Offered at ICPC-Paterson and ICPC-Clifton
Specialized Tracks
Choose your track and start your journey!
ACADEMIC YEAR
Sep. 19, 2026– Jun. 17, 2027
Two Locations
ICPC-Paterson and ICPC-Clifton
Flexible Schedules
Weekday and weekend options are available.
Monthly Tuition
Programs start at $150 per month.
Background
In 2023, the ICPC Educational Department, spearheaded by our Imams, began assessing and reforming our academic output to have a solid structure and to secure tangible growth in our Youth Education. The first milestone was reforming our Hafith Program. The success of Hafith was our proof of concept to follow through in completing the vision for Ihsan Academy; a full-fledged academic and Tarbiyah-based ecosystem that suffices the spiritual and intellectual needs of youth and adults in our community. After much deliberation, reflection and strategic planning, we have restructured Ihsan Academy to include one central offering that caters to all students, “Ihsan Foundations”, which focuses on Muslim character and identity, and a few specialized tracks of study. By doing so, we seek to ensure that all those who join Ihsan Academy nurture a strong Muslim identity centered on loving Islam and committing to its teachings. For this reason, we have centralized Ihsan Foundations as the launchpad for the specialty tracks.
How Ihsan Academy Works
The focus of Ihsan is to build strong Muslim character and identity. The core program that addresses character and identity is the Foundations program. All students will benefit from this core program that includes study circles offered by our Mashayikh and a rotating group of brothers and sisters who will be sitting with the students.
Our objective is to refine our students’ behavior and interactions while elevating their outlook.
Also, new for this year: In order to give our students a more well rounded experience, we are introducing some exciting new programs that will be included, such as: Art, STEM, Martial Arts and Soccer/Basketball (weather permitting).
Choose Your Track
All specialty tracks include Ihsan Foundations
Nooraniya
The Nooraniya Course is a prerequisite for joining the Hafith Track and has a maximum duration of one academic year.
The Fall and Spring Semesters are dedicated to completing and mastering the book’s 17 lessons. Students at this level become familiar with Arabic letters, vowel markings, and the fundamentals of connecting letters to form words. They are also introduced to basic Tajweed concepts.
The most effective approach to Qur’anic memorization begins by giving students independent access to the Qur’an through mastery of recitation. Nooraniya serves as a critical first step in building that foundation.
Although memorization is secondary at this level, students are expected to memorize at least half of the 30th Juz.
Assessments will be administered at the end of each semester to certify that students have mastered the course content.
Scheduling
The Nooraniya Course is available at both ICPC Paterson and ICPC Clifton. All courses meet a minimum of two days per week.
Students are expected to attend both days consistently to keep up with the progress of their class.
Choose one of the following schedule options:
- Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Sunday and Wednesday
Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Nooraniya and Ihsan Foundations
During the last three academic years, we have piloted several changes to the Hafith Study Track to provide a more focused and goal-oriented learning environment.
The objective of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to master the recitation and memorization of the Qur’an. The Qur’an journey that we have developed for our students is detailed below.
Hafith Learning Journey
Tarteel Level 1 — 2 Years
This is the entry level for Qur’anic reading and is designed for graduates of Nooraniya.
The teacher will guide students in building their reading proficiency by sounding out the words (Tahajji) of the 29th and 30th Juz. The goal is to develop basic reading proficiency and reinforce foundational Tajweed skills.
Students at this level will also be required to memorize the 29th and 30th Juz.
Tarteel Level 2 — 2 Years
The goal of this level is to build reading proficiency so that students become fluent in their recitation without apparent Tajweed errors (Lahn Jali).
Students will also be required to complete the memorization of the 28th, 27th, and 26th Juz.
Memorization Level 1 — 2 Years
Similar to Tarteel, this level features assisted memorization. Teachers will actively help students memorize the Surahs.
Tajweed rules will be explained in greater detail, and students will be guided in correcting subtle recitation errors (Lahn Khafi).
Students will also be required to complete five additional Juz, from the 20th through the 25th Juz.
Memorization Level 2 — 3 Years
At this stage in their Qur’an journey, students are prepared for independent memorization under the mentorship of their teacher.
The teacher will monitor each student’s individual progress and provide regular assessments upon the completion of each Surah and Juz.
A customized plan will be developed for each student that includes new memorization, recent review, and old review. Students complete this level when they have memorized the entire Qur’an.
Scheduling
Hafith students may customize their memorization schedule by choosing Saturday or Sunday, plus two to four weekdays.
