ILM Academy

What ILM Academy does

ILM Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) private Islamic school in Roswell, Georgia, serving Muslim families in Metro Atlanta with a fully integrated PreK-12 and Montessori program. Founded in 2006 as a parent-led homeschooling initiative and incorporated in June 2008, the school has expanded into a three-campus operation totaling 31,000 sq. ft. (with a fourth ~28,000 sq. ft. campus under development) serving 386 students from 70+ families representing 30+ countries. Its core product portfolio spans Preschool (PreK3-4), Islamic Montessori programs (Bambinos toddlers 18 months-3 years, Primary 3-6, Elementary 6-9), Elementary (K-4), Middle School (5-8), High School (hybrid online/on-campus with 100+ AP/Honors/elective courses), and a Hifdh Quran memorization program; supporting add-ons include After School Clubs, Learning Support, Summer Activities, and Transportation. Technology integration includes STEAM curriculum across all grades, Promethean interactive boards, a personal device program for grades 1-8, and the Northstar Connect school management platform.

Name

ILM Academy

Legal name

ILM Academy, Inc.

Website

https://ilm-academy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ILM Academy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) private Islamic school in Roswell, Georgia, serving 386 Metro Atlanta Muslim families across Preschool, Montessori, Elementary, Middle, and High School programs with STEAM-integrated curricula and dual Cognia/CISNA accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Islamic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Early Learning Academies (EDACADAH)

Keywords

• Islamic private school
• Montessori early childhood
• STEAM K-12 education
• Quran memorization program
• Hybrid high school

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Payments: Primary revenue source. Annual tuition ranges from $7,350 to $9,030 depending on program (Preschool, Montessori tiers, Elementary, Middle School, High School). Tuition is billed on a 10-month payment plan with monthly installments.
2. Georgia Tax Credit Program (GASSO): ILM Academy benefits from the Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (GASSO) tax credit program. Donors receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits equal to their contributions, which are redirected to cover a portion of tuition. The school collects approximately $350K annually in GASSO contributions. The $10,000 scholarship award through this program is factored into published tuition amounts.
3. Ancillary Fees (Application, Registration, Curriculum, Resource, Testing): One-time and recurring fees including $100 application fee, $200 registration fee, curriculum fees ($350-$500), resource/supply fees ($150-$400), testing fees ($125), and parent portal fees ($100) per family, plus extended care ($250/month), bus service ($2,200/year), and Hifdh program fees ($2,000).
4. Donations and Fundraising: ILM Academy operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relies on community donations to cover costs not fully met by tuition alone. The school conducts annual fundraising campaigns (IMPACT) and accepts stock donations, Zelle, and PayPal contributions to support expansion projects and general operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ILM Academy is a nonprofit, parent-governed Islamic private school in Roswell, Georgia, providing year-round PreK-12 education that integrates Montessori early-childhood methods, STEAM curriculum, and Quranic/Arabic/Islamic Studies within Cognia- and CISNA-accredited programs. The school delivers instruction on-site across three campuses and combines traditional classroom teaching with a hybrid (online + on-campus facilitator) high-school model featuring 100+ college-prep, Honors, AP, and elective courses, alongside optional programs such as Hifdh (Quran memorization), after-school clubs, learning support, summer activities, and bus transportation.

