An Al-Taqwa Academy student in a navy uniform writing 'I am a believer' on a classroom whiteboard

Al-Taqwa Academy

A JK–12 Islamic school in London, Ontario — Ontario curriculum, an on-site mosque, and a community that has gathered here since 2000.

JK to Grade 12

A complete school, on one campus

Every journey begins with a solid foundation. Students grow with us from their first days in Kindergarten through elementary school and on to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Why Al-Taqwa

Established in London, September 2000

Al-Taqwa Islamic School was established to create a Canadian Islamic school exceeding the most current provincial curriculums. We are a private, non-profit school, and a registered charity — the Altaqwa Academy Foundation. Secondary School has been in place since 2002.

  • Ontario curriculum, OSSD credits Elementary and Secondary divisions are recognized and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Every student holds an Ontario Student Record.
  • Small classes, a family environment A smaller student-to-teacher ratio, and a school that many parents describe as a second home.
  • Character, clubs, and service Student Council, Al-Taqwa Gives Back, Reach for the Top, Model United Nations, Key Club, sports, arts, community service, and more.
  • Transportation across the city Yellow school-bus station stops around London, and door-to-door van pickup from home.
Al-Taqwa students in navy uniforms smiling and posing together on a colourful outdoor playground

“Al-Taqwa is a second home for my children. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful school, providing them with excellent education, a very inspiring Islamic environment, and a loving, family like atmosphere.”

Physician at LHSC, father of Safia and Soliman Hegazy

Admissions

A faith-based education, from JK to Grade 12

Students grow with us on one campus — from their first days in Kindergarten through an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. Families come to Al-Taqwa for the Ontario curriculum alongside Quran and Islamic studies, caring teachers, small classes, and a community that has gathered here since 2000.

Five daily prayers are offered on site at Al-Taqwa Mosque. Elementary and Secondary divisions are recognized and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education, and every student holds an Ontario Student Record.

We welcome students year-round. Email [email protected] or call 519-951-1414. Come for a tour. Placement exams may be offered.

Tuition is $600/month (ten-month contract). See admissions & fees.

A young Al-Taqwa Academy student in a navy uniform writing on a classroom interactive whiteboard
Students standing in rows for prayer inside Al-Taqwa Mosque

Faith, on campus every day

Five daily prayers, in our own mosque

Five daily prayers are offered on site at Al-Taqwa Mosque. Iqama is 15 minutes after athan. Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer begins at 1:30 p.m., insha'Allah, at 1837 Churchill Avenue.

Daily prayers Five prayers on site · Iqama 15 minutes after athan
Jumu'ah Friday prayer begins at 1:30 p.m.

Since 2000

History of Al-Taqwa Academy

Serving the London community since 2000. A glimpse into Al-Taqwa’s original campus.

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