Mar Qardakh International School

Iraq, Erbil

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Type Co-educational

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Arabic

Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service

Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School

Introduction

Mar Qardakh International School is a private Catholic coeducational day school in Ankawa, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. An International Baccalaureate World School, it offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The PYP uses a transdisciplinary approach guided by six themes: Who We Are, Where We Are in Place & Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organize Ourselves and Sharing the Planet. PYP subjects include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, Arts, Music, Physical Education and Religion, with the PYP5 Exhibition. MYP connects studies to real world. ASIC Premier Status accreditation. Coordinators include PYP Coordinator Ms. Tara Shaoul and MYP Coordinator Ms. Bianca De Leon. The campus has a soccer field for field days, laptops for students, Starboards in classrooms, ManageBac for IB planning and MQSMS for administration. Activities include a school concert, science fairs, field days and university tours, and the PYP5 Exhibition: Then and Now.

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Mar Qardakh Street, Ankawa, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, 44001

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The Essentials

Location

Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq.

Stages

Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3–12; Middle Years Programme (MYP); High School.

Type

Private, Catholic, coeducational, day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

The student body, faculty and staff are comprised of multiple nationalities.

Religious affiliation

Catholic.

Diving Deeper

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Fees

Application fees
- No published application or registration fee amount is available for Mar Qardakh International School for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 intake. The school operates a formal admissions process with stated application and assessment steps, but no fixed application fee figure is published.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a fee schedule showing tuition by year group, term, or full year. No specific per-term or per-year tuition figures for any grade are publicly available for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, invoicing cadence, payment deadlines, or formal payment terms (for example: number of instalments, late fee policy, or required deposits) are available. The admissions process has defined application and assessment months but no public statement of fee billing cycles or contract terms is listed.

Boarding fees
- Mar Qardakh International School is a day school; boarding services are not offered and therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical extras (uniforms, books, activities, transport, lunches, exams)
- No published, itemised schedule of ancillary costs (uniforms, textbooks, activity fees, transport, lunch plans or exam fees) is available. Parents should expect that standard school-related costs (uniforms, books, extracurricular activities, exam fees) may apply, but no amounts or mandatory/optional designations are publicly specified.

Refund information
- No published refund policy or schedule (for example, refund on withdrawal before term start, pro-rata refunds, or non-refundable deposits) is available. There is no publicly stated procedure or timeline for fee refunds.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, other)
- No published list of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payment portal, cash) is available. The school provides administrative contact phone numbers and an administration email for enquiries.

Brief operational notes relevant to fees
- The school follows a defined admissions timetable (application/assessment/interview cycle beginning in January–February with decisions communicated by April). This admissions timeline is published but no fee schedule tied to that timetable is published.

Summary of availability of fee information
- Precise monetary amounts for application fees, tuition by grade (per term or per year), billing schedules, ancillary fees, refund rules, and payment methods are not published or available in the school's publicly posted materials for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26. The school is a day school (no boarding fees). For any enrolment planning that requires exact figures, the school's administration and admissions contacts are the channels listed on the school materials.

Academics

Curriculum

Mar Qardakh International School is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The PYP prepares students for course work in the IB MYP and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The PYP uses a transdisciplinary approach guided by six themes: Who We Are, Where We Are in Place & Time, How We Express Ourselves, How the World Works, How We Organize Ourselves and Sharing the Planet. PYP subjects include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arabic, Arts, Music, Physical Education and Religion, with the PYP culminated by a PYP Exhibition for PYP5. The school is ASIC accredited with Premier Status, and the MYP is described as a framework that connects studies to the real world; Coordinators are PYP Coordinator Ms. Tara Shaoul and MYP Coordinator Ms. Bianca De Leon.

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Admissions

1. Prospective students must complete an entrance assessment in English for their programme (PYP or MYP). 2. They must attend a school interview together with their parents. 3. They must submit documentation: the school application, two passport-size photos, a copy of the student's passport or other identity card, and records from their previous school showing academic and behavioural reports from the previous academic year. 4. They must read the school's ethical code and return it with the students' and parents' signatures. At the admissions committee's discretion, additional documents may be required, such as one letter of recommendation from a former teacher or mentor and older school records.

