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CADMUS International School – Al Nakheel

Iraq, Baghdad

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic, Korean
Fees IQD 6,834,000 - 8,940,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages English, Arabic, Korean
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

CADMUS International School Baghdad – Al Nakheel is a SABIS concept delivering international education on a new, purpose-built campus. The school will welcome students from Pre-KG to Grade 6 in the 2026-2027 academic year, adding a grade level each year to reach Grade 12, with local educators and staff supporting operation. The campus features interactive whiteboards in all KG1–Grade 12 classrooms, modern science laboratories, an independent Kindergarten, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated sports facilities including a mini-soccer field, outdoor basketball court, and a bright cafeteria. The curriculum blends a Bespoke Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students study English, Arabic, Kurdish, and a world language in upper grades. The Student Life Organization coordinates a wide range of activities, including arts and music, leadership roles, peer tutoring, and community service, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship. Students grow academically, socially, and ethically prepared.

Palestine St, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq

The Essentials

CADMUS International School – Al Nakheel has instruction in English, Arabic, Korean.

Location
Baghdad, Iraq. The Al Nakheel campus is on Palestine Road in Baghdad. The campus serves students from the surrounding area.

Stages
Pre-KG to Grade 6 in the 2026-2027 academic year, with a grade added each year to reach Grade 12.

Type
co-educational

Additional learning support
Special academic support is provided.

Country affiliation
Iraq

Religious affiliation
secular; respects all religions and denominations

School day structure
Line-up at 7:45 a.m.; the morning bell rings at 8:00 a.m.; after breaks, there are two bells to indicate class transitions.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students wear the school uniform. Girls wear a white polo shirt bearing the school logo, plain light‑gray trousers, a gray skirt, or maroon shorts bearing the school logo; leggings are not allowed; black leather shoes; sweaters, if required, maroon with the school logo. Girls should not wear makeup, nail polish, or excessive jewelry, and should tie their hair back if it is longer than shoulder length. Boys wear a white polo shirt bearing the school logo; secondary students may not wear shorts or Bermuda shorts; plain light‑gray trousers bearing the school logo; black leather shoes; sweaters, if required, maroon with the school logo.

Food Options
Lunch is served in the cafeteria. Students who take lunch in the cafeteria must be punctual, line up at the counter, throw all trash in the available recycling containers, talk quietly, always sit properly in their seat, and not take food outside the cafeteria.

Governance and Ownership
CADMUS Al Nakheel is a concept by SABIS and is part of the SABIS Global Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at CADMUS International School – Al Nakheel ranges from IQD 6,834,000 to IQD 8,940,000 for 2026/27.

TUITION FEES (IQD) — ACADEMIC YEAR 2026–2027

- KG1: Total IQD 6,834,000 — payable as three instalments of IQD 2,278,000 on 5 April 2026, 1 July 2026, and 2 November 2026.
- KG2: Total IQD 6,966,000 — payable as three instalments of IQD 2,322,000 on 5 April 2026, 1 July 2026, and 2 November 2026.
- Grade 1: Total IQD 7,670,000 — payable as IQD 2,560,000 (1st), IQD 2,555,000 (2nd), IQD 2,555,000 (3rd) on the dates above.
- Grade 2: Total IQD 8,130,000 — payable as three instalments of IQD 2,710,000 on the dates above.
- Grade 3: Total IQD 8,240,000 — payable as IQD 2,750,000 (1st), IQD 2,745,000 (2nd), IQD 2,745,000 (3rd) on the dates above.
- Grade 4: Total IQD 8,660,000 — payable as IQD 2,890,000 (1st), IQD 2,885,000 (2nd), IQD 2,885,000 (3rd) on the dates above.
- Grade 5: Total IQD 8,708,000 — payable as IQD 2,905,000 (1st), IQD 2,901,500 (2nd), IQD 2,901,500 (3rd) on the dates above.
- Grade 6: Total IQD 8,940,000 — payable as three instalments of IQD 2,980,000 on the dates above.

Application / Registration Fees

- New students are charged an additional registration fee of IQD 1,200,000 at the start of registration.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment may be made in full or in instalments according to the instalment schedule shown above (1st instalment: 5 April 2026; 2nd instalment: 1 July 2026; 3rd instalment: 2 November 2026).
- The school reserves the right to add an additional IQD 300,000 to the third instalment in the event of a significant devaluation of the Iraqi currency. Sibling discounts apply as follows: 10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, and 20% for the 4th child.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school (campus facilities and services are described for day students).

Other costs and optional services

- Uniform: A uniform fee is due when the uniform is collected by the family prior to the start of the academic year; a specific uniform amount is not listed in the tuition schedule.
- Transportation: Transportation is optional; bus fees are determined by the transportation company and charged separately.
- Cafeteria: Cafeteria service is optional and is listed at IQD 563,000 per term (recommended for KG1, KG2 & Grade 1).
- Any other school-provided optional services (if introduced) will be charged separately according to the school's published service fees.

Refund information

- No separate refund or detailed cancellation schedule for tuition or registration fees is published within the tuition information document or the school terms and conditions. Fee adjustments in response to currency devaluation are explicitly reserved by the school.

