Admissions

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Overview

IOK students are focused and diligent in achieving excellence in both dimensions of knowledge--religious and academic--enabling them to become relevant, spiritual and scholarly leaders. Considering the nature of such aims, it becomes clear that prospective students and their families must reflect on the challenge before them and determine whether or not they will be able to put in the effort to attain such lofty goals.

Criteria for admission:

• Dedication to Qur’anic memorization (hifz) for approximately 90 minutes every school night.
• Academic performance at or above average for one’s current grade level.
• Commitment to the morals and ethical system contained in the books we study.
• The first day of school is Tuesday September 6th, 2011.

Steps in the Admission Process

1. Visit the current campus and familiarize yourself with our students, our teachers, and IOK’s approach to Islamic and academic sciences.
2. Fill out and submit the application.
3. Schedule an interview with the IOK administration.
4. Deposit the first month’s tuition upon the acceptance of your student, securing his or her enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year.

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Limited Enrollment Notice

Special enrollments will be limited to 10 students (boys and girls) for 1st - 4th grade and 10 students (boys and girls) for 5th - 8th grade and spots are expected to fill fast. There are also a limited 5 spots open for high school students 9th-10th grade (boys only).

Annual Tuition

Quran & Science Academy (1st-4th Grade 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM | 5th-8th Grade 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM)

Scholars Preparatory Academy (9-10th Grade 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM)

Annual Fees

Returning Students

New Students

FAQ's

1. Where is the new location?
   IOK’s new campus is located at 1009 Via Sorella Diamond Bar, CA 91789.
2. Will the new location be available for use in the coming school year?
   Yes, the new IOK campus will be open for the 2011-2012 school year, insha’Allah. However, we will be starting off the school year in the current facility and thereafter transition to the new location after the first few months.
3. Does IOK require instructors to be credentialed?
   Our teaching staff is carefully selected from the best our community has to offer. Credentials play a part in the application process, but so do other factors such as dedication, education, experience, and concern for IOK’s students and mission. Hence, a credential is not required in every case.
4. What programs does IOK offer?
   We offer a unique integrated education program offering students:

   1. Quran and Science Academy
      • State-standard KG-8th Grade academic education
      • Quran memorization
      • Islamic Studies Curriculum
   2. Islamic Scholars Prepatory Academy
      • State-standard High School education along with facilitation of general education credits towards an undergraduate degree
      • Extensive study of the Arabic language
      • Advanced level coursework of higher Islamic sciences and disciplines
      • Graduates from the aforementioned programs may proceed to reputable universities to complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees. They may become doctors, lawyers, engineers or choose any profession they desire while maintaining a strong identity and proficiency in Islamic sciences.
5. How long has IOK been around?
   The establishment began in the spring of 1998 as an intensive weekend Islamic studies program with only a handful of teachers and students. In its second year, the Institute expanded its programs to the weekdays and added an after school program that enabled students to maintain their Islamic learning during the week while helping them excel in their regular schooling. Finally in the fall of 2001, the Institute became a full-time entity, offering programs covering both dimensions of education, Islamic as well as standard state-endorsed academia. Now, 13 years since its inception, the Institute has a staff of over 15 teachers instructing students in Quranic, Islamic, Arabic education along with operation of a full time state-endorsed academic program from KG to 10th grade. Over 150 students attend the Institute from Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and Ventura counties of Southern California.
6. When and how can I apply my student for admission?
   The admissions process is completed in four steps: (1) We recommend that you visit the current campus; (2) Fill out and submit the application; (3) Schedule an interview with the administration; (4) Deposit the first month’s tuition, securing your student’s enrollment at IOK for 2011-2012.