FAQ

Drop off is from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. The doors will be closed and locked at 8:15 a.m. and students risk being marked late to class. Please drop your children off BEFORE 8:15 a.m.

The mission of the Al-Hijra School Board is to create unique learning opportunities based upon the understanding and practice of Islamic principles that empower all students to achieve their highest levels of personal potential and participate actively in their community.

Al-Hijra School is a full-time school that was established to provide educational services to children of Muslim families residing in the Windsor and Essex County area who wish to study Islam, Qur’an, and the Arabic language in a supportive environment.

Al-Hijra School respects the dignity of the students as well as the students’ right to an education in an Islamic school. It is operated on a non-discriminatory basis according to equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, religion, colour, or national origin.

Islamic education is an integral part of the school curriculum and is required of all students.

Our goals for our students include fostering a greater sense of self-worth, self-respect and responsibility, and making meaningful connections in the local, national, and global communities.

Al-Hijra Academy is under the umbrella of Al-Hijra Mosque. The mosque functions and has a general board that is both appointed and voted in by the Shura (Members of the community). All functions and decisions made by the General Board are brought to the Shura for discussion/consultation and information. The School Board oversees the needs of the school and is there to facilitate the school administration in bringing forth the functions of the school. If any issues are unsolvable by the School Board they report to the General Board for assistance; consequently, the School Board also reports to the General Board to keep them informed of activities that may affect the community at large. In addition, the School Board informs the Shura of the activities and decisions involving community participation.

The school is managed by the Director General along with the principal, upholding the daily activities of the school. They are constantly in consultation with each other to provide the best learning opportunities for students and management of the school.

Yes – Al-Hijra Academy uniforms may be purchased at the T-Shirt Company of Windsor. You can find details, location and photos here.

Currently, Al-Hijra Academy does not provide transportation to or from the school.

School commences at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:26 PM.

Extended day/latch-key program is provided. Please contact the school to register for this program.

Yes! Fridays are very special days for us as Muslims and to further instil in our students the religious significance of this blessed day, Fridays are early release days. Parents pick up their children after Jumu’ah prayer at 2:00 p.m.

A class of 27 students is our standard.

See our Admissions page for the updated registration forms.

Our monthly tuition costs are on par with the local average. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.

Parents are encouraged to involve themselves in the educational processes of their children. Al-Hijra School holds regular parent-teacher conferences to exchange information and to work towards optimizing every child’s development. Al-Hijra School also has an active Parents’ Council. Parents are highly encouraged to join and actively participate in the different school activities that are available. It is imperative that the school and home settings work cooperatively in order to ensure the best education possible for all children.


Volunteers are always welcome. If you have the time and a particular skill, you are welcome to inform the office in order to arrange a time for you to meet with us to discuss it. There are requirements before anyone can volunteer, and more information may be obtained from the office.

We also highly encourage our parents to be part of our Parent Council.

Yes, Al-Hijra Academy is a registered private school with Ontario’s Ministry of Education.