Al-Ikhlas School
The School
Al-Ikhlas School is a pre-school and primary level UNHCR-registered learning centre for Rohingya and Myanmar children. The learning centre (referred to as a ‘school’ from here onwards) is located on the 1st and 2nd floors of a shop-house in the Taman Sri Murni, Batu Caves area of Kuala Lumpur. The children are mainly those of the refugee families who live in the flats surrounding the school. Al-Ikhlas School was founded by Ustaz Arfat Ganumia who established it in August 2015, at the beginning focusing on Islamic education. The school's operations were expanded soon after, through Ustaz’s efforts to bring in new teachers and connecting with members of the public as well as UNHCR.
The Center
Al-Ikhlas also acts as a centre for 300+ Rohingya families living in the area, providing a location for the community to gather and for external groups / individuals to distribute donations and run activities for the children and community. Workshops and events from external groups are also provided for the benefit of the community at the centre. Essentially, the centre provides an opportunity for the community to connect with each other as well as with the Malaysian public (which is rare considering language is a barrier and that they are often invisible to the system) and to access aid if and when required.
The School currently serve 200+ Children from 10+ ethnicities!
Education Levels
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Kindergarten
Kindergarten is an essential early childhood education program that typically serves children aged five to six years old. It serves as a transition from home or preschool settings into formal schooling. The primary aim of kindergarten is to promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through structured activities and play.
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Lower Primary
Lower Primary is the educational stage that typically encompasses grades 1 through second grade, generally catering to children aged 5 to 8 years old. This foundational phase of education is crucial as it lays the groundwork for students' academic and social development.
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Upper Primary
Upper Primary is the educational stage that typically encompasses grades 4 through 6, which generally includes students aged 9 to 12 years. This stage serves as a crucial transition from early childhood education to middle school or junior high.
What We Teach
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English
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Science
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Math
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Bahasa Melayu
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Extracurricular Activities
The Madrasah (Islamic School)
In the evening, our school serves as a Madrasah (Islamic School) where Ustaz Arfat, the school founder, and 4 others teach the students Al-Quran reading at different levels (from Iqra’ to Hafazan) as well as the fundamentals of Islam, e.g. Akidah, Seerah and Fiqh.
Success Stories
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