Advanced Scholarship · Sisters
Alimah Programme
A six-year evening programme for sisters — a comprehensive Islamic education taught in English with classical Arabic texts.
Schedule
Mon – Fri
5:30 – 8:30pm
Duration
6 Years
Evening programme
Minimum Age
14 Years
Sisters only
About the Programme
The Alimah Programme is a six-year evening course providing sisters with a thorough grounding in Islamic scholarship. Subjects are taught in English using classical Arabic texts, making advanced Islamic knowledge accessible without compromising academic rigour.
Applications open each May/June. The minimum age for entry is 14, and students must be able to read Arabic script before joining.
Curriculum
Classical Arabic language
Tafseer (Quranic exegesis)
Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence)
Hadith sciences
Aqeedah (Islamic theology)
Quranic studies and tajweed
Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ
Islamic history
Entry Requirements
Ability to read Arabic script (Quranic reading)
Minimum age of 14 at time of enrolment
Applications open May/June each year