International schools in Iraq
There are 15 international schools listed in Iraq. They offer IB PYP, IB Diploma, British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Advanced Placement, IB MYP, and National Curriculum (England).
Updated July 2026
- Schools
- 15
- Curricula
- 10
Curricula offered: IB PYP, IB Diploma, British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Advanced Placement, IB MYP, and National Curriculum (England).
Accreditations: IB, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cognia, Middle States Association, NCPSA, and ASIC.
| School | Curriculum | Stages | Accreditation | Gender | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Maarif Schools Erbil | IB PYP, IB Diploma | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | IB | Co-ed | — |
| English International School Baghdad | British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | British Schools Overseas, COBIS | — | — |
| Canadian International School - Erbil | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Cognia | — | — |
| Meltho International School | IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | Middle States Association, NCPSA | — | IQD 4.6M |
| CADMUS Duhok | IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | IQD 4.7M |
| Mar Qardakh SchoolMQIS | IB PYP, IB MYP | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | ASIC | Co-ed | — |
| CADMUS Al Nakheel | IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | IQD 6.8M |
| CADMUS Erbil | IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | IQD 4.7M |
| The International School Of Choueifat | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | IQD 6M |
| CADMUS Iraq Gate | IGCSE, Advanced Placement | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | — | — | IQD 6.8M |
| Win International School | Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Zakho British International School | National Curriculum (England), IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary, Sixth form | — | — | — |
| Cedars Interdisciplinary School | — | Early years, Primary, Lower secondary, Upper secondary | IB | — | — |
| Hevar International School | — | Early years, Primary | — | — | — |
| Dohuk British International School | — | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many international schools are in Iraq?
- Novana Index lists 15 international schools in Iraq.
- What are the best international schools in Iraq?
- There is no single best international school in Iraq; the right fit depends on curriculum, budget, and boarding needs. The 15 listed schools offer IB PYP, IB Diploma, British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Advanced Placement, IB MYP, and National Curriculum (England) and hold accreditations including IB, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cognia, Middle States Association, NCPSA, and ASIC. Compare all 15 by curriculum, fees, boarding, and accreditation to find the best match.
- What curricula do international schools in Iraq offer?
- International schools in Iraq offer IB PYP, IB Diploma, British EYFS, IGCSE, Cambridge A-Level, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, Advanced Placement, IB MYP, and National Curriculum (England).
- Which accreditations do schools in Iraq hold?
- Listed schools in Iraq hold accreditations including IB, British Schools Overseas, COBIS, Cognia, Middle States Association, NCPSA, and ASIC.