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Eastwood International School Erbil

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IQD 5,000 - 6,900
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Eastwood International School Erbil is a private international school on Bahrka Road in Erbil, offering an American curriculum integrated with the IB Primary Years Programme and a Middle Years Programme candidate status. The school teaches in English and provides Kurdish and Arabic language immersions alongside English Language Arts, with a focus on global contexts. The Primary Years Programme is IB-aligned and delivered in English, using 21st-century learning tools; early years emphasize a student-centered approach that values curiosity, resilience, and compassion. The Middle Years Programme for ages 11–16 challenges students and prepares them for high school and university, while pursuing IB World School authorization. Eastwood was founded in 1973 and now operates three campuses serving over 1,000 students. Distinctive features include mindfulness, music and movement, performing arts, and trans-disciplinary studies such as Maths + Coding, Science, and Languages within a holistic programme. It emphasizes global awareness, international-mindedness, and social responsibility throughout.

www.eastwooderbil.com

Bahrka Road, Opposite 150m roundabout, Erbil - KRG, Iraq

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The Essentials

Eastwood International School Erbil has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Bahrka Road, Opposite 150m roundabout, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Stages
Early Years; Primary Years; Middle Years

Type
Private international school

Country affiliation
United States
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Fees

Annual tuition at Eastwood International School Erbil ranges from IQD 5,000 to IQD 6,900 for 2026/27.

Application and Registration Fees
- Application fee: KR 1,000 (non-refundable).
- Registration deposit (payable at confirmed registration): equal to one month's tuition; this deposit is refundable subject to the school's registration/withdrawal rules.
- Registration fee for new students: USD 300. Returning-student re-registration fee: USD 250.

Tuition fees by year group (annual; USD)
- Nursery (NURS): USD 5,000 per year (equivalent to USD 416.67 per month on a 12-month billing schedule).
- KG1–KG2: USD 5,450 per year (equivalent to USD 454.17 per month).
- Grade 1–2–3: USD 6,400 per year (equivalent to USD 533.33 per month).
- Grade 4–5–6: USD 6,500 per year (equivalent to USD 541.67 per month).
- Grade 7–8–9: USD 6,900 per year (equivalent to USD 575.00 per month).
- Upper grades and IB-related year groups appear with higher annual fees in the published schedule (USD figures shown for Grades 10–12 and IB variants). See the listed annual USD tuition amounts for exact grade-level values.

Note on billing format: tuition is charged as an annual fee and invoiced over 12 monthly payments (tuition divided into 12 equal installments). Monthly equivalents above are calculated on that 12-month billing basis.

E-books, supplies, development and other recurring fees
- E-books / digital materials: ranges by year group (examples from published schedule): typically USD 300–USD 500 depending on grade.
- Annual supplies fee: KR 350 per child, payable each August to cover consumable classroom supplies.
- Development / school funds (one-time or annual capital/contribution items shown in the fee list): sample amounts include USD 2,000 (development/middle school fund), USD 2,500 (high school fund) and USD 5,000 for senior/major funds where applicable. These appear as separate funds in the school fee schedule.
- Specific support / specialist service fees where applicable: psychomotor and speech-therapy support listed at USD 800 per year (when required). Graduation fee (where applicable): USD 400.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoicing and instalments: tuition is a yearly fee invoiced across 12 monthly instalments (payments spread from 1 August to 31 July). Families are billed monthly unless an alternative arrangement is agreed.
- Late-payment procedure and charges: friendly reminder(s) are issued for late payments; further reminders carry an invoiced administrative charge (example: KR 100 per reminder in the published policy). Persistent late payment can affect registration status.
- Registration deposit and refunds: the registration deposit equals one month's tuition and is refundable under the school's stated de-registration/refund rules. A refund of tuition paid in advance is issued only if a minimum of one full month's written notice is given prior to de-registration and there are no outstanding fees. Students may be de-registered only at month end; one month's notice is required for voluntary withdrawal.

Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable for the Erbil campus: the Erbil campus operates Early Years to Primary Years (day programmes) rather than a residential/boarding model.

