Classical School of the Medes – Sulaymaniyah

Iraq, Sulaymaniyah

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Korean, Arabic

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

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2519

Type Co-educational

Opened 2001

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages English, Korean, Arabic

Strengths Sport, Languages, Performing Arts

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Classical School of the Medes – Sulaymaniyah is part of an international Christian network of private schools in Iraqi-Kurdistan. Established in 2001, the Sulaymaniyah campus serves over 2,500 students and operates with the Kurdistan Ministry of Education's permission, guided by Franklin Classical School in the United States. The school offers a Christian Classical program taught in English, with a non-discrimination policy. The Kindergarten 1–Grade 3 curriculum covers English, Kurdish, KBK, Science, Humanities, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Art; English is the main language in most subjects, while Kurdish is taught as a language subject. Grades 9–12 require Mathematics, Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Kurdish, Electives, Fine Arts, Civics, and Health & Physical Education. Graduates receive a diploma and transcript detailing grades and credits, with Latin Honors (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude) and a Top Student designation. AP and SAT preparation and a College Preparatory Program support higher education; facilities include well-equipped classrooms, a library, sport clubs, and after-school programs.

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20 St. Erbil Bakhtiari, Iraq

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The Essentials

Location

Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi-Kurdistan (Kurdistan Region, Iraq). The Classical School of the Medes operates three KG–12 campuses in Kurdistan: Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Erbil. The Sulaymaniyah campus uses English-language instruction for all subjects except Arabic, Kurdish, and Komalayati (National Studies).

Stages

KG through Grade 12. From KG through Grade 12, students complete all required credits and prepare for AP and SAT examinations.

Type

Private Christian school

Country affiliation

Iraqi-Kurdistan (Kurdistan Region, Iraq)

Religious affiliation

Christian

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Fees

Academic year referenced
- Fee schedule and payment dates shown below follow the published 2025–2026 academic-year schedule.

Application and admissions fees
- Application fee (all new applicants): IQD 50,000 (non‑refundable).
- Entrance/assessment fees:
- KG1 – Grade 6 (Elementary assessment): IQD 100,000.
- Grade 7 – 12 (Secondary assessment): IQD 200,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in IQD)
- Kindergarten (KG): IQD 3,000,000 per year.
- Grades 1–8: IQD 3,500,000 per year.
- Grades 9–12: IQD 4,000,000 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard installment schedule for admission year 2025 (all grades):
- 1st installment: due 31/07/2025.
- 2nd installment: due 30/10/2025.
- 3rd installment: due 04/01/2026.
- 4th installment: due 01/03/2026.
- 5th installment: due 03/05/2026.
- Important semester note: the school specifies a 50% tuition payment reference in relation to annual tuition and books and offers an installment plan (two‑payment option referenced). No discounts apply to the published tuition.

Boarding fees
- The school does not publish or list a boarding programme or boarding fees for the Sulaymaniyah campus in its published tuition materials; no separate boarding charges are included in the published schedule.

Other costs and typical additional charges
- The published schedule identifies the entrance/assessment fees above and refers to "annual tuition & books" in the context of payment; no separate, fixed amounts for uniforms, transport, cafeteria or other ancillary services are itemised in the school's published tuition page.

Refund information
- The application fee (IQD 50,000) is explicitly non‑refundable. No separate published refund schedule for tuition instalments or other fees is provided in the published tuition materials.

Fee payment options
- The school's published tuition page sets amounts and instalment dates but does not specify detailed payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cash) in the published fee schedule. Contact the admissions or finance office for the available payment methods.

Academics

Curriculum

Curriculum overview: Kindergarten 1 and Grades 1–3 cover English, Kurdish, KBK, Science, Humanities, Fairness, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Art. English is the instructional language for most subjects in Grades 1–3; Kurdish is taught as a language subject. The Academic Units Hub provides detailed weekly units per subject for the early years. Graduation requirements for Grades 9–12 include Mathematics, Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Kurdish, Electives, Fine Arts, Civics, and Health & Physical Education. Post-graduation, graduates receive a diploma and transcript detailing grades and credits, which are essential for applying to local colleges and universities. Latin Honors include Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Cum Laude, and a Top Student designation is awarded.

Exam Results

A paper-based standardized exam covers Mathematics and English for grades 6 and 8 to assess academic advancement. From grade 9 onward, students take international tests (AP/SAT) for university applications and MOE college acceptance policies.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates receive a diploma and a transcript detailing grades and credits from grades 9 to 12; these documents are essential for applying to local colleges and universities.