Fee payment options

- The published tuition information specifies payment in full or by instalments per the schedule above. Specific payment instruments (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash, etc.) are not itemised in the tuition document or the school's general terms and conditions. Parents should note instalment dates and totals when preparing payments.
Academics

CADMUS International School – Al Nakheel teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Central to academic life is the SABIS Educational System, which includes an international curriculum. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students study English, Arabic, Kurdish, and an additional world language in upper grades. The curriculum emphasizes English and mathematics and the sciences in Secondary School and prepares students for external exams such as IGCSEs and AP.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
CADMUS Al Nakheel supports social and emotional learning through a positive and nurturing school environment. Teachers and staff provide high levels of personal care and attention, focusing on each student's strengths, weaknesses, and needs to help them participate and benefit from learning. Advisory classes, starting in Grade 7, provide a safe space to discuss topics relevant to students' lives; earlier years cover peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and exam preparation techniques, while higher grades address health and wellbeing, IT safety, cultural understanding, interview skills, and career/university counseling. Learning support is provided to monitor progress and fill learning gaps through teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos. Health and Wellness are supported by nursing staff who provide medical care for injuries and illnesses, manage long-term healthcare needs, and promote health and safety.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support is an essential part of the educational system. Every student's progress is monitored, and when learning gaps form, students can work with teachers and school administrators to fill gaps through additional support channels at the school. Support is offered through teacher-led study groups, prefects and group leaders, and the Academic Department of the Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through Advisory Classes that provide a safe space to discuss themes important to students' lives, and through a Health and Wellness program supported by nursing staff who address medical needs and promote overall wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe and nurturing environment and nursing staff promote health and safety, respond to health-related concerns, and manage long-term healthcare needs.
Parent Experience

History
CADMUS® International School Baghdad – Al Nakheel is a concept by SABIS®. It provides an international education within a safe and nurturing environment. CADMUS® International Schools are a concept by SABIS®, a global education network that currently operates in 21 countries on five continents, and the Baghdad Al Nakheel campus is new and purpose-built. The school welcomes students from Pre-KG to Grade 6 in the 2026-2027 academic year, adding a grade level each year to reach Grade 12, and will recruit local educators and staff to support operations. The campus features an optimized, modern facility with interactive whiteboards in all classrooms from KG 1 through Grade 12, science laboratories, an independent Kindergarten, outdoor playgrounds and sports fields, and a bright cafeteria.

Community
The school community is organized through the Student Life Organization (SLO), a student-led mini-society that empowers students to participate in daily school life. The SLO comprises nine departments—Academic, Discipline, Management, Wellness, Sports, Activities, Outreach, Lower School, and Social Responsibility—and prefects organize events, host activities, start clubs, and lead campaigns. The SLO helps students develop leadership, problem solving, sociability, critical thinking, organization, resilience, independence, empathy and tolerance, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and accountability. Lower School coordinates trips and clubs; Outreach arranges ambassadors for new students to integrate into school life; Social Responsibility leads charitable and environmental projects.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The CADMUS Al Nakheel campus is a new, purpose-built facility designed with the student in mind. All classrooms from KG 1 through Grade 12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. Older students have access to modern science laboratories for experiments. There is an independent Kindergarten section, outdoor playgrounds, and sports fields including a mini-soccer field and an outdoor basketball court. The bright cafeteria offers a space for lunch or snacks.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor playgrounds and sports fields are available, including a mini-soccer field and an outdoor basketball court.

Academic Facilities
The campus is new and purpose-built. All classrooms from KG 1 to Grade 12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. Older students have access to modern science laboratories for experiments. An independent Kindergarten section provides space for the youngest learners. A bright cafeteria offers a space for lunch or snacks.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Student Life Organization (SLO) promotes participation in a wide variety of activities. An engaging student life program supports the development of leadership, critical thinking, communication, perseverance, creativity, and teamwork.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Academic Department of the Student Life Organization runs engaging activities, including peer tutoring, academic competitions, study groups, and shadow teaching, to build students' confidence in learning and develop academic skills. Students who participate gain experience in collaboration and critical thinking, supporting their academic growth within the CADMUS Al Nakheel community.

Arts & Creative
Music is offered from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Students learn music theory, history, and play instruments (recorders and percussion). They showcase their skills in choir concerts and annual music performances, with Kindergarten and Primary pupils performing at summer and winter concerts. Art classes run from Kindergarten through Grade 12; the Art curriculum covers drawing, painting, mosaic, collage, glass painting, stenciling, printing, and beading, and students participate in art-related clubs run by the SLO.

Social & Hobbies
The Activities Department provides an outlet for students to explore, share, and teach others their talents and interests through clubs and events. Prefects lead and organize academic and social events, host games and challenges, plan athletic activities, start clubs, and raise awareness on important subjects. These experiences develop leadership, teamwork, and social engagement.

Community & Service
Outreach Department coordinates integration for new and returning students by appointing ambassadors and organizing welcoming events. The Social Responsibility Department motivates students to give back to their community through charitable and environmental projects. Together, these programs foster service-mindedness and community involvement.

Leadership & Professional
Prefects are student leaders who organize activities, coordinate events, and promote new clubs and initiatives. The Student Life Organization emphasizes leadership, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and accountability through its departments and activities. These experiences prepare students for university and future professional life.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Wellness Department promotes a healthy lifestyle through events and campaigns, while the Sports Department encourages active participation in sports and supports friendly tournaments. Physical Education is part of the curriculum, and students engage in extra-curricular sports and wellness activities to support their physical and emotional well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic, Kurdish, and an additional world language of their choice in upper grades.
Admissions

Admissions
CADMUS® International School Baghdad – Al Nakheel has a non-selective admission policy; acceptance is based on academic attainment rather than age, with age acting as a limiting factor; Kindergarten (3–5 years) has no academic requirements. Other grades require diagnostic tests in core subjects to determine placement, and the school makes final placement decisions accordingly. The enrollment process is personal and informative; there is no fixed application deadline, and applications are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is required to initiate the admission process. Required documents include a completed application form, a copy of identity card or passport, two passport photographs, and the final school report from the previous school. Students applying to enter Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests; test results and previous school records are considered in placement decisions, along with motivation and social-emotional development. Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Upon acceptance and payment of the required fees, a place for the student is reserved.
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