Basic Level Certificate (years 8-11, ages 12-16)
These 2 years will ensure a basic understanding of the translation of Qur'an and its recitation, basic Arabic Grammar and basic lesson in History and Seerah. There will also be an elementary insight into the Islamic Laws of Rituals. This includes the study of Fiqh (Islamic Law), sarf & nahv (Islamic grammar). During this period students are also required to take GCSE's in Arabic, RE, History, Maths, English, Science, ICT & Geography.
These 4 years will ensure a basic understanding of a wide range of Islamic subjects and allow the student to progress to the BA and to A levels.
In order to obtain the Foundation Level Award, the student is required to successfully complete the following subjects:
Tafseer
Hadith
Basic Arabic Grammar (Sarf & Nahv)
Fiqh (Noor-ul-Idaah)
Seerah
Tajweed
GCSE in Arabic (minimum C grade)
Minimum of 5 additional GCSE's at C grade including Maths and English are required for a Foundation Level Diploma to be awarded.