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International Academy of Iraq

Iraq, Basra

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

International Academy of Iraq (IAI) is a Basra-based international school offering a distinctive dual curriculum that blends the American Program with the Iraqi National Curriculum. English is the language of instruction, and the school welcomes students of all nationalities. The American Program is delivered to California Common Core standards where compatible with Iraqi policy, with MAP, SAT and ACT assessments and internal evaluations aligned to Common Core and NGSS. The IGCSE curriculum is delivered through Pearson Edexcel, and the school is accredited to offer both the American Program and IGCSE, with membership in the College Board and ACAC. From kindergarten to preparatory school, IAI focuses on college readiness and leadership development. World-class facilities include dedicated classrooms, a scientific laboratory, music and art studios, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Located on Al-Zubair Road beside Toyota, in front of the Technical College, it serves a diverse international community and lifelong learners.

Iraq – Basra – Al-Zubair Road beside Toyota car company, in front of the Technical College

The Essentials

International Academy of Iraq has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Located in Basrah, Iraq. It is the flagship international school in Basrah. The campus includes dedicated classrooms, a scientific laboratory, music and art studios, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities.

Stages
Kindergarten to preparatory school

Country affiliation
Iraq
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is the flagship international school in Basrah. The school is accredited by Accreditation International and Pearson Edexcel and approved by the Iraqi Cabinet and Ministry of Education.
Fees
Overview
- The International Academy of Iraq does not publish a public tuition and fees schedule for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) on its publicly accessible admission or billing pages.

Application fees
- No publicly listed application, admissions, or registration fee amounts are available for review. Any required application or registration fee amount is not published on the school's public admission or billing pages.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No per-term or per-year tuition amounts by year group/grade are published publicly. There are no visible fee tables or numeric tuition figures for kindergarten, primary, middle, or secondary (preparatory) levels on the public pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No public statement of the school's billing schedule, installment terms, due dates, late-payment penalties, or payment deadlines is published on the public billing or admissions pages. The site's billing area does not display a public schedule without account access.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- There is no public indication that boarding accommodation is offered; therefore no boarding fees are published. No boarding program, boarding facilities, or boarding fee information appears on the school's public pages.

Other costs or fees (uniform, transport, meals, textbooks, extracurriculars, exam fees)
- No published breakdown of other mandatory or optional costs (uniforms, transport, meals, textbooks, activity or exam fees) is available on the public pages. Specific amounts for uniforms, transportation, meals, exam charges, or curriculum resources are not listed.

Refund information
- No publicly available refund policy, including conditions for tuition refunds, pro rata refunds for mid-term withdrawals, or administrative refund procedures, is published on the admissions or billing pages.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, cash, etc.)
- No public statement lists accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash) or the school's bank details. For fee payment arrangements or the official fee schedule, contact the school's Accounting office by phone at 009647813165905 or by email at manager@iaoiraq.edu.iq. Registration inquiries can be directed to 009647802006200.

Summary of findings
- The school's public admission and billing sections do not contain numeric fee schedules, per-term or per-year tuition figures, or stated payment/refund policies for 2026/27 (or 2025/26). For authoritative, itemized figures (application fee, tuition by grade and term, billing schedule, boarding (if any), uniform and other charges, refund terms, and accepted payment methods), contact the Accounting or Registration offices using the phone numbers and emails provided above.
Academics

International Academy of Iraq teaches American Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Dual curriculum: American Curriculum in English Language Arts, Math, Science and other subjects, alongside the Iraqi National Curriculum in Islamic Studies, Arabic, and National Studies. The American Program is delivered to California Common Core standards where compatible with Iraqi policy. English is the language of instruction and the school welcomes students of all nationalities. Assessments include standardized MAP assessments, SAT and ACT, and internal assessments aligned to the Common Core and NGSS. The IGCSE curriculum is delivered via Pearson Edexcel, and the school is accredited to offer both the American Program and IGCSE; it is a member of the College Board and ACAC. From kindergarten to preparatory school, IAI prepares students for a future of limitless possibilities, shaping leaders of tomorrow.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates matriculate into international universities and colleges worldwide. The mission states the aim to prepare students to excel in top universities worldwide. English as the primary language of instruction and readiness resources such as SAT/ACT via College Board support progression to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is supported through student expectations for cooperative work, community responsibility, and health awareness. Students work cooperatively to achieve objectives and understand their responsibilities as members of the community. Civil Expectations emphasize self-respect and appreciation for diversity, internationalism, and the interdependence of all peoples. Students understand physical, mental and social health strategies as part of their development. Assessment is used to promote learning through timely feedback that informs future teaching and learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
IAI has limited spaces for children with special educational needs and does not provide for complex and severe learning disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the primary language of instruction.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by teaching students about physical, mental, and social health strategies as part of civil expectations.
Parent Experience

Community
IAI is the flagship international school in Basrah, accredited by Accreditation International (Ai) and Pearson Edexcel, and approved by the Iraqi Cabinet and Ministry of Education. State-of-the-art facilities include dedicated classrooms, a scientific laboratory, music and art studios, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The school aims to develop lifelong learners prepared to excel in top universities worldwide and to foster an international-minded community with a diverse teaching staff. Community life includes events such as a cultural and fashion show for the first grade 2024, Christmas 2023, a Mathematics Competition 2023, and a Visit to the Elderly Home 2023.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has state-of-the-art facilities including dedicated classrooms, a scientific laboratory, music and art studios, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. These spaces support holistic development and a broad range of academic and creative activities. From kindergarten to preparatory school, facilities support learning and growth.

