Youth Madrassa

Qur’an and Islamic studies for children and teenagers.

Programmes

Boys & girls
Monday–Thursday

Weekday afternoons

Ages 6–16 · 16:00–18:00

Athlone · Plumstead · Garlandale

Friday

Friday teens

Ages 13–19 · 16:00–18:00

Athlone

Saturday

Saturday Madrassa

Ages 6–16 · From 09:00

Belgravia

Registration: R700 new · R500 returning. Tuition is separate.

What learners study

Qur’an, belief, practice and character, taught in age-appropriate classes.

Qur’an

Guided Qur’an learning and recitation.

Fiqh

The foundations of everyday Islamic practice.

Aqeedah

Core Islamic beliefs.

Suluk & character

Connecting knowledge with conduct and daily habits.

Life at Youth Madrassa

A teacher speaking to young learners seated at a DTI gathering
Learning together at a DTI gathering.

Learning together

Regular classes help children build a foundation in Islamic knowledge.

Growing in character

Faith and good conduct are part of each learner’s journey.

Family involvement

Parents or guardians register younger learners and stay in contact with the team.

Where we learn

Athlone

Weekday afternoons · Friday teens

7 Church Street
Athlone, Cape Town
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Questions

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Which route should I choose?

Weekday afternoons and Saturday Madrassa serve ages 6–16. Friday teens serves ages 13–19. Choose the route and campus that suit your family.

Is an interview required?

No. Registration is confirmed automatically after the registration fee payment is verified.

How do I enroll?

Choose a route and campus, complete the registration form and pay through PayFast. Registration is confirmed automatically once payment is verified. No interview is required.

What details do I need?

The learner’s details, current school, last grade completed and Quran recitation ability. For learners under 18, provide parents’ or guardian’s names and contact details, together with the payer’s details.

What does the registration fee cover?

The R700 new-student or R500 returning-student payment is the registration fee only. Tuition is separate. The published registration fee is non-refundable.

What time does Saturday finish?

Please confirm the current finishing time with the office before attending.

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