About Us
Who We Are
About ISBO
Islamic School Board Ottawa (ISBO) is Federally Registered as an Incorporation pursuant to the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act (NFP Act) with Corporation Number 1538214-9. ISBO is an active Registered Charity #72572 7218 RR0001.
ISBO strongly believes in the advancement of Education System in general, in combination with, Affordable Islamic Education, building Student’s Character, providing Security and Safe Learning Environment for children and youth.
The Islamic School Board has the responsibility with establishing and approving Islamic curricula, assessing achievement, and helping with other important choices for students, families, and the community.
Our schools will play an essential role in connecting societal growth and change. The Board is committed to promoting outstanding education, bringing individuals together to assist them achieve their goals in life, and providing useful resources to the community.
Why ISBO?
The Islamic School Board is responsible for our community’s young people’s well-being, ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education within an Islamic learning environment that prepares them for universities and a successful profession.
- Serves as the foundation of educational governance in our community.
- Establishes criteria for school performance and curriculum development.
- Offers suggestions, provides leadership, and it serves as a resource.
Why ISBO is important for the community?
ISBO holds significance for the community as it bears obligation for the performance of schools and students.
Through healthy engagement with parents, teachers, students, and community members, the school board ensures accountability.
By actively listening to and addressing community concerns, ISBO effectively communicates community priorities to the public, fostering a collaborative environment.
This proactive approach plays a crucial role in supporting schools and students to realize their full potential and meet the evolving needs of the community.
Ideas & Actions
We believe that this Board have the ability to find the resources and identify the existing facilities or school building(s) that may be available in the market which in return can be utilized as Islamic Schools in the Ottawa area. Muslim population is growing while a few Islamic Schools that currently exit would not be able meet the needs of the Muslim community.
As an umbrella organization of the Ottawa Muslim community, it will pursue additional Islamic schools to meet community demand as well as collaborate with the existing Islamic Schools contingent upon adequate financial support from the community.
Under the guidelines of Islamic School Board, Muslims Educators, Administrators and Community Leaders will be fully equipped to support the Education Committee to develop and follow the Islamic Education Curricula in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Education to dynamically promote Islamic values and Muslim Identity.
Current Situation of Islamic Education
Our community, like many others, is experiencing a growing demand for Islamic education that caters to the unique needs of our children. Presently, we have a handful of Islamic schools in Ottawa, each striving to provide a solid foundation in Islamic teachings.
However, it is evident that these existing schools fall short of meeting the surging demand. Long waiting lists, limited capacity, and financial constraints have left many families without the means to provide their children with the quality Islamic education they seek and deserve.