Other costs parents should expect
- Uniforms and PE kit: uniform purchases and PE kit are separate costs charged to families at the start of the year (uniform costs are not included in base tuition or supplies). Exact uniform pricing is published in school circulars and ordering notices.
- Transport / bus fees, lunch/catering plans, optional after-school activities, examination fees (where applicable) and external exam costs (IB/AP/other) are additional to tuition and are billed separately. Bus and meal options are invoiced as separate items.

Refunds and withdrawal rules
- Refunds of tuition paid in advance are limited: a refund is payable only when at least one full month's written notice of de-registration is given and there are no outstanding fees. Application and certain capital/contribution fees are non-refundable as stipulated in the fee policy. De-registration can be initiated by the school under specified conditions, including unpaid fees.

Fee payment options and how payments are processed
- Primary payment mechanism stated in the school's fee policy is PBS (automatic payment/direct-debit system); the policy indicates that payments are required through PBS unless otherwise arranged. Families are expected to set up the required payment method to enable automatic invoicing and collection.
- The school's broader finance guidance and past circulars reference the school accounting office for accepted alternative methods (bank transfer / card where supported for the campus's accounting arrangements) and for detailed invoicing. Families should note that some campuses and fee items are invoiced in USD and some ancillary amounts or local operational fees may appear in local-notated currency units in the school circulars.

Contact and practical notes
- The Erbil campus is listed as the Early Years–Primary campus for the Eastwood group; for any specific billing, instalment plan or itemised charge questions, the campus accounting/contact office handles invoices and payment arrangements. Contact details for the Erbil campus are published for parents to reach the campus finance/admin team.

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Academics

Eastwood International School Erbil teaches American Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP).

Curriculum
The school is IB-PYP Authorized for the Primary Years Programme and a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme, pursuing IB World School authorization. The program is a holistic international curriculum taught in English, including mindfulness, music and movement, performing arts, language immersions, science, and more. In Primary Years, the school is taught in English with the American international curriculum and uses 21st Century learning tools; the curriculum emphasizes acceptance, international-mindedness and compassion. Early Years use a student-centered approach that values the child as strong, capable and resilient, rich with wonder and knowledge. The Middle Years program is a framework designed to challenge students aged 11-16 and prepare them for the academic challenges of high school, university, and future careers.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete Online-Application-Form and pay the non-refundable application processing and testing fee of $100. The online form initiates the admissions review and the fee covers processing and testing. 2. Entrance examination or assessment: Admission exams are administered to every student from Grades 1-12, and Early Years candidates are assessed in place of exams; for applicants following the Lebanese National Curriculum, the entrance exam subjects are Arabic, English and Math, while for others the exams cover Math and English. 3. Documentation and interviews: The documents needed for admission include the completed Online-Application-Form, an entrance examination for Grades 1-12, Early Years candidates are invited to come to school with their parents for an interview, a completed Online Medical Form (vaccination card copy is compulsory for early age students), a signed Apple Release Form, and a vaccination booklet for Nursery through Grade 6. Official transcripts from the last three years, two teacher recommendations and a disciplinary report for high school, results of all standardized tests, two passport photos (four for Early Years), and a photocopy of a valid passport and Lebanese ID (if applicant is Lebanese). A personal and family interview is required, and high school students may need to submit a motivation letter; Lebanese students may need official documents from their school and a permission document from the Lebanese Ministry of Education if applicable. A non-refundable application processing and testing fee of $100 is required, and a bus form is available if applicable. 4. Admission decision: The director of admissions decides on the outcome with feedback from the IB and academic coordinators and the principal; the decision can be ACCEPTANCE, CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE, or REJECTION. Upon acceptance the student and family receive an official letter and thorough orientation about the school and its programs; conditional acceptance may involve an academic probation or behavioral contract. 5. Orientation and enrollment: After admission, the student and family receive thorough orientation about the school and its programs to facilitate enrollment. 6. Waitlist: If a class is at capacity, a waiting list is used; when a space becomes available, wait-listed candidates are contacted to offer admission; priority for admission goes to students with siblings already attending the school.

Waitlist
The school has a waiting list when a class is at capacity; if a space becomes available, wait-listed candidates are contacted to offer admission; priority for admission goes to students who have siblings at the school.
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