Madrasah Al-Arabiah
Al-Islamiah
About
MAI was founded in the 1930s at its original location at Hillside Drive, next to Masjid Haji Yusoff. It was only officially listed as a registered school in August 1946 under the Education Act. There were approximately 40 students who attended the madrasah back then.
Aligned to its mission to be a leading institution recognised for developing future-ready learners that radiate blessings to all, MAI is the Centre of Excellence & Collaboration (COEC) in Applied Learning iSTEM (Islam & Science, Engineering, and Mathematics) for the madrasah sector. To facilitate the pervasive and meaningful use of technology in madrasah’s Islamic studies and academic curriculum, it has initiated “The Future of Learning in MAI (TFLM)” movement. MAI has set its sights to be a leading institution in the transformation of traditional classrooms in Singapore madrasahs.
MAI hopes that its graduates will develop into persons with taqwa, thinkers and learners, and leaders with compassion.
“Today, MAI is recognized for our consistently value-added outcomes, caring and dedicated staff and quality school experience for our students.
We are encouraged to note that our graduates have done well, successfully progressed to post-secondary educational institutions of their choice and they continue to learn, grow and be contributive members of society.”
Aisha Abdul Manaf
Principal
Vision
A person with taqwa,
A thinker & a learner
A leader with compassion
Mission
To be a leading institution recognised for developing future-ready learners that radiate blessings to all.
Achievements
iSTEM (Islam & Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Programme
Structured programme to nurture interest in iSTEM has led to many notable accomplishments in student conferences and competitions like the International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) organized by University of New South Wales, Australia, Mathematics and Science Olympiads both in national as well as international competitions. For example, in the recent Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO). 18 MAI students managed to clinch the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal for SASMO. These was out of 10,000 students who took part from more than 20 Asian countries.
Beyond academic achievements, MAI is also the only madrasah in the list of schools in Singapore that has been awarded the highest tier for the School Green Award from 2016 to 2019. Currently, it is on track for the Sustainable Vanda Miss Joaquim Award for 2020.
Students from MAI not only has consistently emerged in the top 1% of the madrasah students’ cohort for the GCE ‘O’ level examinations annually, but they also achieved awards in CCA competitions like Tahfiz, Khatib and Tilawah competitions, and sports tournaments like Fencing, Archery, Badminton, Soccer, and Netball.
Our academic curriculum places emphasis on Mathematics and Sciences education enriched with Islamic philosophy. The goal is to develop students to become students of distinction, equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and understanding that is in tandem with Islamic principles as well as values. MAI’s curated and tiered programme are tailored to stretch students for exposure in the varied disciplines of Science and Mathematics.
Students who show potential in learning beyond their level and has the fortitude and strength will qualify for Tier 3 programme. This is the highest tier where students will be nominated for the highly competitive and prestigious A*STAR Youth Research Program, YRP.
Through this tiered programme, Nur Daiyyinah Aqilah Mohammad Riza was offered a place by A*STAR in YRP for 2019/20. For 2020/21 session this honour goes to two students: Mishel Maryam Nasir (S3) and Kashfia Humaira Shahjahan (S3).
Achievements
iSTEM (Islam & Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Programme
Structured programme to nurture interest in iSTEM has led to many notable accomplishments in student conferences and competitions like the International Competitions and Assessment for Schools (ICAS) organized by University of New South Wales, Australia, Mathematics and Science Olympiads both in national as well as international competitions. For example, in the recent Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO). 18 MAI students managed to clinch the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal for SASMO. These was out of 10,000 students who took part from more than 20 Asian countries.
Beyond academic achievements, MAI is also the only madrasah in the list of schools in Singapore that has been awarded the highest tier for the School Green Award from 2016 to 2019. Currently, it is on track for the Sustainable Vanda Miss Joaquim Award for 2020.
Students from MAI not only has consistently emerged in the top 1% of the madrasah students’ cohort for the GCE ‘O’ level examinations annually, but they also achieved awards in CCA competitions like Tahfiz, Khatib and Tilawah competitions, and sports tournaments like Fencing, Archery, Badminton, Soccer, and Netball.
Our academic curriculum places emphasis on Mathematics and Sciences education enriched with Islamic philosophy. The goal is to develop students to become students of distinction, equipped with scientific knowledge, skills and understanding that is in tandem with Islamic principles as well as values. MAI’s curated and tiered programme are tailored to stretch students for exposure in the varied disciplines of Science and Mathematics.
Students who show potential in learning beyond their level and has the fortitude and strength will qualify for Tier 3 programme. This is the highest tier where students will be nominated for the highly competitive and prestigious A*STAR Youth Research Program, YRP.
Through this tiered programme, Nur Daiyyinah Aqilah Mohammad Riza was offered a place by A*STAR in YRP for 2019/20. For 2020/21 session this honour goes to two students: Mishel Maryam Nasir (S3) and Kashfia Humaira Shahjahan (S3).
Articles
Madrasah Students Recognize Importance of Community Engagement and Giving Back
ENGAGING with the community is important to madrasah students, Nur Herlyn Marsha Nur Hisham, and Najiyyatul Marghfirah Roslan, both students at Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah (MAI).
GCE ‘O’ Exam: Infected with COVID-19 during the exam, Aminah Fairouz was able to achieve excellent results
SINGAPORE: A total of 275 candidates from five full -time madrasahs sat for the GCE O examination last year, according to the Singapore Islamic Religious Council (MUIS). One of the madrasah students who achieved excellent results was Aminah Fairouz Adlee Nazree from...
Madrasah student scores 9 distinctions for O levels and dreams of becoming a doctor
Mishel Maryam Nasir was ranked No. 1 in her Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) four years ago, she vowed to herself that she would do well again in the O-level exam.
More than 80 madrasah students from low income families receive refurbished laptops
Collaboration between MUIS and the SG Bono volunteer body to make it easier for the students to do their homework online and learn at home.
These 3 outstanding madrasah students were the recipients of the LBKM 2021 Madrasah Award
SINGAPORE: Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud (LBKM) says the quality of students nominated for the LBKM Madrasah Award continues to “increase” and can be an example for national stream students.
Take a course on using online platforms to teach
SINCE July last year, Mr. Del Rasouli Abdul Rashid, a teacher from Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah (MAI) has started taking Google online courses to improve his skills in the use of the platform. In fact, not only him but all 30 MAI instructors have attended the Google Educator Level 1 course.
Discussion on Racial Relations Strengthens Citizen Bonds.
DISCUSSIONS on inter-racial relations fueled by several recent racist incidents were held with Singapore in a strong position in terms of its multicultural citizen relations. In giving the reminder, the Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Edwin Tong, said Singapore has the benefits of a system that has been pioneered by our pioneering leaders. The system, he said, ensures “we do not fall into the difficulties faced by many other multiracial communities.”
Madrasah Al-Arabiah Graduate balances Studies and being Imam
Every free time, especially on weekends, Mr Sadiqul Amin Mazlan can be found at Masjid Al-Taqua or Masjid Kassim. There, he will carry out duties as imam, muazzin, part-time teacher or assisting in administrative works.
Madrasah Al-Arabiah Students on par with Students from other schools in Evaluation for ‘global efficiency’
Assessment was done by 15-year-olds worldwide.
Play a part in developing our future asatizah and Muslim leaders, who will continue to lead our future generations
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T : +65 6744 4749
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W : www.mai.edu.sg
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Closed on Fridays : 12.30 PM – 2:30 PM
Closed on weekends and public holidays
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Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah
No 3, Lorong 6, Toa Payoh Singapore 319378
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