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Al-Risala Academy

Mississauga, Ontario

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At a glance

Grades: JK – 12
Board: Independent
Religious affiliation: Islamic
Principal: NADIM ALWAN
Program type: Online/Site Based
Associations: No Association Membership

Tuition & admissions

Admissions process

Admissions enquiries can be made through the website form, by phone at +1-905-232-8436, or in person during office hours, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.

Academics & learning

Curriculum: Montessori early years curriculum covers Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Culture, and Language. Elementary Grades 1–8 follow the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, enriched with Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies. High school follows Ontario curriculum and leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Accreditation: Ontario Ministry of Education–inspected private school, BSID 665670, authorized to grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Course descriptions

Montessori

A hands-on, child-centered program across Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Culture, and Language, using guided work cycles and creative play.

Elementary academic curriculum

Ontario-aligned English, mathematics, science, social studies, French, art, and physical education are combined with Qur’an, Arabic, and Islamic Studies. The school also describes competitions, school trips, and hands-on learning.

High-school English and humanities

Published offerings include English for Grades 9–12, Writer’s Craft, Media Studies, Debate and Public Speaking, Canadian and World Studies, History and Geography, Law and Civics, Anthropology, Psychology, and Family Studies.

High-school STEM and business

Published course areas include Foundations of Mathematics, Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, Data Management, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Robotics and Engineering, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, and business leadership.

High-school arts, wellness, and languages

Offerings include Visual and Media Arts, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Personal Fitness and Wellness, Core French, Arabic, and Islamic Studies.

Qur’an and Islamic formation

Students learn Qur’an recitation and memorization, tajwid, Islamic Studies, Aqeedah, Seerah, Fiqh, ethics, history, and character. A full-time Hifz track is listed for Grades 1–8.

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Learning programs

Specializations

Montessori early years education. · Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies integrated with Ontario curriculum. · Full-time Hifz Track for Grades 1–8.

Languages

English · Arabic · French

Learning support

Small elementary class sizes allow personalized support. Teachers use technology · interactive activities · and creative teaching strategies.

Student life

Sports

Soccer · Basketball · Volleyball · Sports tournaments · Physical Education

Arts

Elementary arts include drawing · painting · sculpture · colour theory and design · singing · rhythm · percussion · introductory instruments and notation · role-playing · storytelling · performance · and movement.

Facilities

Safe and nurturing learning environment with facilities to help students discover and develop their potential

Clubs & extracurricular activities

Student council
Volunteer programs
Boys’ Night and Girls’ Gala
Spelling bees
Math and science fairs
Qur’an recitation competitions
Soccer, basketball, and volleyball tournaments
Ramadan programming, Eid celebrations, and charity drives

Outdoor activities & education

Current official pages confirm school trips, tournaments, and hands-on learning experiences but do not list current trip destinations or a recurring outdoor-education schedule.
The school lists soccer, basketball, and volleyball among student extracurricular opportunities; schedules and current teams are not specified on the reviewed pages.

University destinations

University of Toronto: Named on the current official Academics page as a graduate destination. A separate testimonial page quotes a Class of 2022 alumnus describing preparation for a business degree at U of T. No total placement count is published.
McMaster University: Named by the school as a graduate destination; cohort year and placement count are not provided.
University of Waterloo: Named by the school as a graduate destination; cohort year and placement count are not provided.

About the school

Al-Risala Academy is a private Islamic school in Mississauga offering Montessori, elementary, and high school education rooted in Ontario curriculum and Islamic values. It began operating in September 2009.

Location & school highlights

Location

Located at 1224 Dundas Street East
Unit 15
Mississauga
Ontario
Canada
L4Y 4A2.

What makes the school distinct

Ontario curriculum integrated with Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic Studies.
Montessori early years education followed by elementary and high school programs.
Full-time Hifz Track available for Grades 1–8.
Ontario Ministry of Education–inspected high school authorized to grant credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Daily du’a and Dhur prayers, with students leading Friday Jummah khutbahs.
Courses offered both online and on-site.