An Overview of Islamic
Girls High School
The Holy Quran states that every girl child has equal rights to
education. However, the scenario was quite different for a long time.
The number of Muslim students attending schools, particularly in
Muslim schools has remained low over a long period.
Good schools and institutions offering higher education have a
smaller number of Muslim students
in comparison to their
proportion of the population.
However, over time, the situation seems to be changing for the
betterment of the Muslim community. Thanks to the efforts of the
administration and social awareness campaigns.
Research shows that an increasing number of Muslims are showing
interest in sending their children, especially girl children to Muslim
schools.
There is an increasing number of student enrollment for primary
and secondary education in numerous Islamic girls’ high schools.
The Muslim schools provide an Islamic learning environment through
the use of contemporary teaching pedagogy to cultivate a
comprehensive and progressive academic curriculum.
The institutions are better equipped now with a wide range of
resources designed to encourage student accomplishment and
prepare them to pursue higher education. The aim is to empower
students by refining their interests and honing their academic
proficiency.
The Muslim schools incorporate subjects that foster the overall
personality development of the students.
The curriculum includes Islamic studies, the Tahfeez course, and
Quran.
All of which ensure the complete development of the child.
In some schools, Arabic educators teach Arabic as a foreign
language. There are physical education programs.
These involve competitive school sports and various co-curricular
activities that focus on providing scope for students to
participate and make the most of such events.
Most schools have a student council that conducts different events
and cultural activities.
These events are organized throughout the year. Hence, students gain
more exposure to pa