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Middle School Program (Grades 7–8) – Launching Fall 2025

ICA’s Middle School program offers a strong foundation in core academic subjects while nurturing
Islamic identity through Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Subject Topics / Skills in Grade 7 & 8
Arabic
  • Advanced grammar and syntax — beyond the basics, dealing with more complex sentence structures, verb tenses, gender, mood, etc.
  • Literature & rhetoric — reading more sophisticated texts, perhaps classical or modern Arabic literature, analyzing writing style, rhetoric devices.
  • Expressive and communicative skills — speaking, writing, and reading with clarity; writing essays, composing arguments, effective conversation; more fluent vocabulary.
  • Precision & fluency — emphasis on accurate use of Arabic, more exposure to Fus-ha (formal) Arabic, Qur’anic Arabic influence.
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    Qur'an
  • Recitation with Tajweed — students work on refining their recitation, mastering rules of Tajweed more consistently.
  • Memorization — applying effective strategies for memorizing longer portions (surahs / parts of the Qur’an) and reviewing previously memorized content.
  • Meaning, Reflection & Tafsir — understanding the meanings of ayat, their contexts, and reflections; deeper interpretive work (tafsir) to understand how Qur’anic teachings apply to life.
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    Islamic Studies
  • Beliefs & Theology (Aqidah) — deeper study of Islamic creed, beliefs, perhaps exploring attributes of Allah, theological concepts with more detail.
  • Fiqh & Jurisprudence — understanding the rules of worship, purity, the legal rulings relevant to teenage life; what Islam requires in more complex / nuanced situations.
  • Seerah / Prophetic Biography — more detailed stories of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and possibly lessons from his life; character building through examples.
  • Ethics, Morals, Character Development — applying moral teachings, adab (manners), ethics; dealing with challenges, conflict, identity formation, responsibilities.
  • Integration of knowledge & life application — how to apply Islamic principles in daily life; dealing with modern / societal issues through an Islamic lens.
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    Middle School Curriculum Highlights

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Faith-centered worldview integrated into daily learning
    • Emphasis on academic excellence and ethical leadership

    ✅ Flexible Learning: Study from anywhere, on your schedule
    ✅ Community: Engage with a growing network of Muslim families pursuing excellence in education
    If you are interested in enrolling in any of our programs, kindly click the link below to submit a request. A member of our team will reach out to you shortly.