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Admissions

1. Entrance Exam. The school has a mandatory entrance exam for all applicants. It is a required part of the admissions process. It serves as the initial evaluation of applicants for admission. For detailed dates and campus-specific requirements, contact the admissions office.

2. Admissions Interview. The school has a family and student meeting as part of the admissions process. The interview involves a meeting with the family and student. For detailed dates and campus-specific requirements, contact the admissions office.

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FAQs

Where is the Classical School of the Medes – Sulaymaniyah located and are there other campuses in the network?

CSM – Sulaymaniyah is in Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi-Kurdistan. It is part of a private Christian school network that operates KG–12 campuses in Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Erbil. The Sulaymaniyah campus delivers instruction in English for most subjects, with Arabic, Kurdish, and Komalayati (National Studies) taught in their respective languages.

What grade levels are taught at the Sulaymaniyah campus?

The Sulaymaniyah campus serves Kindergarten through Grade 12. This includes early years through high school, with graduation requirements tied to Grades 9–12.

What type of school is Classical School of the Medes – Sulaymaniyah (religion, curriculum, and governance)?

It is a private Christian, co‑educational school following a Christian Classical model. English is the main instructional language for most subjects, Kurdish is taught as a language subject, and the school operates with permission from the Kurdistan Ministry of Education and guidance from Franklin Classical School in the United States.

What are the tuition fees and how is the payment schedule structured?

Tuition is 3,000,000 IQD for KG, 3,500,000 IQD for Grades 1–8, and 4,000,000 IQD for Grades 9–12 per year. The school uses a five‑installment payment schedule across the academic year, with a 50% reference to annual tuition and books, and no published discounts.

What is the admissions process for new students?

Admissions require a mandatory entrance exam for all applicants and an admissions interview with the family and student. For specific dates and campus requirements, you should contact the admissions office.

Are scholarships or waitlists available?

There is no published information about scholarships or waitlists for the Sulaymaniyah campus.

What other costs should families expect beyond tuition?

The application fee is 50,000 IQD and is non‑refundable. The published schedule does not itemize fixed amounts for uniforms, transport, or cafeteria beyond the included lunch in KG1.

What subjects are taught in the early years and how is language handled?

Kindergarten 1 and Grades 1–3 cover English, Kurdish, KBK, Science, Humanities, Fairness, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, and Art. English is the instructional language for most subjects in Grades 1–3, while Kurdish is taught as a language subject.

What are the graduation requirements and what diplomas do graduates receive?

Graduation requirements for Grades 9–12 include Mathematics, Language Arts, Humanities, Science, Arabic, Kurdish, Electives, Fine Arts, Civics, and Health & Physical Education. Graduates receive a diploma and a transcript detailing grades and credits, which are essential for university applications in the region.

What exams are involved and when do AP/SAT assessments come into play?

From Grade 9 onward, students take international tests (AP and SAT) for university applications. In Grades 6 and 8 there is a paper‑based exam for Mathematics and English to assess academic advancement.

Is there information on class sizes or gifted programs?

Specific class sizes and gifted‑and‑talented programs are not published by the school.

What facilities and resources does the Sulaymaniyah campus offer?

The campus features well‑equipped classrooms, a library and resources to support study, and sport clubs. There is an on‑site cafeteria, and lunches are included for Kindergarten 1.

What sports and extracurricular activities are available?

Sports include soccer and swimming as part of the athletics program, with After School Programs offering additional athletic opportunities. Traditional Kurdish wrestling is among the activities, and the CSM Podcast provides learning beyond the classroom.

What learning resources support students beyond the classroom?

A library and resources support reading and discovery, and the Academic Units Hub provides detailed weekly units for early years to guide instruction.

What kinds of activities exist outside academics?

Beyond academics, students participate in sport clubs, after‑school programs, arts activities (Music in KG, Art in Grade 1), and a podcast that engages the community.

How does the school prepare students for higher education?

CSM follows a College Prep Program and provides AP/SAT opportunities from Grade 9 onward to support university applications.

Are there leadership or community involvement opportunities?

The curriculum emphasizes leadership across grades, with collaboration from U.S. educators to design and improve the program, reflecting the Christian Classical model's emphasis on moral development.

What wellbeing and safeguarding supports are available?

The school provides a safe, nurturing environment with counselors available for academic, social, and emotional support, and it maintains safeguarding and health‑and‑safety measures.

What language support options exist for students?

English is the instructional language, and Kurdish is taught as a subject; the materials do not specify a formal EAL program.

Is the Sulaymaniyah campus a boarding school, and are there uniforms?

The Sulaymaniyah campus operates as a day school; no boarding option is listed in the published materials. Uniform details are not published.

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