Islamic Ethos · Hands-On · Montessori-Inspired · Interactive
Knowledge, Īmān & Purpose
Growing Together.
Sakeenah Montessori Academy is an online Islamic school for Reception to Year 6, where children don't just learn, they actively engage, create and thrive, in shaa Allah.
A practical, Montessori-inspired curriculum with Islamic values woven into every subject and every school day, preparing today's children with knowledge, Īmān and purpose, in shaa Allah.
Faith · Knowledge · Character · Excellence
Short, Focused Lessons
30-minute lessons for Reception to Year 4 and 40-minute lessons for Years 5 and 6. Research shows children's attention spans are limited, so keeping lessons short and age-appropriate helps them stay focused, retain more, and avoid the fatigue and restlessness that come with long stretches of screen time, in shaa Allah.
Genuinely Hands-On
Real projects and experiments using accessible materials, so children aren't just staring at the screen typing away. Since screens took over, studies show many children now write far less by hand, which is linked to weaker memory, poorer reading development and reduced fine motor control. We make sure that when writing does occur, students use a pen, which research suggests activates the brain more deeply than typing, strengthens memory and focus, and builds fine motor skills, in shaa Allah.
Live Every Day
Real teachers, real classmates, on Zoom, Monday to Thursday, 9:30am to 1:30pm (UK). Learning as part of a group with a live teacher keeps children motivated, builds confidence and social skills, and lets them ask questions and learn from one another in real time, in shaa Allah.
Parent Platform
Track attendance, projects, homework, and join the interactive parents forum in one simple dashboard. A parent platform keeps you informed and involved, so you can support your child's learning at home and stay connected to their progress every step of the way, in shaa Allah.
Celebrate Growth
Student of the Week and monthly competitions keep every child motivated, recognised and excited to keep trying their best. Celebrating effort, not just results, helps children build confidence, a love of learning and a sense of belonging within the class, in shaa Allah.
As hands-on as possible
We understand that many parents choose online education for its flexibility, but don't want their child spending hours in front of a screen. That's why we've designed our school to keep screen time purposeful and balanced.
Our lessons are as hands-on as possible, with practical activities, Montessori-inspired resources, written work, experiments, creative projects and tasks that encourage children to learn by doing. Teachers guide students live, but much of the learning is hands on, helping children stay engaged, active and excited to learn.
Our Curriculum
Nine subjects, taught the Montessori way, inspiring a love of learning rooted in Islamic values, in shaa Allah.
A day at Sakeenah
A structured, hands-on morning from 9:30am to 1:30pm/1:50pm (UK time), Monday to Thursday, balanced with short breaks, movement and a gentle Islamic reminder to open each day.
- 09:30–09:45Islamic Reminder & Body Warm-Up
- 09:45–10:15Lesson 1
- 10:15–10:25Short Break
- 10:25–10:55Lesson 2
- 10:55–11:05Short Break
- 11:05–11:35Lesson 3
- 11:35–11:55Long Break (20 mins)
- 11:55–12:25Lesson 4
- 12:25–12:35Short Break
- 12:35–13:30Lesson 5
Sakeenah Montessori Academy
- 09:30–09:45Islamic Reminder & Body Warm-Up
- 09:45–10:25Lesson 1
- 10:25–10:30Break
- 10:30–11:10Lesson 2
- 11:10–11:15Break
- 11:15–11:55Lesson 3
- 11:55–12:15Long Break (20 mins)
- 12:15–12:55Lesson 4
- 12:55–13:00Break
- 13:00–13:50Lesson 5
Sakeenah Montessori Academy
Your parents' dashboard
One simple, secure place to stay close to your child's learning, homework, teacher feedback, community and more, all in real time.
Daily schedule
See the live timetable for every lesson and break.
Homework & schemes of work
Know exactly what's being taught and what's due this week.
Parent community
Connect with other parents from the school in our shared forum.
Student of the Week
Celebrate effort and character with weekly recognition.
Recorded classes
Catch up on any lesson your child missed.
Message the teacher
Ask questions and get a direct reply from the class teacher.
Are you called to teach?
We're always looking for experienced, passionate educators who are practising Muslims with a firm grounding in the faith, people who want to nurture the next generation with knowledge, īmān and good character, in shaa Allah.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message and our team will be in touch, in shaa Allah.
Get in touchExperienced
Confident, skilled and ready to inspire young minds.
Passionate
Genuinely loves teaching and watching children grow.
Practising Muslim
A firm, living connection to the faith and its values.
Ready to enrol?
Tell us about your child and our admissions team will guide you through the rest, in shaa Allah.
Begin enrolment