Student life
A whole life behind the results.
Learning online does not mean learning alone. Al-Birr is built around belonging, faith and character, and around what young people do with the time they get back.
Learning online does not mean learning alone. Al-Birr is built around belonging, faith and character, and around what young people do with the time they get back.
An excellent education builds more than exam results.
Time and space for Qur'an, Hifdh and Islamic learning, treated as central to the day rather than added on.
“Every student deserves to be inspired, so we bring the inspiration to them.” Live Q&A with voices from academia, faith and enterprise.
Meet the speakers →Students launch their own small businesses, contribute to the newsletter and build practical skills like touch-typing.
Five students, in their own words.
“Alhamdulillah, I've just finished memorising the full Qur'an. I need more time now to revise everything properly.”
“Thanks to Al-Birr, I can do so much more with my time. I started playing hockey for a local team and don't think I'll ever look back.”
“I used to go to a normal school, but I wasn't enjoying it or reaching my full potential. At Al-Birr, things are so different.”
“Last year I was living in Qatar before my family moved back to the UK. I was scared about doing well here.”
“My parents always encouraged me Islamically. They wanted me to learn Arabic and memorise the Qur'an.”
Our students host podcasts on tutors, student life, Islam, and how they intend to change the world, inshaAllah.
Home-education tips, student meetups, open days and events.
Open days, webinars, articles and the Muslim Home Education Fest, gathered in one place.