Launching Spring 2026
Elementary School Program
Grades K-6
ICA's Elementary School program offers a strong foundation in core academic subjects while nurturing Islamic identity through Arabic and Islamic Studies.
Early Elementary Curriculum Grades K-5 Download Syllabus
Arabic Language
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Alphabet & Phonetics: Learning letters, correct pronunciation, basic sounds.
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Reading & Writing: Simple words, reading short passages.
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Grammar Basics: Introducing simple grammatical rules (verbs, noun gender, basic sentence structure).
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Speaking & Vocabulary: Everyday vocabulary, communicative phrases. Tailored for both native and non-native speakers.
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Integration with Qur'an & Arabic morals: Using Quranic verses to teach morals and Islamic values via Arabic.
Qur'an Studies
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Recitation & Tajweed basics: Learning correct recitation, basic tajweed rules.
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Memorization segments: Short passages or surahs, building memorization skills gradually.
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Reflection & meaning: Understanding simple meanings of verses, learning morals and lessons.
Islamic Studies
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Prophetic biography (Seerah): Basic stories from the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Pillars of Islam and Faith: Basic beliefs (6 pillars of faith, 5 pillars of Islam).
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Ethics / Sunan: Simple moral teachings, manners (Adab), Sunan practices.
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Ritual practices: Prayer, cleanliness, fasting, charity at a basic level.
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Code of conduct / etiquette: Behavior in daily life, Islamic moral values.
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Dhikr / Remembrance: Practice of remembrance phrases for younger students.
Upper Elementary Curriculum Grade 6 Download Syllabus
Advanced Level
Arabic Language
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Complex Grammar: More detailed rules including tenses, conjugations, complex sentence structure.
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Advanced Reading: More challenging texts, longer paragraphs, stories, text analysis.
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Fluent Writing: Writing paragraphs, expressing ideas with refined vocabulary.
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Advanced Speaking: Technical and formal Arabic, exposure to classical Arabic via religious texts.
Advanced Level
Qur'an Studies
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Advanced Tajweed: More precise rules, better pronunciation, fluency in recitation.
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Extended Memorization: Longer surahs and larger memorization pieces.
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Deeper Tafsir: Understanding contextual meaning, historical background, applications.
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Practical Application: Engaging in applying Qur'anic lessons in daily life.
Advanced Level
Islamic Studies
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Detailed Fiqh: Legal rulings on pillars, prayer, purity, and implementation.
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Advanced Aqidah: Exploring attributes of Allah, deeper aspects of belief.
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Comprehensive Seerah: Events, lessons, implications for character development.
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Ethical Discussions: Applying values in complex situations.
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Hadith Study: Simple hadiths, meaning, and application.
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Spiritual Development: Understanding worship, spiritual practices, reflections.