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online school with an Islamic ethos

If you’re as excited as much as we are about K-12 online schooling with an Islamic ethos and an online Madrasa, you’re in the right place.

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Our Accreditations
SACAI

SACAI assesses the National Senior Certificate (Gr. 10-12) based on the South African Curriculum and is accredited by Umalusi.

Pearson Edexcel

Pearson Edexcel ensures high standards in providing international schooling based on the British Curriculum from pre-K to AS levels.

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Why Qurtuba online
academy works?
Fast socialising
All children have different experiences, and interests. We help them socialise and exchange experiences thanks to which their horizons become wider.
Learning in a game
Education can be not only fast but also exciting, with our interactive approach, your child will always be interested in learning
Islamic learning
A phenomenal muslim school in South Africa that has been successfully passing on its principles to students for many years
Affordable education
We offer the opportunity to fulfil individual needs, while still maintaining a high level of effective education with our professional educators
Positive behavior
Organised students
Connected parents
Happier teachers
Successful students
Track child progress
from anywhere
Our Parent portal allows you to check in on your young one’s progress at any time, from any connected device.
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Total transparency
for student
We have a set timetable of daily, live lessons with our educators - with the added benefit of being able to rewatch any lesson if your needs a refresher.
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Simple homework
check for teacher
Easily check students' homework and communicate with both students and their parents easily using our platform
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What our parents say
Trusted by over 100,000 parents
The Management Team and HR Team at QOA are phenomenal. They are well prepared, structured and make one feel welcome and acknowledged. The onboarding process was efficient and clearly outlined in a professional manner. Well done to the team - Keep up the great work!

Tahira Muhammad

Cape Town, South Africa
I must give a 5 star my little one is enjoying Gr .r and will be going to Gr.1 next year and her sister will be joining next year, the teachers are really hands on and can answer almost any questions the little ones ask, we really happy that we joined Qurtuba Online Academy

Chantel Scholtz

South Africa
Alhumdulillah 3rd year with QOA, they have excellent stuff planned throughout the year so the kids get to get out there and meet some of their peers if they want to. Academically speaking their marks have improved significantly and they're much more confident and they have more time to live life.

Zakiya Jooma

Welwyn Garden City
Amazing school with amazing services, Lucky to be part of it🙌

Muhammed Zidaan Mahomed

Welwyn Garden City
The Management Team and HR Team at QOA are phenomenal. They are well prepared, structured and make one feel welcome and acknowledged. The onboarding process was efficient and clearly outlined in a professional manner. Well done to the team - Keep up the great work!

Tahira Muhammad

Cape Town, South Africa
I must give a 5 star my little one is enjoying Gr .r and will be going to Gr.1 next year and her sister will be joining next year, the teachers are really hands on and can answer almost any questions the little ones ask, we really happy that we joined Qurtuba Online Academy

Chantel Scholtz

South Africa
Alhumdulillah 3rd year with QOA, they have excellent stuff planned throughout the year so the kids get to get out there and meet some of their peers if they want to. Academically speaking their marks have improved significantly and they're much more confident and they have more time to live life.

Zakiya Jooma

Welwyn Garden City
Amazing school with amazing services, Lucky to be part of it🙌

Muhammed Zidaan Mahomed

Welwyn Garden City
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All grades from R to 12
Learn more about each level of classes, you can choose specific curricular
South African School
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative skills.
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International School
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative skills.
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Online
Madrasa
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative skills.
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Compare learning modes
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Live classes
Live, online time-tabled classes with tutor support and assessments. Structured learning in a virtual classroom, where students can interact with peers and teachers in real time, similar to traditional, physical school timetables together with graded assessments and termly reports.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
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Flipped learning
Focused on flexibility and independent learning. Learners follow the course content with pre-recorded lessons at their own pace according to a schedule together whilst having live support sessions with subject teachers once a week each and graded assessments and termly reports.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Explore more
Self-Paced
Self-paced learning with tutor support and assessments. Learners can access content at their own time and allow themselves to learn at a suitable pace, with graded assessments and reports. Parents and learners have access to tutors via the internal Messaging system.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Explore more
Live classes Flipped learning Self-Paced
Live classes
Live, online time-tabled classes with tutor support and assessments. Structured learning in a virtual classroom, where students can interact with peers and teachers in real time, similar to traditional, physical school timetables together with graded assessments and termly reports.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Explore more
Flipped learning
Focused on flexibility and independent learning. Learners follow the course content with pre-recorded lessons at their own pace according to a schedule together whilst having live support sessions with subject teachers once a week each and graded assessments and termly reports.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Explore more
Self-Paced
Self-paced learning with tutor support and assessments. Learners can access content at their own time and allow themselves to learn at a suitable pace, with graded assessments and reports. Parents and learners have access to tutors via the internal Messaging system.
  • Live synchronous time-tabled online lessons
  • Live synchronous online tutor support sessions
  • Recordings of live support sessions
  • Pre-recorded videos
  • Notes
  • Practice activities & quizes
  • Graded assessments and examinations
  • Academic support via technical support
  • Support coaches and technical support
  • Virtual clubs, day camps and extra murals
Explore more
Simple steps to apply
Application open for 2023. For all grades.
1 1
Create an account, add your personal details
Once you have clicked the “Join us” button, follow the simple click-through instructions on the page
2 2
Create an account for your child/children
You can sign up as a Parent or Student
*Note: you can register as a student if you are over 18 years old.
4 4
Add an application
for courses
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative understanding and skills.
3 3
Add your child's
personal details
Fill out a short and simple form about you and your personal information and start using the dashboard
5 5
Pay the fees easily
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative understanding and skills.
Explore more about admission process
& criteria
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1 1
Create an account, add your personal details
Once you have clicked the “Join us” button, follow the simple click-through instructions on the page
2 2
Create an account for your child/children
You can sign up as a Parent or Student
*Note: you can register as a student if you are over 18 years old.
3 3
Add your child's
personal details
Fill out a short and simple form about you and your personal information and start using the dashboard
4 4
Add an application
for courses
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative understanding and skills.
5 5
Pay the fees easily
Learners apply foundational knowledge and experiences to further enhance and develop formative understanding and skills.
Explore more about admission process
& criteria
Explore admission process
Online but not alone
There’s no substitute for a feeling of belonging and community.
Horse riding
Fishing
Lego robotics
Book club
Arts & crafts
We are Qurtuba
online academy

We’re committed to giving our students brighter futures through education. We are proud of our students and teachers and their awards

  • Best performing SACAI institute
  • Grade 12 learners took 2nd and 3rd place in the SACAI network
  • Best performing SACAI institute
  • Grade 12 learners took 2nd and 3rd place in the SACAI network
About us
FAQ
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When does minting begin?

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

Are the Islamic Studies subjects compulsory?

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

Do you offer the CAPS curriculum?

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

How do lessons work?

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

What materials do students engage with before the live lesson?

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

Test 6

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.

Test 7

Will students be able to apply to South African universities with Internationally Recognised curricula?
Definitely! Not only will the student be able to apply locally, he/ she can apply internationally as well.
There are rules for entry into South African universities as set out by USAF [Universities of South Africa]. Don’t stress, we’ve studied them and will guide you accordingly, Allah Willing.