Al Azhar School

What Al Azhar School does

Al Azhar School is a non-profit Sunday school operating in Pinner / Harrow, United Kingdom, that provides supplementary Islamic education to children aged 4 and above. The school delivers its curriculum through three daily Sunday sessions covering Quran recitation and memorization, Islamic Studies (including the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Islamic history, and ethics), and Arabic Language instruction in reading, writing, and comprehension, with an additional Activities Class reinforcing the core subjects through interactive methods and practical prayer instruction. Classes are held on Sundays at Vaughan Primary School (The Gardens, HA1 4EL) under a facility-hosting arrangement that enables the school to operate without its own premises. Staffing is lean at approximately 8 employees, indicating a small community-led operation.

The organization monetizes through annual tuition billed across three term-based installments, with a sibling-discount pricing structure (£550 for the first child, £500 for the second, £450 for the third, free for the fourth, plus £45 per child for books) and no registration fee. Enrollment is conducted via the school's WordPress/Astra website with anytime registration and free trial classes. Its go-to-market is community-led: the school relies on word-of-mouth referrals within the UK Muslim community, an official Facebook page (facebook.com/alazharschooll), email newsletters, and its website as the principal discovery and enrollment channels.

Operationally, the school is a privately operated non-profit with no disclosed institutional investors, subsidiaries, patents, awards, or regulatory actions. Management is represented by at least one named staff member (Mrs M.Youssef) handling parent communications and academic-year updates. The school plans to continue running the 2025/2026 academic year, with registration scheduled for 14/09/2025 and classes commencing 21/09/2025.

Name

Al Azhar School

Legal name

Al Azhar School

Website

https://alazharschool.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Al Azhar School is a UK-based non-profit Sunday school (Pinner / Harrow) providing Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic Language instruction to children aged 4+, operating from a shared facility at Vaughan Primary School and enrolling families via its website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supplementary Islamic Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Islamic supplementary education
• Sunday school programs
• Quran memorization classes
• Arabic language instruction
• Religious education for children

Headquarters

HQ city

London (Harrow)

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees collected from families for educational services. Fees are structured with sibling discounts and divided into three installments corresponding to school terms. Additional revenue from book fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Al Azhar School is a non-profit Sunday school providing supplementary Islamic education for children aged 4+, delivered through three daily sessions covering Quran Studies, Islamic Studies, and Arabic Language, supplemented by an Activities Class. Classes are held on Sundays at Vaughan Primary School in Harrow, London, with annual tuition billed in three term installments and a sibling discount structure.

Product overview

Al Azhar School operates as a non-profit Sunday School offering a unified educational program centered on three core subjects: Quran Studies, Islamic Studies, and Arabic Language Classes. The school delivers its curriculum through three daily sessions, with an additional Activities Class that reinforces core content through interactive methods. The program is designed for children aged 4+ and emphasizes holistic Islamic education combining religious instruction with language acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Quran Studies Instruction in Quran recitation, memorization, and interpretation delivered by experienced teachers on Sundays. Designed for children aged 4+ enrolled at the school, with the goal of developing a profound understanding of Quranic principles and fostering a deep connection with the holy scripture.
• Islamic Studies Comprehensive curriculum covering the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Islamic history, ethics, and values. Aimed at enrolled students aged 4+, equipping them with the knowledge needed to lead righteous lives and contribute positively to society.
• Arabic Language Classes Language instruction in reading, writing, and comprehending Arabic, tailored to different proficiency levels. Designed for enrolled children aged 4+ to develop skills needed to effectively read, write, and understand Arabic, supporting Quran comprehension.
• Activities Class Reinforcement activities that complement core subjects through interactive games, stories, and fun methods. Also teaches practical Islamic knowledge including how to pray, duas, and other essential aspects, for enrolled students aged 4+.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vaughan Primary SchoolcoreOthersThe school operates from Vaughan Primary School facilities on Sundays. This is a hosting/facility-sharing arrangement where Al Azhar School uses the primary school's premises for conducting classes. The partnership enables the school to provide education without the overhead of maintaining its own facility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Emerging players

• Qalam Institute: Provides Islamic education with focus on Quran and Arabic language instruction. Comparable as a supplementary Islamic education provider, though primarily digital delivery and US-based.

Regional players

• Ebrahim College: UK-based Islamic educational institution offering Islamic studies and Arabic programmes in London. Comparable as a faith-based educational services provider serving the same UK Muslim community, though at a more advanced/academic level.
• Madinah College: London-based Islamic higher education institution offering structured Arabic and Islamic studies curricula. Comparable provider serving the UK Muslim community with similar subject mix (Quran, Arabic, Islamic studies).
• Darul Uloom London: UK Islamic seminary offering traditional Islamic education and Arabic instruction. Comparable as a UK faith-based education provider serving the Muslim community with structured curriculum, though more academically rigorous.

Direct peers

• Madrasah Ta'leemuddeen: UK-based Islamic school offering structured weekend classes in Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies. Comparable as a UK Islamic supplementary school delivering similar subject matter to children in a community-based setting.
• Al-Kawthar Academy: UK-based provider of Islamic education via online and in-person classes, including Quran and Arabic instruction. Directly comparable as a supplementary Islamic education provider teaching the same three core subject areas to similar demographics.
• Sufia Educational and Cultural Society: UK-based organisation offering Islamic education classes for children, including weekend madrasah programmes. Directly comparable as a weekend Islamic supplementary school serving UK Muslim families with similar curriculum focus.

Broad incumbents

• Institute of Ismaili Studies: UK-based research and educational institution with programmes in Islamic studies, Arabic, and Quran. Comparable as a broader Islamic educational institution in the UK, though operating at a much larger scale and more academic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alazharschooll
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/al-azhar-school

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investments

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