McCarthy Hill Weekend Islamic School
Academics

Academic Programmes

A rigorous dual curriculum combining national standards with Islamic excellence.

A Dual Approach to Education

We follow the Ghana Education Service (GES) national curriculum fully, while integrating Islamic studies, Arabic, and Quranic education at every level.

National Curriculum (GES)
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Integrated Science
  • Social Studies
  • Information & Comm. Technology (ICT)
  • Creative Arts & Design
  • Physical Education & Health
  • Religious & Moral Education (RME)
  • French (JHS Level)
  • BECE Preparation (JHS 3)
Islamic Curriculum
  • Quran Recitation (Tajweed)
  • Quran Memorisation (Hifz)
  • Quranic Studies (Tafsir)
  • Islamic Studies (Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah)
  • Arabic Language (Reading, Writing, Speaking)
  • Islamic Manners & Character
  • Hadith Studies
  • History of Islam

Levels & Classes

KG 1 – 2 · Ages 3–5

Kindergarten

Our foundation years focus on play-based learning, early literacy and numeracy, Islamic manners, basic Quran, and creative development in a warm, nurturing environment.

Literacy & PhonicsNumeracyQuran BasicsArabic AlphabetIslamic StoriesArts & CraftsPhysical Play
Apply for KG 1 – 2
Class 1 – 3 · Ages 5–9

Lower Primary

Formal academic learning begins with an emphasis on reading, writing, numeracy, science foundations, and continued Quranic and Islamic education.

EnglishMathematicsIntegrated ScienceSocial StudiesQuran RecitationArabicIslamic StudiesCreative Arts
Apply for Class 1 – 3
Class 4 – 6 · Ages 9–13

Upper Primary

Deeper subject engagement with extended literacy, science exploration, history, ICT introduction, and advanced Quran and Arabic studies.

EnglishMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesICTQuran (Tajweed)Arabic LanguageIslamic StudiesRMEFrench Intro
Apply for Class 4 – 6
JHS 1 – 3 · Ages 12–16

Junior High School

Comprehensive GES BECE preparation alongside full Islamic studies. Students are prepared for national examinations and secondary school success.

English LanguageMathematicsIntegrated ScienceSocial StudiesICTFrenchArabicIslamic StudiesBECE PrepCareer Guidance
Apply for JHS 1 – 3

Extracurricular Activities

We believe in the all-round development of every student.

Sports

Football, volleyball, athletics and other sports for physical fitness and teamwork.

Creative Arts

Drawing, painting, calligraphy (Islamic art), and craft projects.

Debates & Quran Recitation

Inter-school competitions, public speaking, and Quran recitation contests.

Community Service

Charity projects, mosque clean-ups, and community outreach programmes.

ICT Club

Computer skills, coding basics, and digital literacy for the modern world.

Islamic Quiz Club

Quranic memorisation, Islamic trivia, and seerah knowledge competitions.

Examinations & Assessment

We maintain rigorous assessment standards to ensure continuous academic progress and excellent outcomes in national examinations.

  • Continuous assessment (class work & homework)
  • Mid-term examinations each term
  • End-of-term examinations
  • Mock exams for JHS 3 students
  • BECE registration and preparation support
  • Internal Islamic Studies assessments
  • Quran memorisation milestones & certificates

BECE Preparation

Our JHS 3 students receive intensive BECE preparation including past paper practice, extra tuition, and exam strategy sessions.

Our Goal
Aggregate 6–12
for all qualifying students