Junior & Senior Kindergarten at QAF
A full-day, full-year kindergarten for children ages 4 and 5 where the Ontario curriculum meets Montessori-inspired learning, daily Arabic, and a deeply Islamic environment.
Ages
4–5 (JK & SK)
Hours
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuition
$690/month
Start
September 2026
What Your Child Will Experience
A classroom that blends the best of three traditions: Ontario, Montessori, and Islamic.
From the Ontario Kindergarten Program
- Four frames of learning: Belonging, Self-Regulation, Literacy & Mathematics, Problem Solving
- Play-based, inquiry-led instruction
- Documented observation and reporting aligned with Ministry expectations
- Smooth transition preparation for Grade 1
From Montessori
- A prepared environment with materials at the child’s level
- Long, uninterrupted work periods that build concentration
- Practical life activities that foster independence
- Respect for the child’s developmental pace
- Mixed-age interaction that lets SKs lead and JKs learn
Uniquely Islamic
- Daily morning duas and the language of dhikr throughout the day
- Short, age-appropriate Quran memorization (Juz Amma)
- Stories of the Prophets, told with warmth and wonder
- Adab woven into eating, speaking, playing, and greeting
- Celebration of Ramadan, Eid, and Islamic milestones
Uniquely Arabic
- Arabic spoken daily by our educators
- Songs, stories, and routines happen in Arabic
- Written Arabic (letters, basic words) introduced age-appropriately
- Non-Arabic-speaking families warmly welcomed
A Day in the Life
Every day follows a rhythm: predictable enough to feel safe, flexible enough to follow curiosity.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | Drop-off, free choice in the prepared environment, Arabic greetings |
| 9:00 - 9:20 AM | Morning circle: duas, calendar, weather, short surah, theme of the day |
| 9:20 - 11:00 AM | Work cycle: Montessori-inspired materials alongside Ontario literacy and numeracy |
| 11:00 - 11:30 AM | Outdoor play and movement |
| 11:30 - 12:15 PM | Lunch: bismillah, conversation in Arabic, adab at the table |
| 12:15 - 1:30 PM | Quiet time: rest for nappers, books and quiet work for others |
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM | Arabic lesson or Islamic Studies (alternates) |
| 2:15 - 3:00 PM | Art, music, science exploration, or small-group enrichment |
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | Pick-up, closing dua, goodbye |
Learning Outcomes
By the End of JK
- Recognize and write the letters of the English alphabet
- Count to 20 and understand one-to-one correspondence
- Recognize and begin writing Arabic letters
- Recite 3 to 5 short surahs from Juz Amma
- Know core duas: waking, eating, leaving the home, entering the washroom
- Speak and understand basic classroom Arabic
- Work independently for extended periods
By the End of SK
- Read simple English sentences with confidence
- Write their name, short words, and numbers to 50
- Recognize Arabic letters in all three positions
- Recite 7 to 10 short surahs and understand their meanings
- Hold a simple conversation in Arabic
- Demonstrate early understanding of the pillars of Islam
- Transition confidently into Grade 1 in any Ontario school
What’s Included, What’s Not
Included in Tuition
- Full JK/SK academic program
- Daily Arabic and Islamic Studies
- All classroom materials (via annual resource fee)
- ClassDojo access for daily updates and progress tracking
- Parent-teacher conferences
Not Included
- Meals and snacks (packed from home)
- Optional field trips with additional fees
- QAF uniform / apparel (available via our store)
- Before/after-care (if applicable)