Education
Qur’an and Islamic education from age 4 through high school. Class registration and tuition are in the IALFM portal (sign-in required).
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At a glance
| Program | Ages | When | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qur’an School | 4–5 and up, all levels | Mon–Fri afternoons; 3 short classes a week, online or at the masjid | $75 / month |
| Hifdh | 7 and up | Mon–Thu, 2:30–4:30 or 5:00–7:00 PM | $250 / month |
| Sunday School | Pre-K – 6th grade | Sundays, 10:30 AM–1:45 PM | from $75 / month |
| Pillars Academy | 7th – 12th grade | Saturdays, 11 AM–2 PM | $65 / month |
School excuse letters: Jumu‘ah excuse letter · Ramadan PE excuse letter · Eid al-Fitr absence letter
Ages 4+
Qur’an School (Nazira)
Qur’an reading and recitation with tajweed, for beginners to advanced students. Each student follows a customized plan, with three classes a week of about 20 minutes each, online or at the masjid. Teachers assess each child’s readiness first.
Teachers: Imam Rasheed Farah, Sr. Asma Qureshi (online), Sr. Yasmeen Almasri (online), Sr. Farhana Tonni.
- Ages: from 4–5 years
- Classes: Mon–Fri, 3:30–7:30 PM; summer timings vary
- Tuition: $75 / student / month; no sibling discount
Sr. Samia Babar, Administrator
quranschool@ialfm.org
Ages 7+
Hifdh — Part-Time Hifdh & Retention
An after-school program to begin, continue and retain Qur’an memorization: daily new memorization (sabaq), recent revision (sabaqi) and older revision (manzil), with tarbiyah and adab. Small classes, separate for boys and girls, with regular progress reports.
Students attend the full two-hour session, five days a week. Being part-time, it is not a substitute for a full-time Hifdh program, and finishing the whole Qur’an in two to three years is not guaranteed.
Parent guide
- Review daily sabaq, sabaqi and manzil and the progress sheets with your child.
- Closed campus: arrive before the session; pick up promptly at the designated entrance.
- Bring a teacher-approved Qur’an, notebook, folder and labeled water bottle — no phones, smartwatches or toys.
- Tell the team in advance about absences, lateness, or anyone else picking up (they will need ID).
- Modest, loose, full-coverage clothing.
Summer Hifdh
June, ages 7–13, Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–12:30 PM, $200. The 2026 session is closed.
- Ages: 7 and up, after a teacher evaluation
- Schedule: Mon–Thu, 2:30–4:30 or 5:00–7:00 PM; limited Friday hours
- 2026–27: Aug 24, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027; open until spots fill
- Tuition: $250 / child / month; sibling discounts
Coordinator Sister Samia · Lead teacher Sister Wala
hifz@ialfm.org
Pre-K – 6th grade
Sunday School
A volunteer-run weekend Islamic school serving the community since 2000, for Pre-K through 6th grade (ages 4–11). Students learn Qur’an surahs, basic Arabic, Islamic beliefs and adab, the stories of the Prophets and Muslim history, on Sundays from 10:30 AM to 1:45 PM, August through May.
| Level | Age on Sept 1 | Grades |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4–5 | Pre-K & K |
| 2 | 6–7 | 1st & 2nd |
| 3 | 8–9 | 3rd & 4th |
| 4 | 10–11 | 5th & 6th |
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| 1st child | $75 / month (Sep–May) |
| 2nd / 3rd / 4th+ child | $45 / $35 / $25 a month |
| Registration | $50 (one child), $100 (two+) |
| Supplies · books | $25 · $10 lending + workbooks |
Each level takes two years; from 7th grade students continue at Pillars Academy. Tuition is due on the 1st ($10 late fee after the 5th); paying the year upfront by check, ACH, Zelle or cash takes 10% off.
Bring the signed Code of Conduct, waiver & medical forms (PDF) on the first day — one per family.
2026–27 calendar
Tuition help and questions:
sundayschool@ialfm.org
Sunday School — parent FAQs
Drop-off and pick-up
School starts at 10:30 AM and ends at 1:45 PM — please be in the parking lot then. The latest pick-up is 2:15 PM, when the volunteers leave; if you will be later, tell the administrators beforehand by phone, text or email.
Absences and grades
Up to two excused absences a year — email sundayschool@ialfm.org by the end of the Sunday missed. Grades: 30% attendance, 30% homework, 40% tests.
Dress code
Girls wear hijab inside the masjid (spares available); boys wear pants and sleeved shirts. Modest, loose clothing with no pictures of people or animals.
Allergies
Tell the administrator in writing at registration, and remind teachers on days your child must stay inside.
Photos and videos
Event albums are shared privately with the class’s families for two weeks. To opt out of individual photos, email the administrator in advance.
Special needs and books
We have no teachers trained for special needs and help on a best-effort basis. Textbooks are lent for $10 a year; workbooks cost $8–$27 by level.
Grades 7–12
Pillars Academy
Islamic education for middle and high schoolers that builds a strong Muslim identity — creed, divine ethics and worship — and leadership through service. Two semesters a year, three courses each, taught by teachers trained in the Islamic sciences.
2026–27 calendar
Course schedule
- Grades: 7–8 (two years) and 9–12 (four years)
- Schedule: Saturdays, 11 AM–2 PM
- Tuition: $65 / month × 9 ($585 a year); no sibling discount
- 2026–27: Registration open