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Alimiyyah Programme
Alimiyyah Programme
The Alimiyyah Programme is a course of study designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the Arabic language and the classical Islamic sciences.
Students study Arabic grammar (Nahw), morphology (Sarf), literature (Adab), Qur'an Translation, Tafsir and the Sciences of the Qur'an, Hadith Commentary and the Principles of Hadith, Seerah, Fiqh and the Principles of Fiqh.
Course Length
Full-Time: 5 Years
Part-Time: 7 Years
Shorter Study Options
Shorter Study Options
Students who are unable to commit to the full programme may also choose to study to one of the following stages.
Arabic Intensive Course
The Arabic Intensive Course comprises the first year of the Alimiyyah Programme.
Students develop a firm foundation in Arabic grammar (Nahw), morphology (Sarf), reading, writing and comprehension through the study of classical Arabic texts (Adab).
Course Length
Full-Time: 1 Year
Part-Time: 1 Year
Sanatayn / Post-Maktab Course
The Sanatayn / Post-Maktab Course comprises the first two years of the Alimiyyah Programme.
Building upon the Arabic Intensive Course, students continue their Arabic studies whilst beginning the study of Qur'an Translation, selected Ahadith, Seerah and Fiqh through Arabic textbooks.
Course Length
Full-Time: 2 Years
Part-Time: 3 Years
Syllabus Overview
Syllabus Overview
Details for syllabus can be viewed here.
Study Options
Study Options
The course can be studied
Full-time or Part-time
Onsite and Online
by Brothers and Sisters students
Class Timings
Class Timings
All classes run from Monday to Friday.
We offer different timing options to cater for different audiences.
All times listed below are UK times.
For details of international time zones, please click here.
Full-Time
Full-Time
Brothers
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Sisters
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Notes
In Years 1 and 2, the final lesson (1:00–1:30) is Urdu. Online students can discuss being excused from this lesson if they wish during application.
On Fridays, brothers will be dismissed after Jumu'ah Salah; and sisters classes will finish at 1:00 PM.
Part-Time Options
Part-Time Options
To accommodate those unable to attend the main course, we also offer a part-time option.
In the part-time class, all subjects are covered, but the classes are less intense and less material is covered due to the reduced hours.
The options for the part-time are as follows:
Brothers (3 Options)
Option 1: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Option 2: 5:50 pm - 8:20 pm
Option 3: 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm
Sisters (2 Options)
Option 1: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Option 2: 5:50 pm - 8:20 pm
Notes for Part-Time Options:
Class times are delayed 10-15 minutes when multiple salah occur within Madrasah times (in October and March)
The multiple options are only guaranteed, insha'allah, for the first two years. After that, their availability will depend on class numbers.
However, one option will continue to be available for the full course duration, insha’Allah.
Term Dates
Term Dates
The academic year runs from the last week of August until late July.
Click here to view the year planner.
Fees
Fees
Details for fees can be viewed here.
Student Requirements
Student Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
General Requirements
Ability to read Quran and Arabic with reasonable accuracy
Ability to write the Arabic letters
Studied basic Islamic knowledge (how to perform wudhu, salah etc.)
Applicants who have completed a standard Maktab education will generally possess the knowledge and skills required to begin the programme.
Age Requirements
On 1st September 2026, students must be:
at least 16 to enroll in the full-time course
at least 14 to enroll in the part-time course
We appreciate that some parents may wish for their children to begin the programme at a younger age, particularly if they have performed well in Maktab or Hifz. However, our age requirements are based on many years of experience rather than ability alone.
Whilst younger students may possess good Qur'an recitation or strong Maktab knowledge, the Alimiyyah programme requires a greater degree of maturity, independent study and the ability to understand increasingly abstract concepts. Students who begin too early may find it more difficult to keep pace with the course, and falling behind can sometimes lead to discouragement and a negative attitude towards studying.
By waiting until the recommended age, students are generally better equipped—both academically and personally—to benefit from the programme, engage with the material more confidently and sustain their studies over the long term.
Study Requirements
Study Requirements
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential. Frequent absences will be detrimental to a student's progress.
Students are therefore required to attend punctually on a daily basis.
Applicants who anticipate regular absences or difficulties attending punctually may find it challenging to keep up with the course content. Such applicants should carefully consider whether their circumstances allow them to meet the attendance requirements before applying.
