Al Huda Academy (Jamia Al-Hudaa)

Ouseburn Croft, Darnall, Sheffield S9 3FY, UK
11-18 Years

Description

Al-Huda Academy is a Madrassah and full time secondary school for boys (ages 11+). Based in Darnall, Sheffield. The Academy was founded by Madni Trust. A strong Muslim ethos will give the Academy its uniqueness integrating shorter holidays and longer school days to maximise opportunities for pupil achievement and success. At the centre of the academy is a community of pupils.

Facilities

The Former Kettlebridge School is a truly magnificent building which was closed in July 1994 and was used as a community centre for a while but was badly damaged in a fire in 1997. It's unique nouveau art features makes this building the only one still standing today in the Sheffield area. Madni Trust acquired the site in February 2003 and brought it back to its former glory.

 The location for the Academy is ideally located in the heart of the community. Both the buildings and surrounding grounds are well suited for the Academy’s purposes. The site benefits from privacy within grounds, good transport links and secure surroundings. 

Features

Things to note

  • Al-Huda Academy is a new Masjid / Educational Institute and is based in Darnall, Sheffield. The Academy was founded by Madni Trust. The Masjid at the academy is open to the public where 5 daily prayers, Friday prayer (jumma) and Eid prayers are being offered.
  • At the centre of the academy is a community of pupils, able to enjoy learning in a caring Islamic environment which promotes a culture of high expectations and outstanding performance.
  • One of Al-Huda Academy’s strong characters will be the extended services program in which pupils will learn independence, self-control, social skills and community conscientiousness. 
  • One of Al-Huda Academy’s distinct features is the offering of an Islamic Studies program, which will include Quran reading with pronunciations (Tajweed), translation of the Quran (Tafseer) and Quran memorisation (Hifz). They will also teach Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), biography (Seerah) of the Prophet Mohammed (SAW), History of Islam, the Oneness of God (Tauheed) and Islamic Beliefs (Aqeedah). Daily prayers and weekly religious assemblies will also take place.

Extra Curricular

Please check the school website link for details.

Selection Criteria: Selective

Admission Details

The following entrance requirements will have to be met before a student can be admitted to any educational course of study at Al-Huda Academy.

  • All students must fill in an Application Form, available from the Admissions Section, and send it with a non-refundable fee of £25.
  • Students will be required to submit a recent school/college reports as part of their application (at least a reference from previous school/college head teacher or personal teacher).
  • After initial assessment students will be invited for an interview and/or to undertake an assessment test. Students should be of average caliber due to the intensive study programme at the Academy. Weaker ability students may struggle to cope.
  • Prospective students must at least be able to recite the Qur’an (Nazirah) and have basic Islamic knowledge. It must be borne in mind that the programme of study is to prepare students to become ‘Aalims’.
  • Successful candidates will be asked to register with the admissions Section and pay the first academic year’s parental contributions in advance.
  • All students must dress according to Islamic rulings. A complete dress code will be provided to all those students who are successful in gaining admission.

Special Needs: They do not have any facilities for students with special needs but they will consider each application on its own merit.

Fees

Annual fees (day pupils): £1,500

Scholarships

Contact directly for information.

Achievements

Please check the school website link for details.

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