📚 The K–12 Islamic Themed Curriculum – A Global Vision for Muslim Learners
Vision & Mission
Our goal is to nurture a generation of faith-driven leaders with a holistic education combining academic excellence, spiritual depth, and life skills. The Shield K–12 Islamic Curriculum aligns with both International O-Level and National HSC benchmarks while integrating Quranic wisdom, prophetic values, and modern pedagogy.
Introducing a groundbreaking syllabus that blends academic excellence with Islamic worldview – from KG to Grade 12 – tailored for Muslim schools, homeschoolers, and hybrid learning systems worldwide.
Stage | Age | Grades | Curriculum Focus | Output |
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Foundation | 4–6 | KG – 1 – 2 | Learning through wonder & faith | Ready for structured learning |
Primary | 7–10 | 3 – 4 – 5 | Core subjects + Islamic integration | Fluent in concepts & adab |
Junior Secondary | 11–13 | 6 – 7 – 8 | Skill development + subject depth | O-Level Prep Starts |
Senior Secondary | 14–16 | 9 – 10 | O-Level track: Cambridge/Edexcel | 5–8 O-Level Subjects |
Pre-University | 17–18 | 11 – 12 | Dual Track: HSC or A-Level | University-ready |
Level | Focus | Islamic Integration |
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KG–2 | Phonics, oral communication, basic writing | Learn Bismillah, Alhamdulillah, Islamic greetings in English |
3–5 | Grammar, sentences, short paragraphs | Describe Salah, Ramadan, Eid in writing; learn duʿā meanings in English |
6–8 | Story writing, emails, descriptions | Write Islamic stories, Prophet’s biography, and moral-based essays |
9–10 | Essay writing, letter, speech | Write argumentative Islamic essays: e.g. hijab, truthfulness, halal living |
11–12 | Critical writing, article/report, summarizing | Analyze khutbahs, Islamic speeches, news reports about Muslim world |
🟢 Age 4–6:
– Recognize English alphabet using Islamic visuals (A for Allah, P for Prophet).
– Speak sentences like “I love to pray,” “My name is Aisha,” “Alhamdulillah I eat food.”
– Learn to say duʿās in English translation: “O Allah, bless this food.”
🟡 Age 7–10:
– Write about daily routine with Islamic time markers: Fajr, Dhuhr, Maghrib.
– Learn grammar using real Islamic words (e.g., plural of masjid, dates, duas).
– Dialogue practice: “Why should we tell the truth?” “What does Islam say about kindness?”
🔵 Age 11–13:
– Compose essays: “Why I love Ramadan,” “My Role Model: Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.”
– Write dawah letters to non-Muslims in simple English.
– Learn summarizing Qur’anic stories: Yusuf (AS), Musa (AS), and their morals.
🔴 Age 14–16:
– Write formal letters defending Islamic identity (e.g., responding to stereotypes).
– Practice journal entries on Islamic self-reflection and adab.
– Debate Islamic topics using respectful English language: e.g., “Is Islam peaceful?”
🟣 Age 17–18:
– Practice academic writing on Islamic worldview topics (e.g., ethics, politics, feminism in Islam).
– Learn the difference between emotional and rational Islamic argument styles.
– Engage in khutbah writing, publishing articles on platforms with Islamic stance.
Level | Focus | Islamic Integration |
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KG–2 | Moral stories, picture books, rhymes | Nasheeds, Islamic poems, simple parables (e.g., “Be Honest”) |
3–5 | Fables, short stories, emotional vocabulary | Stories of Sahaba, Prophet’s kindness, justice in tales |
6–8 | Character, theme, plot, poetry | Compare values in Islamic stories and English fables; biography of Muslim heroes |
9–10 | Drama, novel, advanced literary devices | Identify shirk, injustice, oppression in literature; Islamic commentary on morals |
11–12 | Critical analysis, universal themes, comparative literature | Contrast Islamic worldview with secularism, Christian or atheist themes |
🟢 Age 4–6:
– Enjoy stories about good behavior, patience, and thankfulness.
