Ages: 11 to 14 years

Here’s the refined version of the Madrasah Lower Secondary (Grades 7 – 9) section, keeping all Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel general (academic) subjects exactly as they appear in the official Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary Framework — without rewording or substituting any of their titles — while still highlighting Madrasatut Tarbiyah’s strong Arabic, Qur’an, and Islamic integration.

Madrasah Lower Secondary Stage (Grades 7 – 9)

Ages: 12 – 15 years

Learning Philosophy

At this stage, Madrasatut Tarbiyah follows the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary Pathway (Stages 7–9) in its entirety, complemented by a robust Islamic curriculum. The goal is to prepare students for Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / O-Level studies while ensuring deep Qur’anic understanding, Arabic proficiency, and moral formation grounded in Taqwā and ʿIlm.

Learning continues to reflect the integration of Naqliyyah (revealed knowledge) and ʿAqliyyah (rational knowledge): students explore academic subjects through inquiry, reasoning, and ethical reflection guided by Islamic values.

Focus Areas

• Achieve academic excellence under the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary Framework.
  • Attain fluency and comprehension in Arabic for Qur’anic and classical understanding.
  • Study the Qur’an through Tafsīr, reflection, and moral application.
  • Deepen understanding of Islamic sciences (ʿAqīdah, Fiqh, Sīrah, Hadith, Akhlaq).
  • Strengthen leadership, digital literacy, and communication skills with Adab and Amānah.

Subjects

A. Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary Core Subjects

(as prescribed in the official Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Pathway)
• English as a First or Second Language
• Mathematics
• Science (covering Biology, Chemistry, and Physics foundations)
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
• Global Perspectives
• Art & Design (optional depending on school pathway)
• Physical Education
• Bangla (as National Language Requirement)

(All academic content, progression, and assessment follow the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary curriculum framework to ensure smooth advancement into IGCSE or O-Level.)

B. Islamic Core Curriculum

• Al-Qur’an & Tafsīr – Tajwīd mastery, translation, and interpretation of selected Sūrahs (Juz 28–26).
  • Hadith Studies – Forty Hadith with practical application in daily life.
  • Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence) – Acts of worship, purity, family laws, and ethical decision-making.
  • ʿAqīdah & Tauḥīd – Belief in Allah’s attributes, angels, destiny, and human accountability.
  • Sīrah & Islamic History – Prophetic life, the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and classical Muslim civilisations.
  • Akhlaq & Tarbiyah – Moral conduct, discipline, and contemporary ethics including digital Adab.

C. Arabic Language (Al-Lughah Al-ʿArabiyyah)

• Qirāʾah (Reading Comprehension) – Qur’anic, classical, and modern Arabic passages.
  • Kitābah (Writing) – Structured compositions, essays, and practical communication.
  • Muḥādathah (Speaking) – Dialogues, speeches, and debates.
  • Naḥw wa Ṣarf (Grammar & Morphology) – Sentence structure, verb forms, and vocabulary analysis.
  • Balāghah (Arabic Rhetoric) – Introduction to eloquence and Qur’anic expression.

Co-Curricular Enrichment

• Qur’an & Hifz Program – Dedicated memorisation hours and guided Tafsīr circles.
  • Arabic Enrichment Clubs – Debate, storytelling, and Islamic journalism.
  • STEM & Innovation Labs – Hands-on projects integrating science and Islamic ethics.
  • Leadership & Service Program – Volunteering, daʿwah workshops, environmental Khidmah.
  • Islamic Arts & Calligraphy – Creative exploration through faith.

Learning Outcomes by Grade 9

By the completion of Stage 9, students will:
• Demonstrate strong academic competence under the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel Lower Secondary standards.
• Recite, translate, and interpret selected Sūrahs with understanding.
• Communicate fluently in Arabic and English with accuracy and confidence.
• Apply Fiqh and Akhlaq principles to school and community life.
• Exhibit self-discipline, teamwork, and leadership grounded in Taqwā.
• Transition smoothly into the Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / O-Level program with an Islamic moral foundation.