Admissions
Al Aqsa Islamic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of color, ethnicity, gender, or religion for enrollment. The school offers an outstanding opportunity for students with the ability and willingness to benefit from an academically intensive school program within an Islamic environment. The curriculum and other activities combine the best training in core subject areas with the practice of Islam; so that our students can grow up to be conscientious Muslims. The Academy requires all its students to take all core courses including Islamic education and Quranic reading.
Admission Criteria
The Academy is not equipped for teaching students that might need special education or might have behavior problems. Students in need of special care are referred by parents or school personnel to the local public school district.
Currently the Academy is open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 5. The following are the age limits for admission into these grades:
Grade | Admission Age |
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Pre-K | 3 or 4 years by Sep 1st |
Kindergarten, KG3 | 5 years by Sep 1st |
1st | 6 years by Sep 1st |
2nd | 7 years by Sep 1st |
3rd | 8 years by Sep 1st |
4th | 9 years by Sep 1st |
5th | 10 years by Sep 1st |
Registration
Returning Students
Online Registration
Registration Link
All returning students must register to be enrolled in the new year. Returning students registration starts in February and new students can register in March. This allows the Academy to determine the number of new students to accept in each grade.
We reserve the right to not accept any student who has excessive absences, low performance and behavioral issues.
Al Aqsa Islamic Academy offers the convenience of a secure online registration on its website at www.alaqsaschool.org .
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees at Al Aqsa Islamic Academy do not reflect the actual cost of educating a student at the school. Every effort is made to keep down the cost of tuition so that the school is affordable to as many families as possible.
BOOKS & LEARNING MATERIALS
All books and learning materials are computed into the tuition and may include daily/weekly homework packets, daily classroom worksheets, quizzes/test papers, manipulatives, craft materials, etc. Textbooks and Laptops are loaned to students, and they are responsible for returning them at the end of the year in good condition. A fine may be assessed for lost and damaged materials. The students who want a personal set of books and learning material may purchase them directly from the suppliers. Kindly contact the school office for more information.
Uniform
OTHER EXPENSES
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
Online applications are available on the website. The Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) is a need-based scholarship program that helps under-resourced families in Philadelphia afford private school tuition. This scholarship is available for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. Many of our students receive between 25% to 75% tuition assistance. There is also an annual income eligibility requirement, which can be found on the website. We strongly encourage families to explore this opportunity, as CSFP provides scholarships for up to three children per family.
Academic Incentives
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Merit-Based High School Incentive Program (Grades 9–12)
Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy is pleased to offer a structured, performance-based tuition incentive program for high school students.
Students who consistently demonstrate excellence in both academic achievement and conduct may be eligible to receive a $1,500 tuition award.
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Eligibility Criteria:
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Demonstrates outstanding or exemplary behavior
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Maintains a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.7
Eligibility will be reviewed and awarded based on school criteria.
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SAT Achievement Incentive
Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy is pleased to offer a tuition incentive for students who demonstrate strong performance on the SAT.
Students who achieve a score of 1200 or higher on the SAT will receive a $500 tuition discount.
This incentive recognizes academic dedication and encourages college readiness among our high school students.
