Al-Rushd Online School

Al-Rushd Online School: British online education with Islamic values

Al-Rushd Online School is an educational centre that delivers the British national curriculum entirely online, from Key Stage 1 to Sixth Form. Its approach combines the teaching of subjects such as English, maths and science with the integration of Islamic values and a Qur'an memorisation programme (hifz). The school presents itself as the winner of the 2023 Private Education Award in the category of Best Online Islamic British School, a recognition it attributes to its commitment to academic standards, teaching, pastoral care and the integration of Islamic values into the British curriculum.

Educational stages and academic programmes

The academic offer is organised by stages of the British system:

• Primary School (Key Stage 1–2): Years 1 to 6, for ages 6 to 11.
• Secondary School (Key Stage 3): Years 7 and 8, for ages 11 to 14.
• Secondary School (Key Stage 4): Years 9, 10 and 11, for ages 14 to 16, with preparation for GCSE/IGCSE.
• Sixth Form (Key Stage 5): Years 12 and 13, for ages 16 to 19, with options for advanced and international A-Levels.

In addition, the school has a specific hifz programme (Hifdh Programme) and Al-Rushd Madrasah, which is offered both in person and online.

Methodology: live classes, recordings and monitoring

Teaching is delivered through interactive live classes via secure online platforms. Students access daily sessions for core and complementary subjects, and all classes are recorded for later reference. The learning process includes checking the personalised timetable, attending the live class, interacting via chat, submitting tasks and homework through the student panel, downloading support materials, viewing recordings, checking grades and feedback, earning digital rewards and badges for attendance and achievements, and monitoring attendance.

The school highlights its small class sizes to provide personalised attention, as well as a family support system that includes regular progress reports, parent-teacher meetings and an open communication channel.

Fee structure and admission process

The site details the financial conditions for the course shown. All stages share an application fee of £15, an admission fee of £350 and a refundable deposit of £100 at the end of the academic year. The monthly payment varies by stage: £282 for Primary, £304 for Secondary KS-3, £347.20 for Secondary KS-4 and £488 for Sixth Form (both in the advanced and international three A-Levels options). In all cases, 10 monthly instalments are envisaged and five Islamic subjects are included at no additional cost, which the school calculates as a saving of £500 per year. The total number of subjects indicated is 13 in Primary, 11 in Secondary KS-3 and 12 in Secondary KS-4.

The admission process is managed through the website, with sections dedicated to the application steps, fees, school calendar and grade placement.

Profile of target families

The school is aimed at families seeking a flexible, safe and faith-inspired alternative, including those who home educate or need to combine studies with other circumstances. A parent testimonial on the site mentions the school's warm welcome, the work on religion and the Qur'an, and the possibility of overseeing learning and checking the student's understanding before moving on.

Recognition and international reach

Al-Rushd Online School presents itself as an educational option for families worldwide, with a model that combines the British curriculum and Islamic education. The school states that it has been recognised with the 2023 Private Education Award in the category of Best Online Islamic British School, and structures its activity around online teaching, the hifz programme and the madrasah, with attention to character development and preparation for GCSE/IGCSE and A-Level examinations.