Qawsain Knowledge House

About

Qawsain Knowledge House is located in Vancouver, BC (Po Box 75044RPO MAIN STREET S, Vancouver, BC V5X 4V7). The school describes a tailored K–9 approach focused on academics alongside Islamic character-building, manners, and social responsibility.

At a Glance

School type: Independent School (Vancouver)

Education language: English

Religious affiliation: The school presents an Islamic character-building approach, including fostering love of God and His Prophet and developing iman (faith) from love to practice.

Grades: K-9

Phone: 604 783-9011

Email: info@qawsain.ca

Principal: Wasim Shiliwala

Religious Affiliation

The school presents an Islamic character-building approach, including fostering love of God and His Prophet and developing iman (faith) from love to practice.

Programs and Services

Physical Education (PE) PE is held in three local parks near the school—Humm Park, Fraserview Park, and Gordon Park—with outdoor PE even in light drizzle or on wet ground. If weather or the air quality index are not favorable, the school uses its indoor multipurpose room. Student support / accessibility The school posts an Accessibility Plan that describes barriers (attitudinal, physical, information/communication, systemic, technology, and sensory) and gives examples of each.

School Culture and Expectations

The school emphasizes manners, etiquette, and a sense of social responsibility as distinguishing traits of its students. By grade bands, it describes goals including “Preserving the Fitra” in K–2, “Building Character” in grades 3–6 (with stronger study habits), and “Raising Leaders” in grades 8–9—students rooted in “prophetic character” and prepared to contribute to school, community, and society.

Enrollment

Families are directed to complete the online Admissions Form (or email admissions@qawsain.ca or call 604.783.9011 if they have technical difficulties). After the form is received, an Admissions Officer schedules a school visit; after the visit, families complete standard registration forms and pay required fees and the first month’s tuition (noted as non-refundable). The school also notes it can offer subsidy on a case-by-case basis up to a maximum quota, and that it accepts international students (contact admissions@qawsain.ca).