FAQ
FAQ
Our Student Hub provides applicants with a clear understanding of what to expect as a student at the madrasah, the commitments required, and how the institute operates throughout the academic year.
Changing Time Slots in the Evening Classes
Changing Time Slots in the Evening Classes
Although switching between the different starting times in the evening Part-Time session is allowed, it cannot occur on a daily or weekly basis. The change must be made for the long term.
Changing From Part-Time to Full-Time
Changing From Part-Time to Full-Time
Full-time classes are typically more intense than the part-time course, covering more material at a faster pace.
As a result, it is generally impractical for students in the part-time evening session to transfer to the full-time morning session.
However, students from the full-time morning session can usually transfer to the part-time evening session.
Living Accommodation
Living Accommodation
We do not provide living accommodation.
Our classes are primarily for students residing in Leicester and students joining online.
Foreign Students
Foreign Students
We cannot assist foreign students in acquiring a UK visa.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Details regarding financial assistance can be viewed here.
Joining Selected Classes
Joining Selected Classes
Our enrolment process requires students to attend the full course; attending specific classes separately is not an option.
Fiqh School
Fiqh School
The teachers at the Institute follow the Hanafi School of Fiqh.
However, followers of any of the four schools of fiqh are welcomed.
How Online Classes Work
How Online Classes Work
Depending on enrolment, online classes may either run alongside onsite classes or be offered separately. In both cases, students are able to ask questions and benefit directly from their teachers.
The online option is primarily for students residing outside Leicester. Applicants living within Leicester should apply for onsite study, with online attendance considered only in exceptional circumstances.
Are there separate classes for brothers and sisters?
Are there separate classes for brothers and sisters?
In the earlier years, most classes are conducted separately for brothers and sisters, with each group having their own teacher.
Where classes are combined, the teacher delivers a single lecture, with the audio and screen-share transmitted to separate platforms simultaneously — brothers join via Microsoft Teams and sisters via Zoom.
This arrangement ensures sisters’ privacy is fully maintained.
Joining Higher Years
Joining Higher Years
While we welcome applicants for the first year, unfortunately, we do not accept applications for other years—even if a student has completed some studies elsewhere.
Every institute develops its own syllabus, teaching methodology and sequence of study. Although different institutes may teach many of the same subjects and books, they often differ in the order in which topics are introduced, the emphasis placed on particular concepts, the reference works used, and the methods by which students are trained to study and revise.
For this reason, studying at an institute involves more than simply completing a list of textbooks. Students gradually become familiar with the institute's methods and academic approach, with each year building upon the previous one.
Joining the programme part-way through can therefore present challenges, even for students who have studied elsewhere. A student may be ahead in some areas but unfamiliar with the methodology and foundational concepts upon which later years are built.
Furthermore, accepting a student is an amanah (trust) from Allah. We have a responsibility to ensure that every student receives the guidance and support necessary to benefit fully from the programme. Where a student joins part-way through, there may be gaps in their previous training that are not immediately apparent or cannot realistically be addressed alongside the normal pace of the course. We do not wish to accept a responsibility unless we are reasonably confident that we can fulfil it properly.
For these reasons, the Institute normally accepts new students into Year 1 only. This policy is intended to give every student the strongest possible foundation and the greatest opportunity to benefit from the programme.
Will I learn to speak Arabic?
Will I learn to speak Arabic?
Managing Expectations
Managing Expectations
Changing Institutes
Changing Institutes
Considerations
Considerations
Patience in Acquisition of Knowledge
Patience in Acquisition of Knowledge
Unique Points and Student Feedback
Unique Points and Student Feedback
Emotional Blackmail to Learn Arabic
Emotional Blackmail to Learn Arabic
Arabic is Not Necessary For Everyone
Arabic is Not Necessary For Everyone
Open Days and Madrasah Visits
Open Days and Madrasah Visits
We do not hold open days, as the vast majority of questions typically raised are already answered on our website. We have therefore sought to provide comprehensive information online regarding the courses, admissions process, fees, examinations, timetables and student expectations.
However, prospective students, parents and guardians who wish to visit the madrasah, see the facilities and meet members of staff are welcome to contact the administration to arrange a suitable time.
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