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Iqra Academy aims to provide its pupils with a high quality British and Islamic education that suits the needs of all our pupils so that they may grow into being confident, caring and responsible individuals who are well prepared for future life and its opportunities. The broad and balanced curriculum has been designed using the basic framework of the National Curriculum for England and Wales, and meets the National Curriculum Standards for Qatar as set by MOEHE.
Curriculum

Islamic Programs

At Iqra Academy, we believe that pupils should be taught and have a solid and correct understanding of the Islamic faith and its values. Our aspirations are that when pupils leave or graduate from our academy, they will have memorized good portions of the Qura’an and have strong Islamic foundations that they can continue to build on. In order to achieve this, we have developed and timetabled the following programes:

Qura’an Memorisation

This programe is aimed at all pupils. Pupils have a minimum of four lessons of Qura’an during the week. In this program, pupils will learn to recite with accuracy, preciseness and perfect their memorization of Surahs in the Qura’an.

Usool-Ul-Deen

Usool-Ul-Deen is aimed at pupils in KS3, KS4 and KS5. Pupils have a minimum of three lessons of Usool-Ul-Deen per week in KS3 and KS4. In this programme, pupils will cover key areas such as fiqh, tafseer and hadith.

The Prophet’s Seerah

This programme is developed for EYFS, KS1, and KS2 pupils. Pupils have a minimum of one lesson per week. In this programme, pupils will learn about the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his teachings and character.

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards for the learning, development, and care of children from birth to age 5. It is designed to ensure that children develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in school and beyond. Pupils in the EYFS stage are taught through play in stimulating and safe learning environment. The aim of the Early Years Curriculum at Iqra Academy is to build upon and nurture children’s natural inquisitiveness, energy and enthusiasm.

Key Stage 1 (KS1)

At KS1, pupils study a wide range of subjects, most of which they will continue to build on as they progress into the next key stages. For subjects such as English, Global perspectives, Science, ICT/Computing and Art and Design we use the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

At Key Stage 1, pupils study a range of subjects including:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art & Design
  • PE
  • ICT/Computing
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies
  • Qatar History
  • Quran
  • Humanities/Social Studies
For mathematics, We use the White Rose Maths Schemes of learning at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. White Rose Maths provides foundation for secure learning, confidence and competence in Mathematics. With regards to Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History we follow the National Curriculum Standards for Qatar as set by MOEHE.

Key Stage 2 (KS2)

At KS2, pupils study a wide range of subjects, most of which they will continue to build on as they progress into the next key stages. For subjects such as English, Global perspectives, Science, ICT/Computing and Art and Design we use the Cambridge Primary Curriculum.

At Key Stage 2, pupils study a range of subjects including:
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art & Design
  • PE
  • ICT/Computing
  • Arabic
  • Islamic Studies
  • Qatar History
  • Quran
  • Humanities/Social Studies
For mathematics, We use the White Rose Maths Schemes of learning at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. White Rose Maths provides foundation for secure learning, confidence and competence in Mathematics. With regards to Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qatar History we follow the National Curriculum Standards for Qatar as set by MOEHE.

Key Stage 3 (KS3)

KS3 pupils at Iqra Academy study for IGCSE qualifications. The Key Stage 3 curriculum builds on the experiences students have had at their primary school. Our aim is to maintain the strengths of the primary approach as we introduce teaching by subject specialists. In particular, we want our pupil to use their skills across the curriculum and not to confine them to the subject in which they happen to be learned.

At Key Stage 3, pupils study a range of subjects including:

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Art & Design
  • PE
  • ICT/Computing
  • Arabic
  • Qatar History
  • Quran
  • Usool-Ul-Deen
  • Humanities/Social Studies

For English, Mathematics, Science, ICT/Computing, and Art & Design, we follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum. Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Qatar History follow the National Curriculum Standards for Qatar.

Compulsory Subjects

All pupils must study IGCSE English (language and/or literature) or IGCSE English as a Second Language, IGCSE Mathematics, IGCSE Science, Arabic and Islam (MOEHE). For subjects excluding Arabic and Islam, we will be using the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum. This builds on the knowledge and skills gained at the lower secondary and primary stage:
Optional Subjects

Optional subjects at IGCSE include but are not limited to:

  • Art & Design
  • Religious Studies
  • ICT
  • Humanities/Global Perspectives
  • PE
  • Triple Science
We make every effort to timetable a broad and balanced subject combination for our pupils. However, due to timetable constraints, the optional subjects are split into option blocks from which the pupils can chose.

Key Stage 5 (KS5)

The Key Stage 5 curriculum will also follow the specifications of the Cambridge International Examination Boards. Subjects to choose from will include, but are not limited to: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, English Literature and PE. Pupils whose first language is Arabic must select Arabic as one of their choices. The options for courses at KS4 and KS5 could slightly vary from year to year depending on teacher expertise and the pupil’s demands and abilities.
At Key Stage 5, pupils study a range of subjects including:
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • ICT
  • English Literature
  • PE