International School of Choueifat – Erbil

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees IQD 6,195,000 - 12,600,000

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Opened 2006

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Korean, Arabic, French

Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

International School of Choueifat – Erbil sits on a campus along Massif Road in Erbil and operates as a private, English-medium, day school within the SABIS network. Opened in 2006, ISC-Erbil draws on a blended curriculum that combines American, British, and Iraqi educational traditions, preparing students for higher education with AP, SAT, IGCSE, AS/A Levels, and O Levels. The school offers English as the first language with Kurdish and Arabic as second/third languages, and French from Grade 5. The campus features a theatre, indoor pool facilities, a large sports hall, outdoor fields and basketball courts, a science block, computer laboratories, a 324-computer SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning Hall, and a 10,000-book library with a MyOn virtual extension. Extracurricular life is coordinated by the SABIS Student Life Organization, with programs in sports, music, arts, and STEAM; service campaigns and environmental initiatives are integral. Graduates have university progression tracks and exam opportunities.

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International School of Choueifat - Erbil, Massif Road, Khanzad Area, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

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The Essentials

Location

Massif Road, Khanzad Area, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The campus sits in Erbil city and is a private, English-medium, day school within the global SABIS network.

Stages

Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, High School.

Type

Private, English-medium, day school.

Additional learning support

Student Support Services are available.

Country affiliation

Located in Iraq.

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Fees

Application / Registration Fees

- New student registration fee: IQD 1,200,000 (charged in addition to tuition at initial registration).

Tuition fees (Academic Year 2026–2027) — totals and installment amounts (IQD)

- Pre-KG: Total IQD 6,195,000 — 1st installment IQD 2,065,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd installment IQD 2,065,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd installment IQD 2,065,000 (2 November 2026).
- KG1: Total IQD 6,195,000 — 1st IQD 2,065,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 2,065,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 2,065,000 (2 November 2026).
- KG2: Total IQD 6,795,000 — 1st IQD 2,265,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 2,265,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 2,265,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 1: Total IQD 7,250,000 — 1st IQD 2,417,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 2,417,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 2,416,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 2: Total IQD 8,400,000 — 1st IQD 2,800,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 2,800,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 2,800,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 3: Total IQD 8,770,000 — 1st IQD 2,924,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 2,923,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 2,923,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 4: Total IQD 9,500,000 — 1st IQD 3,167,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,167,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,166,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 5: Total IQD 9,650,000 — 1st IQD 3,217,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,217,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,216,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 6: Total IQD 10,350,000 — 1st IQD 3,450,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,450,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,450,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 7: Total IQD 10,500,000 — 1st IQD 3,500,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,500,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,500,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 8: Total IQD 11,300,000 — 1st IQD 3,767,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,767,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,766,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 9: Total IQD 11,500,000 — 1st IQD 3,834,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 3,833,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 3,833,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 10: Total IQD 12,400,000 — 1st IQD 4,134,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 4,133,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 4,133,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 11: Total IQD 12,550,000 — 1st IQD 4,184,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 4,183,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 4,183,000 (2 November 2026).
- Grade 12: Total IQD 12,600,000 — 1st IQD 4,200,000 (5 April 2026); 2nd IQD 4,200,000 (1 July 2026); 3rd IQD 4,200,000 (2 November 2026).

All tuition totals and installment amounts above are expressed in Iraqi Dinars (IQD).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Installment due dates for the 2026–2027 academic year: 1st installment due 5 April 2026; 2nd installment due 1 July 2026; 3rd installment due 2 November 2026.
- Payment may be made in full or by the three-installment schedule shown above.
- The school reserves the right to add an additional IQD 300,000 to the third installment in the event of a significant devaluation of the Iraqi currency.
- Sibling discount structure: 10% discount for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, and 20% for the 4th child.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a private day school.

Other costs and optional services

- Uniform fee: the uniform fee is collected when the uniform is distributed to families prior to the start of the academic year (amount charged at the time of collection).
- Bus (school transport) service: IQD 1,950,000 per year; bus fees are payable in three installments at the beginning of each term.
- Cafeteria service: IQD 559,000 per term (recommended for KG1, KG2 and Grade 1).

Refund information

- No specific refund or cancellation terms are stated in the published tuition information for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Fee payment handling and methods

- Fees are settled through the school's Accounting Department as part of the registration/re-registration process. Specific payment channels (for example: which card networks, electronic payment platforms, or bank account details) are not listed in the published tuition information.

Key additional terms

- New student registration fee (IQD 1,200,000) is charged in addition to the annual tuition.
- Optional services (bus and cafeteria) carry separate charges as listed above and follow their own billing schedules.
- The school can adjust the third installment by IQD 300,000 in the event of a significant currency devaluation.
- Sibling discounts apply as listed above.

Summary: tuition totals, installment amounts and due dates for the 2026–2027 academic year are provided above; registration, transport and cafeteria charges and sibling discounts are also listed. Some administrative details such as specific payment channels and an explicit refund/cancellation schedule are not provided in the published tuition document.

Academics

Curriculum

The school has a comprehensive international curriculum drawn from American, British, and Iraqi educational systems. It is English-medium.

