ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC

What ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC does

Islamic Education Institute of Texas (IEIT) is a Houston-area non-profit organization that operates a network of four fully accredited full-time Islamic schools spanning six campuses across Sugar Land, Stafford, Spring, and Houston, Texas. Established in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH), the system serves over 1,100 students from Early Child Care through High School, combining a secular academic curriculum aligned to local ISD standards with Islamic education, values instruction, and extracurricular programming. The portfolio includes Darul Arqam Academy North (Pre-K-12) and Everest Academy (Pre-K-12), plus ILM Academy (Early Child Care-8th Grade) and Houston Peace Academy (Early Child Care-5th Grade), each operating as a separate brand under the IEIT umbrella with its own Advisory Panel reporting to the IEIT Board of Trustees.

IEIT has no proprietary technology stack and no formal digital infrastructure for enrollment, marketing, or instructional delivery; it operates as a traditional private school network. The go-to-market is entirely community-led: prospective families learn about the schools through ISGH channels, parent referrals, and word-of-mouth within the Houston Muslim community, with enrollment handled via direct in-person contact at individual campuses. Revenue is generated through recurring tuition payments supplemented by one-time community donations and annual fundraisers, and the organization explicitly states that tuition rarely covers operating expenses, with the gap closed through donor generosity and special capital campaigns such as the $4 million Everest Construction Project. There are no funding rounds, no venture or private equity backing, and no M&A activity; governance is provided by an unpaid community Board of Trustees under ISGH oversight.

Name

ISLAMIC EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF TEXAS INC

Legal name

Islamic Education Institute of Texas

Website

https://ieitschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Islamic Education Institute of Texas (IEIT) is a Houston-area non-profit operating four accredited full-time Islamic schools across six campuses, serving over 1,100 students from Early Child Care through High School under the Islamic Society of Greater Houston.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Islamic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

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 Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

• Islamic K-12 education
• Faith-based private schools
• Private school system
• Early childhood education
• Religious school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sugar Land

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition from enrolled students constitutes primary revenue, though the organization notes that tuition rarely covers all expenses, indicating pricing below cost recovery.
2. Community Donations: Financial challenges are overcome through generosity of community donors who support annual fundraisers to cover operational deficits, indicating a significant donation-based revenue stream.
3. Donation Campaigns: Specific fundraising campaigns such as the Everest Construction Project ($4 million target) provide supplementary capital for facility projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

IEIT operates a unified school system of four fully accredited Islamic academies delivering full-time education from Early Child Care through High School across six campuses in the Houston metropolitan area. The schools combine a secular academic curriculum aligned with local ISD standards with Islamic education, moral development, and extracurricular activities including standardized tests, scholastic competitions, and sports. Tuition revenue is supplemented by community donations and annual fundraisers to cover operational costs.

Product overview

IEIT is a unified school system comprised of four fully accredited Islamic academies providing full-time education from Early Child Care through High School. The portfolio consists of four distinct campuses: Darul Arqam Academy – North and Everest Academy offer comprehensive Pre-K to High School programs, while ILM Academy serves Early Child Care through 8th Grade, and Houston Peace Academy serves Early Child Care through 5th Grade. Together, these schools serve approximately 1,100 students with programs aligned to local ISD standards, offering standardized tests, scholastic competitions, sports competitions, and extracurricular activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darul Arqam Academy - North: Islamic school offering Pre-K to High School education located at 11815 Adel Road Houston, TX 77067
• Everest Academy
• ILM Academy
• Houston Peace Academy

Products and services

• Darul Arqam Academy North A fully accredited Pre-K to High School Islamic academy within the IEIT system, located at 11815 Adel Road, Houston, TX 77067. It provides comprehensive Islamic and secular education aligned with local ISD standards.
• Everest Academy A fully accredited Pre-K to High School Islamic academy within the IEIT system located in Stafford, TX (610 Brand Ln, 77477). It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum and Islamic education, and is currently undergoing the Everest Construction Project with a $4 million fundraising target.
• ILM Academy A fully accredited Early Child Care to 8th Grade Islamic academy within the IEIT system, located at 1209 Conrad Sauer Dr, Houston, TX 77043. It provides foundational Islamic and secular education for younger students.
• Houston Peace Academy (HPA) A fully accredited Early Child Care to 5th Grade Islamic academy within the IEIT system located in Spring, TX (16700 Old Louetta Rd, 77379). It is focused on early childhood and elementary Islamic education.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999ISGH is the parent organization that founded IEIT over 25 years ago. IEIT operates as a subsidiary of ISGH while maintaining its own 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. ISGH continues to provide support and oversight, with the willingness of ISGH being recognized as essential to IEIT's success.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• The Village School: Private K-12 school in Houston offering a comprehensive academic program with diverse student body. Comparable as a private K-12 institution in the same Houston metro market with similar scale and full-spectrum grade coverage.
• Awty International School: Houston-area private K-12 school offering international curriculum including IB programs. Comparable to IEIT as a private K-12 institution serving a specific community segment in the same Houston metro market with comparable scale.
• St. Thomas's Episcopal School: Faith-based private school in Houston affiliated with the Episcopal Church, offering K-12 education. Comparable to IEIT as a faith-based private school serving a specific religious community in the same metropolitan market.
• Houston Christian High School: Private faith-based K-12 school in the Houston area with a Christian foundation. Comparable to IEIT as a faith-based private school offering integrated religious and secular education in the same metropolitan market.
• Universal Academy: Texas-based private school with faith-based educational offerings. Comparable to IEIT as a private school serving families seeking values-based education in the Texas market.
• Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart: Catholic private K-12 school in Houston operated by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Comparable to IEIT as a faith-based private school system serving a defined religious community with full K-12 offerings in the same market.
• The British School of Houston: Private international school in Houston offering British curriculum. Comparable to IEIT as a Houston-area private school serving a specific cultural/religious community segment with comprehensive K-12 programs.

Regional players

• Episcopal High School: Faith-based private school with boarding program in Texas. Comparable as a faith-based private educational institution in Texas with similar mission of integrating religious values with rigorous academics.

Broad incumbents

• The Kinkaid School: Elite Houston-area private K-12 school with extensive facilities. Represents a broader incumbent in the Houston private school landscape, with significantly larger scale and resources than IEIT.

Others

• Islamic Society of Greater Houston: Parent organization of IEIT and the broader Houston Muslim community organization. Comparable as the umbrella organization that founded and continues to support IEIT, providing community infrastructure and donor network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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