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MADRASAH EDUCATION Nurturing Tomorrow’s Religious Leaders
Considering Madrasah Education for Your Child? As your child enters the age eligible for primary school in the coming year, you may have started thinking about the educational pathway which you may want for your child. For Muslim parents, madrasah education may be a possible option besides enrolling into an MOE national primary school. This booklet serves to provide key information on madrasah education to help parents who wish to enrol their child in the madrasah make an informed decision on their child’s educational journey based on the child’s needs. While madrasah education offers the kind of Islamic learning environment which most Muslim parents would prefer, the demands of the curriculum and the educational pathways may not necessarily suit the child. Thus, it is important to consider the various factors before making the decision to choose madrasah education for your child.
CONTENTS Preserving our Islamic Legacy & Heritage 04 Faith-inspired & Values-centred Education 05 Foundational Development of Future Religious Leaders 07 Choosing the Right Madrasah 11 Financing Your Child’s Schooling 12 Parents and Madrasahs as Partners 14 Registering Your Child for Primary 1 14
Preserving our Islamic
Legacy & Heritage
Madrasahs are full-time Islamic religious schools with the aim of
developing religious scholars, leaders and educators for the
Singapore Muslim community. Madrasahs in Singapore have
been in existence since early in the 20th century, and have a long
illustrious history.
Madrasahs are key institutions which have contributed in
preserving the Islamic legacy and heritage of the Singapore
Muslim community. Successive generations of religious scholars,
leaders and educators were graduates of our madrasahs who
had imparted knowledge and tradition, built Islamic institutions
and inculcated moral values in the community.
By enrolling your child in a madrasah, your child’s educational
journey will not be just a personal one but also a part of the
community which will continue to build the Islamic legacy and
heritage for the future.
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Faith-Inspired &
Values-Centred Education
Presently, there are six full-time madrasahs:
Madrasah Type Programme
Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah Co-Ed Primary
Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah Co-Ed Primary to Pre-U
Madrasah Al-Maarif Al-Islamiah All-Girls Primary to Pre-U
Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah All-Girls Primary to Pre-U
Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah Co-Ed Secondary
Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah Co-Ed Secondary to Pre-U
Each of the madrasahs has its own suitable pathway for your child within
unique history, identity, vision and madrasah education.
focus. However, all of them share a
common philosophy of education In 2008, the Joint Madrasah System
which is rooted in the Islamic tradition was formed with Madrasah Irsyad
and values with a forward-looking Zuhri Al-Islamiah serving as the
and progressive modern outlook. primary feeder school to Madrasah
Aljunied and Madrasah Al-Arabiah
Madrasahs have adapted and Al-Islamiah.
evolved with the national education
landscape. Today, madrasahs have Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah will
significantly progressed in the delivery provide the pathway for those who
of Singapore’s national curriculum wish to pursue further education
in academic subjects like English, in Islamic studies and eventually
Mathematics, Science and Mother become asatizah. Since 2019,
Tongue from primary up to the Pre-U Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
level. The Islamic studies curriculum has offered the International
have also changed with the times Baccalaureate Diploma for selected
taking into consideration the context students in addition to its existing
of Singapore’s socio-cultural realities. Aliyah programme which meets the
requirements for entry into Islamic
With the varied offerings by each tertiary institutions such as Al-Azhar
madrasah, there are now more University and University of Jordan.
options for parents in deciding the
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Madrasah Al-Arabiah will provide the pathway for those who wish to pursue
other academic fields in national post-secondary institutions like junior
colleges, polytechnics and ITEs.
Madrasah Alsagoff Al-Arabiah, Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah and
Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah offer primary education up to Pre-U level.
Students of these madrasahs will sit for national examinations (PSLE, GCE O
levels and GCE A levels) in addition to their Aliyah/Diploma programme to
meet entry requirements into Islamic tertiary institutions.
The following diagram illustrates the pathways from primary, secondary up to
Pre-U level:
Al-Azhar & Local & Local &
Al-Azhar &
Other Islamic Overseas Overseas
Other Islamic Universities
Universities Universities Universities
IB & Aliyah Aliyah (Pre-U)
GCE A Level / Aliyah (Pre-U) /
Exams JC /
PU1 - PU2
Exams
Diploma Pengajian Islam (DPI)
Examinations Poly /
IB Islamic Studies
Academic / + ITE
Islamic Studies Islamic GCE O Level
Studies
Academic(Exp)
GCE O / N Level + Islamic Studies GCE O /
N Level
Internal Assessment
Academic Academic
(Express/NA) (Express/NA)
S1 - S4
Academic(Exp) + Dirasat
+ + Islamic Studies Dineeyah
Islamic Studies
Madrasah
Madrasah Aljunied
Al-Arabiah
PSLE & Islamic Studies PSLE & Islamic Studies
Examinations Placement Examinations
P1 - P6
Primary Level Madrasah
Madrasah Alsagoff
Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri
Madrasah Wak Tanjong
OTHER MADRASAHS JOINT MADRASAH SYSTEM
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Foundational Development
of Future Religious Leaders
Madrasah Curriculum
Unlike MOE national schools, the six full-time madrasahs in Singapore do not
have a shared religious education curriculum. As a private school, each
madrasah adapts its own curriculum according to its own vision and mission.
