Children's Islamic Studies & Qur'an Programme


Course Summary

The Lewisham Islamic Institute aims at offering all our students a broad and balanced curriculum which includes the Prophets Life, Theology, Jurisprudence, Stories of the Prophets, Cleanliness, Prophetic Manners, Tajweed and much more. 

Our ustadhs and ustadhaas are fully qualified to take students to the next level in their journey with the Quran and have experience of teaching Islamic studies to students living within Muslim minorities and are aware of the challenges that accompany this reality.

We have 3 groups:

Monday & Thursday – 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Tuesday & Friday – 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Wednesday – 5:30pm – 7:30pm (Saturday – 10:30pm – 12:30pm)

Price: £150 per term (£450 per annum)

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The course material within Safar Academy curriculum is utilised in a number of places across the world to educate students with the intention of developing their fluency in reading the Qur’an and having a solid grasp of Islamic studies. Students may enter our institute from the 5 years old and have a precisely placed curriculum for them to enjoy for 10 years. They shall cover the basics from how to pray and make wudhu to advanced details of fiqh. Students may also participate in debates, presentations, research projects and essay writing skills which will enhance their confidence and overall skills in managing and presenting information. Additionally, it is essential that genuine implementation of the knowledge learnt is established: this is the primary reason why we employ our “Ummah Days” which consists of weeks where students learn and actively address oppressions that occur around the globe. This may include letter writing, speeches, poems and more.

Our series comprises of 10 levels, each level possessing different books.


Frequently Asked Questions

We have a madrassah programme which lasts for 10 academic years. Students are provided with a book pack which consists of 4/5 books including a Islamic studies textbook, workbook, and quran reading material

Yes, we provide a discount package for pupils which can be discussed with our administration team.

The minimum age is 5 years old and the maximum age is 15 years old

Students must wear our personalised “LII fleece” which can be purchased at our institute. Boys must wear this with any colour thobe and girls must wear this fleece with any colour abaya or jilbaab.

£150 per term