Australian Islamic College

What Australian Islamic College does

Australian Islamic College Perth Inc. (AIC) is a private, nonprofit Islamic K-12 institution incorporated in Western Australia, founded in 1986 by Abdallah Magar and now led by Executive Principal/CEO Abdullah Khan OAM. The network operates six campuses — five across the Perth metropolitan area (Kewdale, Thornlie, Dianella, Henley Brook, Forrestdale) and one in West Croydon, South Australia — serving over 5,000 students from 58 ethnic backgrounds with 251-500 employees.

The college delivers a hybrid curriculum that integrates the Western Australian Curriculum with Islamic Studies, Quranic education, Arabic language, and character development, structured around proprietary teaching methodologies including the Direct Explicit Instruction Model (I Do, We Do, You Do, Plough Back phases) and Warm Up Learning Methodology. Tech stack is conventional for an independent K-12 operator: SEQTA for LMS, TASS Parent Orbit for parent-facing mobile and student information, Renaissance Accelerated Reader and myON for literacy, Mathletics, Robotics/STEM resources, and Microsoft 365 + SharePoint for staff productivity. Senior secondary pathways span ATAR courses (Mathematics Methods, Specialist, Physics, Applied IT, Health Studies), General courses, and Vocational Education and Training delivered with North and South Metropolitan TAFE (Certificate II/III in Business, Sports, Community Services, Nursing pathways).

The revenue model is a mix of recurring tuition fees — described as low-cost relative to independent and Catholic schools, with payment flexibility — Commonwealth Government needs-based funding under the Australian school funding model, and a smaller international student stream under CRICOS registration charging full fees. Distribution is community-led via word-of-mouth referrals within the Australian Muslim community, supported by campus tours, open days, expressions of interest, and a WhatsApp-based DIALOGUE platform launched in August 2025. Strategic partnerships with University of Western Australia, Curtin University, and Adelaide University provide tertiary progression routes and teacher professional development. The institution is CRICOS-registered and Department of Education compliant.

Name

Australian Islamic College

Legal name

Australian Islamic College Perth Inc.

Website

https://aic.wa.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Australian Islamic College Perth Inc. is a nonprofit K-12 institution operating six campuses in Western and South Australia, delivering the Western Australian Curriculum integrated with Islamic Studies, Arabic, and Quranic education to over 5,000 students from 58 ethnic backgrounds through ATAR, General, and VET pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: School fees charged to families for student enrollment. AIC notes they charge lower fees compared to independent and Catholic schools. Payment arrangements are available for families with financial concerns.
2. Government Funding (Needs-Based Funding Model): Australian Government Commonwealth Funding allocated based on student needs. AIC publishes Needs-Based Funding Statements for AIC Perth V1 2024 and V2 2025.
3. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses: VET courses offered including Certificate II in Business, Certificate III in Business, Certificate II in Sports and Recreation, Certificate II in Sports Coaching, Certificate II in Community Services. Collaboration with North and South Metropolitan TAFE colleges for extended course offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Australian Islamic College delivers comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 12 education across six campuses in Western Australia and South Australia, integrating the Western Australian Curriculum with Islamic values education, Arabic language instruction, and Quranic studies. The college serves over 5,000 students from 58 ethnic backgrounds through multiple senior secondary pathways including ATAR, General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates, and Endorsed Programmes. Specialized additional learning support includes psychologists, speech pathologists, and visiting teachers for students with diverse needs.