The madrasahs will equip your child with the relevant knowledge, skills,
competencies and values to thrive in the 21st Century. The madrasahs’
respective curriculum incorporates a strong foundation of Islamic teachings,
rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, that promotes learning, thinking, creativity,
akhlaq and khidmah through integrated and learner-centred approaches.
Desired Outcomes
At the primary level, madrasahs aim to achieve the following desired
outcomes of education and values:
Shared Madrasah Primary Education-
Philosophy, Desired Outcomes and Values
A strong foundation of Islamic Teachings, rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah
that promotes learning, thinking, creativity, akhlaq and khidmah; through
PHILOSOPHY intergrated and learner-centered approaches.
Language, Moral-Spiritual Cognitive & Learning
Literacy & Arts An honest Attitude
A confident practicing Muslim A resilient, cooperative,
communicator who who is able to curious and creative
has an awareness distinguish right thinker who upholds the
of the arts. from wrong adab of learning
DESIRED Citizenry & Physical & Mental Social-Emotional
OUTCOMES Leadership Well-being Learning
A responsible citizen who An active and A considerate student
helps others, cares for healthy student who builds positive
the environment and who leads a well- relationships and
leads by example balanced lifestyle habits
God-conscious Caring Excellence Contributive
(Taqwa) (Ihsan) (Itqan) (Khidmah)
We are conscious We are caring We strive for We are
of Allah by and respectful excellence by contributive
being grateful, to others and being resilient by acting
VALUES upholding courageous and creative responsibly
good and in doing right in facing and being
forbidding evil actions challenges helpful to
others
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The madrasahs’ curricula generally practise the use of such skills either
cover three main aspects of individually or collaboratively as
education: a team.
1. Subjects in Both Religious 3. Character and Spiritual
and Academic Disciplines Development
These include subject areas such This is purposefully facilitated
as languages (English, Malay, and through madrasahs’ school culture
Arabic), Islamic theology (Tauhid), and environment through the
Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh), Islamic exemplary modelling of teachers
etiquettes (Akhlaq), Prophetic and peers in their daily interactions,
traditions (Hadith), Islamic history congregational worship activities
(Sirah) and Islamic scripture (Al- and collective learning within and
Qur’an), mathematics and sciences. outside the classrooms. Your child
They are designed to provide your will be inculcated with values as
child with a strong foundation to taught by the Holy Prophet p.b.u.h.
enable their future pursuit of learning and internalise the meaning of Iman,
at the secondary and tertiary level. Islam and Ihsan.
2. Life Skills Mastery
The learning experience will support
your child’s development in their
cognitive and practical skills essential
for life and civic responsibility. This is
achieved through daily interactions,
projects and exposure through
various learning modes provided
by the madrasahs. Your child will
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For the academic subjects, madrasahs only offer Standard level subjects at
primary school. For students who require learning at Foundation level, they
are encouraged to consider transferring to a national school where they are
better supported. This is also similar for those who require learning support due
to learning disabilities or other special needs.
At Secondary level, madrasahs are only able to offer the Express stream.
Students who are eligible for Normal Academic stream can still be accepted
to continue their learning at Secondary 1 on a case by case basis. Nonetheless,
for such students who are accepted, madrasahs will cater to the students’
individual needs and offer differentiated learning according to the students’
ability levels. For students in need of additional support, targeted intervention
will be provided through small group learning sessions to help them keep up
with the standard pace of learning. For higher ability students, they will also be
given the opportunities to be challenged through participation in additional
programmes which will help to maximise their potential.
Trilingual Mastery
Your child will be exposed to English,
Malay and Arabic Languages at
Standard level. English is the lingua
franca used internationally, Malay is
the lingua franca used regionally, and
Arabic is the language of al-Qur’an
and Hadith of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
Arabic language is fundamental to
the understanding of many of the
Islamic concepts and terms, as much
of Islamic knowledge and disciplines
were developed and documented drama, robotics. Madrasahs have
in Arabic. Competency in Arabic is also provided opportunities for their
thus critical to Madrasah education. outstanding students by linking them
up to attachments and internships at
Student Development organisations such as mosques, non-
profit organisations and companies,
Beyond the academic curriculum, as well as programmes run by
madrasahs offer a comprehensive external organisations. Madrasahs
co-curricular programme to nurture also frequently send their most
the holistic development of their talented students to participate in
students. These would include a local and international competitions
wide range of co-curricular activities and tournaments in areas such
covering sports such as archery, as the Mathematics Olympiad,
fencing, soccer and track & field as Quranic tilawah and tahfiz, debates
well as others like angklung, coding, and Science.
