Al-Madinah Islamic Academy

Admission Process and Policy

*** Deadline:

  • Last day to register: June 10th
  • After June 10th, students will be placed on a waiting list and can join only if a spot becomes available.
Returning Students:

To confirm your continuation:

  • Full-Time Students: Submit $300 (monthly)
  • Maktab Students:
    – Pay all outstanding fees, including June
    – Summer course fee: $125
    – Payment confirms registration (no additional form needed)
New Students:
  • Carefully review eligibility criteria and the admission process
  • Submit the enrollment form as per the guidelines

All of the following policies must be read before submitting any enrollment form:

  • All applicants must undergo the admission process for enrollment. No individual member can unilaterally influence or enforce enrollment.
  • Failure of applicants (and/or their guardians) to follow formal procedures may impact enrollment.
  • All applicants are tested before final enrollment.
  • Final enrollment is contingent upon the teacher’s assessment of the student.
  • The school also reserves the right to decline admission to students without explanation of reasons.

Enrollment in Full-Time School

  • All applicants for Full-Time must undergo a trial period before a final decision on Full-Time admission is made.
  • Please ensure that the primary prerequisites and eligibility for Full-Time school are met before submitting the application.
  • All applicants for Full-Time must participate in the summer program for the trial session.
  • Parents should refrain from removing students from their previous school until receiving final approval from AMIA.
  • Once your child receives final approval, you may proceed with enrolling them in the PALCS online school for academics.
  • Parents should be aware that AMIA utilizes the PALCS online school for academics, supplemented by additional in-person and private online teacher support.
Step 1 – Check the Primary Prerequisites and Eligibility Before Submitting the Application:
  • Available space in the classroom. (Contact AMIA office)
  • Grade: 
    • Full-Time School accepts new enrollments only for 2nd to 6th grade. (Existing students will continue to higher grades)
  • Age:
    • Full-Time Hifz/School: between 8 and 12 years old
    • Summer/After School: 6 to 12 years old
  • Mental Stability & Physical Health
  • Obedience to parents and teachers
  • Good Behavior
  • Parents should have a clear understanding of the school’s policies, including dress code, punctuality, and timely fee payments.
  • Parents must understand their financial and time obligations to the school.
  • Family’s commitment to meet the financial and educational obligations to the school.
  • Parents cannot expect special education instruction beyond the school’s capability or capacity. 

For Hifz Only: 

  • Fluency in Quran recitation
  • Proper Tajweed
  • Ability to memorize the Quran and retain it
Step 2: 
  • If your child is eligible based on the Primary Prerequisites and Eligibility mentioned in step 1, please submit the online form designed for new students. 
Step 3: 
  • AMIA will contact you by email at amiacademyud@gmail.com to schedule an appointment for the admission test and orientation. Any additional contact or communication should be held through this email.
  • The admission test and orientation may take 15-30 minutes.
  • Both parents and students must be present.
 Step 4 – During the admission test, the following steps will be undertaken:
  1. Verification of eligibility.
  2. Assessment/Placement Test.
  3. Setting up online payment.
  4. Auto payment withdrawal authorization.
  5. Payment of the registration and first month of the fees.
  6. Purchase of books and labeling them with the student’s name.
  7. Reviewing all AMIA codes of conduct and signing them.
  8. Get clear Idea of AMIA dress code and the uniform and buy at least 2 sets.  You can buy at Tooba Islamic Fashions & Books, 5207 Walnut St # 1, Philadelphia, PA 19139. For AMIA student has special discount.
Step 5 – When can students join class?
  • You must show the approval email/letter to join the class
Step 6- How can I follow my student’s progress? 
  • After students get assigned to a teacher, guardians can access the teachers’ WhatsApp group to understand progress, attend Teacher-Guardian meetings, etc.

The approval will be sent by email if you are completed all admission process including the class schedule, syllabus, teacher name etc 



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