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Subjects & Learning Areas

Strong foundations, deep roots, and skills for life.

Fitra blends the Ontario curriculum with Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic, plus practical skills like public speaking and entrepreneurship, so every child can thrive in class and grow into a confident leader.

Spotlight: Public Speaking and Entrepreneurship

Strong foundations

Core Academics

The subjects of the Ontario curriculum, taught with care so every child builds strong foundations.

Questions about academics?Rania Abdeldaim, Academic Directorrania@fitra.ca
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English

Students grow into confident readers, writers, and speakers, building the language skills they use in every subject.

  • Reading for understanding and enjoyment
  • Writing with clarity and creativity
  • Speaking and listening with confidence
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French

Students build their French step by step, growing in confidence with one of Canada's two official languages.

  • Everyday words and phrases
  • Listening and speaking practice
  • Early reading and writing in French
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Math

Students build strong number sense and problem solving skills, with challenges that keep curious minds growing.

  • Number sense and problem solving
  • Patterns, measurement, and data
  • Explaining their thinking with confidence
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Science

Students explore how the world works through questions, observation, and hands-on investigation.

  • Hands-on experiments and investigations
  • Designing, building, and testing structures
  • Curiosity about the natural world
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Social Studies

Students learn about communities, cultures, and the wider world, and how they can make a positive difference in it.

  • Communities, cultures, and traditions
  • Maps, places, and the world around us
  • Being a caring, responsible citizen
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Health & Physical Education

Students stay active, learn healthy habits, and build teamwork and confidence through movement and play.

  • Active play and movement
  • Healthy habits for body and mind
  • Teamwork and fair play
From a Fitra family

“The best decision we made in a long time! Very impressed with the leadership team and the academic program. The classes are fun but also challenging for the young minds. …”

Naila & Omer

Deep roots

Faith & Language

Quran, Islamic Studies, and Arabic are studied daily, nurturing a love for Allah's words, good character, and a strong Islamic identity.

Questions about the Quran program?Hadia Katbi, Quran Program Advisorhadia@fitra.ca
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Quran

Students build a lifelong connection with the Book of Allah, growing in recitation, memorization, and understanding in a supportive, encouraging environment.

  • Recitation with tajweed and fluency
  • Memorization (hifz) at each student's own pace
  • Understanding key themes, lessons, and values
  • Celebrating milestones along the way
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Islamic Studies

Students develop a strong understanding of their faith while nurturing good character, and learn how to apply Islam meaningfully in their daily lives.

  • Aqeedah and worship
  • The seerah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his companions
  • Ahadith, fiqh, and Islamic history
  • Everyday manners (adab) and good character
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Arabic

Students learn to read and write Arabic through engaging, hands-on lessons that spark curiosity and a love for the language.

  • Letters, sounds, and early reading
  • Writing Arabic letters and words
  • Hands-on lessons that build a love for the language
From a Fitra family

“Our daughter loves the school, and what makes her even happier are the teachers and her friends in class. Since she started school, all she wants to do is learn Arabic and watch Arabic shows. … We are truly grateful to have an Islamic school in the Stittsville community.”

Asmaa Addi

Skills for life

Future-Ready Skills

Hands-on learning that builds confidence, creativity, and leadership for life beyond the classroom.

Questions about clubs and programs?Email the schoolinfo@fitra.ca
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Entrepreneurship

Students develop, market, and present their own ideas and products, learning to think creatively, solve problems, and turn ideas into action.

  • Business basics and market research
  • Designing a simple product or service
  • Financial literacy and the ethics of halal earning
  • Pitching ideas with confidence
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Coding

Students learn the fundamentals of programming through hands-on projects, building problem solving, logical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.

  • Block coding: sequences, loops, and debugging
  • Games, animations, and interactive stories
  • Digital citizenship and online safety
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Robotics

STEM comes to life as students design, build, and program robots to solve real-world challenges, learning to persevere through trial and error.

  • Sensors, motors, and simple mechanisms
  • The design process: plan, build, test, improve
  • Team challenges and collaborative builds
From a Fitra family

“This is our first experience with a full-time Islamic school, and we must say we are truly impressed with their teaching approach. … My child is consistently challenged in math and science, and she is also learning how to prepare and deliver presentations on spontaneous topics, fostering critical thinking and confidence. …”

Khurram

Beyond the classroom

Tamkeen enrichment clubs

Through our Tamkeen program, students gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, coding, creative arts, and more, all while staying deeply rooted in Islam.

  • Coding Club
  • Leadership & Public Speaking
  • Muslimpreneur
  • Handmade / Art
  • Planting
Explore Fitra School Programs

Registration for the 2026–2027 school year is open.

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