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Entry Requirements into the Various Departments

Prior to acceptance, all applicants are to fill in the application form with special focus on prior learning and existent skills.

For entry into the Tahfith Department, applicants are expected to possess a basic proficiency in the recital of the Quran. Applicants who are unable to recite the Quranic text are usually redirected to sister institutes that focus on the basics. In the event of limited vacancies, applicants who have already successfully memorized portions of the Quran are given preference in accordance with the quantity and quality of prior memorization. Applicants should also be no younger than 15 years of age. Exceptions may be made in all the above should special circumstances prevail.

For entry into the Arabic and Islamic Studies Department, applicants are expected to be able to recite the Quran and have successfully completed grade 10.Those applicants leaving sister institutes are generally not allowed entry into the `Alimiyyah Course but may be entered into as high as the 2nd year of the Introductory Course. Exceptions may be made in the event of either successful completion of testing - details given below - or completion of studies at a recognized sister institute.

Applicants who have filled in the application form and been granted provisional acceptance will be subjected to testing prior to full acceptance.

The Tahfith Department

The recital of applicants will be tested to verify claims made in the application form. If no claim of prior memorization has been made this will be limited to the ability to recite directly from the mushaf (copy of the Quran). If otherwise, portions indicated will be tested from memory to verify quantity and quality. Upon passing this test, applicants will be divided into the 3 classes equally and immediately be allowed entry into class.

The Arabic And Islamic Department

The ability to read Arabic will be verified by testing the applicant's recital from the mushaf. Testing will be done from sections not previously memorized and as such is per the selection of the examiner. Perfect tajwid is not essential as the focus is merely on the recognition of the Arabic letters and diacritical marks.

Applicants are also expected to present proof of prior qualifications - such as a grade 10 report - or any other such evidence to validate claims made in the application form. Telephone numbers and other such contact information of schools, universities or Islamic institutions previously attended should also be provided to facilitate claim verification and allow examiners to ascertain prior history. Character references by religious leaders and others must also be accompanied by the necessary contact information.

In the event that applicants wish to enter any year other than the 1st year of the Introductory Course, they will be subjected to testing on the work done in lower years. Ideally applicants should then be familiar with the subjects and curriculum of lower years for testing will be on these subjects in accordance with our own curriculum. Exceptions may be made in the event that applicants are able to prove mastery of subjects done in lower years via testing. In such an event, acceptance into the year of choice will be subject to passing the March exams of that year. Should the applicant fail yet wish to continue his studies at the institute, he will be required to go down to the level required by examiners.