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Cambridge International School – Capital City

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IQD 2,500
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Cambridge International School – Capital City is part of Cambridge Educational Services in Kurdistan and offers Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programs. The Capital City campus is located at 100m Avenue, Airport Road, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. The school serves students in the Kurdistan Region and provides a structured, academically rigorous program from primary through secondary levels. The campus combines a comprehensive academic curriculum with a broad extracurricular program. Students participate in vibrant visual and performing arts and an extensive sports program with opportunities at intra-mural and varsity levels. The school supports experiential learning opportunities and leadership development through targeted initiatives. Community service is integrated into the extracurricular program, reinforcing social responsibility. The overall approach emphasizes high-quality teaching, student engagement, and opportunities to apply learning beyond the classroom. The environment fosters collaboration, inquiry, and respect for diverse cultures, while maintaining a clear progression pathway within Cambridge Programs for students.

100m Avenue, Airport road, Empire World square, Erbil, Kurdistan

The Essentials

Cambridge International School – Capital City has instruction in English.

Location
Cambridge International School - Capital City is located at 100m Avenue, Airport Road, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. The Cambridge International Schools network operates seven branches across Iraq, including Hawler (Erbil), Kurdistan, Queen Anne, Sulaimani, Permam, and Capital City in Erbil.

Country affiliation
Iraq (Kurdistan Region)
Fees

Annual tuition at Cambridge International School – Capital City ranges from IQD 2,500 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Registration (seat reservation): USD 1,000 — non‑refundable; payable as the first installment to reserve a place.

Tuition fees by year group (detailed)
- Year 10 – Year 12: Annual tuition USD 2,500.

Per‑term / instalment detail for Year 10–12 (tuition only)
- Instalment structure (tuition cumulative):
- 50% of annual tuition — USD 1,250 due 1 September.
- 75% of annual tuition — cumulative USD 1,875 due 1 December (additional USD 625 from the 50% point).
- 100% of annual tuition — cumulative USD 2,500 due 1 February (final USD 625).
- Note: the USD 1,000 registration payment is charged as the first installment to reserve the place; the instalment schedule above applies to the tuition balance.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Required sequence: registration (first installment) at enrolment, then tuition instalments as listed above (50% by 1 September, 75% by 1 December, 100% by 1 February).
- Late‑payment penalty: USD 5 per day will be levied on overdue accounts. Persistent late payment can affect reregistration for the following academic year.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service for this campus. The school operates as a day school with optional services for transport and meals. Optional transport and meal fees are detailed below.

Other compulsory and optional costs
- Books, copybooks and stationery (annual): USD 200 for Year 10–12.
- Uniform fee (annual): USD 100 for Year 10–12; due prior to the start of the academic year.
- Transportation (optional, annual plan): USD 600 – USD 700 for Year 10–12.
- Meals (optional, annual plan – morning snack & lunch): USD 700 for Year 10–12.

Refund information
- The USD 1,000 registration (seat reservation) payment is explicitly non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and contact for payment arrangements
- Parents are required to make the registration payment and subsequent instalments according to the billing schedule above. For accepted payment channels (bank transfer, card, in‑person payment or other methods) and for account or invoicing details, contact the school's accounts / admissions office using the published campus contact numbers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Cambridge International School – Capital City maintains an inclusive climate that teaches empathy, fosters collaboration, and celebrates international diversity. The mission is to provide a comprehensive and challenging academic programme that prepares students for a rapidly changing world and develops life-long learners ready for global citizenship. The vision provides an English-language programme that supports enquiry-based learning and is academically challenging. The school aims to give students the academic skills and qualifications needed to access university and college programmes and to expand knowledge through experiential learning, leadership training, community service and extra-curricular activities. The environment is safe and orderly, with an emphasis on addressing bullying promptly and engaging families through two annual parent meetings to participate in the learning process.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All teaching is conducted in English by highly qualified international and local teachers proficient in English. English is the language of communication in classrooms, corridors and the staff room, promoting an international atmosphere. Kurdish and Arabic are taught as official languages in Iraq.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides a safe and orderly environment to support learning and student well-being. The inclusive climate promotes empathy and collaboration, and steps are taken to address bullying with urgency to protect students' welfare.