Product overview

Australian Islamic College Perth Inc operates as a multi-campus Islamic educational institution offering a comprehensive K-12 academic program across six campuses in Western Australia (Kewdale, Thornlie, Dianella, Henley Brook, Forrestdale) and one in South Australia (Adelaide). The institution provides a unified educational offering that integrates the Western Australian Curriculum with Islamic values education, serving over 5,000 students from diverse backgrounds. The core educational products include K-12 Academic Programs, ATAR Pathway Programs for university preparation, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) certificates. Religious education is delivered through Islamic Studies, Quranic Education, and Arabic language programs. Supporting services include a WhatsApp-based DIALOGUE communication platform for parent engagement, TASS Parent Orbit mobile app for academic monitoring, AI integration in teaching and learning, student leadership programs, and various extra-curricular activities including sports academies, creative arts, and technology electives. The institution is recognized among Western Australia's top schools for academic achievement, with ATAR performance data placing it in the Top 25 schools in the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Academic Programs Comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 12 educational programs across six campuses, integrating the Western Australian Curriculum with Islamic values education. Students study English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, The Arts, Health & Physical Education, Technologies, and Languages (Arabic).
• ATAR Pathway Programs ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) courses for Years 11-12 preparing students for university entrance, including courses in Mathematics Methods, Mathematics Specialist, Physics, Applied Information Technology, and Health Studies.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) VET certificate programs including Certificate II and III in Business, Certificate II in Sports and Recreation, Certificate II in Sports Coaching, and Certificate II in Community Services, enabling students to achieve WACE graduation with practical industry skills. Collaboration with North and South Metropolitan TAFE colleges for extended course offerings including Fashion and Design, mechanical pre-apprenticeships, and Certificate IV in Nursing.
• Islamic Studies and Quranic Education Religious education programs including Islamic Studies (Years 7-9), Quran program (Years 7-10), Prophetic Directions (Year 10), Applied Islam (Years 11-12), Arabic language courses, and Hifz-ul Quran elective for Quran memorization.
• Additional Learning Support Services Specialized support including psychologists, speech pathologists, and visiting teachers for hearing impairment, vision impairment, physical and chronic health impairment to ensure inclusive education.
• DIALOGUE Communication Platform WhatsApp-based communication platform launched to facilitate direct communication between the school and parents, enhancing family engagement.
• TASS Parent Orbit App Mobile application providing parents access to academic progress tracking, report access, parent-teacher interview scheduling, school calendars, e-diaries, pastoral care updates, payments, and absence notifications.
• Specialist Electives (High School) Elective courses including MakeCode Micro:bit coding, Creative Textiles, Journalism Design, Food Science, Netball Academy, Soccer Academy, Drama, Woodwork Technology, Game Design & Development, Photography and Digital Media, and Hifz-ul Quran.
• Student Leadership Program Student Representative Council (SRC), House Captains, and leadership opportunities for student engagement, public speaking, event organization, and community service.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Co-curricular programs including debating, Quran competition, swimming lessons, karate, soccer training, fundraising, interschool competitions in science, maths, IT, and HASS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% ATAR+: 21% of students
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adelaide UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructured collaboration with Adelaide University to strengthen the integration of Islamic Pedagogy through ongoing teacher professional learning. This partnership supports AIC's educational approach and teacher development.
• Curtin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIC offers the Curtin University UniReady Programme as a senior secondary pathway option, enabling students to gain university entry through this endorsed programme.
• University of Western Australia (UWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through UWA Fairway Program supporting Year 12 students with unfavorable study environments to help them gain entry to UWA with lower ATAR requirements. Also supports entry to UWA Medicine and Dentistry.
• North Metropolitan TAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET course collaboration enabling AIC students to access courses not offered at the college, with students attending TAFE one day per week.
• South Metropolitan TAFEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVET course collaboration providing students access to courses including Fashion and Design, mechanical pre-apprenticeships, and Certificate IV in Nursing.
• Constable Care FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstable Care's Theatrical Response Group conducts professional acting workshops using forum theatre model for Year 10 Drama elective students.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Haileybury: One of Australia's largest independent school networks with multiple campuses and strong ATAR outcomes; comparable as a benchmark for large multi-campus independents competing for the same high-performing student segment.

Regional players

• Christ Church Grammar School: Leading Perth independent boys' school consistently ranked in WA's Top Schools; comparable regional competitor for high-ATAR families and a benchmark for academic outcomes in AIC's home market.
• Wesley College: Established Perth-based independent K-12 school; relevant regional incumbent comparison for ATAR performance, fee positioning, and parent choice within the Western Australian market.
• Penrhos College: Perth-based independent girls' school with strong ATAR track record; relevant regional competitor for the same pool of academically focused Perth families and a comparable fee-tier private school.

Direct peers

• Australian International Academy: Multi-campus faith-based K-12 school in Melbourne with Islamic and mainstream streams; comparable as a multicultural, faith-rooted private school network operating in a similar Australian context.
• Al-Faisal College: Multi-campus Islamic K-12 school in Sydney with strong ATAR outcomes and similar community-led growth model, directly comparable to AIC's scale and academic positioning.
• Al-Taqwa College: Large Islamic K-12 school network in Melbourne with multiple campuses and integrated Islamic curriculum, directly comparable to AIC's multi-campus Islamic K-12 model.
• Islamic College of Brisbane: Independent Islamic K-12 school serving the Brisbane Muslim community with academic and religious education, directly comparable to AIC in mission, curriculum integration, and student segments.
• Malek Fahd Islamic School: One of Australia's largest Islamic schools, operating across multiple campuses in Sydney with K-12 Islamic education and similar pathway partnerships, comparable in scale and model to AIC.
• Noor Al-Islam College: Independent Islamic K-12 college in Sydney offering integrated Islamic and Australian curriculum, comparable to AIC's positioning as a faith-based independent school with mainstream academic pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AIslamicCollege
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australianislamiccollege
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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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