Not your typical madrasah academy
Manchester Qur’an. Tajweed. Hifz. Islamic Studies classes. For children, adults & families — taught with care, in the heart of Manchester. We nurture talent, thinkers and changemakers.
Practical
We aim to provide more practical skills and experience as part of teachings
Current Topics
We explore current topics and challenges facing the youth
Creativity
Active, creative and critical learning in a fun and engaging environment
What We Offer & How It Works
At Minhaj Academy, we run weekday evening and Saturday daytime classes tailored by age, level, and need.
Monday to Friday, after school (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
At Minhaj Academy, our weekday programme focuses on helping children develop strong Qur’ān recitation, a deep connection with daily prayer, and nuturing strong Islamic character and practice.
Students are placed into suitable levels, from Qa’idah and beginner recitation to advanced Tajweed, memorisation (Hifz), and understanding Salah.
We offer two flexible evening slots to accommodate family schedules and student learning pace, with limited group sizes and individual support.
Monday to Wednesday we teach Qā’idah, Qur’ān, Salāh, etc. Thursday* and Friday are for Islamic Studies where we teach Islam For Kids (Levels 1-6) series. Children from age 5-7 focus on their Qā’idah studies on Thursday.
📌 Our goal: confident, well-rounded young Muslims who love the Qur’an, know their faith, and live it with sincerity.
🕰️ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- 🟢 Slot A
• Arrival: 4:30 – 4:45 PM
• Class: 4:45 – 6:00 PM
• Subjects: Qā’idah, Qur’ān, Tajweed, Salāh/Namāz - ⏸️ Break / Transition
• 6:00 – 6:15 PM - 🔵 Slot B
• Arrival: 6:00 – 6:15 PM
• Class: 6:15 – 7:30 PM
• Subjects: Same as Slot A, based on level
A full-day Islamic education (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
The Saturday Academy provides a comprehensive Islamic learning experience, combining structured Qur’an education, essential daily worship training, and hands-on Islamic studies projects.
Students enjoy a full day of learning that includes:
- Qur’an reading and memorisation
- Salah and Surah practice
- Islamic studies through discussion, storytelling, games and creativity
- Personal development and enrichment activities
Timings vary between Summer and Winter to align with Salāh times and student focus.
🎯 Our aim: nurturing hearts, minds and manners through a balanced, joyful Saturday of learning.
🌞 Summer Timings (April–October)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 11:00 – 11:15 → Arrival & Settling In
- 11:15 – 1:30 → Qur’an School
Qā’idah, Qur’ān Reading, Tajweed, Salāh/Namāz - 1:30 – 2:15 → Lunch & Zuhr Salah
- 2:15 – 4:00 → Islamic studies
Islamic, creative, physical, and personal development sessions.
❄️ Winter Timings (October–March)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 11:00 – 11:15 → Arrival & Settling In
- 11:15 – 12:45 → Qur’ān School – Part 1
Qā’idah, Qur’ān Reading - 12:45 – 1:30 → Dhuhr Salāh + Lunch Break
- 1:30 – 2:30 → Qur’an School – Part 2
Namaz, Memorisation, Skills - 2:30 – 4:00 → Islamic Studies
Projects, Islamic Knowledge & Identity Building
We aim to make Islamic education accessible and sustainable for families. All fees contribute to high-quality teaching, safe facilities, and student resources.
🎯 General Notes
- Direct Debit (DD) is mandatory for all payments
- Fees are set annually, covering teaching and holiday weeks
- New students receive a 4-week trial. If not suitable, fees are fully refunded
- Students are expected to purchase curriculum books separately
- Registration fee: £15 per child (non-refundable)
- Late payment fee: £5 (applied after the 5th of the month)
📅 Payment Options
You can choose to pay monthly, termly, or annually.
| Payment Plan | Discount | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | – | 1st of each month | Regular DD |
| Termly | 10% off | Start of each term | 4 payments per year |
| Yearly | 30% off | At enrolment | 1 payment for full year |
🧒 Standard Students
| Class Type | Monthly (12 months) | Per Term (4 payments, 10% off) | Yearly (30% off) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend (Sat only) | £30/month | £81/term | £252/year |
| Weekday (Mon–Fri) | £40/month | £108/term | £336/year |
| Hifz | £50/month | £135/term | £420/year |
| SEND (if available) | £80/month | £216/term | £672/year |
🟢 Each class is grouped by age and ability. Parents choose the package that suits their child’s needs.
♿ SEND Students
If spaces are available and the child’s needs can be supported:
- £80/month
- Same discounts apply for termly/yearly
📘 What’s Included in the Fee?
✅ Structured curriculum (Qur’an, Tajweed, Islamic Studies, Salah, Akhlaq)
✅ DBS-checked staff trained to teach with systems and targets
✅ Termly targets and assessments
✅ Progress tracking and reports
✅ Parent meetings and feedback
✅ Behaviour systems, rewards, and certificates
✅ Enrichment: nasheed club, debates, events, trips, awards
✅ Discipline & punctuality enforcement
✅ Spiritual growth in a safe, loving Islamic environment
Fee Breakdown: Where Does Your Money Go?
| Programme | Monthly Fee | Days/Week | Hours/Week | Est. Hours/Month | Fee per Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday Academy | £40 | 5 | 6.25 hrs | ~27 hrs | £1.48/hr |
| Saturday Academy | £30 | 1 | 5 hrs | ~20 hrs | £1.50/hr |
| Hifz Track | £50 | 5 | 15 hrs | ~60 hrs | £0.83/hr |
| SEND Support | £80 | 5 | 6.25 hrs | ~27 hrs | £2.96/hr |
Real-life Comparison:
- A basic tuition class in Manchester typically charges £10–15/hr.
