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The 2025-2025 Admission Cycle is now OPEN.

 

The Third Admissions Cycle is open from Thursday, March 6, 2025, and closes on April 4, 2024, at midnight.  

Please note the following grades are about to close (3, 4, 5, 6 boys, and 9 girls).  

The Third Admission Exam will be on Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm.  

 
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:
 
1.  Apply online at the following link:
 
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 tests
  3. Birth certificate
  4. Complete and up-to-date immunization records
  5. Two Official Recommendation letters (required for applications for grades 6-10) 
2. Pay the non-refundable exam fees of $250 (proof of receipt required for admission exam): 
 
 
**For those requesting online exams, an additional fee of $100 per student must be paid via the following link:
 
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 Admission Exam will be on Wednesday, Feb 5, 2025 from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm.  
  • The Second Admission Exam will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm. 
 
Notes:
Should you need special accommodations, please email Mrs. Salman at [email protected].