Admissions

Begin your studies at Isnād Institute.

Review the entry requirements, understand the assessment process, and enquire about the next intake and a suitable starting point.

Admissions guidance

Find your starting point

Interested in studying with us? Enquire about the programme, entry requirements, and upcoming intake arrangements. Tell us a little about your previous Arabic and Islamic studies so we can discuss a suitable starting point.

Classes are conducted in person at Masjid al-Tafseer, Nima. Before enquiring, review the reading foundation and study expectations below so that we can have a useful conversation about your starting point.

Before you apply

Entry requirements

Level 1 assumes that students can already recognise Arabic letters and read simple vowelled words with basic accuracy.

Age
15 and above
Prerequisite
An introductory Arabic reading course, such as al-⁠Qāʿidah al-⁠Nūrāniyyah or its equivalent

Applicants should be able to:

  • Recognise Arabic letters in their isolated and joined forms.
  • Read simple vowelled Arabic words with basic accuracy.
  • Recognise short vowels, sukūn, shaddah, and tanwīn.

How admission works

Admission assessment

A brief reading assessment will help determine whether applicants have the foundation needed to benefit from the programme. Applicants under 18 should have parental or guardian consent.

  1. Submit an enquiry

    Tell us your age, Arabic-reading background, previous Arabic and Islamic studies, and general availability.

  2. Complete the reading assessment

    A brief reading assessment checks the foundation needed to benefit from the programme.

  3. Receive starting-point guidance

    We will discuss whether the current programme and level are suitable for your studies.

Your first stage

A brief look at Level 1

The first stage of the programme, introducing the core subjects through guided lessons, examples, and regular practice.

Explore the Full Programme
  1. Arabic Language

    Set text: al-⁠Tilāwah al-⁠Ifrīqiyyah

  2. Conversational Drills

    Set text: Ghana Speaks Arabic

  3. Introductory Mālikī Fiqh

    Set text: Matn al-⁠ʿAshmāwiyyah

  4. Introductory ʿAqīdah

    Set text: Kitāb al-⁠Tawḥīd

Intake information

Ask about the next intake

Contact the institute for the next intake date, class schedule, fees, and application arrangements.

Next intake date
Contact the institute
Class timetable
Confirmed during enquiry
Fees
Confirmed during enquiry
Application arrangements
Provided after initial contact

Admissions enquiry

Ready to enquire?

When you contact us, please share your age, Arabic-reading background, previous Arabic and Islamic studies, and general availability.

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Level 1 admissions

Application form

Complete the four short steps below. Required fields are marked with an asterisk.

Step 1 of 4

Applicant and contact details

We only ask for the details needed to assess eligibility and contact you.
Your eligibility will be calculated from your date of birth using today as the reference date.
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