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Australian International Academy is an independent registered educational institution managed by an Academy Trust.

The Academy was originally established in 1983 as King Khalid Islamic College and is Australia’s first Islamic school. The first primary campus buildings located in the Melbourne suburb of Coburg were purchased in 1982 through a donation from the late King Khalid of Saudi Arabia, and subsequently the primary school campus and then the secondary school campus were named after him. The Melbourne secondary component of the Academy started in 1991 with Years 7 & 8 classes. This has progressed to reach Year12 VCE and IB classes in 1995. The Melbourne Secondary Campus of the Academy is situated in the suburb of North Coburg about 12 km north of Melbourne was opened in 1995. In 2014, another campus was opened at Caroline Springs, west of Melbourne. To reflect this expansion, the college was renamed as the Australian International Academy, consisting of the following campuses:

King Khalid Coburg CampusPrep – Year 5
Melbourne Senior CampusYear 6 – Year 12
Caroline Springs Primary CampusPrep – Year 5
Caroline Springs Senior CampusYear 6 – Year 12

Each campus is managed by a Campus Head and the overall administration of the academy is overseen by the Executive Pincipal.

Educational

The curriculum offered by the academy is well balanced between secular and Islamic education. Children are being taught to be proud of their Islamic iden­tity and being Australian Muslims. Apart from the Holy Quran and LOTE subjects, all other subjects are taught in English.

Arabic Language and Religious studies are taught at all levels. The number of lessons per week vary slightly from Prep classes to Secondary levels. Other modern languages are also offered depending on student numbers and demand.

By attending the Australian International Academy, all students benefit in their academic and spiritual progress and in the development of their self-esteem, in a caring educational and Islamic environment. Though, the academy welcomes and admits students from other non-Islamic denominations there are minimum requirements that students and staff must observe for being part of the Islamic College.

Multi-Cultural

The Australian International Academy, recognizes that we are a nation of immigrants, cherishes the multi-racial, multi-cultural and multi-faith nature and aspirations of our society and enjoins all its students to cultivate a universal outlook on life and to constantly seek to broaden their horizons in tolerance, compassion and co-operation with one another.

We seek to prevent discrimination on the grounds of race and religion in the classroom, in the playground, in cultural activi­ties and in school social life. The only distinction which God recognises is the distinction in piety, and the only criterion which God applies is the criterion of goodness and spiritual excellence.

In the Qur’an, Allah says: 0 mankind, verily we have created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of God is the most righteous. (49:13)

General Aims of the Academy

To provide children with an Islamic Education that will inculcate in them Islamic values while providing a quality secular educa­tion that will outfit them for life in Australia. The academy aims at the development of the whole person, intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically and the development of individual talents and abilities.

Spiritual and moral development aim:

To provide a good grounding in Islam with an understanding and respect for other religions and different cultures.

Social aim:

To develop in all children the acquisition of social skills which will enable them to function effectively and harmoniously in Australia’s multi-cultural and multi-faith society, and the adapt­ability to live effectively in other environments.

Academic aim:

To develop individual students to their maximum potential and to encourage intellectual curiosity.

Cultural aim:

To develop a realisation that different cultures make up our society and to be tolerant of others, whilst encouraging the development of pride in being Australian Muslims. Whilst retaining pride in the child’s own Islamic culture, to develop pride in being Australian and an ability to adapt and fit within any cultural context.

Academy Vision Statement

The academy’s vision is to have graduates who are well prepared and self motivated to advance Australia and to participate effectively as World citizens with Muslim values.

Having such a vision in mind, the academy is offering a broader and a well balanced curriculum with global perspectives to students in primary, secondary and post compulsory levels. In a Muslim environment, Islamic Education and extracurricular components complement the general education program and produce a comprehensive contemporary curriculum that satisfies students’ needs and realises the vision.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Australian International Academy of Education (AIAE) is a child safe organisation that is committed to providing an environment where all our students are safe and feel safe, where their participation is valued, their views respected, and they are empowered.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and have strategies and systems to protect children from abuse and harm. We will take all allegations and concerns very seriously and respond to them consistently and in line with our policies and procedures. Furthermore, AIAE is committed to promoting cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.