Principal
Shua AmiriPrincipal Shua Amiri is the named public leadership contact for the school community.
About Al-Hidayah Academy
Our mission, leadership, standards, and private staff approach.
Our Mission
Education Guided by Faith & Purpose
Al-Hidayah Academy Inc. exists to provide Muslim children with a high-quality education that integrates Islamic principles into every aspect of school life. We strive to develop well-rounded individuals who are confident in their faith, strong in their academics, and prepared to contribute positively to the broader community.
Our vision is a school community where every student is known, supported, and inspired — where learning is a form of worship and knowledge is a trust from Allah (SWT).
Our Values
What We Stand For
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Taqwa
God-consciousness as the foundation of everything we do.
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Excellence (Ihsan)
Striving for the highest quality in academics and character.
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Compassion
Treating every student, family, and colleague with kindness and empathy.
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Accountability
Holding ourselves to high standards in teaching, leadership, and service.
Our Approach
Integrated Islamic & Academic Learning
We follow the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, ensuring students graduate fully prepared for secondary school. At the same time, our Islamic Studies, Quran, and Arabic programs run alongside every academic subject — never separated, always connected.
Our teaching team is kept private on the public website. Families may ask about instructional approach, classroom support, and Quran/Islamic Studies credentials during admissions or a school tour.
Leadership
Principal-Led, Staff-Private
Principal Shua Amiri leads the school community. Individual staff names and portraits are intentionally kept off the public website until the school approves them.
Teaching Team
Teachers remain unnamed on the website. Public copy focuses on the school's standards, classroom routines, and parent communication.
Islamic Studies Credentials
Quran and Islamic Studies instruction is supported by sheikhs who have studied at Islamic universities.
Family Trust
School Standards and Compliance Notes
These standards reflect common GTA Islamic school expectations and Ontario private-school operating norms. The family handbook can provide additional detail for enrolled families.
- Ontario curriculum academics across core elementary subjects, supported by Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and character development.
- Supervised school day from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with salat observed at its designated time.
- Respectful adab, modest uniform expectations, punctual attendance, and parent partnership around student conduct.
- Private handling of admissions, student records, medical information, emergency contacts, and family communications.
- Field trips, media use, health needs, and student support should be managed through written parent consent where applicable.
- Family handbook, calendar, admissions details, and staff credential information are shared through approved school communication channels.
Compliance note: Ontario private-school requirements vary by school type and grade level. The site avoids making unverified claims about inspection status, accreditation, or named staff credentials.
Join the Al-Hidayah Family
Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open. We'd love to welcome your child.
Apply for Admission