Zakho British International School

Iraq, Zakho

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 324

Opened 1987

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese

Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Zakho British International School (ZBIS) sits in New Zakho, Zakho, Duhok Governorate, Iraq, with views of the Zakho mountains. It delivers the Cambridge International Examinations framework for secondary years and offers Cambridge IGCSEs, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels for older students, serving learners aged 3 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge assessment cycles: Year 6 Primary Checkpoint, end-of-Year 8 Checkpoint, Year 10–11 IGCSEs, and Year 12–13 AS/A Levels. ZBIS is part of Rast Education, a group formed in 2014 to develop education in Iraq; Rast operates six educational bodies and runs an IELTS test centre in Dohuk. On campus you will find the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium for sport, alongside spaces that nurture creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence, resilience and bravery, aiming to prepare students to contribute confidently as ambassadors of their school community. Visitors are welcome to meet staff.

www.zbis.rast.edu.krd

New Zakho, Zakho, Duhok Governorate, Iraq (Plus Code: 4MCX+6J6)

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The Essentials

Location

Iraq, Duhok Governorate, Zakho, New Zakho. The school sits in the Zakho area with a spectacular view overlooking the Zakho mountains. It is located in the New Zakho neighborhood within Zakho city, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

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Fees

Application fee

- Application fee: USD 100.00. Enter payment information and USD 100.00 application fee when submitting the online application.

Tuition fees by year group

- No published tuition schedule by year group or per-term / per-year tuition amounts is listed in the school's publicly available materials. Parents should note that a full, year-grouped tuition schedule is not present in the materials accessed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school requires payment information to be entered as part of the application process for the USD 100 application fee. There is no published term-by-term billing schedule, invoice dates, or standard payment-term language (for example: due-on or late-payment penalties) available in the materials accessed.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published in the available school materials.

Other costs and fees

- Subscription packages (listed on the Price Table page):
- Basic: USD 79.99 per month and USD 63.99 per month (as displayed).
- Standard: USD 89.99 per month and USD 84.99 per month (as displayed).
- Premium: USD 99.99 per month and USD 92.99 per month (as displayed).

- Summer / holiday camp fees (per session):
- Camp session fees shown as USD 450 per child for a half day and USD 525 per child for a full day (sessions referenced as Sessions 1 & 3 for multiple camp groups).

- No published, itemised charges for uniforms, textbooks, exam fees, transport, or other recurring school-year costs were found in the publicly available materials.

Refund information

- No published refund or withdrawal refund schedule (for deposits, tuition or other fees) was found in the materials accessed.

Fee payment options

- The admissions flow requires entering payment information for the application fee, indicating online payment capability for that fee. No explicit listing of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card brands, bank transfer details, or in-person payment methods) or detailed payment-instrument instructions was published in the materials accessed.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- Application fee to submit an application: USD 100.00.
- The site lists subscription-package monthly prices and summer camp session fees as shown above.
- There is no publicly posted, year-grouped tuition schedule per term or per academic year, no published boarding fees, and no published refund policy in the materials accessed. Parents requiring precise term and year-group tuition amounts, billing terms, uniform prices, transport charges, or formal refund terms will need to obtain those specific figures directly from the school's admissions or finance office.

Academics

Curriculum

Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum; Year 6 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint; end-of-Year 8 Cambridge Checkpoint; Year 10–11 IGCSEs; Year 12–13 AS level and A-levels.

Student Teacher Ratio

324 students and 35 teachers; approximately 9:1 student–teacher ratio.

Higher Education Progression

98% of students progress to universities.

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Admissions

1. Apply for Admission. The school is currently accepting applications for the 2024–2025 academic year. Prospective families should request information to begin the online application. A confirmation email with login details and instructions to complete the online application is sent after the information request. The online application can be accessed using the credentials provided in the confirmation email. 2. Access and complete the online application. After September 1, login with the credentials emailed to you to continue completing the online application. This step is completed within the online portal established by the school. 3. Submit. Enter payment information and a $100.00 application fee. The form is submitted. You will receive an email confirmation.

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FAQs

Where is Zakho British International School located?

Zakho British International School is in Zakho, in the New Zakho neighborhood, Zakho city, within the Duhok Governorate of the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. The campus sits with a spectacular view overlooking the Zakho mountains.

What age range does the school serve and what curriculum does it follow?

The school serves students from age 3 to 18. It follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum, including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint in Year 6, end-of-Year 8 Checkpoint, IGCSEs in Years 10–11, and AS/A-levels in Years 12–13.

Who is the head of school?

The head of school is Joanna McQuaid.

How many students and teachers are there, and what is the approximate student–teacher ratio?

There are about 324 pupils and 35 teachers, which gives an approximate 9:1 student–teacher ratio.

When was the school established?

ZBIS opened in 1987 and is part of the Rast Education group.

What on-campus sports facilities does the school have?

The campus includes the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium to support athletics and PE activities.

How does the school support student wellbeing and development?

The school emphasizes developing emotional intelligence, resilience and bravery to support wellbeing, and it aims to provide a caring environment where students are supported by a dedicated team of educators and a growth-focused community.

What is the admissions process and the application fee?

To apply, families submit an online application after an information request. You enter payment information for a USD 100 application fee, and you receive a confirmation email once the form is submitted.

Are there waitlists or scholarships published for admissions?

Waitlists and scholarships are not published in the available materials.

What fees exist besides tuition?

In addition to the application fee, the school lists subscription packages with monthly prices and offers summer/holiday camp fees of USD 450 for half-day and USD 525 for full-day. Detailed charges for uniforms, textbooks, transport, or other recurring costs are not published.

What is the academic progression and university outcome for students?

The school offers Cambridge IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and AS/A-levels in Years 12–13, preparing students for higher education. About 98% of students progress to universities.

Are Cambridge checkpoint tests used for assessment?

Yes. Year 6 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint and the end-of-Year 8 Cambridge Checkpoint are used as external benchmarks to provide feedback on strengths and weaknesses.

What is the campus environment like for visitors?

The campus is situated with a view of the Zakho mountains, and visitors are welcome to meet the school team and see the campus.

What is Rast Education's role and credibility in relation to ZBIS?

ZBIS is part of Rast Education, a branch of the Rast Group of Companies. The Rast group holds Cambridge Accreditation and operates an IELTS test center in Dohuk; it includes two British International Schools (ZBIS and DBIS) and other educational bodies.

What is the school's stated aim for students as ambassadors of the community?

The school aims for every child to leave emotionally intelligent, resilient and brave, ready to make a difference and to be ambassadors of the school community.

Are there details published about uniform, food, boarding, or governance?

Public materials do not publish details on uniforms, food, house system, boarding, or governance; for those topics, families should seek direct information from admissions.

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