IAI Mission Statement

The mission of IAI is to deliver to future generations an international education that promotes active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for other cultures and nations, and courage to act on their beliefs. We stress the total development of each student: Spiritual, Moral, Intellectual, Social, Emotional, and Physical.

IAI Vision Statement

The vision of the IAI is to be a natural, international, holistic, student-centered learning environment that empowers and inspires our students to be creative and innovative leaders.

IAI Core Values

We recognize that all students are uniquely talented. Within our exceptionally supportive community, students develop positive relationships and relish the opportunity to realize their individual potential to the full. Learning at IAI is highly student-centered, engaging and inquiry- based. Through a broad range of experiences in and beyond school, students become confident, optimistic, compassionate and internationally minded young adults, ready to find their place in the world. International Academy of Iraq amplifies the following values:

• Cooperation: Building relationships, enjoying team spirit, and working with classmates cooperatively.
• Gratitude: Expressing thankfulness and gratefulness, recognizing & appreciating other people.
• Integrity: Adhering to moral & ethical principles. Enjoying sound moral character and exhibiting honesty.
• Mindfulness: Responding effectively to complex and difficult situations. Enjoying creativity and balanced character.
• Respect: Showing admiration and treating classmates and teachers well.
• Responsibility: Performing duties, tasks, and homework as assigned and on time. Accountable, trustworthy, and having good judgment.
• Leadership: Showing leadership qualities, creating an inspiring vision, motivating and inspiring people to engage with that vision.

Educational Objectives/Goals

• To build an atmosphere of trust that enables our students to inquire, take risks, collaborate, take responsibility for independent work and pursue individual and group interests.
• To provide quality education and build trust and effective communication between parents and staff members.
• To empower IAI students and motivate them to expand their opportunities in all walks of life.
• To instill the belief that honesty and integrity are best taught when modeled by students, staff and parents.
• To advocate those great accomplishments are achieved through persistence and hard-work.
• To cultivate imagination and encourage an appreciation for learning as a joyful lifelong pursuit.
• To commit to international minded teaching and learning by respecting and celebrating a diverse student body from multiple cultures around the world.
• To foster peace, justice, tolerance and global understanding.