Al-Taqwa Academy logo: a mosque dome rising from an open book Al-Taqwa Academy London, Ontario
An Al-Taqwa Academy student in a navy uniform writing 'I am a believer' on a classroom whiteboard

Al-Taqwa Academy

A JK–12 Islamic school in London, Ontario — Ontario curriculum, an on-site mosque, and a community that has gathered here since 2000.

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Students standing in rows for prayer inside Al-Taqwa Mosque

Faith, on campus every day

Five daily prayers, in our own mosque

Five daily prayers are offered on site at Al-Taqwa Mosque. Iqama is 15 minutes after athan. Friday (Jumu'ah) prayer begins at 1:30 p.m., insha'Allah, at 1837 Churchill Avenue.

Daily prayers Five prayers on site · Iqama 15 minutes after athan
Jumu'ah Friday prayer begins at 1:30 p.m.
Al-Taqwa Mosque Al Furqan Quran Center
Children and adults gathered at a past Ramadan Expo at Al-Taqwa Academy, a student speaking into a microphone on stage

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Ramadan Expo

Join us as we get ready for our beloved month of Ramadan. You are invited to an expo filled with pre-Ramadan shopping, ethnic food and delights, engagement, and fun. Stage activities run throughout the day — trivia, games, and more for children. Shop for décor, Eid clothing, gifts, food, and more.

Expo details & vendor form

JK to Grade 12

A complete school, on one campus

Every journey begins with a solid foundation. Students grow with us from their first days in Kindergarten through elementary school and on to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

A smiling young child playing with toys on a colourful classroom mat at Al-Taqwa Academy

Junior & Senior Kindergarten

Kindergarten

A team of teachers and assistants that focus on learning, loving, and lots of fun.

 An Al-Taqwa elementary student in a navy uniform examines a yellow leaf through a magnifying glass

Grades 1–8

Elementary

Nurturing Muslim leaders and Canadian citizens, with educational excellence and Islamic values.

 Al-Taqwa graduates in caps and gowns standing together outdoors under green trees, seen from behind

Grades 9–12 · OSSD

Secondary

Inspected by the Ontario Ministry of Education, with the authority to grant OSSD credits. Friends — and coming closer to Allah (SWT).

Why Al-Taqwa

Established in London, September 2000

Al-Taqwa Islamic School was established to create a Canadian Islamic school exceeding the most current provincial curriculums. We are a private, non-profit school, and a registered charity — the Altaqwa Academy Foundation. Secondary School has been in place since 2002.

  • Ontario curriculum, OSSD credits Elementary and Secondary divisions are recognized and registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education. Every student holds an Ontario Student Record.
  • Small classes, a family environment A smaller student-to-teacher ratio, and a school that many parents describe as a second home.
  • Character, clubs, and service Student Council, Al-Taqwa Gives Back, Reach for the Top, Model United Nations, Key Club, sports, arts, community service, and more.
  • Transportation across the city Yellow school-bus station stops around London, and door-to-door van pickup from home.
Al-Taqwa students in navy uniforms smiling and posing together on a colourful outdoor playground

“Al-Taqwa is a second home for my children. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful school, providing them with excellent education, a very inspiring Islamic environment, and a loving, family like atmosphere.”

Physician at LHSC, father of Safia and Soliman Hegazy

Admissions · 2025

Join this community

$6,000

Canadian residents, 2025. The same tuition for JK & SK, Grades 1–8, and Secondary Grades 9–12. A ten-month contract — ten $600 payments — plus a $100 non-refundable registration fee.

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We welcome students year-round. Email admissions@altaqwa.org or call 519-951-1414. Come for a tour. Placement exams may be offered.

Resources, uniforms, photo (and labs in secondary)
$350+
Yellow school bus
$2,000
Door-to-door van
$3,500
International students, ten months
$15,000

International registration is $500, plus $500 for visa documentation and a letter of acceptance. Payment by month, quarter, or year — cash or cheques, e-transfer, credit cards, direct deposit. Full details are on the Admissions page.

Since 2000

History of Al-Taqwa Academy

Serving the London community since 2000. A glimpse into Al-Taqwa’s original campus.

Students and staff of Al-Taqwa Academy gathered outdoors around the year 2000
Campus, 2000
Al-Taqwa elementary students lined up outdoors in the early years of the school, around 2000
Elementary, 2000
A Quran class at Al-Taqwa Academy around 2001, students seated with a teacher
Quran class, 2001
Al-Taqwa secondary students around 2005
Secondary, 2005
The interior hall of Al-Taqwa Academy’s earlier campus, with a high wooden ceiling
Original campus hall
A group of Al-Taqwa students from the school’s earlier years posing together outdoors
Early campus memories

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