Curriculum

At Alzahra Academy, our curriculum is designed to support the development of the whole child — academically, socially, spiritually and morally.

Our teaching and learning program is based on the Victorian Curriculum, providing students with a strong foundation across the key learning areas while also nurturing their Islamic identity, Arabic language skills and connection to the Qur’an.

As a new primary school opening in 2027, Alzahra Academy will initially offer classes from Prep to Year 2, with a curriculum designed to build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, inquiry, faith, character and wellbeing.

Our Approach to Learning

We believe that every child is capable of learning, growing and achieving when they are supported in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

Our curriculum will focus on:

Strong Foundation in English & Mathematics​

Students will develop essential literacy and numeracy skills through explicit teaching, guided practice and meaningful application.

Student wellbeing and character development

We aim to develop respectful, confident and responsible learners who understand the importance of kindness, honesty, service and personal discipline.

A safe and supportive learning environment

Our classrooms will be structured to support student engagement, positive behaviour and individual learning needs.

A broad and balanced curriculum​

Students will engage with learning across the Victorian Curriculum, including English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, Technologies, and Languages.

Islamic values and identity

Islamic teaching, Qur’an and Arabic language learning will be integrated into the school experience to help students develop faith, character, manners and a strong sense of belonging.

Key Learning Areas

Alzahra Academy will deliver learning across the Victorian Curriculum, including:

English

Math

Science

Humainities

Technology

Languages

Arts

Health & Physical

Students will also participate in:

Arabic Language

Qur’an

Islamic Teaching

Wellbeing and character development activities

Prep to Year 2 Foundation Learning

In the early years of schooling, our focus is on building strong foundations.
Students will be supported to develop:

Arabic, Qur’an and Islamic Teaching

Alzahra Academy recognises the importance of Islamic learning as part of a child’s overall education.

Our program will include Arabic language, Qur’an and Islamic teaching as part of the weekly timetable.

These programs will be delivered in a way that is age-appropriate, structured and supportive of the broader school curriculum.

These subjects will support students to develop:
A connection to the Qur’an
Basic Arabic language understanding
Islamic manners and values
Knowledge of faith, worship and moral conduct
Respect for family, community and the wider society

Assessment and Reporting

Student progress will be regularly assessed and monitored by teachers.

Assessment will be used to:


Parents will receive formal reports and ongoing communication about their child’s learning, progress and development.

Learning with Purpose

Alzahra Academy is committed to providing a child-safe environment.
All staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to uphold the school’s child safety culture and comply with relevant screening, conduct and reporting obligations.
Employment will be subject to appropriate checks, qualifications, registration requirements and suitability assessments.