About Us

Al Haadi School is an Islamic community education center that provides meaningful learning opportunities for Muslim families primarily residing in the GTA. Our services are rooted in the belief that education is a sacred journey of transformation, one that nurtures the body and soul. Guided by the principles of Humility, Knowledge, Faith, and Action, we strive to cultivate a vibrant community of lifelong learners, committed to seeking Truth and embodying it in their lives.

Currently our primary services include K-8 schooling for children, family workshops and professional development modules for Muslim educators.

We believe in:

  • Transformative Educators: Recognizing that true transformation begins with the educator, we are committed to continuous growth for our staff and families, fostering their own intellectual and spiritual journeys as role models for our students.
  • Holistic Development: Developing the whole individual through six interconnected dimensions—Spiritual, Ethical, Intellectual, Communal, Physical, and Life Skills—ensuring our stakeholders thrive as balanced and contributing members of society.
  • Islamic Pedagogy: Centering our instruction on a faith-based framework rooted in the teachings of the Holy Prophet (p), the Qur’an, and the legacy of his pure household – the Ahl ul-Bayt (a) – ensuring that learning is purposeful, meaningful, and transformative.
  • Two-Way Community Hub: Embracing a collaborative vision where Al Haadi School’s curriculum and educational activities contribute to community development, and community development activities contribute to and enrich curricula and learning within Al Haadi School.

With these guiding beliefs, we aspire to nurture in every stakeholder a strong sense of faith and an unwavering commitment to making meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.

Vision Statement

At Al Haadi School, we believe it is the duty of every Muslim to be on a transformative educational journey rooted in Humility, Knowledge, Faith, and Action, where students, families, and educators grow together in spiritual and intellectual excellence. Guided by Islamic pedagogy and a commitment to holistic development, we strive to nurture individuals with a strong Muslim identity who embody the teachings of their faith and contribute meaningfully to the world.

Our K-8 Education Program

At Al Haadi School, our foremost responsibility is to ensure that students receive a high-quality education rooted in an Islamic ethos. All of our lesson planning and pedagogical expectations revolve around our school motto: Humility, Knowledge, Faith, and Action. These are further anchored in our six dimensions of education: Spiritual, Ethical, Intellectual, Communal, Physical, and Life Skills. Through this holistic framework, our goal is to establish the centrality of intellectuality and spirituality in our students, equipping young Muslims with clarity on their beliefs and their responsibilities to the world they live in.

What makes Al Haadi School unique is our incorporation of Islamic Pedagogy. Our teachers undergo continuous professional development through carefully designed training modules that equip them with pedagogical strategies rooted in our tradition. This ensures that every lesson reflects not only academic excellence but also spiritual and ethical values.

Our academic program is broad and rigorous. Core subjects include English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Islamic Studies (JK–Grade 5), Islamic Theology & Islamic Law (Grades 6–8), Digital Literacy (Grades 7–8), Art, Physical Education, Qur’an recitation classes, and French (Grades 4–8). At the Kindergarten level, we use our specially designed Lote Tree Curriculum, a unique program created specifically for Al Haadi School to lay a strong foundation in spiritual, social, and intellectual development from the very beginning of a child’s learning journey.

On Fridays, students participate in our hour-long Life Skills program, which offers a variety of engaging clubs such as STEM, speeches, debates, origami, comics, entrepreneurship, drama, track and field, book club, and knitting. These experiences are designed to nurture creativity, leadership, and practical skills beyond the classroom.

Our Math curriculum follows the Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP), developed by the Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching (CIMT) at the University of Exeter. Based on strategies used in Hungary and other mathematically high-performing countries, MEP has been tried and tested for many years and has shown significant success in improving student progress in mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, our students benefit from numerous experiential learning opportunities. We are known for our class-based field trips throughout the year, which extend learning into real-world settings and inspire curiosity. In addition, we host a wide range of school-wide events such as the ILM Talks, Noor Expo, Family BBQs and more throughout the year.