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Madrasah Al-Ma'arif Al-Islamiah

Updated: Aug 21

Empowering Muslimah with Knowledge, Character, and Purpose Since 1936

🕌 About

Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah was founded in 1936 by Almarhum Kiyai Sheikh Muhammad Fadhlullah Suhaimi. Originally located at Tanjong Katong Road, the school later moved to Ipoh Lane in 1939, on wakaf land donated by Sheikh Omar Bamadhaj, and again in 2007 to its current premises at 3 Lorong 39 Geylang — also a wakaf property. [1]


🌟 Our Core Values: The R.A.R.E. Principles

Madrasah Al-Ma’arif instills its students with the R.A.R.E. values:


  • Respect

  • Adaptability

  • Resilience

  • Empathy


These values form the foundation of the school’s mission: to nurture future Muslimah leaders who are spiritually anchored, intellectually progressive, and connected to their community. [2]


🎓 Holistic Education for Muslimah

As a premier all-girls madrasah, Al-Ma’arif provides a seamless education from Primary to Secondary and Pre-University levels.

Its curriculum balances:


  • Academic excellence

  • Ukhrawi (religious) grounding

  • Character and leadership development


🎯 Co-Curricular Opportunities

Students are encouraged to pursue their passions through a rich CCA programme, including:


  • Swimming

  • Silat

  • Coral Speaking

  • Media Club

  • Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Club

  • Archery, and more

🧕 Pre-University Pathways

Students can choose between:


  • Aliyah Stream

  • A-Level Stream


Both offer enrichment programmes such as:


  • Weekly Lecture Series

  • Research work

  • Ma’arif Attachment Programme (MAP) – for real-world exposure and community engagement

📚 Signature Programmes & Achievements

Progressive Pre-University Programme


A modular curriculum designed to foster critical Islamic thought, including:


  • Syariah

  • Usuluddin

  • Critical Thinking & Writing

  • Islamic Worldview


The Weekly Lecture Series connects students with scholars and subject matter experts for deeper engagement and critical discussion.


🔬 Science Comes Alive

This annual programme allows students to explore science through an Islamic lens, showcasing their work during the Math & Science Festival. It bridges faith and scientific discovery in creative, engaging ways. [3]


👩‍🏫 Honouring Our Educators

Among the school’s most inspiring figures is Ustazah Sukarti Asmoin, who served as principal for 20 years and later taught ukhrawi subjects at the Pre-U level.

She holds the distinction of being Pergas’ first appointed female advisor, continuing to inspire generations of students and scholars.


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