– Use simple Islamic rhymes and nasheeds for values like “Be Clean,” “Say Bismillah.”
– Identify emotions through Qur’anic stories: Adam (AS) in Jannah, Yunus (AS) in the whale.
🟡 Age 7–10:
– Read short fables and identify the Islamic value behind them: “Help others,” “Control your anger.”
– Introduce Prophet’s seerah as narrative text: Hijrah, kindness to orphans, feeding the poor.
– Create moral comparisons: “What did the fox do wrong?” “What would the Prophet ﷺ do?”
🔵 Age 11–13:
– Learn literary techniques: simile, metaphor, personification using Qur'anic stories.
– Read stories like “The Boy in Striped Pajamas” and relate it to Islamic oppression history.
– Read Islamic poetry (e.g., Iqbal’s call to youth) and reflect on Muslim identity and purpose.
🔴 Age 14–16:
– Read novels such as “Of Mice and Men”, “Animal Farm”, or “Macbeth” and discuss their morality from an Islamic view.
– Explore sin and repentance in Shakespeare or Dickens – and compare it with Qur’anic teachings.
– Discuss literary themes: justice (ʿadl), betrayal (khiyanah), mercy (rahmah), destiny (qadr).
🟣 Age 17–18:
– Compare philosophies: Secular humanism vs Islamic Tawheed worldview in modern literature.
– Critically analyze themes like feminism, nihilism, materialism – and respond with Qur’an and Hadith.
– Read global literature with Islamic commentary: “How would a Muslim view this story’s ending?”
– Discuss stories of Muslim minorities (Palestine, Kashmir, Rohingya) in modern literature.
Level | Focus | Integration |
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KG–2 | Allah’s creation (body, plants, sky) | Names of Allah, Qur'an stories (e.g. Nuh & water cycle) |
3–5 | Systems of nature, the body, energy | Qur'anic verses + Muslim scientists |
6–8 | Biology, Physics, Chemistry basics | Fiqh of cleanliness, ethics of lab work |
9–10 | IGCSE Sciences | Compare with Qur'anic ayahs, ethics of cloning, etc. |
11–12 | HSC Science / A-Level Sciences | Islamic views on environment, technology, creation |
🟢 Age 4–6 (KG – Grade 2):
– Explore Allah’s creation with awe: sky, rain, trees, animals, body parts.
– Build observation skills through nature walks, water play, and coloring living/non-living things.
– Introduce simple Quranic ayat like “And We sent down water from the sky...” (Surah An-Nahl: 10).
– Encourage the habit of saying “SubhanAllah” when observing natural beauty.
🟡 Age 7–10 (Grades 3–5):
– Understand systems in nature: food chains, energy, water cycle, solar system.
– Introduce parts of the body, hygiene, and microbes through the lens of Taharah (purity).
– Highlight contributions of Muslim scientists like Ibn al-Haytham (optics), Al-Jazari (engineering).
– Link to ayah: “Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth... are signs.” (Surah Al-Imran: 190)
🔵 Age 11–13 (Grades 6–8):
– Study Biology, Chemistry, and Physics foundations.
– Discuss scientific ethics in labs: safety, intention (niyyah), and honesty.
– Integrate Islamic rulings: Wudu and hygiene (biology), chemical reactions (cooking, purification), gravity and qiblah (physics).
– Use projects: "How did Prophet Nuh’s Ark float?" "The ethics of using solar energy in Islam."
🔴 Age 14–16 (Grades 9–10):
– Prepare for O-Level / IGCSE Science subjects with Islamic ethics integrated.
– Topics: evolution (Islamic stance), cloning (haram vs halal), food technology (Tayyib), medical ethics.
– Encourage Islamic research projects: “How the Qur’an describes embryology”, “Halal vaccines and nanotech”.
