Led by an Islamic ethos, we believe an exceptional student combines moral, academic and physical excellence

At Al-Birr, we focus on the academic thread, leaving your child with enough time to develop holistically

Read on to hear more about how we will develop the next generation of purpose-driven leaders.

What led us here...

What can I do to help my child succeed, in this world and the next?

This question may seem all too familiar. It’s a concern we all have for our kids. The same one that our founder had for his daughter–the very one that created Al-Birr. We all know the issues with schools today. They are draining our time, resources, energy and can even damage our relationship with our own kids. The sad reality is, many children fail to succeed in the system. Schools can be a social minefield, lacking in a strong ethos where principles and values, like cultivating a love for learning, are lost. They are inefficient, too. Why should your child need to sit exams for 12 subjects all at once, often for the first time in their lives? It’s scary and makes no sense!

So, Al-Birr was created by a conscientious parent (much like yourself) and community builder, to serve the need for an alternative to the conventional school system. In HALF a school day, your child is near guaranteed to achieve higher results than the vast majority of kids nowadays. But how? Home education can be a struggle for the most organised, efficient and smart parents (yes, we are talking about you).

We know, and we want the best for you and your child. Which is why we have leveraged over 80 years of expertise from world-leaders in education and systematically project managed a blueprint to your child’s success. Our children deserve the opportunity to thrive and perform at their best. Not only academically, but in all areas of their lives. This is why Al-Birr exists - we provide world-class education in HALF the school day so your child can develop outside the classroom too.

We want to build the next generation of confident, intelligent and well-rounded leaders, and we want your child to join us in this mission. To find out how, click the link below to book a call, and give them the education they deserve.

Meet our team of experienced and senior leaders

HOW WE DELIVER

Our organisational structure

Al-Birr’s winning strategic direction and delivery is led by our Director of Education

Bringing over 80 years of experience, our Expert Advisors consist of senior leaders and departmental heads from UK schools. They have developed the learning pathways that will lead to your child’s success.

To drive efficient and effective outcomes for our students, our Marketing and Operations Manager supports the Director in delivering the best quality education.

Last, but most definitely not least, we pride ourselves on our Tutors who directly deliver world-class classes and revision intensives to our students.

Director of Education

Dr Imran Alvi is a PhD and MPhil holder in Economics from the University of Oxford, Balliol College. Specialising in Econometrics, he has delivered conferences across the world and brings his academic expertise to directing the educational strategy at Al-Birr.

In addition to his academic achievements, Dr Alvi is a skilled senior executive with over two decades of experience in a variety of sectors, from public, to private and charity. He has leveraged his learnings to curate an enriching experience for our students.

Over the last 15 years, Dr Alvi has worked and trained in the education sector. He is passionate about learning and building the next generation of competent and confident students.

He is honoured to take the role of Interim Director of Education at Al-Birr Education.

Mr Khan has 30 years of teaching maths and senior leadership experience across some of the highest performing schools in London. He has developed curriculum models that accelerate pupil progress producing ‘Ofsted’ outstanding recognition. Mr Khan is an expert in student progress, training and supporting maths departments in the UK. He is currently Head of Maths in a London school.

Our expert advisors
We invest over 80 years of teaching experience in your child

Kashif Khan
Expert Advisor - Mathematics

Zaffar Hussain
Expert Advisor - Business Studies

Mr Hussain is currently Assistant Headteacher at an Oxford School. He is a specialist in Business Studies, teaching both GCSE and A-Level students. He has held a number of senior teaching positions and has 14 years of teaching experience with UK schools. He has helped guide a number of student business start-ups and is a keen proponent of applied learning.

Arslan Khan
Expert Advisor - Computer Science

Frazana Aslam
Expert Advisor - English

Mrs Aslam has been teaching English for over 20 years. She has held positions of Head of English and Head Teacher in the UK. Following her BA (Hons) in English she has prepared students from early years through to GCSE English. She is a strong believer in incremental learning, having curated clear pathways that develop student progression in the subject.

Mr Khan is Head of Department for Computing and IT at an inner-London school. He has 20 years of teaching experience with UK schools - teaching both GCSE and A-Level students. He has a passion for programming and has developed computing curriculum for primary and secondary schools. Mr Khan places emphasis on raising aspirations for all students and has worked closely with parents to achieve this.

Marketing and Operations Manager

Samiha graduated from the University of Oxford with a BA in History and a full scholarship from the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. She was awarded a first-class for her thesis on emotional history, which explored Ibn Qayyim's conceptions of grief. As a lifelong learner and dedicated private tutor, she is passionate about curating an environment where every student will thrive, insha'Allah.

Outside of academia, Samiha has a wealth of management experience. Recently, she wrote and managed world-class content for a leading ed-tech start-up. On the side, she held the senior position of Events Chair at the Muslim Researchers' Network, where she liaised with esteemed scholars and intellectuals. Samiha has also worked for herself and in various organisations, from prominent consultancies in technology, strategy, and non-profit growth, to educational charities.

She is honoured to serve at Al-Birr and welcomes any queries or concerns. So, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Our Tutors

To teach, you need to know how to learn. That’s why our team of academically gifted tutors who have excelled in their own studies transfer knowledge to our students. Our tutors are graduates from the most prestigious universities in the world, including Oxford and Imperial, and want your child to reach their level of success, too.

Meet our world-class tutorial team

Your child will benefit from academically gifted tutors that combine intellectual prowess with Islamic character

8 GCSEs at grade 7 to 9. Job done.

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September 2025 intake

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