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Zakho British International School

Iraq, Zakho

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 324
Opened 1987
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, Spanish, Japanese
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Zakho British International School (ZBIS) sits in New Zakho, Zakho, Duhok Governorate, Iraq, with views of the Zakho mountains. It delivers the Cambridge International Examinations framework for secondary years and offers Cambridge IGCSEs, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels for older students, serving learners aged 3 to 18. The curriculum follows Cambridge assessment cycles: Year 6 Primary Checkpoint, end-of-Year 8 Checkpoint, Year 10–11 IGCSEs, and Year 12–13 AS/A Levels. ZBIS is part of Rast Education, a group formed in 2014 to develop education in Iraq; Rast operates six educational bodies and runs an IELTS test centre in Dohuk. On campus you will find the Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium for sport, alongside spaces that nurture creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. The school emphasizes emotional intelligence, resilience and bravery, aiming to prepare students to contribute confidently as ambassadors of their school community. Visitors are welcome to meet staff.

New Zakho, Zakho, Duhok Governorate, Iraq (Plus Code: 4MCX+6J6)

The Essentials

Zakho British International School has 324 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Iraq, Duhok Governorate, Zakho, New Zakho. The school sits in the Zakho area with a spectacular view overlooking the Zakho mountains. It is located in the New Zakho neighborhood within Zakho city, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Fees
Application fee

- Application fee: USD 100.00. Enter payment information and USD 100.00 application fee when submitting the online application.

Tuition fees by year group

- No published tuition schedule by year group or per-term / per-year tuition amounts is listed in the school's publicly available materials. Parents should note that a full, year-grouped tuition schedule is not present in the materials accessed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school requires payment information to be entered as part of the application process for the USD 100 application fee. There is no published term-by-term billing schedule, invoice dates, or standard payment-term language (for example: due-on or late-payment penalties) available in the materials accessed.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published in the available school materials.

Other costs and fees

- Subscription packages (listed on the Price Table page):
- Basic: USD 79.99 per month and USD 63.99 per month (as displayed).
- Standard: USD 89.99 per month and USD 84.99 per month (as displayed).
- Premium: USD 99.99 per month and USD 92.99 per month (as displayed).

- Summer / holiday camp fees (per session):
- Camp session fees shown as USD 450 per child for a half day and USD 525 per child for a full day (sessions referenced as Sessions 1 & 3 for multiple camp groups).

- No published, itemised charges for uniforms, textbooks, exam fees, transport, or other recurring school-year costs were found in the publicly available materials.

Refund information

- No published refund or withdrawal refund schedule (for deposits, tuition or other fees) was found in the materials accessed.

Fee payment options

- The admissions flow requires entering payment information for the application fee, indicating online payment capability for that fee. No explicit listing of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card brands, bank transfer details, or in-person payment methods) or detailed payment-instrument instructions was published in the materials accessed.

Summary (practical points for parents)

- Application fee to submit an application: USD 100.00.
- The site lists subscription-package monthly prices and summer camp session fees as shown above.
- There is no publicly posted, year-grouped tuition schedule per term or per academic year, no published boarding fees, and no published refund policy in the materials accessed. Parents requiring precise term and year-group tuition amounts, billing terms, uniform prices, transport charges, or formal refund terms will need to obtain those specific figures directly from the school's admissions or finance office.
Academics

Zakho British International School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) curriculum; Year 6 Cambridge Primary Checkpoint; end-of-Year 8 Cambridge Checkpoint; Year 10–11 IGCSEs; Year 12–13 AS level and A-levels.

Student Teacher Ratio
324 students and 35 teachers; approximately 9:1 student–teacher ratio.

Higher Education Progression
98% of students progress to universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Every child leaves ZBIS wanting and determined to make a difference in the world, with the skills to do so. The school enables children to be emotionally intelligent, resilient and brave, so they will stand up for what is right and be ambassadors of the school community. The environment is designed to support emotional development and personal growth. The focus is on creating an environment where every student is inspired to achieve their full potential, supported by a passionate team of educators and a community that values growth, collaboration and excellence.

Mental Wellbeing
The focus is on nurturing emotional intelligence, resilience and bravery to support students' wellbeing. The environment aims to inspire students to reach their full potential within a community that values growth, collaboration and excellence.
Parent Experience

History
Rast Education is a branch of the Rast Group of Companies Ltd., established in 2014 to improve and develop education in Iraq, particularly the Kurdistan Region. The first international school opened was the British International School – Zakho, offering kindergarten through middle school for ages 3 to 18; in 2015 the British International School – Duhok opened with the same specifications. In 2019 Rast Education expanded with Rast Private School and Rast Private Institute in Zakho. The group holds Cambridge Accreditation and operates an IELTS test center in Dohuk, in agreement with the British Consulate in Erbil and the American International Examination Center (AIAA). The Rast Education group comprises six educational bodies: two British International Schools (ZBIS and DBIS), Rast Private School in Duhok and Zakho, Rast Private Institute (RPI), and New Zakho Learning Institute (NZLI) for Skills Development.

Community
ZBIS is located with a spectacular view of the Zakho mountains, creating a dynamic teaching and learning environment. The school aims for every child to leave with the ability to make a difference to the world by developing emotional intelligence, resilience and bravery, and becoming ambassadors of the school community. The Principal's message emphasizes trust, dedication, growth, collaboration and excellence as a shared path to helping students reach their full potential. The school reports 35 teachers, 324 students enrolled, and outcomes including 98% of students passing to universities and 100% parent satisfaction.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ZBIS sits in Zakho with a spectacular view of the Zakho mountains and features that support teaching and learning. Visitors are welcome to come and meet the school team and see the campus. The school aims for every child to leave with emotional intelligence, resilience, and bravery, ready to make a difference in the world and to be ambassadors of the school community. The focus is on nurturing creativity, developing critical thinking, and fostering a love of learning within a community that values growth and collaboration.

Sports Facilities
Haraldur Athletic Complex and Hopkins Gymnasium are on campus to support athletic activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school focuses on nurturing creativity, developing critical thinking, and fostering a love for learning. The school offers Cambridge IGCSEs and AS-levels, with IGCSEs for Years 10–11 and AS/A-levels for Years 12–13. Checkpoint tests are used as external benchmarks to provide feedback on a learner's strengths and weaknesses in key curriculum areas.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school aims to enable students to be emotionally intelligent, resilient and brave. The school emphasizes an environment where every student is supported by a team of educators and a community that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply for Admission. The school is currently accepting applications for the 2024–2025 academic year. Prospective families should request information to begin the online application. A confirmation email with login details and instructions to complete the online application is sent after the information request. The online application can be accessed using the credentials provided in the confirmation email. 2. Access and complete the online application. After September 1, login with the credentials emailed to you to continue completing the online application. This step is completed within the online portal established by the school. 3. Submit. Enter payment information and a $100.00 application fee. The form is submitted. You will receive an email confirmation.
School Events
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