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Al-Azhar Academy of Canada

2074 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, Toronto, ON M9W 4J9, Etobicoke, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: JK–Grade 8 – JK–Grade 8
Gender: Enrols boys and girls.
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Islamic
Principal: Al-Saeed Mohammad
Program type: Site based only
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Enrolment fee: Monthly fees paid by cash, debit, or cheque
Financial aid: Yes

Admissions process

For the full-time Hifz program, complete a registration form at the main office or online. All students must provide proof of full immunization and up-to-date immunization records upon registration; admission may be denied without this information.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Full Ontario curriculum, including French, alongside Islamic studies and a Quran curriculum covering Tajweed, memorization, word-to-word meaning, and Tafseer.

Tuition & financial aid details

Bursaries & scholarships

School committed to ensuring accessibility and affordability to students

Course descriptions

Ontario academic curriculum

The school says it teaches the full Ontario curriculum, including French, with instruction intended to build knowledge and skills for responsible citizenship.

Islamic Studies and character education

Students study Islamic beliefs, pillars of faith, etiquette and manners, character building, and the seerah and early Islamic history.

Qur’an memorization

The Qur’an curriculum includes tajweed, memorization, word-by-word meaning, and tafseer; students progress according to individual level and pace.

Full-time Hifz pathway

The school describes qualified teachers guiding memorization and recitation, with a goal of understanding the Qur’an and developing confidence leading prayer. The published schedule also includes one English and one mathematics class each day.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Islamic religious studies · Quran recitation and memorization · Full-time Hifz

Languages

English and French

Student life

Facilities

Computer lab

About the school

Founded in September 1997, Al-Azhar Academy of Canada is a full-time Islamic school serving Muslim children in Toronto, combining Ontario academic education with Islamic religious studies.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located in Toronto in an educational and Islamic setting next to a mosque.

What makes the school distinct

Combines the full Ontario curriculum, including French, with Islamic studies and Quran instruction.
Individualized Quran instruction based on each student's level and memorization pace.
Offers a full-time Hifz program with daily English and Math classes.
Students participate in congregational Dhuhr prayer each school day.