K–12 Islamic Themed Curriculum – Shield Language Academy

📚 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.

এই পাঠ্যক্রমটি কেজি থেকে দ্বাদশ শ্রেণি পর্যন্ত ইসলামী দৃষ্টিকোণ ও আধুনিক শিক্ষার সমন্বয় করে তৈরি। এটি আন্তর্জাতিক O-লেভেল এবং জাতীয় HSC-র জন্য উপযুক্ত।
🌟 Curriculum Highlights
Each unit begins with a relevant Quranic verse to inspire faith and understanding.
Core subjects like science and math include moral reflections (e.g., Zakat calculations in math).
From Islamic-themed puzzles to character-building stories, every chapter ends with hands-on tasks.
📘 Grade-wise Structure & Pathways
StageAgeGradesCurriculum FocusOutput
Foundation4–6KG – 1 – 2Learning through wonder & faithReady for structured learning
Primary7–103 – 4 – 5Core subjects + Islamic integrationFluent in concepts & adab
Junior Secondary11–136 – 7 – 8Skill development + subject depthO-Level Prep Starts
Senior Secondary14–169 – 10O-Level track: Cambridge/Edexcel5–8 O-Level Subjects
Pre-University17–1811 – 12Dual Track: HSC or A-LevelUniversity-ready
📘 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Mastering Communication with Islamic Values)
LevelFocusIslamic Integration
KG–2Phonics, oral communication, basic writingLearn Bismillah, Alhamdulillah, Islamic greetings in English
3–5Grammar, sentences, short paragraphsDescribe Salah, Ramadan, Eid in writing; learn duʿā meanings in English
6–8Story writing, emails, descriptionsWrite Islamic stories, Prophet’s biography, and moral-based essays
9–10Essay writing, letter, speechWrite argumentative Islamic essays: e.g. hijab, truthfulness, halal living
11–12Critical writing, article/report, summarizingAnalyze khutbahs, Islamic speeches, news reports about Muslim world
📝 What children must learn in ENGLISH LANGUAGE at each age level (Islamic Focus):

🟢 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.
📚 ENGLISH LITERATURE (Reading the World Through the Lens of Imaan)
LevelFocusIslamic Integration
KG–2Moral stories, picture books, rhymesNasheeds, Islamic poems, simple parables (e.g., “Be Honest”)
3–5Fables, short stories, emotional vocabularyStories of Sahaba, Prophet’s kindness, justice in tales
6–8Character, theme, plot, poetryCompare values in Islamic stories and English fables; biography of Muslim heroes
9–10Drama, novel, advanced literary devicesIdentify shirk, injustice, oppression in literature; Islamic commentary on morals
11–12Critical analysis, universal themes, comparative literatureContrast Islamic worldview with secularism, Christian or atheist themes
📖 What children must learn in ENGLISH LITERATURE at each age level (Islamic Focus):

🟢 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.
🔬 SCIENCE (Islamic Worldview)
LevelFocusIntegration
KG–2Allah’s creation (body, plants, sky)Names of Allah, Qur'an stories (e.g. Nuh & water cycle)
3–5Systems of nature, the body, energyQur'anic verses + Muslim scientists
6–8Biology, Physics, Chemistry basicsFiqh of cleanliness, ethics of lab work
9–10IGCSE SciencesCompare with Qur'anic ayahs, ethics of cloning, etc.
11–12HSC Science / A-Level SciencesIslamic views on environment, technology, creation
🧠 What children must learn in SCIENCE at each age level:

🟢 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).
➗ MATHEMATICS (Purpose & Logic in Creation)
LevelFocusIntegration
KG–2Shapes, numbers, patternsShapes in masjids, Tasbih beads
3–5Multiplication, fractions, unitsSadaqah division, Zakat examples
6–8Algebra, Geometry, dataHalal business, Al-Khwarizmi contributions
9–10O-Level Math / Additional MathIslamic finance basics (no riba), inheritance
11–12HSC / A-LevelModeling with Islamic ethics
📊 What children must learn in MATHEMATICS at each age level:

🟢 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?”
🌍 GEOGRAPHY (Allah’s Earth)
LevelFocusIntegration
KG–2My neighborhood, natural elementsMasjid, Qiblah direction
3–5Continents, countries, weatherMuslim world map, Hajj route
6–8Resources, maps, environmentKhilafah concept, earth care
9–10O-Level GeographyUmmah demographics, disasters in the Qur'an
11–12HSC / A-LevelIslamic case studies, climate justice
🗺️ What children must learn in GEOGRAPHY at each age level:

🟢 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.
🏛 HISTORY (His-Story through Islamic Eyes)
LevelFocusIntegration
KG–2Prophets & Sahaba storiesIllustrated values
3–5Early Islamic history, civilizationsTimeline of the Prophets + Empires
6–8Golden Age, global eventsOttomans, reformers, colonization
9–10O-Level HistoryColonialism, Palestine, Crusades (Islamic lens)
11–12HSC / A-LevelIslamic political science, post-Khilafah
📜 What children must learn in HISTORY at each age level:

🟢 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.”
🧕 SOCIAL STUDIES & VALUES (Living Islam)
LevelFocusIntegration
KG–2Family, kindness, honestyHadith-based morals
3–5Society, rights, diversityRole of masjid, Ummah identity
6–8Citizenship, responsibilitiesJustice in Islam, civic duties
9–10Sociology / CivicsGender roles in Islam, Muslim in non-Muslim state
11–12Ethics / PsychologyHuman behavior in Islamic vs secular context
🤝 What children must learn in SOCIAL STUDIES & VALUES at each age level:

🟢 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.
📗 Book Features
FeatureDescription
Islamic Integration BoxAyah + Hadith per lesson
Tarbiyah TakeawayMoral reflection at the end
Character SpotlightMuslim scholars & heroes
Word WallKey Arabic terms: Amanah, Adl, etc.
Activity PagesIslamic crossword, Zakat math
Review SectionsSubject Q&A + Islamic reflections
📘 Dual Outcome Paths
TrackCurriculumSubjectsExams
International O-LevelCambridge / EdexcelMath, Science, History, Geography, Islamic Studies, EnglishO-Level at Grade 10
National HSCNCTB EnhancedPhysics, Chemistry, Math, Islamic History, Civics, ICTHSC at Grade 12
🕌 This curriculum is ideal for:
✅ Muslim schools (local & international)
✅ Online homeschoolers & hybrid learners
✅ Islamic learning centers & after-school programs
🚀 Give your students a future rooted in faith and excellence.
🎓 Adopt the Shield K–12 Islamic Curriculum today!
  • ✔ Quran-first unit introductions
  • ✔ Integrated STEM & Islamic studies
  • ✔ International + National syllabus alignment