Sports Facilities
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities support physical education and extracurricular athletics.

Academic Facilities
The school delivers a dual curriculum: American Curriculum in English Language Arts, Math, Science and special subjects, and Iraqi National Curriculum in Islamic Studies, Arabic, and National Studies. English is the primary language of instruction. The school aims to meet or exceed California Common Core State Standards of Education as long as these regulations do not conflict with the philosophy of the school or Iraq, while aligning with Iraqi Ministry of Education policies.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities include events and competitions such as a Mathematics Competition (2023), a cultural and fashion show (2024), and Christmas celebrations, as well as community engagement activities like visits to elderly homes.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
IAI is accredited to deliver the American Program by Accreditation International (Ai) and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and to deliver the IGCSE curriculum by Pearson/Edexcel. The campus features a scientific laboratory to support science education. The international program fosters intellectual development and college readiness. The school hosts academic competitions such as Mathematics Competition 2023.

Arts & Creative
Music and art studios are among IAI's dedicated facilities, supporting arts education. The campus includes music and art studios to nurture creativity. Events such as the Cultural and fashion show for the first grade 2024 demonstrate engagement in arts and culture. Students participate in creative activities as part of school life.

Cultural & Language
IAI delivers an international education that promotes understanding of other cultures and nations. The vision describes a natural, international, holistic, student-centered learning environment that celebrates a diverse student body from multiple cultures around the world. The school emphasizes international mindedness and cross-cultural understanding as part of its core values. The mission and values encourage cooperation, gratitude, integrity, mindfulness, respect, responsibility, and leadership in a globally minded community.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in social and cultural activities such as a Cultural and fashion show for the first grade 2024 and Christmas celebrations. Gulf 25 coverage shows school engagement with national events. Mathematics Competition 2023 demonstrates engagement in academic challenges and peer learning. These activities illustrate vibrant student life beyond the classroom.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core value at IAI, with the aim of developing tomorrow's leaders through a student-centered, inquiry-based learning approach. The mission statement focuses on empowering students to be innovative leaders who act on their beliefs. The values emphasize leadership, cooperation, responsibility, and mindful character as essential outcomes of schooling.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
IAI provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities to support physical well-being and activity. The mission stresses holistic development across spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical domains. Mindfulness and respect as core values support well-being within a caring community.
Languages

Language Provision
English is used for American Curriculum subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and other subjects). Arabic is used for Iraqi National Curriculum subjects (Islamic Studies, Arabic, National Studies). The dual curriculum indicates instruction in English and Arabic across subject areas.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses a dual curriculum: American Curriculum in English Language Arts, Math, Science and other subjects, and the Iraqi National Curriculum in Islamic Studies, Arabic, and National Studies. English is the instructional language for American Curriculum subjects; Arabic is the instructional language for Iraqi National Curriculum subjects. The curricula are designed to meet the California Common Core Standards where feasible and do not conflict with Iraqi policy.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
IAI is accredited with Accreditation International (Ai) and the National Council for Private School Association (NCPSA) to deliver the American Program, and by Pearson Edexcel to deliver the IGCSE curriculum leading to Pearson Qualifications. IAI is a member of the International ACAC and the College Board. The College Board supports SAT and Advanced Placement (AP) programs. IAI gained full accreditation for its academic program in 2021 by Accreditation International (Ai).
Admissions

Admissions
1) Purpose and policy: The admissions process is fair and free from bias, aiming to enroll students with potential to succeed and matriculate into international universities. IAI admits students in line with MOE regulations and its own admission policy. The Director, supported by the Admissions Committee, decides who receives a place. 2) Eligibility and language: English is the primary language of instruction, and applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at a grade-appropriate level. The school seeks determined, motivated students with excellent academics, positive conduct, and international mindedness. A diverse student body is encouraged, and priority goes to those able to cope with the curriculum. 3) Admission requirements: As per MOE Regulations, documents must be handed to the registrar at enrollment. Required documents include a transfer certificate, passport copy or birth certificate, transcript, medical information, and parent/guardian details. Also required is a school profile; for students from outside Iraq, the transfer certificate must be attested by MOE, MOFA, and the Iraqi Consulate. 4) Admission decision and environment: The Director makes the admission decision with the Admissions Committee. IAI is open to students of all nationalities who can access English-medium education. IAI has limited spaces for students with special educational needs and does not provide for complex learning disabilities.
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