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Cambridge International School – Hawler

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Cambridge International School Hawler is independent, co-educational day school on Koya Road, Beside Hiwa City, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. It delivers international education with English as the language of instruction and follows the Cambridge Curriculum Framework, offering Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE, and Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels. The school serves local and international families and provides learning from Early Childhood through Grade 6, with a student-centred approach that is appropriately challenging. As part of Cambridge Educational Services – Kurdistan (CESK), it emphasizes inclusive practice and celebrates international diversity, while Kurdish and Arabic are taught as official languages in Iraq. The campus features KG-2 playing area, ICT lab with 31 computers, art and music studios, library, and four science laboratories with interactive whiteboards. There is a sports hall, astroturf football field, a nurse, buses, and cafeteria services under development. Experiential learning, leadership training, and community service underpin the extracurricular program.

Koya road, Beside Hiwa City, Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

The Essentials

Cambridge International School – Hawler has instruction in English.

Location
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Cambridge International School Hawler is an independent private co-educational day school. It follows the Cambridge Curriculum Framework. The new campus is located in Hiwa City on Koye Street; address is Koya Road, Beside Hiwa City, Erbil, Kurdistan.

Stages
Early Childhood through Grade 6

Type
Independent private co-educational day school
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is an independent private co-educational day school in Erbil.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria on site.

Governance and Ownership
CESK (Cambridge Educational Services – Kurdistan) governs Cambridge International School – Hawler.
Fees
Summary of availability
- Cambridge International School – Hawler (CISH) operates as an independent private co‑educational day school serving Early Childhood through Grade 6.

Application fees
- No published application or enrolment fee amount is publicly available for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). Parents must request the current application/enrolment fee directly from the school using the contact details below.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school has not published a detailed fee schedule that lists tuition per term or per year by year group for 2026/27 or 2025/26. No specific per‑term or per‑year tuition figures for Early Childhood, Reception, or Grade levels are publicly available. Parents should obtain the official tuition schedule directly from the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no publicly posted billing schedule or set of payment terms (for example: number of instalments, due dates, late‑payment penalties, or discounts) available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Clarification of the school's billing cycle (annual, termly, monthly), accepted payment deadlines, and any penalties for late payment must be confirmed with the school.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school is described as a day school; boarding facilities are not part of its stated operation. Therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- No published amounts are available for additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks, school meals, transport, extracurricular activities, examination fees, registration fees, or activity trips for the requested academic years. Parents should ask the school for a full breakdown of any ancillary charges and whether costs such as uniforms and textbooks are included in tuition or billed separately.

Refund information
- No publicly stated refund policy (for withdrawal, cancellation, deposits, or tuition refunds) is available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Refund eligibility, deadlines, and procedures must be provided by the school at the point of enrolment.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly available pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cash, or online payment portal). Confirm accepted payment channels and whether there are any charges for card/bank payments directly with the school.

How to obtain the official fee schedule and payment terms
- Use the school's published contact details to request the current, itemised fee schedule and the school's full payment and refund policies:
- Phone: +964 750 523 6767 or +964 750 201 3837.
- Email: hawler@cesk-edu.com (or the general CESK contact addresses listed for the Hawler branch).

Brief note on information located
- A public, itemised fee schedule for Cambridge International School – Hawler for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) was not found on the school's publicly accessible pages. The school is presented as a day school serving Early Childhood through Grade 6, and contact details are available for direct enquiries. For precise figures (application fee, tuition per term/year by year group, billing schedule, refund terms, and payment methods), request the official fee document from the school using the contact details above.
Academics

Cambridge International School – Hawler teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International School - Hawler provides an international education with English as the language of instruction. It follows the Cambridge Curriculum Framework and delivers a rigorous Cambridge curriculum program for students from Early Childhood through Grade 6. The school serves local and international families in Erbil-Kurdistan. The program is well-balanced, student-centered and appropriately challenging for all learners. It is complemented by a broad extracurricular program, including visual and performing arts and extensive sports opportunities at intra-mural and varsity levels.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides opportunities for learners to develop values and attitudes, including positive self-esteem, healthy and safe lifestyles, courtesy and consideration for others, active and constructive membership of a global society, and the ability to articulate their own opinions and needs.
Parent Experience

History
Cambridge International School Hawler (CISH) is an independent private co-educational day school in Erbil. It provides an international education using English as the language of instruction and follows the Cambridge Curriculum Framework. CISH is part of Cambridge Educational Services – Kurdistan (CESK), which operates several schools in Kurdistan and has developed best practices and policies across its schools. All teaching is conducted in English by highly qualified international and local teachers, with Kurdish and Arabic taught as official languages in Iraq. CESK promotes an inclusive climate and celebrates international diversity, alongside a strong emphasis on experiential learning, leadership training, community service and extra-curricular activities.

