Empowering Young Minds: Engaging Islamic Education for Elementary Students
Tarbiyah Elementary School (TES) is a full-time Islamic school, located in Milton, Ontario. We are dedicated to nurturing our students with Islamic and innovative educational methods, while helping to mold them to be noble individuals spiritually, morally, and ethically, guiding them to academic excellence, and strong leadership abilities. Established in 2013, Tarbiyah Elementary is the first Ontario Certified School in Milton. Our goal is to instill love for learning and for Islam, as a way of life. It is our mission to bring out the best of these abilities in our students. Our staff and teachers are committed to help our students excel in their abilities in a loving, dynamic and fun way. We believe in it is our responsibility as Muslims to provide our youth with Islamic knowledge in order to help build our future Ummah.
Curriculum
Comprehensive Islamic Education from Kindergarten to Grade 8
At Tarbiyah, we believe the methods of interaction with children is a paramount source of not only developing them as good human beings but also impacting them to be responsible citizens. Although, principally based on the Ontario education system, the Tarbiyah curriculum has been formed by TES administration to inculcate vital components of Islamic teachings.We also focus on strong literacy and numeracy skills that are critical for academic achievement.
Ontario Curriculum
Our academic curriculum follows the fundamental expectations outlined in the Ministry of Ontario curriculum. For Tarbiyah Elementary, ‘academic’ consists of the core subject areas; Language (English), Math, Science, Social Studies and Health. These areas will be delivered keeping in mind the expectations; however, modifications and alterations will be made by the child’s teacher when fundamentals of Islam need to be addressed pertaining to topics covered.
Islamic Curriculum
Our Islamic curriculum is embedded in the teaching and learning of Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies.Quran encompasses the memorization and retention of Quranic Surahs and Ayats. Arabic encompasses the Arabic vocabulary and grammar. Islamic studies encompasses various strands of Islam, such as Islamic History, Seerah of prophet Muhammad Salallaahu alayhi wassalaam, Prophets and Companions stories, Aqeedah, Salaah, Du’as and Fiqh.
Subjects Offered
- Math
- Language (English)
- Science
- Social Studies
- Arts
- French (Grade 4 & up)
- Health & Gym
- Computers
- Islamic Studies
- Language (Arabic)
- Qur’an Reading
- Qur’an Memorization
- Word - to - Word Translation
Admission Policy
Shaping the future, Inspiring & Building a Healthy School Environment
Tarbiyah Elementary School is an Islamic institution open to students of all cultures and background. The school is dedicated to serving the needs of students and families. The criteria for all selections, participation, and admissions are based upon the standard of individual effort and achievement. Tarbiyah Elementary School accepts students in Pre – Kindergarten through grade 8, space permitting. An admission interview and assessment must be conducted with the parents and children in shaa Allaah.
Age Requirements
For admission to each grade level, students must reach the following ages by December 31 of the year in which they enter Tarbiyah Elementary School.
- Pre-school: 3 years
- Junior Kindergarten: 4 years
- Senior Kindergarten: 5 years
- Incoming first graders must turn 6 years of age by December 31, or have completed Senior Kindergarten at another school and pass our admission evaluation.
- Incoming students who have completed any grade elsewhere will be placed on the basis of their age and an academic evaluation.