An Al-Taqwa elementary student in a navy uniform examines a yellow leaf through a magnifying glass

Grades 1–8

Elementary School

Grades 1–8. We are Muslim-Canadians. We are leaders and achievers. We have dreams and aspirations, and we strive to provide the right education and environment for our children.

The Al-Taqwa experience

Established September 2000

Al-Taqwa Islamic School was established in September, 2000. Its purpose is to create a Canadian Islamic school exceeding the most current provincial curriculums, realizing every individual student’s potential and goals for future success.

Our graduates and alumni have graduated and achieved their visions and our mission statement. More families are taking note and are enrolling their children to gain the advantage of a strong education, and Muslim identity.

Parents wish success for their children — we envision it and strive to provide it. See what your children could aspire to and achieve within.

Al-Taqwa elementary students in class

Why families choose us

The Al-Taqwa advantage

Best of both worlds

Enjoy the benefits of both worlds — we offer the academics of a private school and the faith of a religious school. Our religion is a way of life and we aim to incorporate that into our school environment, which will nurture and pave your path of beliefs as a child to a young adult. To enhance character development, we have implemented activities and daily programs that help children build character, leadership and a moral compass.

Small teacher-to-student ratio

In Al-Taqwa’s close-knit classroom experience, students are given closer attention to enhance their learning experience with a smaller teacher-to-student ratio. Every student is treated as an individual in academic and moral growth. The school’s family environment will make school feel like a second home.

Bringing learning to life

All classrooms are integrated with interactive boards to bring learning to life for students. Every class is equipped with resources that exceed learning expectations and promote student learning through hands-on experience and activate the student senses, while bringing up the world through their fingertips.

Discovery

In supporting our standard curriculum, students engage in scientific discoveries and mathematical university competitions with other schools. Our students have won multiple awards from the London District School Board Science Fair and students from both Elementary and Secondary Schools have proceeded to compete in the Canada Wide Science Fair competition.

Family environment

In Al-Taqwa’s close-knit classroom experience, students are given closer attention to enhance their learning experience with a smaller teacher-to-student ratio. Every student is treated as an individual in academic and moral growth. The school’s family environment will make school feel like a second home.

Al-Taqwa transportation

Transportation to and from Al-Taqwa school is available to all areas in the city with different pick-up locations for our big yellow school bus and door-to-door pick-up with our school vans.

In the classroom and beyond

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Our educators

OCT certified or equivalent

Highly experienced, dedicated, affectionate, and committed to every student.

Teacher of the Year Award, 2018, at Al-Taqwa Academy

From our families

Testimonials

“Al-Taqwa is a second home for my children. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful school, providing them with excellent education, a very inspiring Islamic environment, and a loving, family like atmosphere. They have thrived and learned so much from Al Taqwa, alhamdulilah for such a great Islamic School. The kids enjoy it so much and look forward to it every day. May Allah bless them all.”

Dr. Hegazy, physician at LHSC, father of Safia and Soliman Hegazy

“I have three children who graduated from Al Taqwa, one has graduated university, while the other is doing well at Western University and another just graduated from Al-Taqwa Secondary School. I would recommend that people send their kids to Al-Taqwa, the kids learn their deen while being in an Islamic environment. The small class sizes have many advantages for learning and allow teachers to get to know the students which helps the students excel in their academics.”

Sirad Shidane, mother of Maymouna Aden

“Al-Taqwa is a truly enlightening and a comprehensive educational institution; everything you expect as a parent, and deserve as a student. The most worthwhile investment I made for my kids.”

Nedal Alouzi, father of Seenan Al-Louzi

“At Al-Taqwa we have many privileges such as learning English, Math, Science, etc. but we mostly learn our deen, Islam. I am grateful that I have this privilege and that I go to Al-Taqwa, I am also grateful that I am learning my religion in a safe environment.”

Hawa Ahmed, Al-Taqwa student

“Al-Taqwa Islamic Schools have been a great part of my children's lives from the first day they opened. I feel very fortunate that my children had the opportunity to be a part of this great organization. With the help of the administration and staff, our children learn to be the best that they can be. The best includes top Educational experience, caring teachers and the finest Islamic atmosphere. We are fortunate to be able to send our children to this school and watch them grow up to continue their future goals. I would recommend Al Taqwa to everyone.”

Samar Al Halbouni, mother of Genan Al Halbouni

“I find that the amount of children in the classroom is reasonable allowing the teachers to focus on those that need help. I like that my son is attending Al-Taqwa because I find that it teaches him to be respectful to others and to learn proper manners. The Al-Taqwa staff are friendly and helpful to me and my child. They have no problem answering my questions when I call.”

Aicha Hassane, mother of Hafiz Adamou

Proud parents and students since 2000.

وقل اعملوا فسيرى اللَّهَ ورسوله عملكم والمؤمنون

And say, “Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, and [so will] His Messenger and the believers. And you will be returned to the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”