Community
Cambridge International School Hawler fosters a dynamic international learning community. The school's vision commits to giving students the academic skills and qualifications needed to access university programs and to providing a progressive English-language program that supports enquiry-based learning and is academically challenging. It promotes an inclusive climate that teaches empathy, fosters collaboration and celebrates international diversity, with experiential learning, leadership training, community service and extra-curricular activities included in the program. Parent involvement is encouraged through two meetings per academic year—one at the start of each grade and another at the end of term 2—with additional individual meetings available, and parent feedback is actively welcomed.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Cambridge International School - Hawler campus is located on Koya road, Beside Hiwa City, Erbil, Kurdistan. The campus provides a KG-2 separate playing area, an ICT lab with 31 computers connected to the network, a well-stocked art studio and a music studio, and a well-organized library. There are four purpose-built, fully equipped science laboratories with interactive white boards. The campus includes a multi-purpose sports hall for the Physical Education Department and a standard-sized astroturf football field used for interclass matches and the annual football tournament. A hygienic medical room staffed by a full-time nurse supports student health, transport is provided by air-conditioned buses, and the school cafeteria is under construction with meals provided by a private company.

Sports Facilities
A separate, well-equipped playing area is available for Kindergarten to Year 2. The multi-purpose sports hall is the main teaching space for the Physical Education Department and is equipped for the usual range of sports. There is a standard-sized astroturf football field used for interclass matches and the annual football tournament. The campus provides a hygienic medical room staffed by a full-time nurse to support health during sports and activities.

Academic Facilities
The ICT lab has 31 computers connected to the school network. The school has four purpose-built, fully equipped science laboratories with interactive white boards. The library is well organized. There is a music studio and a well-equipped art studio for creative subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities such as sport, arts, and writing are offered to students. The vision includes a systematic programme of experiential learning, leadership training, and community service along with extra-curricular activities. The mission highlights preparing students for global citizenship and a dynamic international learning community. The campus promotes an inclusive school climate that fosters collaboration and celebrates international diversity.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge Curriculum Framework is used for Early Childhood through Grade 6. The educational program is well-balanced, student-centered and appropriately challenging. English is the language of instruction. It is complemented by a broad and diverse extra-curricular program, experiential learning opportunities, leadership programs and community service.

Arts & Creative
The school has vibrant visual and performing arts.

Community & Service
The school has dedicated community service.

Leadership & Professional
The school has leadership programs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has an extensive sports program at intra-mural and varsity levels.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. The Cambridge Curriculum Framework is followed. The school serves students from Early Childhood through Grade 6.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions process: Together with the completed Application for Admission form, all applicants must provide: copy of ID, two passport photographs, copies of previous school reports, copy of medical and vaccination report, and a completed Medical Emergency form. Successful admission depends on providing all relevant documentation. Applications must be supported with copies of school report cards or transcripts from previous academic years, and applicants may include additional documentation of achievements or reports relating to the applicant's ability to learn in a regular school environment.

2. Diagnostic tests: All applicants seeking admission to Cambridge International School from Grade 1 and up are required to take written diagnostic tests in English and Mathematics. The diagnostic test fee is 50 USD. The test helps determine the student's level, with a passing percentage of 50%. Written tests in English and Mathematics are not administered to Early Childhood or Grade 1; at this level, admission is determined by the principal after reviewing the Application for Admission Form, all subsequent documentation, and interviewing the student and the parents.

3. Language and English proficiency: The language of instruction and communication at CESK is English. Students seeking admission are expected to be proficient users of English appropriate to their age and grade level, in line with the language requirements at their grade level. An adequate degree of English proficiency in both academic and communicative language is necessary.

4. Timing and application planning: Parents are requested to apply as early as possible as there is no deadline for the application. Seats depend on the availability at each school.
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