COURSES
Our Courses
We offer the entire Alimiyyah course. This can be studied in full or partially at different levels:
Alimiyyah
This is the entire Alimiyyah course.
Course Length
Full-Time: 6 Years
Part-Time: 7 Years
Sanatayn Course and Post-Maktab Course
This course is the foundational two years of the Alimiyyah course which can be studied as a stand-alone course.
Suitable for students who have completed their maktab studies (basic Islamic education) and wish to further their Islamic education
Students will study Arabic and Quran Translation, Selected Ahadith, Seerah and Fiqh using Arabic textbooks.
Course Length
Full-Time: 2 Years
Part-Time: 3 Years
Arabic Intensive Course
This course is the first year of the Alimiyyah course which can be studied as a stand-alone course.
Suitable for those who wish to study Arabic as a stand-alone course.
Course Length
1 Year
Course Overview
Full-Time
Part-Time
Syllabus Overview
Much of our curriculum in the first three years is exclusive Al-Qalam publications - please find explanations and examples of these texts on our Resources page.
Study Options
The course can be studied
full-time and part-time
This is available
to male and female students.
onsite and online
Class Timings
All classes run from Monday to Friday.
We offer two 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
Brothers and Sisters
Year 1 to Year 4
9:10 am - 12:30 pm
Six Lessons (30 minutes each)
Naseehah/Advices (10 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Year 5 and Year 6
9:10 am - 1:00 pm
Seven Lessons (30 minutes each)
Naseehah/Advices (10 minutes)
Break (10 minutes)
Note:
In the 5th and 6th years, students may be required to attend classes outside class hours to complete the books of Tafsir and Hadith.
Students in the 6th year may be required to attend classes during the holidays to complete the books of Hadith.
Part-Time Options
To accommodate those unable to attend the main course, we also offer the course part-time.
Even though all the subjects are taught, less material is covered due to the shorter hours.
The options for the part-time are as follows:
Brothers (3 Options)
5:00 pm - 7:25 pm
5:50 pm - 8:15 pm
6:15 pm - 8:40 pm
Five Lessons (25 minutes each)
Naseehah/Advices (10 minutes)
Salah (10 minutes)
Sisters (1 Option)
5:00 pm - 7:25 pm
Five Lessons (25 minutes each)
Naseehah/Advices (10 minutes)
Salah (10 minutes)
Note:
Class times may shift 10-15 minutes throughout the year to accommodate Asr and Maghrib salah.
Term Dates
The academic year runs from the last week of August until mid-July.
There are no classes in Ramadhan.
Holidays are winter, Easter, and summer.
The new academic year begins on Tuesday, 29th August 2023.
Click here to view the year planner.
Assessments
Examinations and coursework provide valuable opportunities to solidify understanding and are therefore a requirement for each student.
At the end of each term, there is a revision period followed by examinations.
The pass mark for Years 1 - 3 is 80%.
The pass mark for Years 3 - 6 is 70%.
Any student who does not achieve the pass mark will not be allowed to progress to the following year.
Attendance
Regular attendance is essential. Frequent absences will be detrimental to students' progress, as our FAQ below explains.
Any student with less than 90% attendance will not be allowed to progress to the next year.
Additional Study
For the full-time course, some study outside of scheduled class time for reviewing and preparing lessons is expected.
Requirements
General Requirements
Fluency in the English language
Applicants need to have enough understanding of English that they can easily understand the lessons.
A measure of this would be their ability to understand the explanation in any of the videos.
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.)
Over the age of 14
Online Classes
The online option is only available for students residing outside of Leicester.
Only under exceptional circumstances will students from Leicester be allowed to join the online sessions.
Depending on the number of students, the online classes are conducted either in conjunction with our onsite classes, or they are provided independently.
In each case, all students are provided an opportunity to ask questions and directly benefit from our teachers.
Learning Setup
A PC/laptop or tablet with a reasonably sized screen and stable internet connection are essential for online learning.
Students will need access to a microphone to participate in class and access to a printer for classwork and exams.
We highly recommend students study in a quiet area without background noise or disruptions.
Recordings
Attendance in class is interactive. Our students partake in exercises, ask and answer questions, both onsite and online. Attendance is essential in making progress and truly benefitting from the course and teachers.
Therefore, Al-Qalam Institute does not provide recorded classes.
Students should ensure they attend classes daily, and any classes missed due to absences should be reviewed with classmates.
Further Information
We have included all the information on our courses that we can.
If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us.
If you would like to visit us, please get in touch, and we can arrange this for you.
FAQ
Joining Higher Years
We only accept applicants for the first year. We do not accept applications for any other year, even if the student has completed their Arabic studies elsewhere.
Living Accommodation
We do not provide living accommodation.
Our classes are primarily for students residing in Leicester and students joining online.
Foreign Students
We are unable to assist foreign students in acquiring a UK visa.
Scholarships
We are unable to provide scholarships. All students must pay the full fees.
Joining Selected Classes
We are unable to provide an option for students to attend selected classes. Students who enrol must attend the full course.
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Managing Expectations
Changing Institutes
Arabic is Not Necessary For Everyone
Applications
Application Deadline
The application deadline has now passed.
Application
To apply or view details regarding the application process, click here.