OBJECTIVES & ETHOS

The aim of Islamic education lies beyond the borders of this world; it is to gain Paradise in the everlasting life and, ultimately, to learn the pleasure of Allah, the Lord of the Worlds.  A College of moral excellence, therefore, is our primary objective where the complete personal development of the student is paramount.

Brondesbury College offers essential aspects of Arabic and Islamic Studies in conjunction with a broad range of Sciences, Physical Education and National Curriculum disciplines.  Motivated by a team of dedicated and professional staff, the education offered at the College aims to produce mature young men with leadership qualities and the ability to contribute, as responsible citizens, to the well being of the pluralistic society as a whole.

The College accepts students from the ages of 11 up to 16, accessible to Muslims regardless of race, colour or status.  The emphasis is on providing a healthy all-round education in a positive environment guided by the ethical and moral teachings of Islam.

PASTORAL AND SOCIAL CARE

In their first year at College students will be assigned a Form Tutor who will meet students on a regular basis so that individual strengths or weaknesses can be quickly recognised.  He will keep a close eye on academic progress, identifying any problems early on and give constant advice and encouragement.  The Vice-Principal is also available to counsel students on an individual basis.

Half way through each term, interim reports are discussed with each student by the subject and form teachers.  A full behavioural and academic report is sent to parents twice a year (December and July) with two brief mid-term reports (October and April).  Additionally, formal parents evening are arranged in the year to discuss students’ progress with subject and form teachers.  Parents are also welcome to arrange an appointment to discuss the progress of their children when it is felt necessary to do so.  An external testing and target setting programme is also in place to ensure rigorous monitoring of the academic progress of our students.

HOME STUDY

Homework and study is an integral and essential aspect of the curriculum and of student life in general as it enhances the attainment and progress of the student.  Students will be required to do homework/study every evening and complete occasional projects in the holidays.  An approximate indication of expectations is given below:

Year 7:             45-90 minutes per day

Year 8:             60-90 minutes per day

Year 9:             90-120 minutes per day

Year 10:           120-150 minutes per day

Year 11:           150-180 minutes per day

The homework is in accordance with our College homework policy and Home-School Agreement which parents and students must sign upon acceptance of an offer of a place at the College.  

THE SCHOOL DAY

The school day begins at 8.30 am with the Islamic Life Skills and end at 3.30 pm. There are five periods during the day (of 60 minutes duration). The breakdown of the school day is shown below:

Monday - Friday 

CATERING

The College employs Muslim caterers to provide nutritious and balanced lunches strictly complying with Islamic requirements for the College’s students.  College’s ‘Tuck Shop’ offers healthy options and light refreshments. All the profits go to sponsering an orphan. (This is linked with our Quaran & Sunnah Club).

ENROLMENT

Applications are welcome from all members of the community.  All applicants have to sit entrance examinations in English (literacy, including verbal reasoning), mathematics (numeracy) and basic Islamic Studies.  It should be noted that the College is an independent institution and fees are payable by all parents. The current annual fee is £6400 ( a proportion of 7.5% will be deducted if you pay the full amount before the 31st of July of each year ).

CAREERS EDUCATION

As part of their preparation for the future, the College puts an emphasis on careers education from Year 9 onwards.  All students are regularly interviewed and advised in order to assist them in their choice of career and eventually, university.  Work experience placements are arranged for the College’s Year 10 students for two weeks each year.  Year 10 also partake in the Young Enterprise business project and the excellent Duke of Edinburgh Award which we link up with GCSE Citizenship Studies.

MANAGEMENT

The College recognises the importance of cooperation between school and parents.  With this in mind the Shura, the College’s management committee, has two parent members, elected by ballot each year, together with teacher representatives, Principal of the College and the Chairman/Vice-Chairperson of Waqf-al-Birr Trust.