What led us here...

No doubt, schools drain time, resources, energy and often damage our parent-child bond. Sadly, many kids struggle academically, spiritually and socially.

This had to stop.

The Al-Birr model was created by a worried parent who wanted academic success, spiritual excellence and well-rounded leadership skills for his daughter.

Now, we want your child to benefit too.

Our students memorise the Qur’an, study Islam formally and excel in sport because we provide the blueprint to grades 7 to 9 in their GCSEs in less than HALF a school day!

Join us, and allow your child to thrive.

Experienced senior leaders from UK schools and prestigious universities

MEET OUR TEAM

Our organisational structure

Our Executive Team systemises your child’s learning, comprising the Director of Education, and Operations and Marketing Manager.

Working alongside them are our Expert Advisors of senior leaders and departmental heads from UK schools who bring over 80 years of experience.

Last, but not least, our experienced Tutors lead the tutorials and revision sessions, having secured top grades and spots at prestigious universities.

Executive team

Director of Education

Dr Imran Alvi holds an MPhil and PhD from the University of Oxford in Economics.

He has over two decades of experience working in the public, private and charity sectors, with a particular focus on education and training.

He brings his expertise and genuine concern for the effectiveness of educational institutions to Al-Birr.

Dr Imran is honoured to take the role of Director of Education.

Operations and Marketing Manager

Samiha Mohsen holds a BA from the University of Oxford in History as an OCIS Scholar.

She has managerial experience in the education sector from the start-up and charity spaces.

In addition, Samiha has held roles in technology, strategy and non-profit growth.

She is honoured to serve at Al-Birr and welcomes any queries.

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.

Expert advisors

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.

Amir Ali
Expert Advisor - Sciences

Mr Ali is currently Head of Sciences at a large London-based school. He has over 25 years of teaching experience with UK schools - teaching both GCSE and A-Level students. He has a passion for the application of science and has placed a strong focus on practical skills within the sciences in his curriculum development.

We invest over 80 years of teaching experience in your child

Our team of academically gifted tutors have excelled in their studies, secured spots in prestigious universities and serve as spiritual role models too.

Tutors

Saimur

BA Physics, University of Oxford

Saimur is expecting a first-class BA from the University of Oxford in Physics. He excelled at A-Levels, securing 5 A*s, with 10 A*s and 1 A at GCSE. He is currently a student of the Qur’an, completing an aalim course, has been Vice President of the Oxford Islamic Society, and is an experienced tutor.

Rohan

PhD in Languages, University of Oxford

Rohan is embarking on a fully-funded PhD from the University of Oxford in Modern Languages. He attained an MSt and first class BA in the same field at Oxford too–hitting the trifecta. Rohan is memorising the Qur’an, completing an aalim course and knows 5 languages. He is also primed with 4 years of tutoring experience.

Amir

MEng Computer Science, University College London

Amir is completing his MEng in Computer Science at UCL. He has excelled academically with 10 A*s at GCSE, and 2 A*s and 1 A at A-Level. He has several competitive internships under his belt, alongside industry-leading certifications, and was Vice President of the UCL Computer Science Society.

Fawaz

Economics and Management, Royal Holloway, University of London

Fawaz is a budding entrepreneur and second year Economics and Management student. He has founded and directed his own start-up and worked for Volvo Cars in network and business operations. Fawaz brings 4 years of tutoring experience with him. He has also completed his memorisation of the Qur’an.

Yusuf

BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics (PPE), University of Oxford

Yusuf is expecting a first-class BA from the University of Oxford in PPE. He is a multi-award-winner in various fields. He won the Gold award in the the UKMT Junior Maths Challenge and is twice-regional champion of the ESU Churchill Public Speaking Competition. He is currently the Islamic Awareness Officer at the University of Oxford Islamic Society, and has been tutoring for 6 years.

Aaliyah

Geology, University of Oxford

Aaliyah graduated from the University of Oxford in Geology. She has excelled academically with 9 A*s and 3 As at GCSE, and grades A*AA at A-Level. She has corporate experience as a Product Analyst and Project Manager, and served as Vice President of the University of Oxford Islamic Society. Aaliyah has completed her aalimah studies as well as memorisation of the Qur'an.

OUR APPROACH

Live, interactive, accessible classes using the latest technology

OUR DELIVERY

Live online teaching

Tutorials are delivered live on our online platform. Students learn in an interactive but relaxed way using tools such as whiteboards and polls. Importantly, our systems track student progress so we can use data analytics to best support learning.

Structured homework

All homework is embedded in the timetable to consolidate learning. We guide students on how to approach homework and equip them with study skills too. This allows our students to gain confidence and become independent learners.

24/7 Access

All class content is accessible any time. If a student is ill or abroad, they can catch up easily. Students also benefit from being able to consolidate their learning at any point in the course. So, no more stress or worry!

Timetabling for success

Business organisations invest heavily in project management because it produces results. We do the same for your child's education.

Our classes run from 1:00pm to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Timings will vary slightly between years.

To maximise student focus, we limit the length of each tutorial and homework session, prioritising efficiency and timely breaks.

Focus is kept on consolidating material rather than simply covering content, so homework sessions run alongside tutorials.

Weekly timetabling

Revision intensives

Students need structured revision sessions in the lead up to exams to maximise their performance. So, we run revision intensives to best support them.

To avoid exam anxiety and fatigue, our students stagger exams in Summer and Winter sittings. So, our revision intensives are planned in advance too.

Term dates

Our dates align broadly with the UK academic year. Al-Birr students benefit from holidays during Ramadan and the two Eids, as well as the UK Summer and Winter vacations.

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Applications closed for September 2025

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