Most popular international schools in Baghdad

BBIS, Baghdad British International School, is located in Al Nasim Residential Complex near Baghdad Airport Road. It delivers a British education for ages 3 to 18, from Early Years through to pre-university, using the British National Curriculum with the EYFS framework in the early years. Primary students study English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, ICT, Arabic and Art, with bilingual support where needed; secondary students continue English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, ICT, robotics and artificial intelligence, and Modern Foreign Languages, with Arabic/Islamic Studies where applicable. The IGCSE Programme (ages 14–16) focuses on core subjects with electives such as Business Studies, ICT, Computer Science and Art. A Sixth Form, offering A‑Levels or international diploma options, is planned to launch soon, complemented by university counseling and internships. The school houses an AI & Robotics Center and emphasizes 21st‑century skills, collaboration and technology-enabled learning through a range of extracurriculars and camps.

English International School – Baghdad delivers instruction in English for learners from Pre-K to Grade 12, following a modified UK international framework that integrates Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IEYC, IPC and IMYC with tailored components to prepare students for IGCSE and IAL examinations on campus. Located at Qatar Al-Nada Street (End of the Jadriya Bridge), Saidiya, Baghdad, 10017, the school serves ages 3 to 18. The campus features ICT labs with up-to-date computers and reliable internet, interactive smartboards in every classroom, science laboratories, senior and junior libraries, a canteen, a café and a Prayer Room. Extracurriculars include football, swimming and basketball, debate clubs, Model United Nations and reading clubs; the Duke of Edinburgh Award has been offered since 2024. Accreditations include AoBSO, COBIS, BSME, FOBISIA, ISA and Pearson Edexcel; it is recognised by the UK Department for Education via British Schools Overseas, and operates as a licensed UCAS Centre with a comprehensive careers programme.

CADMUS International School Baghdad – Al Nakheel is a SABIS concept delivering international education on a new, purpose-built campus. The school will welcome students from Pre-KG to Grade 6 in the 2026-2027 academic year, adding a grade level each year to reach Grade 12, with local educators and staff supporting operation. The campus features interactive whiteboards in all KG1–Grade 12 classrooms, modern science laboratories, an independent Kindergarten, outdoor playgrounds, and dedicated sports facilities including a mini-soccer field, outdoor basketball court, and a bright cafeteria. The curriculum blends a Bespoke Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. From Kindergarten through Grade 12, students study English, Arabic, Kurdish, and a world language in upper grades. The Student Life Organization coordinates a wide range of activities, including arts and music, leadership roles, peer tutoring, and community service, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship. Students grow academically, socially, and ethically prepared.

CADMUS International School – Iraq Gate is a purpose-built K–12 campus in the Iraq Gate Residential Complex, Baghdad, operated under the SABIS Educational System and part of the CADMUS network. The school delivers a British-based curriculum featuring Edexcel IGCSE examinations and the AP program, with the Edexcel UK qualification available as a Pearson International Exam Center. Students learn in English, Arabic, and Kurdish, plus an additional world language of their choice, reflecting a trilingual framework from Kindergarten through graduation. The campus includes modern science laboratories, interactive whiteboards in all classrooms, a dedicated kindergarten area, outdoor playgrounds, a mini-soccer field, and an outdoor basketball court, plus a bright cafeteria. Music and art are integral; choirs, concerts, and visual arts are highlighted. Student Life Organization drives leadership, service, and clubs across nine departments, emphasizing 21st-century skills through a student-led day. Opened in 2020, the school operates within the SABIS global network, preparing students for international exam pathways and higher education worldwide.

International Community School in Baghdad offers an American curriculum within a multinational community. The High School Diploma follows the AERO Common Core Plus standards, delivered through interdisciplinary, project based units across English, Science, Humanities, Math, Programming, Robotics, World Languages, Physical Education and Arts. The Elementary program is aligned with AERO Common Core Plus and covers Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Music and Art, with SHAPE standards for Physical Education and ISTE standards for technology integration. Graduation requires at least 27 credits across disciplines and electives; English proficiency exams (TOEFL/IELTS) and SAT are required, and a Grade 12 Graduation Project is completed. The school maintains International Exchange Partnership with Rutgers Prep, Arabic Day and Cultural Fair. Enrichment includes Math Olympiads and Exhibitions, Art Exhibitions, and a range of student leadership, service, and community engagement opportunities. The program emphasizes wellbeing, readiness for college or pathways, and participation in activities.