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QAIS (Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies)

The Universal Academy of Florida has a comprehensive QAIS (Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies) department that plays a vital role in the school's curriculum, emphasizing the importance of Islamic education alongside general academic subjects. This department is designed to foster a deep understanding and appreciation of Islamic teachings, culture, and values among students.

By integrating Quranic, Arabic, and Islamic education into the school curriculum, the Universal Academy of Florida's QAIS department strives to cultivate knowledgeable, ethical, and spiritually grounded students who are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.

Quranic Studies Program

UAF’s Quranic Studies Program is designed to provide students with the necessary skills that will allow each student to read and recite the Quran with proficiency. Each year, students are assigned selective Surahs that they are required to read and recite with proper phonics and with fluency. Additionally, students will be taught selective Tajweed rules that they must demonstrate their understanding of these rules through recognition activities and application throughout their reading and recitation.

UAF’s Quranic Studies Program has been separated into 14 levels from Pre-Kindergarten until the 12th grade. A student starting his/her studies with UAF from Pre-Kindergarten will complete at least 4 1⁄2 Juz’ of Quran by the time he/she graduates his/her senior year. However, new enrollees to UAF will take a Quran Placement Exam and will be placed in their appropriate level according to their individualized Quran Study plan.

Arabic Studies Program

UAF’s Arabic Studies Program is a core subject for the religious development for the students at UAF. The ultimate goal for students learning Arabic at UAF is so that they can begin to understand the Quran. Similarly, the world language standards have adopted an instructional approach so that students learn essential 21st Century Skills through language such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. Consequently, students are Globally & Culturally Competent and College & Career Ready.

UAF’s Arabic Studies Program has adopted a theme-based approach that has been separated into 17 levels from Pre-Kindergarten until the 10th grade. A student starting his/her Arabic studies with UAF from Pre-Kindergarten will reach the Intermediate Mid proficiency level. However, new enrollees to UAF are required to take an Arabic Placement Exam and will be placed in their appropriate level.

    • Arabic

    • Islamic Studies

Islamic Studies Program

UAF’s vision with the Islamic Studies Program is to inspire and transform students through a holistic approach to Islamic Tarbiyyah. Educating the Whole Child is a more effective paradigm to teaching today’s Muslim youth because it factors in their development physically, intellectually, socially, emotionally, morally, and spiritually. UAF plans to link the content found in the Islamic Studies  Curriculum to the real needs and concerns of students and to the larger issues when facing the world in which they live.

UAF’s Islamic Studies Program also aspires to work with the academic subject teachers implementing interdisciplinary projects and activities showing students that Islam is a complete way of life by linking Islam to everything around them. Furthermore, UAF hopes to present the great Legacy of Islam to our students by showing them the countless contributions that the Muslims and Islam has offered the world. By adopting this approach to Islamic Studies, UAF will properly equip students with the tools they need to invest in their futures after  graduating from UAF and their futures in the Hereafter.

QAIS Curricula Guide

For a detailed overview of our Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies (QAIS) curriculum, we invite you to explore our comprehensive QAIS Curricula Guide. This guide provides in-depth information on the objectives, structure, and content of our program, outlining how we aim to integrate Islamic teachings with academic excellence.

To access the QAIS Curricula Guide, please click here.

QAIS Report for the 2024-25 School Year

Alhamdolillah ur QAIS Report for the school year 2024-25 highlights several achievements and improvements that reflect our commitment to providing a high-quality Islamic education.

We encourage parents, students, and community members to review the report to see the strides we are making in fostering knowledgeable and spiritually grounded students. To view the full QAIS Report for the 2024-25 school year, please click here.

Islamic Dual Enrollment

UAF High School students are now afforded the opportunity to take Islamic Studies Dual Enrollment courses with Guidance College during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Guidance College is a premier accredited college that provides high school students academic rigor in Islamic Studies in selected courses. High school students from 10th to 12th grade are eligible to take one (1) college course each semester.
 
Please watch the information session video with more specific details.

All courses offered by Guidance College are (1) conducted live streamed online with a professor and (2) held once a week for 1.5 hours. Each course includes a midterm exam, final exam, oral evaluation, and a research paper using APA format. Guidance College is offering its Dual Enrollment courses for just $15 per semester and a one-time application fee of $50 payable to Guidance College.

For more detailed information on the Guidance College Dual Enrollment program visit their website: https://www.guidancecollege.org/hsdc

Student Eligibility Requirements:
  • Approved by high school counselor
  • Approved by parent/guardian
  • Minimum GPA requirement 3.5 weighted GPA
  • Minimum college entry scores one of the following tests:
    • SAT:  560 on Critical Reading / 530 Math
    • ACT: 21 Reading / 21 Mathematics
    • PERT: 123 Math / 106 Reading / 103 Writing (offered at the community college)
    • CPT (Accuplacer): 245 Reading / 245 Writing / 255 Math
If you qualify and are interested in dual enrollment at Guidance College, please see the following steps for enrollment:
  1. Interest Form: fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/ybY18Yw7rdMg2AWF9
  2. Transcript Request: request an official high school transcript from Sr Rosaylah (Head of High School)
  3. Dual Enrollment Application: fill out the application for Guidance College: https://form.jotform.com/230156183785056
  4. Course Registration: register for a course using the following link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/252711340808149
Please note that any Guidance College course will count as a dual enrollment credit; however, students will not earn any GPA boosts in the cumulative weighted GPA.

Islamic Dual Enrollment Info Session Video

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Founded in 1992, UAF is a private Islamic school for boys and girls in Daycare to Grade 12. Combining academic excellence while promoting Islamic understand and practices. UAF aims to produce bright students who are conscious of Allah and who maintain Islamic character and high academic standards.
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