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International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani

Iraq, Sulaymaniyah

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IQD 5,967,000 - 12,400,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 563
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

International School of Choueifat Sulaimani is a SABIS-operated, co-educational, English-medium day school in Sulaimani, Iraqi Kurdistan. Opened in October 2009, it forms part of the SABIS network and serves Kindergarten through Grade 12, with growth plans under way. The academic program is SABIS-designed, using the SABIS Point System with regular assessments to build a solid foundation and ongoing learning. The school operates in a temporary campus on Qasimlu Street while a permanent 100,000 square metre campus in the Rapareen Quarter is developed, featuring modern facilities and dedicated spaces for sport, arts, and study. The campus offers basketball and football courts, a third multi-purpose area, and an adventure playground for younger pupils. The multicultural, English-medium environment supports non-selective enrolment. Extracurriculars are coordinated through the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) and SABIS Academic Management System (AMS), with swimming partnerships and student-led arts, sports, and cultural activities. Opportunities for students worldwide and beyond.

Postal Code 46001, Qularaisy, Next to Miran City, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq

The Essentials

International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani has 563 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani is located in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Address: Postal Code 46001, Qularaisy, Next to Miran City, Sulaimani. The campus sits in an urban area of Sulaimani and is accessible via local roads.

Stages
Kindergarten through Grade 12

Type
co-educational, English-medium, independent day school

Additional learning support
Additional learning support is available at extra cost, including Summer School, Special Lessons, and Full-Special Classes.

Country affiliation
Iraq (Kurdistan Region)

School day structure
The school day begins with line-up at 7:45 a.m. and the second bell at 8:00 a.m. There is no break between consecutive lessons; breaks occur between some periods and are followed by two bells. Lunch is served in the cafeteria. The school doctor is on-site from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Bus service
A bus service is available as an optional transport option; bus riders must sit in assigned seats with seat belts fastened at all times and follow the driver's instructions.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
All students must wear the school uniform and should look neat and clean. Boys should have short hair. Girls should not wear makeup, nail polish, or excessive jewelry, and hair should be tied back if longer than shoulder length. The uniform is worn during all school hours and at school activities.

Food Options
Cafeteria service is available on campus. Cafeteria per term is 559,000 IQD, recommended for KG1, KG2, and Grade 1.

Governance and Ownership
ISC-Sulaimani is SABIS-operated and a member of the SABIS Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani ranges from IQD 5,967,000 to IQD 12,400,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- New students: IQD 1,200,000 registration fee (charged in addition to tuition).

Tuition fees (Academic Year 2026–2027) — annual total and installment amounts

- KG1 — Annual: IQD 5,967,000. Installments: 1st (5 April 2026): IQD 1,989,000; 2nd (1 July 2026): IQD 1,989,000; 3rd (2 November 2026): IQD 1,989,000.

- KG2 — Annual: IQD 6,603,000. Installments: 1st (5 April 2026): IQD 2,201,000; 2nd (1 July 2026): IQD 2,201,000; 3rd (2 November 2026): IQD 2,201,000.

- Grade 1 — Annual: IQD 6,950,000. Installments: 1st (5 April 2026): IQD 2,316,500; 2nd (1 July 2026): IQD 2,316,500; 3rd (2 November 2026): IQD 2,317,000.

- Grade 2 — Annual: IQD 8,000,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 2,666,500; 2nd: IQD 2,666,500; 3rd: IQD 2,667,000.

- Grade 3 — Annual: IQD 8,400,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 2,800,000; 2nd: IQD 2,800,000; 3rd: IQD 2,800,000.

- Grade 4 — Annual: IQD 9,050,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,016,500; 2nd: IQD 3,016,500; 3rd: IQD 3,017,000.

- Grade 5 — Annual: IQD 9,200,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,066,500; 2nd: IQD 3,066,500; 3rd: IQD 3,067,000.

- Grade 6 — Annual: IQD 9,950,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,316,500; 2nd: IQD 3,316,500; 3rd: IQD 3,317,000.

- Grade 7 — Annual: IQD 10,150,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,383,250; 2nd: IQD 3,383,250; 3rd: IQD 3,383,500.

- Grade 8 — Annual: IQD 10,900,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,633,250; 2nd: IQD 3,633,250; 3rd: IQD 3,633,500.