- Football or swimming lessons often cost £6–£10 per session.
- A takeaway costs about £6–10 per person – for just one meal!
If you spent £1.50 per day on snacks, would you notice it? Probably not.
But if you invested the same in your child’s akhirah, discipline, and identity, would it be worth it? Absolutely.
🤝 Support and Concessions
We understand not every family’s financial situation is the same. That’s why we offer:
- Sibling discounts (50% off for 3rd and 4th child)
- Concession applications for those genuinely in need
| No. of Children | Class Type | Fee per Child | Discount on 3rd & 4th | Monthly Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Child | Weekday | £40 | None | £40 |
| Hifz | £50 | None | £50 | |
| Saturday | £30 | None | £30 | |
| 2 Children | Weekday | £40 + £40 | None | £80 |
| Hifz | £50 + £50 | None | £100 | |
| Saturday | £30 + £30 | None | £60 | |
| 3 Children | Weekday | £40 + £40 + £20 | 50% off 3rd (£20) | £100 |
| Hifz | £50 + £50 + £25 | 50% off 3rd (£25) | £125 | |
| Saturday | £30 + £30 + £15 | 50% off 3rd (£15) | £75 | |
| 4 Children | Weekday | £40 + £40 + £20 + £20 | 50% off 3rd & 4th (£40 total) | £120 |
| Hifz | £50 + £50 + £25 + £25 | 50% off 3rd & 4th (£50 total) | £150 | |
| Saturday | £30 + £30 + £15 + £15 | 50% off 3rd & 4th (£30 total) | £90 |
Our academy runs throughout the year, including most school holidays. We take breaks only for Eid and end-of-term closures.
📅 Minhaj Academy Annual Calendar 2025–2026
🟦 TERM 1
- Academy Opens:
▫️ Weekdays – Tuesday 2 September 2025 (Induction day)
▫️ Saturday Academy – Saturday 6 September 2025 (Induction day) - Academy Closes:
▫️ Weekdays – Friday 19 December 2025
▫️ Saturday Academy – Saturday 20 December 2025 - Key Events:
▫️ Our Prophet, Our Guide – Thursday 18 September 2025 (26th Rabi’ al-Awwal)
▫️ Christmas & New Year Holiday
🟨 TERM 2
- Academy Opens:
▫️ Weekdays – Monday 5 January 2026
▫️ Saturday Academy – Saturday 10 January 2026 - Assessment Week (All Classes):
▫️ Week of Monday 26 January 2026 - Academy Closes (Weekdays):
▫️ Saturday 14 March 2026
(Weekday classes pause for Ramadān; weekend-only structure begins) - Ramadan Timetable (Weekend Intensives):
▫️ Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb – 1–4pm
▫️ Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Mar – 1–4pm
▫️ Sat 7 & Sun 8 Mar – 1–4pm
▫️ Sat 14 & Sun 15 Mar – 1–4pm - Key Events:
▫️ Isra’ & Mi’raj – Thursday 15 January 2026 (26th Rajab)
▫️ Sha’ban Workshop – Thursday 5 February 2026 (17th Sha’ban)
▫️ Qaid Day – The Life of Shaykh-ul-Islam – Monday 16 February 2026
▫️ Boys Youth I’tikaf – Friday 13 March to Sunday 15 March 2026 (24–26 Ramadan)
🟩 TERM 3
- Academy Opens:
▫️ Weekdays – Monday 23 March 2026
▫️ Saturday Academy – Saturday 28 March 2026 - Academy Closes:
▫️ Wednesday 27 May 2026 (both weekdays and weekends) - Key Events:
▫️ Provisional Eid Celebration Event – Friday 27 March 2026
▫️ Charity Walk – Thursday 21st May 2026 (subject to approval)
▫️ Eid Holiday Break
🟥 TERM 4
- Academy Opens:
▫️ Weekdays – Monday 1 June 2026
▫️ Saturday Academy – Saturday 6 June 2026 - Assessment Week:
▫️ Week of 7 July 2026 (includes Parents’ Evening & Awards Ceremony – date TBC) - Academy Closes:
▫️ Tuesday 21 July 2026 (all classes) - Key Events:
▫️ Hajj Workshop – Thursday 21 May 2026
▫️ Muharram Event – Thursday 18 June 2026
📊 Annual Breakdown
- Weekdays Programme:
▫️ ~37 teaching weeks
▫️ +2.5 assessment weeks = ~39.5 weeks total
▫️ ~182 teaching days + 12 assessment = ~194 days total - Weekend Programme:
▫️ ~37 Saturdays teaching
▫️ +4 assessment Saturdays = 41 total Saturdays
Ready to Join Minhaj Academy?
We welcome applications for children aged 5 and above. All new students begin with a 4-week trial to ensure placement is right for them.
We accept new students during specific intake windows each year:
- Autumn Intake: September (main intake)
- Spring Intake: January (limited spaces)
- Waitlist: Based on availability with priority given to siblings, returning students and date of application.
Students may be invited for an assessment or placed directly into a trial class. You will receive a confirmation email with next steps.
If you require help filling out the form, please visit us at reception or contact us directly.
Visit Us: Minhaj Academy Manchester
122 Withington Road
Manchester M16 8FB
Phone: 07754 983 442 / 07865 078 603
Email: education.manchester@minhaj.uk
Reception hours: Mon–Fri, 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
We welcome prospective parents to book a visit and see the academy in action. Please call ahead to arrange a tour.