PROGRAMS · WEEKDAY SCHOOL
Iqra Institute Draft
Our Purpose
- MISSION STATEMENT
Buidling faith one ayah at a time.
- VISION
Build a generation of Muslims who are not just Muslim by name but are confident, contributing members of society who understand exactly what Allah expects of them and have the ability to articulate it and lead others.
- GOAL
Accomplish our vision by creating a space of growth, accountability, engaging lessons, inspiring teachers, and a welcoming community – making learnnig the Qur’an an experience that nourishes the heart and strengthens the soul.
Our Process
Three Steps of Building a Foundation
Every student’s journey with with Qur’an is unique. The Iqra Institute is built on three pillars that work together – structure, knowledge, and family.
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Structured Development
A four-level program that takes students from recognizing letters all the way to a part-time Ḥifẓ track and advanced Islamic studies. Every level is designed as a one-year term, with graduation at the end of each year.
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Islamic Studies
Students at Level 3 begin foundations of the Islamic sciences with Imam Herbert — an interactive study of the life of the Prophet ﷺ,daily fiqh, and ḥadıt̄h. At Level 4, students advance into Uṣūl al-Ḥadıt̄h, Uṣūl al Fiqh, and Faith, Reason & the Modern World – preparing them for lifelong engagement with Islamic scholarship
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Parental Collaboration
Parents are heavily involved in every child’s growth. The first collaboration meeting comes around four months in to make sure we’re on track; the second arrives three months before graduation to set the student up for success.
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خَيْرُكُمْ مَنْ تَعَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ وَعَلَّمَهُ
”The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.”
– The Prophet ﷺ · Ṣaḥīḥ Al-Bukhārī 5027
How it works
Class Structure
The Iqra Institute meets Monday through Thursday, with an optional Friday session for tutoring and catch-up. We maintain a limited classroom structure with a small student-to-teacher ratio — ensuring every student receives the individual attention they need to succeed. Students are placed into one of four levels through a short reading and memorization assessment, and progress is tracked individually through the FACTS student management system.
Each level pairs reading practice with age-appropriate Islamic studies. Student progression goals are calibrated for an average 7–12 year old; audit-track students follow the same content without progression guarantees.
Two parent–teacher collaborations are scheduled each year — at the 4-month and 8-month marks — and parents can see attendance, grades, and report cards in the FACTS portal at any time
Curriculum
Levels
Tap a level to see times, goals, and curriculum.
Level 1: Foundational Reading (Beginner)
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Level 2: Intermediate Reading and Memorization
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Level 3: Memorization and Islamic Studies
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Level 4: Advanced Islamic Studies & Qur'an Memorization
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Our Team
Meet our teachers
Imam Dahee Saeed
IMAM & QUR’AN SCHOOL TEACHER
Ḥāfiẓ certified in all ten recitations. Bachelor’s in Qur’an Sciences from Al-Azhar University. Former Qur’an Sciences instructor at Al-Azhar Institute and imam at Egypt’s Ministry of Religious Affairs. Two-year degree in fundamentals of religion from MISHKAH (Islamic University of North America). At ICJC since 2008.
Ustādhah Eman Shahin
QUR’AN SCHOOL TEACHER
Ḥāfiẓah with Ijāzah Ḥafṣ certi|cation. Bachelor’s from the Higher Institute of Cooperative & Managerial Studies in Egypt. Twelve+ years as a Qur’an teacher at ICJC, known for engaging methods and a positive learning environment that helps students build a deep appreciation of the Qur’an.
Imam Mohamed Herbert
ISLAMIC STUDIES INSTRUCTOR
Graduate of the Qalam ʿĀlimiyyah program with over a decade of experience as imam and teacher. Islamic Studies instructor at Legacy International Online High School — teaches Tafsır̄, Fiqh, and Sır̄ah, and helps oversee the school’s Islamic Studies department. Also teaches with Qalam Institute and Qalam Travel.
Schedule
School Calendar 2026-2027
The school year runs from April 2026 to March 2027. Classes meet Monday through Thrusday. Tap the button at the bottom to download the printable full-year version.
| Apr ’26 | May ’26 | Jun ’26 | Jul ’26 | Aug ’26 | Sep ’26 |
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APR 6 – First Day APR 16 – Iqra Competition |
MAY 26 – Day of Arafah (no class) MAY 27–28 – Eid al-Aḍḥā Break |
JUN 1 – Classes resume JUN 29–30 – Summer Break begins |
JUL 1–9 – Summer Break JUL 13 – Classes resume |
No events | SEP 7 – P–T Collaboration #1 (no class) |
| Oct ’26 | Nov ’26 | Dec ’26 | Jan ’27 | Feb ’27 | Mar ’27 |
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OCT 12 – Mid-Terms OCT 19 – Iqra Media Day |
NOV 23–26 – Thanksgiving Break NOV 30 – Classes resume |
DEC 1 – ’27–’28 Enrollment opens DEC 21–31 – Winter Break |
JAN 4 – Classes resume JAN 18 – P–T Collaboration #2 (no class) JAN 22 – Quran Night |
FEB 1 – School Event FEB 4 ★ – Last Day of Classes FEB 27 – Iqra Quran Night |
MAR 7 ★ – Graduation |
Enrollment
Tuition & Registration
Tuition
$215/student/month
Options include a paid-in-full discount and need-based scholarships / financial aid, funded by donor contributions. [Director: confirm any registration fee, materials fee, and sibling discount details to add here.]
Registration
Enrollment for 2026–2027 closes March 27
Registration opens the day after Eid al-Fitr each year and stays open for one week. Registrations after the first two weeks of class are placed in the Audit category — same attention and effort, but graduation in the same year isn’t
guaranteed.
Where: all registration and progress tracking runs through the FACTS Student Information System
What to expect
School Policies
Attendance
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Respect of teachers, students, and Masjid
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Books
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Mid-year enrollment
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Ready to Enroll?
Sumbit a short inquiry form – we’ll follow up with placement details and next steps
Frequently Asked Questions
Pulled from the standalone FAQ page so parents don’t have to navigate away
What ages is Iqra Institute for?
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What does a typical week look like?
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How is my child placed into a level?
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How will I track my child's progress?
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Are scholarships available?
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What happens at graduation?
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Contact
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9005 W 151st Street
Overland Park, KS 66221