Mar Qardakh International School (MQIS), established by the Chaldean Archdiocese of Erbil in 2011, is the flagship Catholic school serving the largest Christian community in the Middle East. With an enrollment of more than 600 students and increasing demand from Christian families seeking a high- quality education rooted in Catholic values, the school’s existing facilities have reached full capacity. To address this need, the Archdiocese initiated an extension project consisting of a new two-level structure with four additional classrooms, expanded learning spaces, and supporting facilities, enabling the school to accommodate approximately 100 additional students annually while remaining compliant with Ministry of Education classroom-size regulations. The project strengthens the Church’s mission of forming future Christian leaders through holistic education that integrates academic excellence, faith formation, and community life. Beyond classroom use, the new facilities will support catechetical programs, teacher formation, family faith activities, youth development initiatives, and pastoral programs that reinforce Christian identity and community resilience. Following a reconsideration of the proposal, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) approved a grant of EUR 240,000 toward the project, recognizing the strategic importance of MQIS in sustaining Christian presence and providing affordable Catholic education in Iraq. The extension builds upon the success of previous investments in the school and represents a long-term commitment to strengthening educational opportunities for Christian families in Ankawa and the wider region.