The Qur’anic Essentials Program (QEP) offered by Al-Khalil Academy is a 1 year program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in recitation of the Quran and other important Islamic sciences through a unique educational approach.

Applications for the new academic year 2025-26 are now open.

All programs are open to brothers and sisters.

Classes are in-person only with no online option

 

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Purpose

The purpose of the program is to teach students correct recitation of the Quran and rules of Tajwid. Students will also gain an understanding of basic Arabic, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Aqidah (Islamic Creed & Beliefs), and Seerah. Students will be taught in small class sizes to ensure individual progression.

The Qur’anic Essentials Program is the first step in bridging the gap between the everyday Muslim and the words of the Almighty Lord and His beloved Messenger (may peace and blessing be upon him) by giving students who are unable to study full-time the opportunity to learn correct Quran recitation through a well-designed, part-time schedule that accommodates university/high school studies and career goals simultaneously.

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Curriculum

• Tajwid/Quran Recitation – Correct recitation of the Quran while learning rules of Tajwid
• Arabic Literature – Introduction to basic Arabic sentence structures, vocabulary, and reading
• Fiqh – Fundamentals of Tahara (purification) and Salah (prayers)
• Aqidah – Fundamentals of Islamic beliefs
• Spirituality – Learning from the life of Nabi (may peace and blessing be upon him) through Seerah lectures
• Islamic Etiquette – Social mannerisms and good character

(Note: The curriculum is subject to updates and change)

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Program Format

Duration
September to August

Commitment
Part-Time, 6 hours/week (class) + 10 hours/week (self-review)

Schedule

Class Days/Timings: 3 Weeknights

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Tuition

$1,500.00 + $25.00 Registration Fee + Books

Policies

• Attendance

All students are required to attend every class. Absences must be reported and can only be due to a reason approved by the administration. Generally, a 24-hour notice should be given. However, due consideration will be given for emergency situations.

• Course Work

The teaching method employed in the Qur’anic Essentials Program comprises of three parts: readings, lecture, and review/practice. For each lesson, the students will be informed of the readings in advance. Then, a lecture will be delivered on the topic and the students will be expected to review and practice the lesson in a designated review group.

• Books

All required books will be available for purchase from the academy.

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Important Dates

Classes Begin: September, 2025

Student Interviews: *Students will receive individual emails to schedule interviews prior to September*

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The Path Forward

Graduates of this program will have the ability to fluently recite the Quran with correct tajwid along with gaining an understanding of basic Arabic, Fiqh, Aqidah, and Seerah.

Having gained fluency in reciting the Quran, graduates will also have the option to transition into the 2-year Quranic Arabic Intensive (QAI) program at Al Khalil Academy to gain an in-depth understanding of the Arabic text of the Qur’an and Hadith along with other Islamic sciences. Students who complete and excel in the QAI program are able to translate and understand the Quranic Arabic and Hadith.

Details of the Quranic Arabic Intensive (QAI) program may be found here.

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Location

Applications for the new academic year 2025-26 are now open.

Important Information:

• Registration open for new academic year: June 1st to August 14th
• Applicant Interviews will take place in August and Decision Emails will follow thereafter
• Applications are only for students residing in or near the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It is not open to international students since all our programs are in-person with no online option.