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Mental Health & Student Well-Being
Madrasahs take seriously the social and psychological well-being of their
students. Since 2018, Club HEAL has been appointed by Muis to provide
basic counselling support to our full-time madrasahs. At present, two full-
time counsellors will visit the madrasahs at least once a week to provide
counselling treatment and support. Club HEAL has facilitated referrals to
specialised services such as REACH, collaborated with the madrasahs for
the students’ treatment plan as well as provided relevant information and
training on mental health and well-being to students, teachers and parents.
It is hoped that with such support provided, more mental health issues are
prevented and addressed early.
Multi-Measure Assessment
System to Support Learning
Madrasahs adopt various assessment
strategies to evaluate the quality of
teaching and students’ learning.
These would include:
• Achievement tests
• Embedded assessments
• Performance assessments
• Portfolios
• Field Observations
Recognition of Students’ Performance
Achievements of madrasah students in both academic and religious subjects
are recognised to inspire them to continue to excel.
Similar to the Edusave Awards in the national schools, the Madrasah Student
Awards (MSA) is a yearly award meant to uplift madrasah students’ overall
performance.
The top 5% of Singaporean madrasah students are given awards for good
performance and improvement in results in both academic and religious
subjects.
The award quantum for the different levels is as follows:
LEVEL PRI 1-4 PRI 5-6 SEC 1-5 PRE-U
Award Quantum $200 $300 $350 $400
10Choosing the Right Madrasah
The most pertinent question to ask yourself before you consider enrolling your
child in the madrasah is whether your child and yourself as parents, are ready
to be a part of this demanding but ultimately, fulfilling madrasah education
experience. You will need to assess whether your child has the aptitude to
undertake the heavy dual curriculum load and has the aspiration and passion
to pursue a possible career in the religious field.
You will need to be prepared to give extra support in view of the demanding
learning experience, should you decide to enrol your child in the madrasah. In
deciding on the specific madrasah, you may consider the unique offerings of
each madrasah as well as other factors like distance, school leadership and
culture, fees, etc based on your child’s learning needs. The following is relevant
information on each madrasah offering primary education for your consideration.
MADRASAH IRSYAD ZUHRI WAK TANJONG AL-MA’ARIF ALSAGOFF
Subjects • Arabic Language English Language Malay Language
Al-Quran Mathematics Science
• Tarbiyah • Fiqh • Islamic Religious • Akhlak
• Physical • Hadith Knowledge • Fiqh
Education • Sirah • Islamic • Hadith
• Tauhid Social Studies • Jawi
• Information and • Information • Sirah
Communications Technology • Tauhid
Technology
Selected • Archery • Green Club • Google Applied • Archery
CCAs • Art • Library Club Digital Skills • Baking/Cooking
• ICT • Netball • Gym • Kalam Jama’ie
• Entrepreneurship • Performing Arts • Silat • Netball
• Fitness • Robotics • Sustainable • Qasidah
Programme • Soccer Gardening • Sewing
• Gymnastics • Visual Arts • Swimming • Swimming
• Khat Calligraphy • Volleyball
• Martial Arts
• Tahsin Quran
• Traditional Arts
Co-ed /
Co-ed Female only
Female Only
Eligibility Open to all with
a percentage cap
Only Singapore Citizens
for non-Singapore
Citizens
Madrasah https://irsyad.sg/ https://mwti.edu.sg/ https://almaarif.edu.sg/ https://alsagoff.edu.sg/
Website
11Financing Your Child’s Schooling
Fees
MADRASAH LEVEL FEES (2021)
Singapore Singapore Foreigners
Citizen Permanent
Resident
Irsyad Zuhri Primary $130 $200 $360
Wak Tanjong Primary $110 - -
Al-Ma’arif Primary $100 - -
Lower Primary $170* - -
Alsagoff
Upper Primary $180* - -
*including meals
Edusave Pupils Fund
Every Singapore Citizen student Once your child reaches 16 years
at primary or secondary level will old, his Edusave balance will be
receive an annual contribution transferred to his Post-Secondary
into their Edusave account. Each Education Account (PSEA). Your
student receives an annual Edusave child can use their PSEA to pay
contribution of $200 at primary level for approved fees and charges in
and $240 at secondary level. The approved educational institutions.
