As we follow the British National and Pearson Edexcel curricula, our academic year runs from September to July/August. Alhamdulillah, we completed a partial academic year in August 2025. From 1 September 2025, we began our second academic year, InshaAllah. New parents/guardians are requested to contact our office immediately for enrolment. | A Unique academy in the Muslim world | Admissions are open

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Admission Test and Interview Format

The office will notify the applicants of the dates for the written test and interview.
Written Test will include Arabic, Bengali, English, Qur’an and Maths.
(No written test for Nursery applicants)
The interview will include pupils’ confidence, attitude, behaviour, home culture, parents’ understanding of An Nahl Academy’s curriculum, fees and all other policies.

Admission Policy

1. Any child (boy or girl) who is 3+ years can apply for our full-time and part-time courses.
2. We welcome any prospective students and parents to visit An Nahl Academy or its Principal by prior appointment with the office.
3. Our Academy Year begins in the first week of September of the year. For each year, the Academy decides on when the admission window is open. Prospective students are advised to check this out with our office or on the website.
4. All the admission applications must be done online through our website
5. Students who apply after the application deadline has expired or the Academic year has started, the Academy has the right to accept or reject or keep the application in the waiting list for the next available intake. There are no appeal provisions for the applicants in these situations.
6. Once the application form is received, the applicant will be notified of the next steps.
7. Applicants might be called for a written test and interview or only for the interview as deemed necessary for the Academy.
8. Admission tests and interviews would mainly cover for determination of academic levels in Qur’an, Arabic, Islamic studies, British national curriculum courses, behaviour, commitments and financial affordability.
9. There will be a small amount of fees for applying to An Nahl Academy or attending an interview.
10. Once an applicant is offered a place, an offer letter will be issued detailing the
courses, fees and other relevant matters i.e. documents.
11. The applicant has the right to accept or decline an offer to study any course at
An Nahl Academy.
12. The place acceptance will be confirmed upon paying the admission and tuition fees as outlined by the Academy in the Offer Letter
13. If a candidate wants to withdraw from the accepted course, the admission fees and the tuition fees will not be refunded.
14. If the students want to change the course or defer it, they may need to pay an
additional charge for the alteration.
15. Once a place has been offered at An Nahl Academy, it cannot necessarily be
secured for the following year.
16. An Nahl Academy is fully committed to equal opportunity for all. Therefore, our admission policy does not discriminate against a prospective disabled applicant.
17. Applications from prospective disabled students and staff will be assessed on an individual basis.
18. Acceptance of candidates with special needs is subject to availability of resources at An Nahl Academy.
19. Late applications may be considered but at the discretion of the Academy
Management.
20. The decision to accept/reject children’s application s remains solely the right  of the Management of An Nahl Academy. There is no right of appeal. However, unsuccessful candidates or their parents or agents may ask for an explanation with no obligation of
response to it.
21. An Nahl Academy aims to make a decision on an application as soon as possible, at least two weeks before the academic year begins.
22. Once we receive an application, we follow it up using a unique reference no with acknowledgement by emails/SMS/calls.
23. If the parents or children do not hear from us after submitting the application form, please do make an enquiry by phone calls, or emails or dropping in to the office. Admission Policy for Children (Evenings and weekends)
1. We welcome any prospective students and parents to visit An Nahl Academy or its Principal at any time, by prior appointment with the office.
2. Children at the age of 5 will be eligible to apply for part time Hifzul Qur’an or other Islamic courses in the evenings and weekends. Only under exceptional circumstances, hildren below the age of 5 will be considered.
3. The child will only be offered a place if there is an available space in the class and he/she is suitable for the courses we offer.
4. Every child will be assessed to determine what level they would be in according to An Nahl Academy’s curriculum. (You may obtain a copy of our curriculum from our office).
5. If there are more applicants for a limited number of spaces, preference will be given in accordance to the following priority list:
-Siblings within the Academy
-Catchment area
– The age of the child (older child will be given preference)
– Successful tests and Interviews
6. An Nahl Academy’s PART TIME academic year will consist of 40 teaching weeks (400 hours of learning) with 12 weeks of holidays. Our fees structures are designed on a 12- month academic year plan (September to August).
7. All the applications should be made before a term begins. Deadlines will be set prior to each academic year and term.
8. Admission tests and interviews would mainly focus on determination of academic levels in Qur’an, Arabic, Islamic studies, National curriculum Courses, behaviour, commitments and financial affordability.
9. Late applications may be considered but at the discretion of the Academy
Management.
10. The decision to accept/reject children’s application s remains solely the right  of the Management of An Nahl Academy. There is no right of appeal. However, unsuccessful candidates or their parents or agents may ask for an explanation with no obligation of response to it.
11. An Nahl Academy aims to make a decision on an application as soon as possible, at least two weeks before the academic year begins.
12. Once we receive an application, we follow it up using a unique reference no with acknowledgement by emails/SMS/calls.
13. If the parents or children do not hear from us after submitting the application form, please do make an enquiry by phone calls, or emails or dropping in to the office. What happens after an admission application is submitted online?
1- Our office will send the applicant within 2 working days an email or sms confirming the application submission with the status of the application
2- If suitable, the applicant will be called for a written test or only for interview for the Nursery and Reception applicants
3- The office will be updating the applicants on the outcomes of the test or interviews within 5 working days from the day of the test.
4- If the candidate is selected, a confirmation letter will be sent with all the further
details.
Contacts:
Email: official.annahlacademy@gmail.com

FAQ

An-Nahl Academy is a full Islamic academy that combines a British-style school with a high-quality Islamic and Tahfiz curriculum. Pupils receive both strong academic education and structured full time Islamic education. 

