Programmes — a path for every learner

A programme is who we teach — the shape of the learning relationship for a particular kind of learner. A course is what is taught — the subject matter, curriculum and stages. So the Children's Programme is not a separate course; it is the way a child learns, drawing on Qaida, Quran reading, Hifz and Islamic Studies as needed. Every programme can include any of our courses, and every course is available through every programme where appropriate.

Yes, and this is often the right choice. A household with a mother studying and two children learning may want the Sisters Programme for the mother and daughter, and the Children's Programme for the son — or the Family Programmes plan to coordinate everyone. The programmes are not mutually exclusive; they describe focus areas, not separate administrative systems. Tell us who is learning and we'll design a plan that fits.

Then ignore the programmes entirely and describe the situation to us instead. The programmes exist to help people navigate, not to force learners into categories. If you are a 19-year-old revert who wants a female teacher and studies alongside two younger siblings, no single programme name fits that — and we'll build the plan around the reality rather than the label. Request a free trial and tell us what you need.

Yes — switching is straightforward and does not require starting over. If a child enrolled on the Children's Programme turns 13, they move naturally into the Teenagers Programme. If an adult learner decides they would prefer a female teacher partway through, the Sisters Programme is available without any disruption to their progress. The teacher, curriculum and momentum all carry across. Switching is a normal part of a long learning relationship, not an unusual event.

The largest single audience is adults — many of our learners come to the academy as working professionals, parents or reverts returning to study. The Children's Programme has the most learners in terms of headcount because families often enrol siblings together. The Sisters Programme has grown substantially as more women prefer studying with female teachers. But popularity is not a good guide — what matters is which programme fits the person in front of you. That's the question the trial lesson answers.