Sanad Prep Learning Center is not simply an ‘Islamic’ School. It is a model way of educating children. Sanad Prep offers the first and only full-time education alternative with the benefits of private, public, and Montessori models through a *Blended Learning Model. Students are registered Miami-Dade/Broward County public school students and receive certified teacher oversight.  Sanad Prep will provide your family with a safe moral environment, learning teams for each grade level, skilled and highly trained learning coaches offering personal attention to every learner and grade level, and total support from registration to graduation.

Blended learning as defined by “The Blended Learning Universe” occurs when two or more models of learning integrate creating a new modality. For the model to be truly considered integrated, there must be an instructional shift from a face to face teacher to web based content and instruction. There should be some element of student control over the web based content and instruction. And finally, all modalities of the student’s learning path should be seamlessly integrated creating a rich and comprehensive learning experience. (Check out our publications “Sanad Prep: A leader in blended education” to learn more about the Sanad Prep Hybrid Learning Model.)

Sanad Prep’s program meets the individual, intellectual, and spiritual needs of students through a soul-centered approach to learning and teaching. This intention and approach are enough to set Sanad Prep apart from any other option families have today. We place an uncompromising emphasis on Adab (good character), as well as the understanding that for students of knowledge there is a clear and consistent expectation of academic ihsaan (excellence) and academic integrity. Sanad Prep students learn and grow in a healthy and safe environment and are given a lot of love, care, and appreciation.

Your child will learn the Standard Sciences (Math, Science, Language Arts, History, etc.), with the help of a personal Sanad Prep Learning Coach, using the accredited online curriculum provided to each family from Miami-Dade Online Academy or Broward Virtual School. Our students are registered public school students and receive oversight and instructions from Florida certified teachers.

Our sacred sciences curriculum uses authentic, up to date and pioneering resources any given year thus the book choices may evolve over time. As a reference, Publications used in our curriculum have included Safar, Learning Roots and Iqra. We may also use advanced books and online resources, specially selected, for our upper level students. We focus on instilling in our students empathy and honor for the seerah, as well as sound comprehension and appreciation for fiqh and aqeedah.

Sanad Prep generally offers grades KG – 12. Final grade offerings are based on enrollment demand each year, with a minimum of 4 students per class.

Sanad Prep Learning Coaches (LCs) embody the principles of our faith. LCs are in constant communication to ensure that there is no gap in our student/soul-centered approach to learning. Sanad Prep LCs are a part of your family’s team and will work with you to ensure your child develops intellectually and spiritually.

Our approach to training and development of our Learning Coaches is really what sets us apart from other educational programs.

The credentials and training requisites for our Learning Coaches success are separate from a certified teacher. All learning coaches at Sanad Prep go through rigorous and comprehensive training to fulfill the position of a Learning Coach. Our learning coaches are trained in managing multiple grade levels simultaneously, while ensuring successful delivery and results for each individual student based on their respective grade. We focus on three areas when considering & training  a team member:

1. Educational and professional background,

2. Character and temperament,

3. Personality and capacity for growth and training

The training Sanad Prep Learning Coaches receive is based on most recent modalities, research and information as we believe in continuous development and training instead of a traditional approach of one degree or one course and be over and done with. Our Coaches all have college degrees in different disciplines, including Ivy league education. The Learning Coach training sits above the traditional degrees and not aside or below it. We have developed proven methodologies and practices with transformational results for our students and families for over a decade. Our approach and pedagogy of education is multi layered as our coaches work within a Blended learning model. Our focus extends beyond the academic degrees and rigor and centers it on the character of the Learning Coach, in addition to their professional expertise.

Students are grouped by grade level and each group has a dedicated Learning Coach who is trained to work in those grade levels. Learning Coaches work with students, both in small groups and one-on-one, to complete the students daily plan. Students work synchronously and asynchronously. 

In synchronous learning, Learning Coaches guide students through lessons, facilitate group discussions, and ensure that students understand lesson content. Learning Coaches also work one-on-one with students who need more assistance in a subject area, or to give feedback and support on assignments. In portions of the day, students work asynchronously which means they work an assignment or lesson individually and the Learning Coach checks in periodically and at the end to ensure understanding and that the lesson objectives are met. 

Sanad Prep students are not “online” students. Although the curriculum is provided online, students personally interact with their LCs throughout the day. In fact, elementary students spend more time offline, working directly with the LC, or in small groups. Middle and high school students also engage in classroom instruction, group discussions, and work with tutors face-to-face. All students use textbooks, novels, workbooks, manipulatives, etc.

There is a limited number of students per class so the LC can create a family and team atmosphere for each learner. Classroom sizes do not exceed 10 students, and there are typically 5 students per class.

Sanad Prep remains the best value for Muslim families, when compared to other local and nationally reputable Islamic and private school annual tuitions. Tuition is $5,000 annually. (*Please refer to the Tuition Fee schedule for the most updated amount for the current academic year.)

While Sanad Prep does not currently offer tuition assistance or accept scholarships, families can choose to pay the $5,000 annual payment over 10 months ($500/mo) or 12 months ($417/mo). Sibling tuition discounts are also offered. If a family is zakat eligible, we may be able to collect funds on their behalf. 

Sanad Prep does have an internal Scholarship Fund called Barakah & Bilal Scholarship Fund reserved for students who are granted admission at Sanad Prep. (Please refer to the Barakah & Bilal Scholarship Fund details to learn more about the fund.) 

It is our priority to make Sanad Prep accessible and available to all families. As such, we are working toward offering a Subsidy Based Grant for families who apply and meet the eligibility criteria. More details about the Subsidy Grant and our general Financial Aid Policy can be found: insert link to Financial Aid Policy document

Sand Prep students are registered public school students. As such, it is required that all students participate in state mandated testing. Testing takes place either at the district main office, or at the student’s locally zoned school. Parents are responsible for transporting the student to and from testing.

Sanad Prep students enjoy social learning through physical education, art classes, educational field trips, in-house workshops, and more. Students also engage in blogging, school projects, and planning programs provided through Sanad Trust Foundation. Additionally, students have the option of joining Sanad Youth Clubs (open to the community), at a discounted rate.

Sanad Prep students are well prepared for life academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. In fact, here are some achievements of our first graduating class of seniors:

Memorization of  30th Juz of the Quran (at min), fundamental understanding of Fiqh, Seerah, and Aqeedah, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship recipients, exceeded grade level SAT benchmarks, over 100 hours of community service, Dual-Enrollment (graduating with college credit), Completed Advance Placement (AP) courses, accepted into multiple universities, University scholarship recipients, attending Honors College.

We are committed to having high expectations of the SP team, the students of knowledge we serve, and the families of Sanad Prep. Our model is unique in so many ways; in part, it is because we want to be a family of families. For this reason, families have a place where they can (via email and WhatsApp group): share ideas, plan, show concern, and most important…add to the learning experience and growth of our Sanad Prep students and families in tangible ways.

We highly encourage families to be involved in SP, as parent participation is an integral component of the SP model. Every person is blessed with a unique set of skills or talents that can be shared through volunteering. When parents/guardians offer their service through volunteering our learning center gains access to talents and abilities that might otherwise have to be funded. As such each Sanad Prep family is responsible for completing 10 Village credits of volunteer time and/or service within the academic year.

All staff and students are expected to dress modestly, according to the attire prescribed in Islam for men and women respectively. The clothes for staff and students should not have any slogans, messages, or writings on them, and should fall within the Sanad Prep color scheme. All students during school hours must respect this dress code at all times.