AMA Schools
Albayan School
Albayan School is a program to help kids be able to read & memorize any verse of the Qur’an perfectly and independently. This year we will be using the Bidaya book to enable kids to grow from learning the alphabet to having correct recitation of the Qur’an. We offer two Albayan schools and the details are below:
Albayan School 1 for Boys & Girls (Tuesday & Thursday)

Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting from September 13 – June 22
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Age: 6 – 14 years old
Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa, ON)
Cost: $350 per child. Payments can be made in installments with $175 in September and $175 in January.
**Please be advised that registration is not complete until payment is received.
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to albayan@mymasjid.ca with the Guardian’s name & child’s name included in the note.
More Information: If you have questions regarding registration you can email us at albayan@mymasjid.ca or call us at (613) 523-9977.
Albayan Qur’an School (Sunday Mornings)
Whether you are just starting to learn Qur’an for the first time or you are an advanced student, we will help you on your journey to completing the memorization of the entire Qur’an. We also offer Islamic studies as part of our curriculum to improve our relationship with Allah (SWT).
Dates: Sundays starting from Sept. 11 – June 18
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: In-person at AMA Community Centre
Cost: $200 per child for the whole year (includes the course book).
Student Download: Parents are requested to download the Bidayah book for free by clicking here.
Ages:
- Boys 6 – 9 years old
- Girls 6 – 23 years old
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to albayan@mymasjid.ca with the Guardian’s name & child’s name included in the note.
More Information: If you have questions regarding registration you can email us at albayan@mymasjid.ca or call us at (613) 523-9977.

Iqraa School
Iqraa School Barrhaven
What: Arabic and Islamic Studies for JK to Grade 8
Do you know that one of the benefits of learning Qur’an is that on the Day of Resurrection, a crown of such brilliance will be placed on the head of the parents. This is a reward for the one who has learned the Qur’an and practiced its teachings. The beauty of this crown is that its glitter will eclipse the brightness of the sun that enters your houses!
Iqraa Barrhaven continues to offer Islamic studies and Qur’an recitation virtually to our lovely students! Classes are small-scale to encourage students to memorize better. We have limited spots remaining. Please contact us or register online.
Location: This year the classes will be held virtually through Google Meet
Arabic: Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon for Arabic program, run directly under the Education Permenante languages program of the CECCE. It will include an interactive activity. The fee for this portion is $10 for the full-year. To register, follow: https://educationpermanente.ca/en/ilp/elementary-ilp/
Islamic Studies: Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM for Islamic Studies and Qur’an memorization, run directly under AMA. The fee for this portion is $250 per student for the full-year.
Registration: You can register online and you will receive a notification of the first day of classes. If you have questions please contact iqraa3@amacanada.org or call (613) 523-9977.
Iqraa School Southkeys
Iqraa Southkeys continues to offer Islamic studies and Qur’an recitation in person to our lovely students! Classes are small-scale to encourage students to memorize better. We still have spots remaining. Please contact us or register online.
Location: This year the classes will be held in person at Blossom Park Public School, 3810 Sixth St.
Arabic: Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon for Arabic program, run directly under the International & Indigenous Languages Elementary Program of the OCDSB.
For more information, please contact the International & Indigenous Languages office by phone at 613-239-2703 or by email at iilp@ocdsb.ca
Islamic Studies: Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM for Islamic Studies and Qur’an memorization, run directly under AMA. The fee for this portion is $250 per student for the full-year.
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to iqraasouth@amacentre.
If you have questions please contact iqraasouth@amacentre.