International Schools in Iraq
Compare 50 international schools in Iraq. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IQD 4,858,503), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 50
- Curricula
- 21
- Average annual fee
- IQD 4,858,503
- Fee range
- IQD 2,500 – 12,600,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Bespoke Curriculum (17 schools)
- Average school size
- 927 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Classical School of the Medes – Sulaymaniyah
- Oldest
- Zakho British International School (1987)
About international schools in Iraq
International schools in Iraq are concentrated in the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Duhok) with a smaller selection in Baghdad and other major cities; families usually find that the Kurdistan Region offers the widest choice of curricula and school types. Most international schools teach in English and offer internationally recognised programmes - British (IGCSE/A-level or Pearson Edexcel), American (including AP pathways), and the International Baccalaureate are all present alongside national or specialist systems (for example German or French-language schools). Annual tuition varies widely depending on curriculum, age and facilities: many international and bilingual schools sit in the low-to-mid thousands of US dollars per year, while established IB or full international-model schools frequently charge in the mid-to-high thousands; some schools publish fees in US dollars while others invoice in Iraqi dinar, and additional charges for transport, uniforms and exam entries are common. The academic year typically runs from September to June (term structures vary by school) and admissions commonly require an application form, passport/residence documents, previous-school records or transfer certificate, immunisation records and a short placement assessment in English and mathematics.
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8 international schools in Baghdad
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Curricula
There are 50 international schools in Iraq covering 21 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (17), Cambridge IGCSE (16), Advanced Placement (AP) (16), British Curriculum (15), Cambridge A Levels (13). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Iraq runs from about IQD 2,500 to IQD 12,600,000, averaging roughly IQD 4,858,503. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Iraq run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Iraq we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.