The Al-Khoei Foundation
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The Al-Khoei Foundation is an international charitable organisation and the leading provider of Shia Islamic education in the United Kingdom. Established in 1989 by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Abulqasim Al-Khoei, the Foundation’s London headquarters oversees a network of independent schools that integrate the UK National Curriculum with Islamic and Arabic studies. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, interfaith dialogue, and community empowerment, serving as a vital educational hub for the British Shia community.
Associated Schools(2)
Al-Sadiq School is an independent Shia Islamic day school located in Queen’s Park, London. Established in 1991 by the Al-Khoei Foundation, the school provides a co-educational setting for pupils aged three to seven, before transitioning to single-sex education for boys up to age 16. Named after Imam Ja’far Al-Sadiq, the school integrates the National Curriculum with Islamic studies, Arabic and Qur'anic tuition. Its ethos is built upon the pillars of knowledge, faith and action, aiming to foster moral character and spiritual development. Facilities include specialist science and ICT laboratories.
Al-Zahra School is an independent day school for girls aged 8 to 16, located in Queen's Park, London. Established in 1989 by the Al-Khoei Foundation, the school provides an education underpinned by a strong Islamic ethos. The curriculum combines the National Curriculum with religious studies, including Arabic and Quranic instruction. Operating within a small, close-knit community, the school focuses on academic progress alongside spiritual and moral development. Al-Zahra School aims to nurture well-rounded individuals, encouraging pupils to integrate their faith-based values with active participation in wider British society.