🟣 Age 17–18 (Grades 11–12):
– Discuss scientific worldview vs. Tawheed-based worldview.
– Encourage debate: “Can AI replace the human soul?” “Is technological advancement always good?”
– Focus on environment, sustainability, and the Islamic view on protecting creation (Khalifah role).
Level | Focus | Integration |
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KG–2 | Shapes, numbers, patterns | Shapes in masjids, Tasbih beads |
3–5 | Multiplication, fractions, units | Sadaqah division, Zakat examples |
6–8 | Algebra, Geometry, data | Halal business, Al-Khwarizmi contributions |
9–10 | O-Level Math / Additional Math | Islamic finance basics (no riba), inheritance |
11–12 | HSC / A-Level | Modeling with Islamic ethics |
🟢 Age 4–6 (KG – Grade 2):
– Learn to count using Tasbih beads, prayer units (rak'ah), and fingers.
– Identify Islamic shapes: crescent moon, star, dome, minaret.
– Develop pattern recognition using prayer rugs, mosaic tiles.
– Introduce simple math du'as: “O Allah, increase me in knowledge” (Surah Taha: 114).
🟡 Age 7–10 (Grades 3–5):
– Master four operations using Islamic word problems (e.g., sadaqah sharing).
– Learn time via Salah timetable, calendar with Hijri dates.
– Begin fractions through Zakat (2.5%), food sharing, or inheritance fractions.
– Introduce measurement via fasting times, qiblah angle, and building a mini masjid model.
🔵 Age 11–13 (Grades 6–8):
– Dive into algebra, ratios, geometry, and data analysis.
– Apply math in real-life Islamic finance (profit-loss, no riba, halal business)
– Study works of Al-Khwarizmi and how Islam birthed algebra (Al-Jabr).
– Solve problems like: “If 1/8 of a date farm is given as Zakat...”
🔴 Age 14–16 (Grades 9–10):
– Prepare for O-Level Math and Additional Math.
– Focus on real-world integration: inheritance calculations (Faraid), economic models with Islamic guidelines.
– Apply graph theory to Hajj logistics or disaster response (e.g., flood planning with Islamic NGOs).
🟣 Age 17–18 (Grades 11–12):
– Use math to model ethical business, zakat-based economic structures.
– Explore AI algorithms, statistical reasoning, and Islamic data privacy concerns.
– Create Islamic math projects: “What would a global Islamic tax calculator look like?”
Level | Focus | Integration |
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KG–2 | My neighborhood, natural elements | Masjid, Qiblah direction |
3–5 | Continents, countries, weather | Muslim world map, Hajj route |
6–8 | Resources, maps, environment | Khilafah concept, earth care |
9–10 | O-Level Geography | Ummah demographics, disasters in the Qur'an |
11–12 | HSC / A-Level | Islamic case studies, climate justice |
🟢 Age 4–6:
– Recognize landforms (mountain, river) and their Islamic names in du‘a (e.g., Zamzam, Safa & Marwah).
– Locate masjid and Qiblah using toy compass.
– Learn about their neighborhood and Muslim community life.
🟡 Age 7–10:
– Learn continents and countries through Muslim-majority maps.
– Trace Hajj routes and Prophet’s Hijrah journey.
– Understand seasons, rain, and wind as signs from Allah.
🔵 Age 11–13:
– Learn natural resources, deforestation, and urbanization from an Islamic lens.
– Introduce Khilafah concept in land management and agriculture.
– Analyze the importance of water in Islam and its geographical scarcity.
🔴 Age 14–16:
– Prepare for O-Level Geography (climate zones, demographics, hazards).
– Link to Qur’anic disasters (earthquake in Surah Zalzalah, floods of Nuh AS).
– Compare Islamic and secular views on urban development.
🟣 Age 17–18:
– Study climate justice and Ummah responsibilities.
– Research on refugee crises (Rohingya, Palestine) using case studies.
