FAQ

1. Are all your lessons conducted in English? Yes, all our lessons are conducted in English, while the Arabic language class is conducted in Arabic and English.
2. What are the qualifications of your Asatizahs? All our asatizah’s are madrasah graduates; they have the minimum of Thanawi Aliyah, which is equivalent to the ‘A’ levels, and some of them have a Diploma in Islamic studies, while some of them are pursuing diplomas and degree courses.  They are all certified by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) and the Asatizah Recognition Board (ARB) and have been each issued with the Asatizah Recognition Certificate.
3. What is the maximum number of pupils in a class? The maximum number of pupils in a class is 25 pupils.
4. How do you assess the pupils as you do not have exams? We assess the students through continuous assessments and project work.  The assessments (open book) are conducted twice a year and the students’ work will be graded.
5. Do you provide transport? We are only able to arrange transport if we have enough students requiring transport from a similar constituency.  Transport companies require a minimum of 8 students coming from the same area to make it viable for them to provide the service.
6. Do you have classes for pre-schoolers? Yes, beginning 2009 our SimplyIslam weekend Islamic school has incorporated children in nursery, K! and K2 classes. Please call 65474407 for more information or check our website www.simplyislam.sg.
7. What if my child is not up to his level in his Islamic Education? Insha’Allah through our interactive methods of conducting the lessons you child will be able to keep up with the lessons.  However, your child will be assessed on Qur’anic recitation and be placed in the level according to his reading ability.
8. I have two children studying in the same level; can I just buy 1 set of books? No, each child must have his/her own set of books.  No sharing is allowed.  If there is a financial constraint to purchase 2 sets of books, we will provide some financial assistance.
9. If I have some of the books on your list can I opt not to buy them from you? Yes, you need not purchase them if you already possess them.  Please indicate your request in the order form.
10. I can’t afford the fees and books for my child to attend the weekend madrasah.  Do you provide assistance? Insha’Allah, efforts will be made to subsidise the school fees for families who are in financial distress. Availability of financial aid depends on the amount allocated to the student welfare fund, as well as the generosity of private donors.
11. I may need to take my child out for a month or more from the weekend Islamic school (e.g. exams, travel, etc). Can I be exempted from the fees during the period of my child’s absence? No, unless an official withdrawal is made (subject to terms and conditions of withdrawal).  Once withdrawn, the child will need to re-register if he/she wishes to re-join the weekend Islamic school, and the placement is subject to availability at the point of rejoining.