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Cambridge International School – Kurdistan

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths STEM, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Cambridge International School – Kurdistan (CISK) is an independent co-educational day school in Erbil, offering the Cambridge Curriculum Framework for ages 3–18. English is the language of instruction, with Kurdish and Arabic taught as official languages in Iraq. Founded in 2010, CISK was the first Cambridge International School in Kurdistan and is fully accredited by Cambridge International Examinations. The school delivers Cambridge Primary and Secondary programs, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. The campus in Waziran provides a stimulating learning environment with facilities including an ICT lab with 31 networked computers, a well-stocked library, a music studio and an art studio, four science laboratories with interactive whiteboards, a multi-purpose sports hall and an astroturf football field. A full-time nurse staff maintains a medical room, and air-conditioned buses support transport. Extracurricular activities emphasize visual and performing arts, a sports program, experiential learning, leadership programs and community service.

Waziran, Erbil, Iraq

The Essentials

Cambridge International School – Kurdistan has instruction in English.

Location
The Cambridge International School - Kurdistan is located in Waziran, Erbil, Iraq. The campus is in the Waziran district of Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The school serves local and international communities as an independent private co-educational day school. It was founded in 2010.

Stages
Early Childhood through Grade 12 (ages 3-18).

Type
independent private co-educational day school

Country affiliation
United Kingdom; follows the British Cambridge curriculum and is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations (UK).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding not offered.

Food Options
The school has a cafeteria on campus.

Governance and Ownership
Independent private school.
Fees
Application & registration fees
- Initial non-refundable deposit / 1st instalment: USD 600 minimum, payable with submission of the registration or re-registration form; this deposit is deducted from the overall yearly tuition and is required to receive the books and uniform voucher.
- Diagnostic (entry) test fee for new applicants: USD 50 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school's publicly available fee materials do not publish grade-by-grade or term-by-term tuition amounts for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. Annual tuition amounts are indicated to vary according to options selected (transport, meals, etc.) and are treated as the family's contract figure; the USD 600 deposit is deducted from that overall yearly tuition. Specific per-year and per-term tuition figures are provided to families through the school's registration/finance process rather than as a public fee table.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard instalment schedule (progressive deadlines):
- 1st instalment (deposit): with submission of Registration or Re-Registration forms — USD 600 minimum.
- 2nd instalment: September 1 – October 1 — cumulative amount due by this date = 50% of the full annual tuition.
- 3rd instalment: December 1 – January 1 — cumulative amount due by this date = 75% of the full annual tuition.
- 4th (final) instalment: March 1 – April 1 — cumulative amount due by this date = 100% (account paid in full).
- Payment terms and penalties:
- Late payments may trigger penalties including temporary suspension of transportation, prohibition from writing or reviewing exams, and suspension of administrative appointments until the account is cleared.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. Cambridge International School – Kurdistan operates as a private co-educational day school (no boarding program listed).

Other costs and typical additional charges
- Books and uniform: charged to families; the registration deposit entitles the family to a books and uniform voucher as noted, and book and uniform fees are treated as non-refundable.
- Transportation and meals: noted as optional selections that affect the tuition total; these are charged in addition to base tuition when selected.
- Cambridge examination entry fees (Checkpoint / IGCSE / A-level where applicable): charged separately and billed at the start of the academic year in which the examinations are taken.
- Fines and small charges: example items listed include a late pick-up penalty of USD 20 per day and library or resource fines starting at USD 20.

Refund information
- Non-refundable items specifically listed: all deposits, first instalments, diagnostic test fees, uniform and book fees are non-refundable. Additional refunds (if any) would be handled per the school's financial policy.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer / direct payment: payments can be made by direct payment into the school's IBL Bank account; account details are issued by the school registrar. No public listing of accepted credit-card / online payment gateways appears in the school's fee materials.

Notes on available fee detail
- Publicly available school materials reviewed provide clear policy on deposit, instalment dates and non-refundable items, but do not publish a public table of per-grade / per-term tuition figures for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The deposit, instalment schedule, diagnostic fee, exam-fee billing timing, payment channel (IBL Bank) and non-refundable items above are those specifically stated in the school's fee and parent-package materials.
Academics

Cambridge International School – Kurdistan teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge Curriculum Framework; English is the language of instruction for pupils aged 3-18.
Parent Experience

History
Cambridge International School - Kurdistan (CISK) is an independent private co-educational day school in Erbil, founded in 2010. It was established as the first Cambridge International School in Kurdistan and is fully accredited by Cambridge International Examinations in the United Kingdom, delivering the Cambridge Curriculum Framework. English is the language of instruction for pupils aged 3-18, with Kurdish and Arabic taught as official languages in Iraq. The school serves Early Childhood through Grade 12 and emphasizes a sense of belonging among students, teachers and families.

Community
The school is recognized for the strong sense of community and connectedness among students, teachers and families, and for promoting belonging. It emphasizes an inclusive climate that teaches empathy, fosters collaboration and celebrates international diversity. The mission includes experiential learning, leadership training, community service and extracurricular activities to broaden students' knowledge and skills.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Set in an attractive campus in Waziran, Cambridge International School - Kurdistan offers a stimulating learning environment with a range of facilities. The campus features an ICT lab with 31 networked computers, a well-stocked library, a music studio and an art studio, four science laboratories with interactive whiteboards, a multi-purpose sports hall, an astroturf football field, and separate sports and outdoor facilities for younger students. A hygienic medical room staffed by a full-time nurse provides medical services, and air-conditioned buses transport students. The Book Store supplies textbooks and stationery, while the School Cafeteria is under construction and meals are 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. Interclass matches are conducted on the astroturf football field. The annual football tournament is also hosted on this field.

Academic Facilities
An ICT lab with 31 computers is connected to the school network. Four purpose-built, fully equipped science laboratories support practical learning and are fitted with interactive whiteboards. A well-stocked library, an art studio, and a music studio support a broad academic and creative program. All teaching is conducted in English by highly qualified international and local staff.

Extra Curricular Facilities
A broad and diverse extra-curricular program supports student development beyond academics. It includes vibrant visual and performing arts and an extensive sports program at intra-mural and varsity levels. Experiential learning opportunities, leadership programs, and community service are part of student life. The program underpins a school-wide commitment to supporting student success.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for pupils aged 3–18 years.
School Events
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