Islamic schools in the Greater Toronto Area
By: Anson Wong
Published on: September 13, 2022
Finding the right school for your children can be a daunting task. Families looking for a school that teaches Islam will find that Toronto is lacking in that area. Very few options exist for schooling beyond post-secondary and weekend schooling. Surrounding regions, on the other hand, have multiple schools including, Islamic schools
Islamic schools provide in-depth teachings on the Quran. They also provide an academic curriculum that is approved by the provincial government. Schools can be a great way to find which demographics live in which region.
Other institutions such as community centres, after school classes, and other agencies can affirm one’s cultural presence. Districts like Scarborough and Mississauga are filled with services looking to meet the needs of their community. These buildings and services reflect growing populations and show how demographics can change over time while establishing a strong community.
Muslim parents who wish to raise their children with elements of their native culture and religion can do so with Islamic schools. These schools bring many Muslim children together and give them a chance to integrate into Canadian culture comfortably. They also serve as one of many links in community, allowing families to know one another through shared experiences.
Having these schools are important because they provide a chance for youth to preserve native cultures as they grow up in Canada. This is beneficial as it allows them to keep in touch with both cultures. The difference of where we stem from is valuable and contributes to Canada’s growing culture.
Allowing children to experience both cultures is essential in promoting an open mindset. It allows for dialogue between different groups without a presumed gap between them. This way children get the most out of Canadian culture without prejudice or bias. Establishing a strong understanding of native culture provides a strong foundation for embracing others as well.
Encouraging this exchange is important to promote inclusiveness in society. To help you make an informed choice, here is a list of Islamic schools in the surrounding regions.
In Brampton
- Office phone: 905-866-6555
- Email: info@Al-AmeenSchool.com
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 389 Main St N, Brampton, ON L6X 1N7
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 8
- Year established: 2015
- Office phone: 905-799-9231
- Email: info@alimanschool.ca
- Location: 12 Beech Street, Brampton, ON L6V 1V1
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 8
- Year established: 1994
- Office phone: 905-216-3981
- Email: info@noonacademy.net
- Location: 12 Rutherford Road S, Brampton, ON L6W 3J1 Unit 6-7
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2013
Wali Ul Asr Learning Institute
- Office phone: 905-457-9254
- Email: info@waliulasr.ca
- Location: 7580 Kennedy Road Brampton, ON L6W 0A1
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2008
In Mississauga
- Office phone: 905-270-AHES (2437)
- Email: info@alhudaelementary.ca
- Location: 1135 Central Pkwy W, Mississauga, ON L5C 3J2
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 8
- Year established: 2009
- Office phone: 905-997-0260
- Email: info@almanaratheights.com
- Location: 2550 Argentia Rd Unit #121, Mississauga, ON L5N 5R1
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Grade one to 10
- Year established: 2006
- Office phone: 905-232-8436
- Email: info@alrisalaacademy.com
- Location: 1224 Dundas Street East, Unit #15 Mississauga, ON L4Y 4A2
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2009
- Office phone: 647-633-3491
- Email: info@ayaat.ca
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 3054 Caulfield Crescent, Mississauga, ON L5M 6J7
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Preschool to Grade 12
- Year established: 2019
- Office phone: 905-507-6688
- Email: info@iqraislamicschool.com
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 5751 Coopers Ave, Mississauga, ON L4Z 1R9
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 8
- Year established: 1997
- Office phone: 905-272-4303
- Email: info@alrisalaacademy.com
- Location: 1525 Sherway, Mississauga, ON L4X 1C5
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 1983
- Office phone: 905-272-4303
- Email: info@alrisalaacademy.com
- Location: 2200 South Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Grade 9 to 12
- Year established: 2001
- Office phone: 905-629-4764
- Email: info@maingateislamicacademy.com
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 5280 Maingate Dr, Mississauga, ON, L4W 1G5
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 8
- Office phone: 905-607-6313
- Email: info@maplerootacademy.com
- Location: 2111 Dunwin Drive, Mississauga, ON L5L 3C1
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 6
- Office phone: 905-855-8557
- Email: info@olivegroveschool.ca
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 2300 Speakman Dr, Mississauga, ON L5K 1B4
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2006
- Office phone: 905-566-8533
- Email: info@olivegroveschool.ca
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 5550 McAdam Road, Mississauga ON L4Z 1P1
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 1998
- Office phone: 647-705-5592
- Email: info@suffahacademy.ca
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: Milton Campus 100 Nipissing Rd, Milton, ON L9T 5B2
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2019
In Milton
- Office phone: 289-270-5306
- Email: admin@tarbiyah.ca
- Branch of Islam: Sunni
- Location: 89 Ontario St N, Milton, ON L9T 2T2
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 8
- Year established: 2019
In North York
- Office phone: 647-748-6453
- Email: info@nileacademy.ca
- Location: 5 Blue Haven Crescent, North York, ON M9M 1W6
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2005
In Scarborough
- Office phone: 416-628-6252
- Email: info@alhaadi.ca
- Branch of Islam: Shia
- Location: 690 Progress Ave Unit 16, Scarborough, ON M1H 3A6
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Grade 1 to 8
- Year established: 2009
- Office phone: 416-297-0770
- Email: info@gibraltarleads.ca
- Branch of Islam: Shia
- Location: 690 Progress Ave Unit 16, Scarborough, ON M1H 3A6
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2017
- Office phone: 416-332-9428
- Email: info@alrisalaacademy.com
- Location:
- Primary campus: 710 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON. M1H 2X1
- Boys’ campus: 700 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON. M1H 3A4
- Girls’ campus: 670 Progress Avenue, Scarborough ON. M1H 3A4
- Gender: Male and female, separate campuses
- Grades taught: Junior kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 1996
- Office phone: 416-297-0770
- Email: mariyahschool@yahoo.com
- Location: 3665 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1G 1P7
- Gender: Female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 1995
The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy
- Office phone: 416-335-9173
- Email: iit@islam.ca
- Location: 1630 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1S3
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12
- Year established: 2006
In Vaughn
- Office phone: 905-696-1588
- Email: info@Al-AmeenSchool.com
- Branch of Islam: Shia
- Location: 9000 Bathurst Street, Vaughan, ON L4J 8A7
- Gender: Male and female
- Grades taught: Kindergarten to Grade 12 with post-secondary opportunities
- Year established: 1994
For additional sources be sure to visit, muslimlink.ca