– Engage in mapping Islamic relief work and sustainability projects.
Level | Focus | Integration |
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KG–2 | Prophets & Sahaba stories | Illustrated values |
3–5 | Early Islamic history, civilizations | Timeline of the Prophets + Empires |
6–8 | Golden Age, global events | Ottomans, reformers, colonization |
9–10 | O-Level History | Colonialism, Palestine, Crusades (Islamic lens) |
11–12 | HSC / A-Level | Islamic political science, post-Khilafah |
🟢 Age 4–6:
– Learn Prophet stories: Adam, Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, Muhammad (peace be upon them).
– Use storytelling, role play, coloring books to visualize Islamic values.
– Memorize key names of Sahaba and family of the Prophet SAW.
🟡 Age 7–10:
– Build a historical timeline from Adam to Muhammad ﷺ.
– Introduce ancient civilizations (Egypt, Arabia) and compare Islamic vs non-Islamic rule.
– Learn about early Islamic battles (Badr, Uhud) with ethical lessons.
🔵 Age 11–13:
– Explore Islamic Golden Age: scholars, invention, libraries, Baitul Hikmah.
– Study rise of Umayyad, Abbasid, Ottoman empires.
– Examine Islamic response to colonization and reformers like Iqbal or Hasan Al-Banna.
🔴 Age 14–16:
– Prepare for O-Level History: Crusades, colonialism, Palestine, Mughal Empire.
– Analyze contemporary conflicts from Islamic perspective.
🟣 Age 17–18:
– Reflect on modern movements: Islamic revivalism, post-Khilafah thought.
– Discuss modern Islamic thinkers and geopolitics (e.g. Maududi, Sayyid Qutb).
– Engage in thesis-style work: “The fall of Andalusia and its revival lessons.”
Level | Focus | Integration |
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KG–2 | Family, kindness, honesty | Hadith-based morals |
3–5 | Society, rights, diversity | Role of masjid, Ummah identity |
6–8 | Citizenship, responsibilities | Justice in Islam, civic duties |
9–10 | Sociology / Civics | Gender roles in Islam, Muslim in non-Muslim state |
11–12 | Ethics / Psychology | Human behavior in Islamic vs secular context |
🟢 Age 4–6:
– Understand kindness, sharing, saying salaam, truthfulness, and respect for elders.
– Learn daily sunnah acts: greeting, dua before eating, cleanliness.
– Use picture books, nasheeds, and stories of Prophet’s character.
🟡 Age 7–10:
– Explore family roles, Ummah identity, and masjid etiquette.
– Learn about diversity through Islamic culture across the world.
– Understand rights of neighbors, animals, and parents in Islam.
🔵 Age 11–13:
– Introduce responsibilities: voting, charity, honesty, and citizenship.
– Connect with concepts like adl (justice), amanah (trust), and ihsan (excellence).
🔴 Age 14–16:
– Learn about gender roles, societal structures, and Islamic leadership.
– Compare Islamic vs secular laws on marriage, finance, education.
🟣 Age 17–18:
– Study Islamic psychology: soul, mind, and emotional health.
– Debate on ethics: artificial intelligence, transgenderism, freedom in Islam.
– Practice dawah dialogues and leadership responsibilities.
Feature | Description |
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Islamic Integration Box | Ayah + Hadith per lesson |
Tarbiyah Takeaway | Moral reflection at the end |
Character Spotlight | Muslim scholars & heroes |
Word Wall | Key Arabic terms: Amanah, Adl, etc. |
Activity Pages | Islamic crossword, Zakat math |
Review Sections | Subject Q&A + Islamic reflections |
Track | Curriculum | Subjects | Exams |
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International O-Level | Cambridge / Edexcel | Math, Science, History, Geography, Islamic Studies, English | O-Level at Grade 10 |
National HSC | NCTB Enhanced | Physics, Chemistry, Math, Islamic History, Civics, ICT | HSC at Grade 12 |
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