Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About IQRABA
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions section. We understand that choosing the right school for your child is a major decision, and you may have many questions about our programs, values, admissions, and daily life at IQRABA Bilingual Academy. This page provides clear answers to the most common questions from parents—whether you're considering our preschool, academic programs, or our Tahfiz and boarding options. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, feel free to contact us directly. We’re here to help.
We welcome students from Pre‑School through Grade 12, typically aged 2 or 3 up to 18 years old. Academic programs are available from Pre-Kindergarten through High School.
Yes — we are the first U.S.-accredited Islamic-centered school in Africa, meeting all 5 Middle States Association standards since 2017. We are also recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of Education since 2010.
IQRABA is truly bilingual/international: students take courses in English, French, and Arabic across all levels.
Islamic Studies (Quran recitation & memorization with Tajweed and Tafseer, Fiqh, Seerah, Hadith)
General Studies: Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology, Physical Education, Permaculture…
Language Arts: English, French, Arabic
Preschool also covers logic-based learning, social-emotional skills, digital literacy, and group readiness skills
NWEA MAP assessments (Grades 3‑5 and 6‑11): at the start and end of the school year to set learning objectives
Regular trimester or semester report cards.
Parent‑teacher conferences twice yearly, with additional meetings upon request.
An electronic file per student to monitor goals, behavior, and academic performance
Yes, the school offers a boarding program for boys and girls in separate facilities. Boarders attend regular academic classes from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, with structured evening study sessions. Meals, transportation, tutoring, lodging, and security are all provided.
Boarding students receive three nutritious meals per day, snacks, free tutoring, laundry, transport to campus, computer labs with Wi‑Fi, and 24/7 security.
Students can participate in various clubs and sports such as Nasheed choir, football, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, arts & crafts, reading clubs, coding, debate, and field trips.
Register online through the “Admissions” portal under “About” on this website
Submit required documents and complete the virtual interview
Take the entrance exam
Provide recommendation letters (for older students).
Await acceptance notification via email
May 24, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
June 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
July 26, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Vaccination card copy
Birth certificate or passport
Recent academic report cards (if applicable)
Four passport-style photos
IEP documentation (if applicable)
Non-refundable entrance test fee
Contact us to know more about it.
Main Campus: 4314 Allée Seydou Nourou Tall, Point E (between Auchan and Pharmacie Girafe)
Admission Test Site: 2 Voies Liberté 6 (behind SAMU Hospital), Dakar, Senegal
Phone: +221 33 827 56 23 / +221 77 922 32 57
Email: infosiqra@gmail.com ; info@iqrabaonline.org (General), iqrakgaye@gmail.com (Preschool & Lower School), deeniqraba@gmail.com (Upper School)
Nieshaakema JAMES-SARR
