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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
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.

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

The Essentials

International School of Choueifat – Erbil has instruction in English.

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.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a private day school; no boarding is offered.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are sold through the SABIS Uniform Shop and Book Store. The shop sells uniforms, basic academic supplies, and replacement textbooks; it is open to parents and students from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:55 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is also open during morning break, lunch break, and SLO periods.

Food Options
Two bright and modern cafeterias offer a nutritious three-course lunch or food brought from home. A kiosk in the downstairs cafeteria sells wholesome sandwiches and fresh fruit during breaks.

Governance and Ownership
The school is private, English-medium, day school. It is a member of the global SABIS Network and is fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Choueifat – Erbil ranges from IQD 6,195,000 to IQD 12,600,000 for 2026/27.

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

International School of Choueifat – Erbil teaches Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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English as an Additional Language (EAL)
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Mental Wellbeing
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Safeguarding
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Parent Experience

History
The International School of Choueifat – Erbil opened its doors in 2006. It is a private, English-medium, day school. ISC-Erbil is a member of the global SABIS Network and is fully accredited by the government and international accreditation agencies. The school offers a comprehensive international curriculum drawn from American, British, and Iraqi educational systems and prepares students for higher education, with graduates eligible to take standardized exams such as AP®, SAT, TOEFL, and British IGCSE, AS/A Level, and O Level.

Community
ISC-Erbil emphasizes student life and daily engagement in school activities for well‑being and development. A SABIS Student Life Organization provides opportunities to gain and refine life skills and participate in a broad range of activities. The school offers sports and activities, music, arts, STEAM programs, yearbooks, and school events as part of campus life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISC-Erbil sits on a spacious campus with a range of facilities to support learning and student life. Outdoor facilities include sports fields, a running track, indoor heated pools for infants and for semi-Olympic use, a large sports hall, and outdoor basketball courts. The campus houses a theatre with sound and lighting for productions, a kindergarten building with an indoor pool, a mini-gym, a playroom, a large playground, and a car track, plus main classrooms for grades 1–12 that feature Interactive Whiteboards. Academic facilities include science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics, a lower-school lab, three computer laboratories, a tablet lab, and a SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning Hall with 324 computers. The library contains over 10,000 books and provides a virtual library via MyOn with over 6,100 online titles; two cafeterias and two medical areas support daily life on campus.

Sports Facilities
The campus features outdoor sports fields and a running track, infant and semi-Olympic heated swimming pools, a large indoor sports hall, and outdoor basketball courts. The theatre supports performances and events linked to school life and athletics.

Academic Facilities
Main classrooms for grades 1–12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The Science Department includes biology, chemistry, and physics laboratories, plus a lower-school lab. There are three computer laboratories and a tablet laboratory for digital learning. The SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning Hall uses 324 computers to support assessments.

Extra Curricular Facilities
SABIS Student Life Organization coordinates student activities and daily life. The extracurricular program includes Sports & Activities, Music, Arts, and STEAM programs, along with regular School Events and yearbooks through the SLO.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the SABIS Educational System, offering an international curriculum. It develops English fluency as a first language and Kurdish and Arabic as second/third languages, with French available from Grade 5. English, mathematics, and the sciences receive strong emphasis in the secondary years, with preparation for IGCSEs, AP, and SAT. The curriculum also includes robotics, 3D printing, and web development, and embeds life-skills development through the SABIS Student Life Organization.

Arts & Creative
Art and music are integral to ISC-Erbil's student life. The Art Department provides a structured curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 8, fostering creative thinking and art knowledge, with annual exhibitions and an Art Club offering graphic design, calligraphy, illustration, and fashion design. The Music Department serves students in grades 2–7, using the Kodaly-based Let's Read & Write Music method to build musical literacy, with opportunities to perform and join after-school clubs for instruments and choirs.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches in English. The curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English as a first language, Kurdish and Arabic as second/third languages, and French as a third language from Grade 5. Starting in Kindergarten, students have language options as part of the core program.

Social & Hobbies
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) is the heart of ISC-Erbil's daily life, a student-led mini-society that runs through a weekly SLO period. SLO departments organize academic and social events, games and challenges, athletic activities, and yearbook and arts clubs. The organization helps students develop leadership, problem-solving, sociability, critical thinking, organization, resilience, independence, empathy, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability.

Community & Service
The school engages in community-service activities through the SABIS Student Life Organization, including Giving Back Initiatives and Earth Day campaigns. The SLO also runs Environment Week campaigns and charitable events to support local causes. These programs emphasize social responsibility and community engagement as part of the SABIS ethos.

Leadership & Professional
The school fosters leadership, problem-solving, and communication through the SABIS Student Life Organization. Students take on leadership roles within clubs, organize events, and participate in peer tutoring and academic competitions through the SLO. The SLO period integrates these activities into the school day, giving students regular opportunities to lead and collaborate.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school emphasizes sports and wellness through the Sports Department and Wellness Initiatives, promoting physical fitness and healthy living. The campus includes state-of-the-art sports fields, an all-season running track, semi-Olympic and infant heated swimming pools, a large sports hall, and outdoor basketball courts. The school hosts sports events and Health Day to foster teamwork and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is private and English-medium. The international curriculum draws from American, British, and Iraqi educational systems. Graduates are prepared for AP, SAT, TOEFL, IGCSE, AS/A Level, and O Level examinations.
Admissions

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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