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  • Eastwood Schools was founded in 1973 to provide an equitable educational community for all learners. The school opened its doors in 1973 with 99 students and one division. Now with three campuses and over 1,000 students, our mission to create world-class education is stronger than ever.

  • Eastwood is an American school that emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between educational theory and its relevance to real life. We’ve rounded up our top reasons below as to why your children should join us today.

  • Eastwood ranks in the top 1% of the globally accredited institutions. We are within a network of only 500+ schools worldwide.

  • A holistic, international programme, offered in English, including mindfulness, music+movement, performing arts, language immersions, science...and much more.

  • Our teachers are continuously learning, taking workshops, and attending teacher training in their fields, and beyond.

Eastwood International School Erbil is an IB-PYP Authorized school for the Primary Years Programme and a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Eastwood International School Erbil believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Academic Program Highlights

  • EARLY YEARS

    Our student centered approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge.

  • PRIMARY YEARS

    Enroll your child in a modern, private school in Erbil, taught in English, with the American international curriculum, using 21st Century learning tools. The curriculum emphasizes acceptance, international-mindedness and compassion - among many others.

  • MIDDLE YEARS

    The Middle School program is a framework designed to challenge young students between the ages of 11-16 and prepare them for the academic challenges of high school, university, and future careers...