Class 1 Curiculum
1). Quran/Qaidah:
The Qur’an curriculum consists of Four levels catering for all ages and abilities. All students will be assessed during registration to be assigned the best suited level. Rest assured, students with previous studies will be taken into consideration before a level is assigned.
Qur'an Foundation
The Qur’an Foundation Level is designed for children under the age of 6
years old who are not able to read. Children will begin exploring the
Arabic alphabet through phonetic sounds. With our bespoke Arabic
Phonetic Sounds book, crammed with fun reading, writing and arts &
crafts activities; children will become accustomed to the formations of
every letter and their correct pronunciations; which is essential for
reading with fluency.Children (and parents alike) will have great fun
learning vocabulary through our exclusive innovative and interactive
augmented reality technology medium where you will see the alphabets
pop right out of the book!
Alongside learning to read, children will be memorizing Surahs from
Juzz 'Amma with careful monitoring on the correct pronunciation and
application of the rules.
Qur'an Level 1
Qur’an Level 1 is for children above the age of six who are unable to read. Students will learn all the letters of the alphabet in 7 weeks using our bespoke Qur’an Level 1 booklet crammed with exercises to speed up letter recognition. Children will then move on to Al Qā'idah Al Nūraniyyah which is a specialised Qā'idah used throughout the Middle East.
It incorporates learning Makhārij (correct pronunciation) and rulings in a unique repetitive rhythm enabling children to learn quickly. Furthermore, it is written in the same typography as Al Mus-haf Al Madinah making the transition to reading the Qur'an ever easier. For homework, children will be required to watch Word Formation Videos which summarise each lesson of Madani Qaidah through animation. Children will be individually set Surahs for memorisation according to their ability.
2). Arabic Language:
The Arabic Language is the key to unlocking the understanding of the Qur’an. Our Arabic Language syllabus is carefully designed with six levels to teach Fus-ha Arabic (Classical Qur'anic Arabic). All students will be assessed during registration to be assigned the best suited level. Rest assured, students with previous studies will be taken into consideration before a level is assigned
Arabic Foundation
The Arabic Foundation level is designed for children who are under the
age of six years old who are not able to recognise all the letters of the
Arabic alphabet. In this level, children will:
By the end of this level, children are expected to be able to recognise all the letters of the alphabet, write each letter in its individual form and know vocabulary relating to each letter. In the next level, children will use these words to make sentences in Arabic
3). Islamic Studies:
The Islamic Studies curriculum at Al Qalam Education Centre takes
a spiral approach to learning, where students revisit each area and
study it in greater depth each year. There are a total of five levels,
each covering essential age-appropriate authentic knowledge
according the Islamic requirements for each age group. Each book
contains colourful illustrations, exercises and classroom activities
that will make learning fun.
Younger students will explore basic principles of Emaan / Tawhid
(Creed) through the Names and Attributes of Allah. Students will also be
introduced to topics relating to the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad
(s.a.w.) and basic manners and morals through a variety of fun activities.
Children aged 5-16 will each be taught modules on Islam, Emaan,
Tawhid (Creed), Ablution (Wudu), Prayers, Fasting, Hajj, Zakat, Islamic
Mannerisms and the life of the Sahaba, through the explanation of
Hadith, Qur'an (Tafseer) and Seerah. Each age group will cover topics in
more detail and teachers will place an emphasis on strengthening the
relationship between an individual and Allah, as well as loving the
Prophet Muhammad (SWS) and his companions. Classes will be taught
through discussions and practical examples of how to perform acts of
worship correctly.
Students will enjoy Islamic studies at Al Qalam Education Centre while
being taught through fun exercises, creative practical activities and
futuristic lessons (the first of it's kind in the UK) with the support of our
exclusive advanced augmented and virtual reality development on our
curriculum.
At this beginning level students will also learn Aqidah, Islamic history, And Fiqh (Islamic laws).
4).Tarbiyyah & Moral Studies:
Tarbiyyah & Moral Studies is very unique to Al Qalam Education Centre
and taught through inspirational assemblies and thought-provoking
practical workshops.
Students will be encouraged to reflect on each
lesson thus paving the way to nurture a deep understanding of moral
values.
Through the stories in the Qur’an and authentic Hadith (Sunnah),
this subject aims to develop exemplary Islamic character, manners,
etiquettes, ethos and inter-personal skills.
Students will cover a range of topics, including but not limited to;
happiness, respect, mercy, patience, gratitude, modesty, anger
management, conflict resolution, generosity, humility, equality, honesty,
friendship, true success, teamwork, sincerity, social conduct, time
management, cleanliness, servitude (to Allah), forgiveness and full
reliance on Allah.
“We are grateful to Allah, for he granted us the opportunity to try and serve His faith by facilitating a passage of ease for those who seek to learn.”
