Deutsche Schule Erbil

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German, English

Fees IQD 3,500,000 - 4,500,000

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 140

Type Co-educational

Opened 2010

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)

Taught languages German, Korean

Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Deutsche Schule Erbil is a German overseas school in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. It serves students aged 3 to 18 and combines a German curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme. The school is organised into three levels: a kindergarten/pre‑school for ages 3 to 6, an elementary school (grades 1–4), and a lower secondary school (grades 5–10). The IB Diploma Programme is taught as part of the curriculum, and the IB diploma is recognised for university entrance; graduates complete Hauptschulabschluss after grade 9 or Mittlerer Schulabschluss after grade 10. The school is officially accredited by the Kultusministerkonferenz and funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting its status as a German overseas school. Founded in 2010, it is part of a worldwide network of German schools abroad and was awarded the Exzellente Deutsche Auslandsschule quality label in 2022. Facilities include a room, a preschool room, foyer and playground; language immersion and Kurdish support.

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Postfach 67, Postfach Office Newroz, Erbil, Region Kurdistan, Iraq

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The Essentials

Location

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The school is part of the worldwide network of German overseas schools. It was founded in 2010 and is officially accredited by the German Kultusministerkonferenz (KMK) and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Stages

Kindergarten / Pre-school; Elementary school (grades 1-4); Lower secondary school (grades 5-10); IB Diploma Programme

Additional learning support

Children with limited German language skills receive additional support; students who do not speak Kurdish receive additional support.

Country affiliation

Germany (German overseas school, funded by the Federal Republic of Germany)

School day structure

The school day runs from 08:00 to 14:30; Thursdays dismissal is at 13:40.

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Fees

Application and registration fees
- One‑time registration fee: IQD 420,000.
- Application fee (stated as non‑refundable in the school's admissions policy).

Annual tuition fees (by programme / year group)
- Kindergarten (ages 3–6): IQD 3,500,000 per year.
- Pre‑school and School (Grades 1–10): IQD 4,500,000 per year.
- IB Diploma Programme (upper secondary): IQD 4,500,000 per year.

Per‑term equivalents (calculated examples — not published official instalment schedule)
- If billed over 2 semesters: Kindergarten ≈ IQD 1,750,000 per semester; Pre‑school/Grades 1–10 ≈ IQD 2,250,000 per semester; IB ≈ IQD 2,250,000 per semester. (These figures are simple divisions of the annual fee and are presented only as arithmetic examples.)
- If billed over 3 terms: Kindergarten ≈ IQD 1,166,667 per term; Pre‑school/Grades 1–10 ≈ IQD 1,500,000 per term; IB ≈ IQD 1,500,000 per term. (Calculated example.)

Sibling discount
- 10% discount for the first sibling and 25% discount for additional siblings (applies to tuition).

Other costs and extras
- Textbook and learning‑material costs: charged in addition to tuition.
- Meal vouchers: charged separately.
- Transportation (school bus): charged additionally where used.
- IB examination fees are not covered by the school tuition and must be paid separately at the start of Grade 12; the school has no influence over IBO exam payment amounts or IBO refund deadlines.
- Uniform fees are not listed among the specified additional costs.

Boarding
- The school's published programme descriptions and registration information make no reference to boarding or residential provision; therefore no boarding fees are listed.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A published annual tuition amount is provided for each programme. No official, detailed public billing schedule (termly/semesterly instalment dates, late‑payment penalties, or precise payment deadlines) is specified in the registration and admissions documents. The admissions policy does note required application documentation and that fees and some examination charges are handled separately.

Refunds and cancellation
- The application fee is described as non‑refundable.
- IB examination fees are subject to the International Baccalaureate Organization's payment and refund rules; the school states it cannot influence those IBO refund deadlines.
- No separate, detailed public tuition‑refund or withdrawal refund schedule is published in the available admissions and registration documents.

Payment methods / options
- Public contact information (phone and administration e‑mail) is provided for the school's administration. No specific online payment channels, accepted card types, or bank‑transfer details are published in the registration or contact information pages.

Brief summary of gaps in published fee detail
- Annual tuition amounts, the one‑time registration fee, sibling discounts, and the list of additional cost categories (books, transport, meal vouchers, IB exam fees) are published. Several operational details commonly used by parents and fee databases are not published in the available admissions and registration documents: an explicit billing schedule with instalment dates, formal payment‑term options (termly/semesterly/monthly instalment plans), accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer details), a published uniform fee, a published tuition‑refund/withdrawal policy, and any boarding fees. For those missing items, the school's admissions and registration materials do not provide further numeric or procedural detail.

Academics

Curriculum

The school comprises a kindergarten/pre-school (ages 3 to 6), an elementary school (grades 1–4), and a lower secondary school (grades 5–10) and offers the IB Diploma Programme as part of its curriculum. It is a German school abroad, officially accredited by the Kultusministerkonferenz and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Higher Education Progression

The IB Diploma Programme provides a university entrance qualification that is widely recognized, including in Germany and Kurdistan.

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Admissions

1. Kindergarten/Pre-school entry requires age 5 by September 30 (October 31 in special cases). Elementary entry (Grade 1) requires age 6 by September 30 (October 31 in special cases). The elementary curriculum follows German curricula and includes Kurdish language, religion, and social studies; Arabic language begins in grade 4. Children with limited German language skills receive additional support. 2. For the IB Diploma Programme, admission after lower secondary (Grade 10) requires the Year 10 leaving certificate (and any Year 11 certificates) to be submitted to the school administration. Admission is decided based on GPA and a personal interview. During the interview with the student, their parents, the school administration, and the IB coordinator, the IB admissions agreement is presented and must be signed and submitted no later than the beginning of the school year. 3. The IB Diploma Programme runs over two years (Grades 11-12) in bilingual form, with some subjects taught in German and others in English.