- Grade 9 — Annual: IQD 11,500,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 3,833,250; 2nd: IQD 3,833,250; 3rd: IQD 3,833,500.

- Grade 10 — Annual: IQD 12,050,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 4,016,500; 2nd: IQD 4,016,500; 3rd: IQD 4,017,000.

- Grade 11 — Annual: IQD 12,300,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 4,100,000; 2nd: IQD 4,100,000; 3rd: IQD 4,100,000.

- Grade 12 — Annual: IQD 12,400,000. Installments: 1st: IQD 4,133,250; 2nd: IQD 4,133,250; 3rd: IQD 4,133,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment may be made in full, or in three installments as listed above. Installment dates shown on the 2026–2027 schedule are: 1st installment — 5 April 2026; 2nd installment — 1 July 2026; 3rd installment — 2 November 2026.

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

- The school retains the right to add an additional IQD 300,000 to the third installment in the event of a significant devaluation of the Iraqi currency.

- Sibling discounts: 10% for the 2nd child, 15% for the 3rd child, 20% for the 4th child.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school offers optional day services such as bus transport; there is no boarding fee listed.

Other costs (uniforms, transport, cafeteria, etc.)

- Uniform fee: amount not specified; the uniform fee is due when the uniform is collected by the family right before the academic year begins.

- Bus (optional): IQD 1,950,000 per year. Bus fees are to be paid in three installments at the beginning of each term.

- Cafeteria (optional / recommended for younger children): IQD 559,000 per term (recommended for KG1, KG2, and Grade 1).

Refund / cancellation information

- No specific refund, cancellation, or tuition‑return schedule is published in the 2026–2027 tuition information document. The Terms & Conditions and the Parent/Student Handbook do not provide a clearly stated public refund or cancellation schedule. Therefore no firm refund details are available in the published tuition document, terms, or handbook. (Parents should confirm refund/cancellation rules directly with the school's finance or admissions office before completing registration.)

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)

- Published materials (tuition announcement, Terms & Conditions, and Parent/Student Handbook) do not specify accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, cheque, or cash). Payment method details are not listed in the tuition document. Confirm with the school's finance office for accepted methods and any charges that apply to specific payment types.

Notes and important points to record in a database

- All amounts are shown in Iraqi Dinars (IQD) and reflect the Academic Year 2026–2027 tuition schedule.
- Payment options, precise uniform cost, and the school's refund/cancellation policy are not specified in the published tuition schedule, Terms & Conditions, or Parent/Student Handbook.
Academics

International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Curriculum is SABIS-designed to provide knowledge and skills for a solid academic foundation and to foster lifelong learning. All courses from Kindergarten through Grade 9 are clearly structured and taught using the SABIS Point System, with regular assessments. The school is English-medium, co-educational, non-selective, and independent, serving Kindergarten through Grade 9 (with expansion planned).

Exam Results
AP results in 2026 were outstanding.

Higher Education Progression
Be admitted to the most competitive universities and be successful in their careers.

Gifted and Talented
Extended material for more able students is included in ISC-Sulaimani courses.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) works with the staff to raise academic standards, promote high social and moral values, develop personality, and improve communication and management skills. SLO is involved in organizing sports and aesthetic activities. Students who fall behind receive follow-up, motivation, and coaching until they catch up. The SABIS Academic Monitoring System (AMS) tracks knowledge gaps to target interventions. ISC-Sulaimani emphasizes teamwork among administrators, teachers, and students, with self-audit to identify and correct errors and to raise overall standards.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Special Academic Support provides options for students who are behind academically, including a six-week Summer School, Extra Periods (Special Lessons), and Full-Special Classes (accelerated programs that may require multiple scholastic years in one). These options are offered at an extra cost. Placement is determined by diagnostic tests for Grade 2 and above and is based on actual academic attainment rather than age alone.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Choueifat – Sulaimani opened its doors in October 2009 and is the second SABIS®-operated private school in Kurdistan. It serves Kindergarten through Grade 12 and currently enrolls over 563 students. It is housed in a temporary facility on Sulaimani Qasimlo Street while a permanent campus is planned on a 100,000 square meter site in the Rapareen Quarter, which will include modern facilities. The SABIS Network was established in 1886 with the opening of its first school, and SABIS now operates in 21 countries across five continents.

