Surrey Muslim School

About

Surrey Muslim School is located at 119-7475 135 St, Surrey, BC V3W 0M8. The school describes itself as an independent school focused on academic achievement while cultivating an Islamic spirit, moral and social responsibility, and respect for a democratic and pluralistic society.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Surrey)

Education language: The school offers a BC Ministry of Education curriculum and also provides an accredited Arabic as a Second Language program and French language for Grades 1–8. The sources do not specify the primary language used to teach the core curriculum or describe an immersion/bilingual program.

Religious affiliation: Surrey Muslim School states its purpose includes cultivating an Islamic spirit in each student, upholding Islamic values and practices, and providing a solid Islamic Studies program.

Grades: K-6

Phone: 604 599-6608

Email: sansari@bcmaschools.ca

Principal: Shagufta Ansari

Education Languages

The school offers a BC Ministry of Education curriculum and also provides an accredited Arabic as a Second Language program and French language for Grades 1–8. The sources do not specify the primary language used to teach the core curriculum or describe an immersion/bilingual program.

Religious Affiliation

Surrey Muslim School states its purpose includes cultivating an Islamic spirit in each student, upholding Islamic values and practices, and providing a solid Islamic Studies program.

Programs and Services

Student support / special education The school lists remedial and resource programs for all grade levels. Language learning (Arabic and French) The school offers an accredited Arabic as a Second Language program and French language instruction for Grades 1–8. Faith-based learning The school highlights a solid Islamic Studies program and an Islamic environment as part of its overall program.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes perseverance, excellence, commitment, and knowledge as its motto. It states its programs promote ethnic equality, religious tolerance, harmonious co-existence with diverse communities, and understanding and appreciation of democratic and pluralistic society. The school also says it expects students and staff to be peaceful, law-abiding, and respectful of the law. Uniform expectations are outlined: boys wear navy/white uniform items; girls wear navy/white uniform items and a white hijab/head covering, with hijabs mandatory from Grade 4 to 9; jeans and sweatpants are not accepted.

Transportation, Parking, and Getting Here

The school provides bus transportation within certain boundaries that can change year to year, and families are asked to submit a bus form so the bus coordinator can determine suitability for pick-up and drop-off. Submitting a School Bus Service Application Form does not guarantee service; service depends on routes, capacity, and driving restrictions. Pick-up and drop-off must be at designated locations, and families may need to allow up to 3 working days for scheduling.

Enrollment

Families apply online through TUIO (the school’s online registration platform). After an application is approved, the school schedules an in-person academic assessment; if results are positive, families receive a welcome email with school protocols and procedures. The school notes applications may be waitlisted until a spot is secured and enrollment is official.