Higher Education Progression

The school reports 2,145 graduates and 5,000+ university acceptances. It lists 683 universities as acceptances, with destinations in 55 countries across 6 continents and a 100% college acceptance rate.

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Admissions

ISC-Erbil is a private English-medium day school founded in 2006 and fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies, a member of the SABIS Network. A school tour for families to meet admissions staff is available. There is no application deadline; admissions are offered based on spaces available. The documents required with the application are a completed Application Form, a copy of Identity Card or Passport, two passport photographs, and the latest final school report from the previous school. Admission decisions are made after evaluating the candidate, with consideration given to diagnostic testing results and prior school records, plus factors such as motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate. The New Registration Process involves completing the application form, the Admissions Office verifying the application for completeness, online interviews for KG and placement tests in English and math for Grades 1–12, and then paying the fees to finalize registration. The Re-registration Process requires submitting a re-registration form, the Admissions Office confirming completeness, and paying at the Accounting Department to complete the process.

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FAQs

Where is International School of Choueifat – Erbil located?

ISC-Erbil is on Massif Road in the Khanzad Area of Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It is a private, English‑medium day school that is part of the SABIS network and has been operating since 2006. The school serves students starting at age 3 across Kindergarten through high school.

What curriculum does ISC-Erbil follow and what language is used for instruction?

The school follows a comprehensive international curriculum drawn from American, British, and Iraqi educational systems, taught in English. It is a co‑educational day school within the SABIS network.

What levels are available at ISC-Erbil and what is the age range?

ISC-Erbil offers Kindergarten through High School across the levels of Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, and High School. The age range starts at age 3; the upper age range isn't specified in the available information.

What are the tuition and fees for 2026–2027?

Tuition totals vary by grade, from IQD 6,195,000 for Pre-KG and KG1 up to IQD 12,600,000 for Grade 12. New student registration is IQD 1,200,000, and fees can be paid in three installments on set dates (5 April, 1 July, and 2 November 2026). There is a potential extra 300,000 IQD to the third installment if the Iraqi currency devalues significantly, and sibling discounts apply (10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd, 20% for the 4th).

What documents are required to apply for admission?

Applicants need a completed Application Form, a copy of the Identity Card or Passport, two passport photographs, and the latest final school report from the previous school. Admissions include online interviews for KG and placement tests in English and math for Grades 1–12.

Is there a waitlist or scholarships information available?

Admissions are offered based on space availability. There is no published information about a waitlist or scholarships.

What examinations and pathways does the school prepare students for?

ISC-Erbil prepares students for AP, SAT, TOEFL, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and O Level examinations as part of its college‑preparatory program.

Are there published details about class sizes or the student‑teacher ratio?

Specific class sizes and student‑teacher ratios are not published in the available information.

How does the school support students aiming for higher education?

The school reports 2,145 graduates and more than 5,000 university acceptances across 683 universities in 55 countries, with a 100% college acceptance rate, reflecting strong higher‑education pathways.

What facilities does the ISC-Erbil campus offer for sports and physical education?

The campus includes outdoor sports fields, an all‑season running track, infant and semi‑Olympic heated pools, a large indoor sports hall, and outdoor basketball courts for a broad range of athletic activities.

What academic and technology facilities are available on campus?

There are biology, chemistry, and physics labs, a lower‑school lab, three computer laboratories, a tablet lab, Interactive Whiteboards in main classrooms, and the SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning Hall with 324 computers. The library holds over 10,000 books and there is a virtual library as well.

Are there arts and performance facilities on campus?

Yes. The campus features a theatre for productions and a robust Art and Music program, with exhibitions and performances as part of student life.

What extracurricular activities and programs does ISC-Erbil offer beyond academics?

SABIS Student Life Organization coordinates a broad extracurricular program including Sports & Activities, Music, Arts, STEAM, and yearbooks, with regular school events and clubs.

How does the SABIS Student Life Organization work in daily school life?

SLO runs a weekly period during which students take on leadership roles, organize events, participate in clubs and competitions, and develop skills such as leadership, teamwork, and accountability.

What languages and arts programs are available beyond core subjects?

The school supports multiple languages (English as the primary language, Kurdish and Arabic as second/third languages, and French from Grade 5) and offers arts and music programs, along with robotics, 3D printing, and web development through STEAM.

What wellbeing and support services are available for students?

The school provides Student Support Services to assist students with learning needs. Specific SEN or EAL details aren't published in the available information.

Are there health and safeguarding provisions on campus?

There are two medical areas on campus to support student health and wellbeing, and the school emphasizes wellness initiatives and sports for overall wellbeing.

Is boarding offered at ISC-Erbil?

No. ISC-Erbil operates as a private day school and does not offer boarding.

What is the uniform policy and where can uniforms be purchased?

Uniforms are sold through the SABIS Uniform Shop and Book Store, which operates during morning and after‑school hours and during breaks.

What is the on‑campus food situation like?

There are two cafeterias offering a nutritious three‑course lunch, and a kiosk in the downstairs cafeteria sells sandwiches and fresh fruit during breaks; KG1–Grade 1 students may have cafeteria options as well.

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