Join this community · 2025
Admissions
Welcome to the Al-Taqwa family. We welcome students year-round. Book a tour, write to admissions, or call us — and we’ll help you take the next step.
Getting started
Al-Taqwa Academy admissions
To start student enrollment, please email [email protected] for more information and access to our registration link.
Al-Taqwa’s mission is to create academic excellence in an Islamic environment. At Al-Taqwa each student that joins the Al-Taqwa family will be nurtured and enriched with positive character, development and growth. We aspire each student reaches their full potential in the classroom and beyond.
Registration for courses varies upon date of entry and completed prerequisites in prior schools. Come visit our campus to get a feel of our school environment and see what Al-Taqwa has to offer.
Every student’s situation will determine what courses and pathway they should follow. We welcome students into our school year round. Book an appointment today to meet with our team for a school tour. Placement exams may be offered to determine eligibility for a course.
Please complete the inquiry form on our Contact page or call 519-951-1414 for further information.
Tuition & fees
Canadian residents — 2025
$6,000
The same ten-month tuition for JK & SK, Grades 1–8, and Secondary Grades 9–12. The contract can be paid in ten $600 payments.
- Non-refundable registration fee
- $100
- Resources, textbook rentals, photo and uniforms (Elementary) — one-time payment; additional uniforms can be purchased if needed
- $350+
- Resources, textbook rentals, labs, photo and uniforms (Secondary) — one-time yearly payment
- $350+
Methods of payment: monthly, quarterly, or yearly — cash or cheques, e-transfer, credit cards, direct deposit.
International students
- Non-refundable registration fee
- $500
- Visa documentation and letter of acceptance
- $500
- Ten months’ fees (ten-month contract)
- $15,000
Transportation
Academic year commitment.
- Yellow bus — various stations around the city of London. Ten $200 payments.
- $2,000
- Door-to-door van — direct house pickup. Ten $350 payments.
- $3,500
Required documentation
Canadian students
Upon acceptance, required admission requirements:
- Canadian ID: Birth Certificate / Passport / Permanent Resident / Visa
- Most recent transcript or report cards
- Health card
- Up-to-date immunization records
Transportation options
Transportation to and from Al-Taqwa school is available to all areas in the city, with different pick-up locations for our yellow school buses and door-to-door pick-up with our school van.
Al-Taqwa yellow school bus. Al-Taqwa Schools offers bus station stops around London. Students will be assigned pick-up and drop-off locations to ensure our students are accommodated throughout the city.
Al-Taqwa school vans — door-to-door. Door-to-door service ensures that students are picked up from their home address.
From around the world
International students
Al-Taqwa is proud to have a diverse and multicultural spectrum of students. We welcome students from all countries to our school. We host an amazing mixture of contemporary education and religious environment.
We welcome students from around the world, to the beautiful city of London, Ontario. London is situated in southwestern Ontario, two hours south of Toronto and the famous Niagara Falls. Attending Al-Taqwa Secondary School in London will help you gain your Ontario Secondary School Diploma which will open up your options of the best universities and colleges in Canada, the United States and around the world.
Al-Taqwa Secondary School helps our international students adjust to living in Canada. We have staff members who speak a variety of languages and are always willing to help with anything you may need.
Join us at Al-Taqwa Secondary School for a great opportunity and earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma as you prepare to apply to universities and colleges locally and around the world.
Requirements
- A Custodianship Declaration – Parent/Guardian completed by the parent in the country of origin, stating that arrangements have been made for a custodian to act in the place of the parent. This document must be notarized in the country of origin.
- A Custodianship Declaration – Custodian completed by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over the age of 19 years, stating that arrangements have been made for the custodian to act in place of a parent in times of emergency, as when immediate medical or other intervention is required. This document must be notarized in Canada.
- The prospective student(s) will need a Study Permit in order to study in Canada. An application must be made to the Canadian Embassy/Consulate General in their home country for a Study Permit. One of the documents required in support of the application for a Study Permit is a letter of acceptance from the school or school board in Canada. The acceptance letter should be attached to the application submitted to the Canadian Embassy/Consulate General as proof of acceptance to an educational institution in Canada.
Documents we require in order to provide a letter of acceptance
- Application for Student Admission
- Custodianship Declaration – Parent/Guardian
- Custodianship Declaration – Custodian
- Copy of passport(s)
- Copy of Birth Certificate and / or Family Register
- Vaccination records for students under the age of 18 years old
- Proof of health insurance
- Proof of full payment
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Please reach us at [email protected] if you cannot find an answer to your question.
What is Al-Taqwa looking for in a prospective student?
We are looking for students who are motivated to learn and will take advantage of the opportunities offered by our challenging academics, enriched curriculum, and daily worship. We welcome all students to our schools from all different backgrounds.
Does the school follow the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum?
Al-Taqwa Secondary School follows the Ontario Secondary School Diploma Curriculum and requirements provided by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Al-Taqwa Elementary School offers the best of what the Ontario Curriculum has to offer and also exceeds the expectations with higher expectations and standards.
Is Al-Taqwa Academy recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Education?
Yes, Al-Taqwa Academy — Elementary and Secondary School divisions are recognized and are registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Every student that is registered at our school holds an Ontario Student Record that holds documentations and report cards that are recognized in Ontario and around the world.
How does Al-Taqwa differ from a public school?
Al-Taqwa is a private, non-profit school that values its enhanced curriculum while enriched by technology, athletics and work ethic. Students explore a religious life style that is experienced throughout the school day. Our classroom sizes are smaller and there is smaller student to teacher ratio, allowing for more focus on individual needs.
Where do students go after Al-Taqwa?
Students are accepted into prestigious universities and colleges in Canada and around the world. Our secondary school has an average graduating class of 20 students with a 100% acceptance rate into their desired program and destination. Past graduates have excelled in their careers and embraced various professions in medicine, dentistry, engineering, education, social work, languages, and much more.
What type of extracurricular activities does Al-Taqwa offer?
Our students have extensive opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities, including swimming, track-and-field, sports, arts, community service, special events, various clubs, and more.