Community
The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) is a student-led body that fosters positive attitudes, behaviors, and peer interaction; prefects manage the SLO and work with staff to organize activities. All students are encouraged to join SLO and participate in a broad range of academic and non‑academic experiences to develop life skills. ISC-Sulaimani's school life is enriched by events such as Gr1 Parents–Kids Gathering, Kurdish Clothing Day, Tree Planting Ceremony, and the Children's Cancer Run, among others.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISC-Sulaimani is currently housed in a new, temporary campus located on Qasimlu Street in the Zangana district. The permanent campus will be built on a 100,000 square meter plot of land in the Rapareen Quarter and will feature modern educational facilities. The current campus offers two covered areas for students to play basketball and football, and a third multi-purpose sports area. Kindergarten and lower-grade students have their own adventure playground. The school has an agreement with a leading hotel in Sulaimani to take students swimming during their P.E. periods and on Saturdays.

Sports Facilities
The current campus offers two covered areas for basketball and football and a third multi-purpose sports area. Kindergarten and lower-grade students have their own adventure playground.

Academic Facilities
The permanent campus will be built on a 100,000 square meter plot in the Rapareen Quarter and will feature modern educational facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Swimming sessions occur during PE periods and on Saturdays under an agreement with a leading hotel in Sulaimani. Kindergarten and lower-grade students have their own adventure playground.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ISC-Sulaimani uses the SABIS AMS for academic tracking, a computerized method of detecting gaps in knowledge that lets the administration closely follow each student's progress. Knowledge and ideas are produced through teamwork among administrators, teachers, and students, and everyone self-audits to identify and correct errors. Students learn more in class and have time for relaxation and fun after school. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) works with staff to raise academic standards.

Arts & Creative
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) involves students in organizing sports and aesthetic activities. The SLO works hand in hand with staff to support student-led artistic and cultural events. This arrangement provides opportunities for creative expression within ISC-Sulaimani.

Cultural & Language
ISC-Sulaimani is English-medium. The multicultural setting of ISC-Sulaimani helps students develop a better understanding of world cultures. The SABIS network is global, with a presence in 21 countries, which underpins a diverse learning environment. The school is non-selective and co-educational, supporting inclusivity within English-language instruction.

Social & Hobbies
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) coordinates student-organized sports and aesthetic activities. SLO members are appointed by the administration for their competence to participate in planning and leading activities. SLO seeks to raise academic standards, promote high social and moral values, develop personality, and develop communication and management skills.

Leadership & Professional
The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) develops communication and management skills in ISC-Sulaimani students. SLO members are appointed by the administration for their competence, not elected by popularity. SLO seeks to raise academic standards and promote social and moral values. SLO involves students in organizing sports and aesthetic activities, providing leadership opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The SLO involves students in organizing sports, supporting physical activity and wellbeing. SLO activities are organized with staff collaboration to create a balanced school environment that blends academics with recreation. Participation in sports and aesthetic activities promotes physical and social well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction at ISC-Sulaimani. The core language goals include mastery of English and Kurd (or Arabic). Bilingual education is provided. The SABIS curriculum includes world languages as part of its program.

Bilingual Teaching
Mastery of English, Kurd (or Arabic), and mathematics is the core academic focus. Bilingual education is provided. English is the medium of instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour: Families are encouraged to visit the ISC-Sulaimani campus for a tour and to talk with admissions staff. Appointments can be made by emailing admissions@iscsuli.sabis.net. The visit is designed to provide a personal, informative introduction to the school and SABIS. 2. Application and Required Documents: There is no fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a space-available basis throughout the school year. A joining fee is required to initiate the admissions process and cover administrative costs. Along with the completed application form, provide a copy of identity card or passport, two passport photographs, and the final school report from the previous school. 3. Testing: Students entering Grades 2 and above sit for diagnostic tests as part of the admission process. After testing, the diagnostic results are reviewed and placement is decided by the school. Appointments for testing can be made by emailing admissions@iscsuli.sabis.net or by calling +964 053 328 5412. 4. Admission Decisions: Admission decisions are made after careful evaluation of the candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place is reserved.
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