Waitlist

The school uses a waiting list. Students who qualify for acceptance but there are not enough openings are placed on a waiting list and will be notified when an opening in their grade becomes available. The school prioritises Mar Qardakh Kindergarten students, students with siblings already in the school, and students from the local Christian minority; other factors such as achievement, completion of requirements, openings, and diversity are also considered.

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FAQs

Where is Mar Qardakh International School located?

Mar Qardakh International School is in Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq. It is a private Catholic, coeducational day school serving a diverse international community.

What IB programmes does MQIS offer?

MQIS is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). There is also a High School, with the PYP culminating in a PYP Exhibition for the older primary students and the MYP linking studies to real-world contexts.

What is the age range and which programmes are available at MQIS?

MQIS serves students from age 3 and up, with the PYP for primary years, the MYP for middle years, and a High School offering. The language of instruction is English, with additional language classes available.

Are tuition fees published for MQIS?

Precise tuition amounts and a published fee schedule are not publicly available. The school follows a formal admissions process, and exact figures should be confirmed with the administration during enrolment discussions.

What is the admissions process for MQIS?

Prospective students complete an English entrance assessment, attend a school interview with parents, and submit required documents (application, photos, passport/ID, and previous school records). Families sign the ethical code, and additional documents (like a teacher recommendation) may be requested at the committee's discretion.

Is there a waitlist for admission?

Yes. If there are more qualified applicants than openings, students are placed on a waiting list. Priority is given to Mar Qardakh Kindergarten entrants, siblings, and local Christian minority students, with other factors also considered.

What facilities does MQIS have for learning and sport?

MQIS has a soccer field used for outdoor sports and field days. Each student has a personal laptop, classrooms feature Starboards, and IB planning is supported by ManageBac, while MQSMS handles attendance and administration.

Are meals provided at the school?

Yes, lunch is provided on campus, and the school's activities include events like KG2 Pizza Day, indicating a varied lunch program.

How are assessments and planning managed at MQIS?

IB planning and assessment are supported by ManageBac, and MQSMS manages attendance, ministry reporting, and daily announcements.

What extracurricular activities and events are available?

MQIS hosts activities such as an annual school concert, science fairs, student exhibitions (including PYP5 Exhibition), field days, university tours, and community service projects.

What languages are taught and what is the language of instruction?

English is the language of instruction for core subjects. Kurdish and Arabic are taught as additional languages, and Neo-Aramaic is a common mother tongue among many students; the school employs multilingual staff.

How does MQIS support students with special educational needs or English language learners?

The Learning Diversity Department provides SEN support with an on-site counselor and LD specialist. They develop IEPs and ESL programs, offer pull-out language support, provide counseling, and coordinate with families and teachers.

What safeguarding and wellbeing measures are in place at MQIS?

MQIS has a Child Protection Policy with a dedicated Child Protection Committee. The school emphasizes zero tolerance for abuse, maintains confidentiality, follows a Code of Conduct, and provides counseling and wellbeing support.

Who governs the school and who leads it?

The School Governor is Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, and the Head of School is Ms. Hala Warda. It operates as a private Catholic, coeducational day school.

What accreditations does MQIS hold?

MQIS holds ASIC accreditation with Premier Status for its operational areas.

What is the school community like and is there a PTA?

MQIS emphasizes a learning community that includes parents, students, teachers, and staff, with strong school–parent partnerships. There is a Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) that participates in school life and governance, including child protection matters.

What is the PYP Exhibition?

The PYP Exhibition is a capstone project for PYP5 students where they research, design, and present an action for the school or the local/global community, showcasing inquiry-based learning and collaboration.

Is boarding offered at MQIS?

No. MQIS is a day school and does not provide boarding services.

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