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The Admissions cycle for the 2025-2026 school year is CLOSED for all grades.

 

To apply for the next school year 2026-2027, please visit our website January 2026.

  

 
Al-Arqam Admission Policy:
 
Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory diversity is infused into its students and staff. The school appreciates diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, and age. The school honors its diverse and multicultural learning community, where every student and staff is valued for their immediate contributions to Al-Arqam. 
  • IB Admission Policy:
Students applying to enter grade 11 will take the admission exam for the entry-level to the junior class.  Students need to have Arabic courses in their previous transcripts.  The school will evaluate the last student's coursework and the admission exam result before deciding on admission into the two-year IB Diploma Program.
The school does not accept students entering grade 12 since the IB coursework spans two years.  The only exception is for students from another IB school and with similar coursework.  
  • Age Requirement Policy:

Kindergarten: A child must be five years old by 9/1/2025

Transitional Kindergarten: A child must be four years old by 9/1/2025 (A child must be potty trained before admission)

Pre-Kindergarten: A child must be three years old by 9/1/2025 (A child must be potty trained before admission) 

 
Admission Decision:
 
Al-Arqam Islamic School & College Preparatory will send admission decisions directly to the parents once the admission committee decides. 
 
Admission Process:
 
Step 1.  Apply online when the link will be available January 2026.
 
Note: No students can take the exams without submitting the required documents, NO EXCEPTIONS 
Upload all required documents (see below) to the Google Application Form. 
  1. Transcripts and report cards- last two school years
  2. Standardized test results (examples would be: caaspp, elpac, MAP, Terra Nova, -check with your school office to know which one)
  3. Birth certificate
  4. Complete and up-to-date immunization records
  5. Two Official Recommendation letters (required for applications for grades 6-10) 
Step 2. Pay the non-refundable exam fees of $250 (proof of receipt required for admission exam).  The link will be available January 2026: 
 
**For those requesting online exams, an additional fee of $100 per student must be paid.  The link will be available January 2026.
 
Step 3. Admission exam:
  • The admission exam will cover Mathematics and Language Arts subjects. 
  • Please allow yourself time to get to school at the beginning of the testing session.  Some students might need more time to complete their tests. 
  • The first exam for  the 2026-2027 school year will be posted late January 2026.
 
Notes:
Should you need special accommodations, please email Mrs. Salman at [email protected].