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FAQs

What ages does Deutsche Schule Erbil serve and how is the school organized?

The school serves children from age 3 to 18. It comprises a kindergarten/pre-school (ages 3–6), an elementary school (grades 1–4), a lower secondary school (grades 5–10), and the IB Diploma Programme for grades 11–12. It is a German school abroad officially accredited by the Kultusministerkonferenz and supported by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Where is Deutsche Schule Erbil located and what distinguishes its accreditation?

The school is in Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is officially accredited by the Kultusministerkonferenz and benefits from support from Germany, placing it within the global network of German overseas schools.

What are the tuition fees by program and are there any sibling discounts?

Annual tuition is 3,500,000 IQD for Kindergarten and 4,500,000 IQD for Pre-school/Grades 1–10 and the IB Diploma Programme. Sibling discounts apply: 10% for the first sibling and 25% for additional siblings.

What fees should I expect at admission, and how does the IB admission process work?

There is a one-time registration fee of 420,000 IQD and a non-refundable application fee. For the IB Diploma Programme, admission after Grade 10 uses GPA and a personal interview, with an IB admissions agreement to be signed; IB exam fees are paid separately and are not controlled by the school.

What curriculum does the school follow and how is the IB Diploma Programme delivered?

The school uses German curricula across the early years and offers the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12 in bilingual form, with some subjects taught in German and others in English. The IB diploma provides a widely recognized university entrance qualification, including in Germany and Kurdistan.

Is there language support for students who do not speak German or Kurdish?

Yes. Children with limited German language skills receive additional language support, and Kurdish is taught in certain subjects under the Kurdish Ministry license; English is taught as a core subject.

What facilities does the kindergarten have?

The kindergarten includes indoor spaces such as a meeting room, a creative room, a pre-school room, and a large foyer. Outdoors there is a large playground with a sandbox, a slide, monkey bars, and a seesaw. Staff provide German language immersion and use Kurdish to support language development as needed.

Are there facilities and programs for older students beyond the classroom facilities?

The description highlights academic facilities like meeting rooms and a creative room, and notes an outdoor playground for the younger children. An after-school program exists but has been suspended due to Corona; when available, it ran on Mondays and Wednesdays with a separate fee and transportation costs.

What extracurricular activities and leadership opportunities exist?

The school runs a CAS program as part of the IB Diploma, with opportunities in local and regional activities. Students elect a representative and a deputy to form the student council, with two teachers as liaisons. Activities include mural design, chess tournaments, baking events, theme weeks, and fundraising campaigns.

Is there an after-school program and what is the cost?

There was an after-school program, but it is currently suspended due to Corona regulations. When offered, it runs Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm, costing about 200 USD per child per semester (100 USD for one day per week), with transportation costs extra.

What language support is available for German learners?

The school provides additional language support for students with limited German, and immersion in the kindergarten supports language development; meetings with parents can be held in German or Kurdish.

Are there stated safeguarding or wellbeing supports?

Safeguarding and detailed wellbeing or SEN/EAL provisions are not specified in the available information. There are practical wellbeing-related activities, such as a First Aid course for Grades 5–6 and an eco-school initiative, but specifics on mental health or dedicated wellbeing services are not published.

Is the school boarding or day-only, and what about uniforms?

Deutsche Schule Erbil is a day school; no boarding provision is mentioned. Uniform details are not provided in the available information.

How is governance structured and how can parents get involved?

The school is run by a non-profit association, Deutsche Schule Erbil, with a school board that meets about monthly and includes the head of the parents' association and the consul general of the German consulate in Erbil. The Parents' Association (PTA) facilitates communication between parents and the school, and the chairman regularly participates in board meetings.

What accreditations and awards does the school hold?

DSE is accredited by the Kultusministerkonferenz and receives support from Germany; in 2022 it was awarded the Excellent German Overseas School quality label. It is also an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.

How is the IB Diploma Programme viewed for university entrance?

The IB Diploma Programme provides a widely recognized university entrance qualification, including in Germany and Kurdistan. The programme is taught in bilingual form (some subjects in German, others in English) for grades 11–12.

What languages are taught and how is instruction delivered across the school?

German curricula drive instruction throughout the school. In Kindergarten there is German immersion with Kurdish support as needed; English is a core subject, Arabic begins in Grade 5, and French is optional from Grade 6. Some Kurdish-language and other subjects are taught under Kurdish Ministry license.

Is there a bilingual or immersion option beyond kindergarten?

Yes. The IB Diploma Programme is delivered in bilingual form, with some subjects taught in German and others in English. The school also maintains German immersion in the early years to support language development.

What is the school's history and how does it engage with the wider community?

Deutsche Schule Erbil was founded in 2010 and is part of the network of German overseas schools. It maintains cultural ties through Goethe Institute activities and events such as the German Christmas Market at ETTC and participates in community service via the CAS program.

How can parents participate in school life and governance?

Parents participate through the Parents' Association, which acts as a mediator between parents and the school and attends school board meetings. The student council gives students a voice in school life, and yearly parent and student representatives help organize events.

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