We are a Pearson Edexcel approved academy/centre. Our centre no is 98258.  

Yes, InshaAllah. All pupils take part in daily Qur’an memorisation. Many children are expected to complete Hifz by age 12 or earlier, depending on their merits and progress. 
We also provide the foundations of Islamic studies so that pupils may later continue to become ʿUlamā (Mufti, MuhaddithMufassir, Mawlana) while still being able to pursue careers such as medicine, engineering, law, business, or technology. 

Many schools in Bangladesh partially follow the English Curriculum (Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge), but An-Nahl Academy delivers the British National Curriculum and Pearson Edexcel Curriculum, alongside its Islamic curriculum.  

This makes us a pioneer in providing international-standard education with strong Islamic values

They will not need SSC or HSC. Pupils will sit for International GCSEs (IGCSE) and A Levels from Pearson Edexcel, supervised by the British Council, InshaAllah.  

Yes, absolutely. IGCSE is widely recognised, and pupils can apply to local colleges or continue A Levels.  

However, An-Nahl Academy has a plan for offering A Levels, InshaAllah, commencing from 2030.  

Yes, InshaAllah. Our Islamic and academic pathways prepare both boys and girls for higher Islamic studies abroad. 

We do not have any official MOU with any other institutions yet, but we have a plan to make it.  

Our academic year runs from September to July. 
Mid-year admissions depend on seat availability and pupils must pass the entry assessment, regardless of the month.

We follow the international academic calendar: September to July.

Yes. The Academy closes for one week after every half term (6/7 weeks of studies) Bangladesh public holidays and all major Islamic festivals 

We are closed on every Friday. Please refer to our academic calendar available on our website www.annahlacademy.org ) and in the office.  

So, in total, An-Nahl Academy operates its academic activities for nearly 40 weeks in a given academic calendar.  

Generally, fees are non-refundable. In exceptional cases where yearly or quarterly advance payments are made, partial refunds may be considered according to our Fee Refund Policy.

Up to Year 1, classes are mixed. From Year 2, boys and girls are separated. Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and all the other classes take place in the morning (7.45am to 1.00pm) and boys from Year 2 onwards have classes from 1.30pm to 7.30pm.  

At this moment, there is no residential facilities for An-Nahl Academy.  

Pupils are placed according to their age group, not the class they were previously in. 
If needed, pupils receive catch-up support, and additional tuition fees may apply for any extra or catch-up lessons. 

Every applicant must go through the admission procedures (making application, placement assessment test, interview and other evidences).  

Yes. We expect all applications to be made
 
online here
 
https://annahlacademy.org/admission-n/ 
.

However, we still accept application on our own hardcopy application form. If you face any issues, our office will be happy to assist.

We are currently accepting applications. 
Interviews and entry tests will be conducted as scheduled. Successful applicants will receive confirmation and next steps.

Yes. Unsuccessful applicants are placed on our waiting list and may receive a second chance, depending on seat availability.

Not at present. We may explore limited online options in the future, InshaAllah.

They will focus on EnglishArabicMaths, and Science, following a structured catch-up plan.

We have full plans for daily new Hifz lessons, weekly and monthly revision plans. Generally, under this programme, pupils can complete their memorisation between 2 years to 6 years, InshaAllah.  

Our Hifz lessons are fully integrated into the core timetable and will continue up to A Levels, InshaAllah. Therefore, parents do not need to worry about their children completing their Hifz and Qur’an memorisation.  

  • Day-care pupils (8am–6:30pm): ~25 lessons per week 
  • Non-day-care pupils: 12–15 lessons per week 
    Our aim is strong, consistent, and enjoyable Qur’an memorisation. 

Yes, InshaAllah. With daily exposure to Modern Standard Arabic and Qur’anic Arabic, pupils usually become fluent within 2–3 years of continuous learning at An-Nahl Academy. 

Yes, we have limited provisions for supporting the needy families. However, we are working to establish the An-Nahl Welfare Fund to support needy pupils in the future. 

Not by default. But we still have limited means-tested discounts based on financial need and academic performance for siblings. For this 

Internal exams: No extra fee

Edexcel Exam fees: Yes. The fees are determined by the British Council in addition to some little centre fees.  
School materials, learning resources and classroom stationery are provided by the Academy.  

Parents will have to pay extra for exam revision books such as previous and model question sets, mark schemes, and any other books prescribed by the Exam Boards.  

Please check with our office for this extra costs.  

Fees will remain unchanged until August 2026. 
After that, adjustments may follow local inflation and economic conditions.

Our Academy is moving to a spacious ex-university campus in 140 Mujgunni Main Road, Boira, Khulna, providing a beautiful, peaceful, and child-friendly learning environment. 

We offer: 

  • British Pearson Edexcel International Curriculum 
  • Safeer Prophetic Madani Curriculum 
    Together, they nurture academic excellence, strong character, and Islamic values
  • Large bright classrooms 
  • Clean playground and greenery 
  • Dedicated Hifz halls 
  • Modern science and ICT facilities 
  • Secure campus with 24-hour supervision for boarding boys 
  • Library, quiet study zones, and prayer halls 

Yes. Nahl Day Care (NDC) operates Saturday to Thursday, 7:30am–7:30pm, offering both full-time and part-time care for children of all ages.

Not at this moment. We have NO residential facilities right now. However, we have a plan for residential for future endeavours, InshaAllah 

80 Outer Bypass Road, Sonadanga, Khulna 
WhatsApp: 01905592125 
www.annahlacademy.org

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