Edusave account can be used to pay
for approved fees and enrichment
programmes. The madrasah will
seek the parents’ consent to deduct
from their child’s Edusave account
to pay for enrichment programmes
organised by the school.
12PROMAS
The Progress Fund Madrasah Assistance
Scheme (PROMAS) is meant to support the
educational and developmental needs of
Madrasah students from Zakat-receiving and
low-income families. PROMAS application
needs to be made annually. Zakat-receiving
families and Singapore Citizen children of
other low-income families whose per-capita
income (PCI) does not exceed $500 will be
eligible to apply.
Other Financial Support
Madrasah students can also consider
financial support provided by other
organisations, as well as the individual
madrasah’s own financial support
scheme.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of
organisations that you may contact to
seek financial assistance:
ORGANISATION ASSISTANCE WEBSITE
OFFERED
Ministry of Social • Support for https://www.
and Family Singaporeans msf.gov.sg/
Development affected by assistance/
(MSF) COVID-19 pages/default.
• Student Care aspx?topicID=11
Fee Assistance
• ComCare
Lembaga LBKM Bursary & http://lbkm.
Biasiswa Scholarship org.sg/bursary-
Kenangan scholarship/
Maulid (LBKM) lbkm-bursaries/
primary-to-pre-
university-jc/
13Parents and Madrasah As Partners
The primary education years are Prepare your child mentally before
an important part of your child’s you child transits to the new
madrasah education. As a parent, madrasah environment. This can
you play a key role in your child’s be done by sharing with your child
growth together with the madrasah. about the madrasah and what to
This requires a strong partnership of expect, creating excitement about
mutual trust and respect between new experiences of making new
the madrasahs and parents. Through friends and learning new things and
this partnership, you can see how guiding them on how to approach
you can complement the education for help in madrasah.
provided by the madrasahs to
nurture your child holistically. This Support your child in their madrasah
can be done through the provision learning journey by regularly
of the necessary guidance, support communicating about their
and reinforcement at home. You experiences, setting realistic goals
are also encouraged to regularly for them to aim for and encouraging
track the developments of your them if they are struggling to cope
child so that the necessary support with their schoolwork. Provide
and intervention can be provided your child with the space to learn
early throughout your child’s independently and be responsible
educational journey. for their own things.
Registering Your Child
for Primary 1 at Madrasah
Primary 1 2022 Joint Madrasah
Admission Exercise (JMAE)
The Primary 1 Joint Madrasah Admission Exercise for
Year 2022 is a joint effort between Muis and the 4 full-
time madrasahs offering primary level education.
If your child was born on or between 2 January 2015
and 1 January 2016, you are invited to apply to any
one of the four Madrasahs between 20 March to
2 April 2021.
For more information on the P1 2022 JMAE,
please visit:
https://www.muis.gov.sg/madrasah/Services/
Primary-1-Joint-Madrasah-Admission-Exercise
14Preparation for Madrasah parents, as well as responses to the
Entrance Test (MET) survey in the online application form.
This process is required due to high
Due to the limited spaces available volume of interest to enrol into the
in the madrasahs, the Madrasah full-time madrasahs compared to the
Entrance Test (MET) was introduced spaces available.
as part of the admission procedure.
The respective madrasah will run the Compulsory Education Act
MET to assess the readiness of your
child to undertake a dual curriculum Under the Compulsory Education
load programme as offered in the Act, Singapore Citizens born after
full-time madrasahs. 1 January 1996 and residing in
Singapore are required to attend
Your child will be tested in 4 national primary schools regularly.
subjects: English, Malay, Arabic Full-time madrasah students
and Mathematics. Oral tests will are exempted from compulsory
also be conducted for English, education.
Malay and Arabic. The written
tests include what they may have As part of your child’s enrolment
learned in kindergarten, such as the process into the full-time madrasahs,
introduction of letters, numbers and you will be required to submit your
writing. The oral test includes reading child’s application for this exemption
and conversation. The Arabic oral to the Compulsory Education Unit
test is conducted to assess your through your madrasah.
child’s ability to read and memorise
common du’as and Qur’anic surahs.
Student’s Pass for Foreigners
The MET is a crucial phase of the
JMAE, and no alternative dates will For foreigners enrolling their children
be provided for your child if he/she into the madrasahs, you will need to
is unable to sit for it. This includes obtain the approval of your child’s
genuine reasons for missing the student pass from the Immigration
test, such as being sick on that day & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). For
proven with a valid Medical more information on the application
Certificate or being late due to procedure, please check with the
circumstances beyond your control. admin office of the madrasah you
For those who have missed the MET, applied to.
they will no longer be eligible to
appeal for a place during the appeal
window period.
Do note that your child’s scores from
the MET will only be one of several
means used by the madrasahs in
selecting students for enrolment.
Other means include interviews with
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