Muslim Community School/Alim Academy

Alim Academy describes a values-based, faith-rooted education that integrates rigorous academics (aligned with Maryland State and Common Core curricula) with Qur’an/Islamic Studies and moral-spiritual guidance. It emphasizes holistic tarbiyah—nurturing students’ intellect, character (akhlaq), and spiritual growth—supported by low student-to-teacher ratios, a partnership with parents, and a focus on service and leadership.

Alim Academy (Muslim Community School) enrolls students in PK–12 on a space-available basis after reviewing application materials, and states decisions are made without regard to race/ethnicity, gender, physical ability, or religion (while noting it may deny admission for special needs beyond its resources). (alimacademy.org) For K–12, families submit an inquiry and complete an online application (via the school’s online portal); once the application/checklist is complete, the school reviews the file and sends an admissions decision by email, and accepted families sign an enrollment contract to secure a seat. (alimacademy.org) Requirements noted include age cutoffs (Pre-K: 4 by September 30; Kindergarten: 5 by September 30), transcripts/grade reports (in English) for transfer students, an interview for grades 1–12, and an “application packet” that can include the application form, payment plan contract, (optional) financial-aid application, birth certificate/passport, records request, immunization record, parental agreement, and an application fee/waiver. (alimacademy.org) After acceptance, families must pay a (generally non-refundable) admissions deposit to hold the spot; late admissions after the year begins are case-by-case, and the school says it generally cannot admit students after the third week of instruction has begun for the semester. (alimacademy.org) For waitlists, the site specifically notes that Early Childhood daycare/preschool may be full (e.g., for 2025–2026) and instructs families to complete the Early Childhood intake form to be added to a waitlist; the website does not describe any priority enrollment categories (such as sibling/staff priority) or a general K–12 waitlist policy, and tuition assistance is referenced via applying for BOOST when it opens. (alimacademy.org)