Association of Muslim Schools
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The Association of Muslim Schools (AMS) is a global network of Muslim faith-based educational institutes.

The Association supports and develops full-time Muslim Schools. The Association facilitates:
  • Educator development workshops
  • Inter-school events
  • Olympiads
  • Conferences

among its member schools.

AMS is a nationally recognized organization within the independent schooling structure in the countries in which it exists. The organizations also serves on the regional and national educational structures as well as a voice within the media.

AMS (South Africa)

AMS-SA
Association of Muslim Schools (SA)
The Association of Muslim Schools is a national network of Muslim Schools in South Africa.The Association consists of 68 schools nationally. AMS-SA encompasses both primary and high schools as well as independent and state-aided schools...

 was formed in March 1989 at Al Falaah College
Al Falaah College
Al Falaah College is an alternative, independent school situated in the coastal city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.- History :In 1985 Ahmedia School opened its doors in Bellair Road, Cato Manor, Durban...

, known as Lockhat Islamia College at the time. The primary members of the association were:Habibiya Islamic College, Lockhat Islamia College
Al Falaah College
Al Falaah College is an alternative, independent school situated in the coastal city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.- History :In 1985 Ahmedia School opened its doors in Bellair Road, Cato Manor, Durban...

, Roshnee Muslim School, As­-Salaam, Lenasia Muslim School
Lenasia Muslim School
Lenasia Muslim School was founded in 1988 by ML.y Bham. based on Islamic teachings and on the Sharia. To date it has received a 99.98% pass rate in matriculation. The headmaster is Mr. Ashraf Patel, who can be found on SABC 1 on an accounting education show....

and Nur-ul-Islam School.
The association was formally launched on 13 May 1989 during the first AMS conference at Lenasia Muslim School.
AMS was mandated to facilitate the following:
  • Administrative collaboration
  • Educator development workshops
  • Evaluation/moderation of final examination papers
  • Inter-school sports
  • Subject-based workshops
  • A community outreach programme

AMS-SA has grown steadily over the years. The Annual General Meeting and Teachers' Conference has attracted many prominent personalities from the educational field over the years. The Association further has a Managers' Conference and a Principals' Forum that engage at a regular basis.
Currently the Association consists of 68 schools nationally. It is further recognized by and regularly engages with the national and provincial educational departments, South African Council for Teachers (SACE), Umalusi (National accreditation body for independent schools), Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA).

AMS (United Kingdom)

AMS-UK was established in 1992 to support and develop excellence in full-time Muslim schools in the UK. There are now over 130 full-time Muslim schools in the UK covering nursery, primary, secondary and further education.

Other Chapters

  • Association of Muslim Schools (Canada)
  • Association of Muslim Schools (South Africa)

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