Product overview

ILM Academy is a nonprofit private Islamic school offering a comprehensive PreK-12 educational program with Montessori options. The core product portfolio includes Preschool, Montessori Programs (Bambinos, Primary, Elementary), Elementary School (K-4), Middle School (5-8), High School, and Hifdh (Quran memorization) programs. Supporting add-on services include After School Clubs, Learning Support, Summer Activities, and Transportation. The school operates a hybrid learning model combining traditional instruction with online components, integrating STEAM curriculum, Islamic values, and educational technology throughout all programs. The institution serves students from 30+ countries across three campuses in Metro Atlanta.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program PreK-3 and PreK-4 program delivering holistic child development via hands-on, play-based activities in a safe Islamic environment; covers core subjects, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran. Intended for families seeking an early Islamic preschool experience.
• Montessori Programs Islamic Montessori education across three tiers: Bambinos Toddlers (20 months-3 years), Primary Montessori (3-6 years), and Elementary Montessori (6-9 years), delivered by MACTE-certified teachers using Maria Montessori's scientific method with Islamic values integrated.
• Elementary School Program Kindergarten through 4th-grade academic program integrating STEM curriculum, core subjects, Islamic studies, Quranic knowledge, Arabic, and technology, aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence.
• Middle School Program Grades 5-8 program featuring STEAM-infused curriculum aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, promoting creativity, Islamic values, personal laptops for students, and a safe Islamic learning environment.
• High School Program Hybrid learning model combining online courses with on-campus teacher/facilitator support, offering 100+ College Prep, Honors, AP, and Elective courses with academic rigor and Islamic character development. Targeted at students seeking college-prep rigor alongside Islamic education.
• Hifdh Program Optional Quran memorization program for students in 5th grade and above, offering individualized assignments, tajweed lessons, and an integrated academic curriculum alongside memorization of the Quran.
• After School Clubs Extracurricular enrichment activities including Robotics, Spelling Bee, Soccer Club, Art Club, Science Olympiad, Model United Nations, Beta Club, National Junior Honor Society, and various academic competitions.
• Learning Support Academic assistance programs including Math Intervention and Science of Reading to support students with specialized strategies recognizing individual strengths and advancement opportunities.
• Summer Activities Summer program collaborating with community partners to shrink summer learning gap through enrichment activities.
• Transportation Services Bus service for families along Marietta, Alpharetta/Cumming, and Johns Creek routes to ease parental transportation concerns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate for high school graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (GASSO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2010GASSO is the Georgia Student Scholarship Organization that administers the GA Tax Credit Program. When donors contribute to GASSO and designate ILM Academy as the recipient school, they receive dollar-for-dollar state tax credits. GASSO redirects these contributions to cover a portion of student tuition. ILM Academy has been the first Islamic school to receive over $1 million via this program and collects approximately $350K annually in GASSO contributions. Approximately 50% of pledged amounts are typically approved.
• Kitab HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILM Academy partners with Kitab House and other well-known Islamic publishing houses for the school's annual Islamic Book Fair, generating enthusiasm in Islamic literature amongst students and the broader Muslim community.
• Scholastic BooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILM Academy partners with Scholastic Books to host an annual Scholastic Book Fair, allowing students and parents to purchase popular literature and boost literacy skills.
• Dr. Ashley Gess (Professor, Augusta University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn May 2019, ILM Academy teachers were trained by Dr. Ashley Gess, Professor and Director of STEAM program at Augusta University, on integrating STEAM within the school curriculum. This partnership enhanced the school's STEAM instructional capabilities.
• UISA (United Islamic Schools of Atlanta)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILM Academy participates in the UISA (United Islamic Schools of Atlanta) organization and its events, including the Qur'an Showcase (UISA), which is a Qur'an recitation showcase for students from member Islamic schools.
• Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and CISNAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerILM Academy is dually accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED) and CISNA (Council of Islamic Schools). The accreditation process involves ongoing review and renewal, with school staff actively participating in accreditation teams.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta International School: Established private PreK-12 school in Atlanta with IB curriculum and internationally diverse student body. Comparable in geographic catchment and premium private-school positioning, though not faith-based.
• The Westminster Schools: Premier Atlanta private K-12 school serving a similar affluent, education-focused demographic in the same metro. Represents the dominant non-faith-based incumbent competing for the same tuition-paying families.
• Holy Spirit Preparatory School: Catholic PreK-12 private school in the Atlanta metro area. Comparable faith-based educational mission, college-prep outcomes, and tuition structure competing for values-driven families in the same geography.
• Pace Academy: Top-tier Atlanta private PreK-12 school with rigorous college-prep curriculum and STEAM focus. Comparable in academic outcomes (college acceptance), STEAM emphasis, and Metro Atlanta private-school positioning.

Direct peers

• Al-Iman Academy: Islamic private K-12 school in Alabama whose former math/science teacher Bushra Alvi now serves as Director of Middle School at ILM. Directly comparable PreK-12 Islamic curriculum model and target demographic.
• Universal Academy: Islamic K-12 private school in Detroit metro serving a comparable Muslim-American community with integrated faith and college-prep academics. Comparable mission, customer segment, and revenue model.
• The Islamic School of Irving: PreK-12 Islamic private school in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area serving a diverse Muslim student population. Direct comparable in curriculum integration of Islamic studies with American academic standards.
• Al Fatih Academy: Islamic private school in Northern Virginia offering PreK-12 education with Arabic and Quranic studies. Comparable demographic, scale, and integrated Islamic/academic mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

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