DUNYA School

What DUNYA School does

DUNYA School (Xəzər Universiteti Dünya Məktəbi) is a private K-12 educational institution in Azerbaijan, founded in 1998 by Professor Hamlet Isakhanli as an extension of Khazar University. It operates four campuses across Baku (two — the main IB campus in Binagadi and the Azerbaijani/Russian-language campus in Narimanov), Ganja, and Sumqayit, with a stated capacity of approximately 1,300 students and a workforce of 308 employees. The school is the only institution in Azerbaijan authorized to deliver the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP, Candidate status), and Diploma Programme (DP, authorized January 16, 2009) — and is taught trilingually in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English.

The school's product surface centers on the IB curriculum delivered through inquiry-based pedagogy, the IB Learner Profile framework, and the Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills framework, supplemented by a Monitoring and Assessment Department, an Education Centre offering SAT/IELTS/TOEFL preparation and extracurricular clubs, science laboratories, a sports complex including a swimming pool, and the commemorative Nailəxanım Muzeyi. Underlying delivery is conventional classroom-based instruction; the only digital infrastructure evidenced is a parent/student portal and online payment system, with no AI/ML, proprietary platform, or online-learning product. University placement outcomes — graduates admitted to Oxford, Warwick, Newcastle, Lancaster, Southampton, Surrey, Boston, Twente, and George Washington — function as the primary outcome metric.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees paid in two annual installments under multi-year contracts, with a multi-child family discount, plus ancillary recurring revenue from third-party-provided bus transportation (Safe Service MMC) and catering (Just Catering). The go-to-market model is sales-led and selective: students apply online or in-person, with Grade 1 candidates interviewed and Grades 2-10 assessed via placement tests in April/May and August. Marketing is executed through the school website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, school events, the School-Parent Union, and word-of-mouth referrals; no published price list is disclosed.

Name

DUNYA School

Legal name

Xəzər Universiteti Dünya Məktəbi

Website

https://dunyaschool.edu.az

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

DUNYA School is a private Azerbaijani K-12 institution operating as Azerbaijan's only full-continuum International Baccalaureate World School (PYP, MYP, DP), serving approximately 1,300 students across four campuses in Baku, Ganja, and Sumqayit through trilingual instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Baccalaureate Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 private schooling
• Trilingual instruction
• University preparation programmes
• IB world school

Headquarters

HQ city

Baku

HQ country

Azerbaijan

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from student tuition, paid in two installments according to contract. Discount available for families with more than 2 children enrolled.
2. Transportation Services: Bus service provided by Safe Service MMC, fee separate from tuition. Modern, comfortable buses with trained escorts ensure student safety.
3. Catering Services: Food services provided by Just Catering company, serving students twice daily with professional chefs and dietitian supervision.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DUNYA School delivers a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum from kindergarten through Grade 11, operating as Azerbaijan's only IB World School authorized for the complete PYP, MYP and DP sequence. The school provides trilingual instruction in Azerbaijani, Russian and English, inquiry-based learning, and structured university preparation (including SAT, IELTS and TOEFL courses) across campuses in Baku, Ganja and Sumqayit. Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees, with supplementary fees for transportation and catering services.

Product overview

DUNYA School (Xəzər Universiteti Dünya Məktəbi) is an IB World School offering a comprehensive international education programme across three main products: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades K-4, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a Candidate School for grades 5-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) authorized since 2009 for grades 10-11. The school operates multiple branches in Baku, Ganja, and Sumqayit, with the Baku IB School serving as the main campus. Beyond the core IB programmes, the school provides supplementary services including the Təhsil Mərkəzi (Education Centre) offering SAT, IELTS, TOEFL preparation and extracurricular clubs, the Nailəxanım Museum honoring the co-founder, and specialized facilities such as science laboratories, library, sports complex, and an auditorium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IB World School (Dunya School IB Division): The IB division offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) as a candidate school, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) authorized since 2009. It is an English-medium international programme offering Grades K-11.
• Bakı Dünya Məktəbi (Baku Dunya School)
• Gəncə Dünya Məktəbi (Ganja Dunya School)
• Sumqayıt Dünya Məktəbi (Sumqayit Dunya School)
• Dünya Ana Məktəbi (Dunya Kindergarten)
• Nailəxanım Muzeyi (Nailakhanim Museum)

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB Primary Years Programme for students ages 5-11 (Grade K-4), an inquiry-based curriculum that develops intellectual, emotional and physical potential in a secure and stimulating environment, taught in Azerbaijani, Russian and English.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Middle Years Programme (Candidate School status) for students in grades 5-10, offering a concept-driven curriculum with 8 subject groups including language acquisition, sciences, mathematics, arts, and Service as Action / Community Project components.
• Diploma Programme (DP) IB Diploma Programme for grades 10-11, comprising the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS) and six subject groups, leading to international university admission at institutions such as Oxford, Warwick, Newcastle, Lancaster, Southampton, Surrey, Boston, Twente and George Washington.
• Təhsil Mərkəzi (Education Centre) After-school education centre offering various clubs, courses and activities for Grades 1-11, including SAT, IELTS and TOEFL exam preparation and extracurricular clubs.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Safe Service MMCminorOthersTransportation service provider handling student bus transport. Uses modern, comfortable buses with experienced drivers and trained escorts to ensure student safety during commutes.
• Just CateringminorOthersFood service provider supplying meals to the school canteen. Prepares meals twice daily with professional chefs under dietitian supervision, following food safety standards certified by Azerbaijan Food Safety Department.
• Khazar University (Xəzər Universiteti)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzerbaijan's first private university founded by Hamlet Isakhanli. Dunya School was established under its umbrella in 1998 and maintains close affiliation. Khazar University serves as pedagogical practice base for university students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/DUNYASchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/dunyaschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/dunyaschool

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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