of Education and receives professional guidance from Franklin Classical School in the United States. It is part of a private Christian school network that follows the Christian Classical education model.

What can you tell me about the CS Medes community and its history?

CS Medes is part of a regional network established in Iraqi Kurdistan, with campuses in Sulaymaniyah (2001), Duhok (2002), and Erbil (2003). Across the network there are more than 2,500 students, and the school maintains community channels such as the CSM Podcast and Our Student Community.

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