• Our community has great potential and is in need of accommodating more students. 🏫

• Providing more convenience to our community members. 🤝🚗

• Meeting the increasing demand of our growing Muslim community. 📈🕌

• Establishing a competitive and safe alternative to public schools. 🛡️🎓

• AIA is a fully accredited institution — having received ACS WASC Accreditation through June 2029, ensuring the highest standards of academic quality. 🏆✨

• AIA was founded by a group of dedicated community members who recognized the need for a well-established Islamic school in Fresno — and volunteered to make it happen. 🕌

• The AIA team aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can learn and grow in accordance with Islamic principles. 🌱📚

Please visit our Board of Directors' page (click here).

• AIA is now a fully accredited institution, meeting rigorous standards of educational quality and effectiveness. 🎓✨

• As an accredited school, we continue to focus on building a strong foundation and providing an excellent educational experience for our students. 🏫🌟

• Our team remains committed to ongoing improvement and maintaining the highest standards of education. 🤝📚

📢 For more details, you can view the official accreditation letter using the button above.

• AIA is a non-profit organization that is funded solely through tuition fees and generous donations from the community. 🎁🤝

All funds are reinvested into the school to benefit our students. 🏫📚

Please visit our donation page to learn about the different methods you can use to donate. It also takes you to the "AIA Wall of Appreciation". (click here).

🎓 AIA's teachers are carefully selected for their academic qualifications, teaching experience, and commitment to Islamic values.

• Our academic staff hold relevant degrees and credentials in their fields of instruction.

• Our Islamic Studies and Arabic faculty are overseen by our Arabic and Islamic Studies Advisory Board.

📎 To learn more about our team, please visit our Staff and Academics pages.

• For academics, AIA follows a curriculum that aligns with California State Standards (Common Core). 📘🎓

• Our Islamic Studies curriculum focuses on character building through Qur'an memorization, studying Hadith, Fiqh, and Islamic history — using age-appropriate materials. 🕌📖✨

• Islamic values are woven into every part of the school day — from the daily morning assembly and Athkaar 🕌 to character building through thoughtful, age-appropriate discussions 💬.

• AIA strives to create a positive, nurturing environment that truly reflects and reinforces authentic Islamic teachings 🌱✨.

🎓 The admission process requires filling out an online application form and providing the required documents, such as the birth certificate, immunization records, and previous school records (if applicable).

📅 Please visit our admission page for detailed information and deadlines (click here).

💰 AIA offers flexible tuition rates based on grade level and enrollment status, with additional discounts for families enrolling multiple children.

📎 For full details on rates and payment options, please visit our Tuition and Fees page.

💡 Yes, AIA is committed to making Islamic education accessible to all families.

AIA offers need-based financial aid to support qualifying families.

📎 For more details, please visit our Financial Aid page: click here.

🎓 AIA currently serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 7th Grade, with plans to expand to full middle school in the future.

• Pre-Kindergarten: 3 years old by 9/1/2026 (potty trained)

• Transitional Kindergarten (TK): 4 years old by 9/1/2026 (potty trained)

• Kindergarten: 5 years old by 9/1/2026

• Grades 1 – 7: accepting new and returning students

📎 For full details, please visit our How to Apply page.

🎓 The AIA team strives to offer all grade levels. However, class formation depends on student enrollment.

In cases of low enrollment, we may consider combining two grades or working closely with families to find the best solution.

👨‍🏫 AIA maintains small class sizes to ensure every student receives individual attention.

• Our target student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 15:1, allowing for personalized instruction and support.

• Specific class size details will be shared with enrolled families prior to the start of the academic year.

💸 Please note the following regarding refunds and withdrawals:

• Pre-paid tuition is refundable with 30 days written notice.

• The Application Processing Fee ($100) is non-refundable.

• Parents are responsible for full yearly payment of tuition and all other fees.

📎 For full details, please visit our Tuition and Fees page.

🕐 AIA school hours are as follows:

• Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

• Saturday – Sunday: Closed

📞 For any questions, please contact us via the information in the Contact Us section below.

📅 AIA mainly follows the Fresno Unified School District academic year, with adjustments to accommodate Islamic occasions and holidays.

📎 The full 2026–2027 academic calendar is now available — click here to view or download it.

🔒 AIA is committed to prioritizing the safety and security of our students.

Security measures include secured entrances, visitor check-in procedures, security cameras, and regular emergency drills (fire, lockdown, earthquake).

👕 Students are expected to wear modest attire that adheres to Islamic principles.

• Full uniform details are available on our School Uniform Information page.

• For additional dress code guidelines, please refer to the Student-Parent Handbook.

🕌 Yes, AIA's daily schedule allocates 15 minutes for Dhuhr prayer Monday through Thursday, and 30 minutes for Friday prayer.

Students of all grades participate in prayers (Salah) in a designated prayer area.

🤝 AIA encourages parents' involvement and honors their contributions.

Qualified parents — after completing background clearance — can volunteer as classroom assistants, event planners, or join the PTA.

💬 We maintain open communication with parents through regular email updates, monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and our school website.

💬 You can contact us via:

📞 Landline: (559) 552-1333

📱 WhatsApp: (559) 274-6671 (TEXT ONLY)

✉️ Email: Contact@aia-islamic.school

📍 Address: 1284 E Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93710