For the best results, we strongly recommend registering for four weekdays. This provides students with the best opportunity to develop strong memorization and meet the projected duration of each level.
Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Hafith and Ihsan Foundations
Ihsan Academy is excited to pilot the Arabic Studies Track this academic year.
Our vision is to help students build a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Arabic reading, writing, comprehension, and conversation. We are excited to begin this journey with two levels.
Arabic Level 1
The entry level focuses on:
- Recognizing Arabic letters and the basics of word formation
- Learning the correct pronunciation of each letter
- Identifying and applying short vowels (harakāt)
- Developing basic conversational vocabulary
Arabic Level 2
The advanced offering for this academic year is designed for students who have a strong understanding of Arabic letters and vowels.
Students who test into this level should be able to pronounce words and demonstrate a basic level of comprehension.
This level focuses on:
- Conversational Arabic
- Developing reading and writing skills
- Basic Arabic grammar rules
Scheduling
Arabic courses are available at both ICPC Paterson and ICPC Clifton. All courses meet a minimum of two days per week.
Students are expected to attend both days consistently to keep up with the progress of their class.
Choose one of the following schedule options:
- Saturday and Sunday
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Sunday and Wednesday
Weekend hours: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday hours: 5:30–7:30 PM
Tuition: $250 per month, including Arabic Studies and Ihsan Foundations
You can also choose multiple specialty tracks.
Example:
Hafith + Arabic ($350/month)
Nooraniya + Arabic ($350/month)
Other Programs
Not interested in the programs above? Explore our other programs below to find the option that best fits your child’s needs and interests.
The Special Needs Track provides children with a safe, supportive, and welcoming Islamic learning environment. Our goal is to plant the love of Allah, Islam, and the masjid in every student’s heart.
Lessons and memorization are adjusted according to each student’s abilities and learning pace. Therapeutic teaching methods and one-on-one support are used to help students understand, retain, and apply what they learn.
The program supports different learning styles, including:
- Visual
- Auditory
- Social
- Physical and sensory
- Verbal
Students will learn through engaging approaches such as:
- Monthly themes
- Du‘a of the week
- Hadith of the week
- Islamic lessons and memorization
- Sight words
- Practical academic skills
- Individual and one-on-one instruction
Saturdays at ICPC-Paterson
Hours: 9:30–1:30 PM
Tuition: $150 per month
* Does not require a foundations registration
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Want a deeper understanding of Ihsan Academy?
Watch this five-part video series for a high-level overview of the 2026–2027 academic year. Learn about the Academy’s vision, Foundations curriculum, Arabic Program, Hafith Program, and how these programs work together to support our students.
5 short videos
Welcome to Ihsan Academy
Foundations: Building Faith, Character & Identity | Ihsan Academy
Hafith Program: A Journey with the Qur’an | Ihsan Academy
Arabic Program: Building a Connection to the Language of the Qur’an | Ihsan Academy
Ihsan Academy: Program Overview
LEARN MORE
Discover the vision behind Ihsan Academy for the ’26–’27 academic year. Hear from Sh. Osamah and Br. Ibrahim about the Academy’s approach to building a meaningful and well-rounded Islamic education for our students
Ihsan Foundations is at the heart of every student’s journey at Ihsan Academy. Learn how the program helps students build a strong foundation in Islamic knowledge, character, and their connection with Allah.
What does a day at Ihsan Academy look like? Learn more about the daily schedule and how the program is structured to give students a balanced and engaging learning experience throughout the academic year.
School Calendar
- First Day of Classes: Sat. 9/19
- Thanksgiving Break: Thurs. 11/26 – Sun. 11/29
- Winter Break: Thurs. 12/24 – Sun. 1/3
- Ramadan & Eid Break: Mon. 2/1 – Sun. 3/14
- Eid Celebration: Sat. 3/20
- Hajj Day: Sat. 5/15
- Eid al-Adha Break: Mon. 5/17 – Fri. 5/21
- Classes Resume: Sat. 5/22
- Memorial Day: Mon. 5/31
- Last Day of Classes: Thurs. 6/17
- End-of-Year Celebration: Sat. 6/19
Hours of Operation
Ihsan Academy is open six days a week. Each track offers schedule options so that families can select a schedule based on their availability.
Weekend Hours
Saturday and Sunday
9:30 AM–2:30 PM
Weekday Hours
Monday–Thursday
5:30–7:30 PM
Locations
Offered at Two Convenient Locations
All tracks of study, including all levels, are offered at both ICPC Paterson and ICPC Clifton.