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Calgary Islamic School

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Calgary Islamic School
Address
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2612 37 Ave NE

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Coordinates51°05′16″N 114°00′02″W / 51.0877°N 114.0005°W / 51.0877; -114.0005
Information
School typePublic
Religious affiliation(s)Islamic
Established1992
GradesK-12
LanguageEnglish & Arabic
CampusSuburban
Websitewww.akramjomaa.ca

Calgary Islamic School, sometimes abbreviated as "CIS", is a school located in the north-east part of Calgary, Alberta. The school is attached to the Akram Jumu'a mosque (also known as the NE mosque), and teaches grades kindergarten through twelve, and has a daycare located within the school as well. There is also a Tahfeez, or memorization, program running within the school for those who wish to memorize the Qur'an, as well as complete their normal education. In addition to the academic curriculum, the school teaches Arabic, Qur'anic Studies, and Islamic Studies.[1]

It was established in 1992.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Calgary Islamic school draws 100-deep lineup". CBC News. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  2. ^ "Our school". Archived from the original on 2016-03-29. Retrieved 2016-03-27.