Edmonton Islamic Academy

Our daughter currently attends EIA and we are very happy with the overall experience and would recommend this school to others.

They deleted my review! So, let's do this again: this school is HORRIBLE. They don't care about your education, it's all about their reputation AND most IMPORTANTLY: MONEY. Proof? Well, if your child has a high average, but they don't do well on one exam, they kick them out... BUT if students want a second chance, there's a catch; you have to BRIBE THEM WITH MONEY to let the student stay in the school. I have met many parents, and they will tell you this is true. ANOTHER THING: they do NOT teach the religion the right way. We are taught to follow what our Prophet (PBUH) says, and what Allah (SWT) says.. But they don't teach us that. It's all based on their own opinions! And if you disagree, then you're said to be uneducated" about Islam... ALSO instead of encouraging children to do better

I have found our experience at the EIA to be wonderful, and have zero regrets registering my kids there. The atmosphere there is warm, welcoming and safe. My kids are in the lower elementary grades, and with my experience I have found the teachers, and Principles to be very approachable and respectful.This School is run by a great team..and kids!

If you’re a parent considering enrolling your child at this school, please read this first and make your decision from there. I had attended this school for nine years, and as someone who is now about to graduate from a public school, I’ve finally come back to write this review.The quality of the teaching can range. For the most part, leaving this school made me realize I was able to achieve a higher academic level than I thought. The workload is gruesome but it really does ensure a better future. This is not what I wanted to address though.If you worry about your child’s mental health, and even physical wellbeing, don’t bother enrolling them here. If your child can cause trouble from time to time, you’ll be wasting 3K enrolling them here, since they have a tendency of expelling students over the most insignificant things. One look at what they punish them for, and you’ll immediately realize they do it based on saving the school’s reputation. They will take your child’s phone and go through it, and if they find something as meaningless as a swear word, or an “affair” they will consider kicking that child out of the school. If your child gets into a little trouble, then get ready to have them expelled with no second thoughts.Why am I saying all of this? Because I don’t believe the staff are genuinely qualified to handle students. Why is their solution to suspend/expel students? To just scream at them that it’s wrong but don’t explain why? How do you think a child will grow under these conditions? I realized how wrong it all was when I entered a public school. One of the students at my school was arrested for an offence, and they called my teacher to bail them out. And the teacher did that.I’m not saying the school is obligated to bail kids out from a crisis like that. But having an understanding teacher that scolds you with MEANING can change someone’s entire perspective. What would have happened if my teacher said no and the school expelled him? He would have been in a worse place. But he’s not. And that’s what changes everything when it comes to discipline.Children grow, and learn, and cause trouble. This is normal. EIA treats it like a crime. I don’t care if you think I’m exaggerating. I spent practically the majority of my life here, with all my memories. Leaving meant I had to drop all of that behind me. And I had no choice but to. It was too toxic. A school system where you are yelled at for challenging authority when it is due is an illogical school system.Moving on, let me emphasize the lack of resources in regards to a student’s mental health. When you are struggling with your psychological wellbeing, they send you to one unqualified staff member that will, without doubt, mess up your mindset even more than before you were sent to them. Why do they do this? What certifications does this teacher have? Why are they telling me my depression isn’t real, and that my feelings aren’t validated? What?Don’t even get me started on how they teach Arabic there. Every new year you start, they go back to the alphabet and how to connect the words. Some sentences. That’s it. There’s nothing special in regards to the curriculum regarding this language. In fact, it’s just repetitive. I feel so bad for my parents that continued to send me there for years on end.Sometimes I’ll look at the reviews of this school, and see how most of the five-star ones come from staff members that are part of the family that founded EIA. It makes me laugh to myself.If you don’t mind the lack of morals and integrity in this environment, you can send your child there. If you don’t mind the condescending staff members that scream in your kid’s face for maybe even no reason just because they can, why not.I think what bothers me the most, though, is when parents don’t consult their children on whether or not they want to attend a certain school. I am not a parent, but I am a child, and I can tell you that your kid wants more involvement on issues regarding themselves. Don’t be that guardian.

If you want your children to have a Muslim and Arabic education, the EIA is where you want to send them. Top 10 school in the province in academics and athletics. They also teach the kids manners and respectfulness, which seems to be lacking these days.

The EIA hosted the provincial debate tournament today. It is a beautiful campus with so many students who sacrificed their Saturday to make the event run well. They accommodated my dietary restrictions amazingly well. It's a lovely building with kind staff, polite students and I wouldn't hesitate to attend, or hold an event there myself, in the future.Thank you Edmonton Islamic Academy for a wonderful event and all the best to you :)

Lets be honest! This school is an Ehh"Grab some popcorn and read well

The EIA has a great track record, of kids learning and reaching the goals they set for themselves . And that could not be done . Without the help of the teachers and staff at the EIA. I have a nephew and niece that go there and they like it a lot .