Safeguarding
A safe and orderly school environment is promoted to protect students and enable learning, with bullying addressed with urgency and seriousness.
Parent Experience

Community
The Cambridge International School - Capital City emphasizes a broad and diverse extracurricular program, including vibrant visual and performing arts and an extensive sports program at both intramural and varsity levels. There are unique experiential learning opportunities and leadership programs, and a school-wide commitment to supporting student success, including dedicated community service. Cambridge Educational Services (CESK) operates seven branches across Iraq, including Cambridge International School - Capital City in Erbil.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Cambridge International School - Capital City is part of Cambridge Educational Services in Kurdistan and has seven branches across Iraq. The Capital City campus is located at 100m Avenue, Airport road, Erbil, Kurdistan. The school offers a comprehensive and challenging academic program and a broad and diverse extra-curricular program. It features vibrant visual and performing arts and an extensive sports program at both intra-mural and varsity levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Cambridge International School - Capital City provides a broad and highly diverse extra-curricular program. Visual and performing arts are a key focus. An extensive sports program operates at intra-mural and varsity levels. The school offers unique experiential learning opportunities and leadership programs. Community service is a component of the school's extracurricular emphasis.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge International School - Capital City offers a challenging academic program. This program is enriched by a broad and highly diverse extra-curricular program. There are unique experiential learning opportunities available to students. The school promotes student success through a school-wide commitment to supporting learners.

Arts & Creative
The school has vibrant visual and performing arts as part of its extracurricular program. Arts activities are a key component of student life. Students engage in a range of visual and performing arts opportunities. These arts offerings contribute to student life within the school.

Community & Service
The school includes dedicated community service as part of its extracurricular program. A school-wide commitment to supporting student success includes community service and volunteering. Students participate in community service initiatives that build social responsibility. Community service is integrated with the overall extracurricular program.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers challenging leadership programs. Leadership development is a feature of the extracurricular program. These programs aim to develop students' leadership and professional skills. The leadership initiatives prepare students for future roles.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The extracurricular program includes an extensive sports program at both intra-mural and varsity levels. Students participate in a variety of sports as part of the lifestyle and wellbeing program. The sports program supports physical activity and wellbeing as part of student life.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the Capital City Private High School online application form. The form is available in English, Kurdish, and Arabic. It begins with Student Information and collects the student's full name, gender, email address, phone number, birthday, and address, and asks for the grade being applied for as well as nationality, place of birth, ID number, native language, religion, and language spoken at home. It also asks whether the child has previously attended another Cambridge International School campus.

2. Provide Health Information. The form asks whether the child has any impairments, including ADHD, physical disabilities, hearing, sight, or speech issues, or other conditions. It also asks whether the child is currently taking any medicine and, if so, to specify the medicine. This information helps the school plan appropriate support.

3. Complete Family Information. The form collects information for the first guardian and the second guardian, including full name, relation to the student, occupation, company, business address, business email, and personal contact numbers, as well as home address. It asks whether the parents speak English and for marital status.

4. Provide Emergency Contact Information. The form requires two emergency contacts with name, relationship, and phone number. This ensures the school can reach someone quickly in an emergency.

5. Optional Services. The form offers optional services such as meals and transportation. It asks if meals are required and whether transportation is needed; if transportation is not required, it asks for the name and relationship of the person who will pick up and drop off the student.

6. Educational Fees and Payment. The Year 10-12 educational fee is USD 2,500 per academic year. There is a 10% family discount for the second and third child. A USD 1,000 non-refundable registration fee is required to reserve a seat. The second installment is 50% of tuition due on September 1, 2021; the third installment is 75% due on December 1, 2021; and the fourth installment is 100% due on February 1, 2022. Books, Copybooks and Stationery Fees are USD 200 per year. The Uniform Fee is USD 100 per year.

7. Other Optional Fees. Transportation is USD 600-700 per year; Meals are USD 700 per year.

8. Application Checklist and Submission. The application checklist includes a Copy of Passport. The form can be completed and submitted by filling out the required fields and submitting the application.
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