Al Asr Educational Institute in Laudium is one of the combined schools in Pretoria with both primary and high school. It is also one of the private primary and high schools in Laudium 370 Ganges Street, Pretoria West. Please check our full directory for public and private schools in Pretoria below. It is an Islamic School catering for pupils from Grade 000 to Grade 12. The School services the Muslim communities in the whole of Pretoria and other areas in South Africa.
The school started in 2001 with approximately 100 learners and only providing for Grade R to Grade 8. Presently there are close to 400 learners and more than 30 educators. Educators are qualified and very dedicated in their teaching tasks. The school boasts 2004 and 2006 - 95% Matric pass rate and 2005, 2007- 2010 - 100% Matric pass rate. The objective of the school is to conscientise learners with the Quraan. All Secular subjects have been integrated with the Quraan. E.g. - water, animals, solar systems, etc. The school provides Quraan Discussions classes (Halqas) for learners and adults Monday, Tuesdays and Fridays. The schools is also involved in a SOCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAMME visiting to Kalefong Hospital to see cancer patients, old age homes and informal settlements to distribute blankets.
The school has drawn its own Life Orientation Syllabus. It boasts one of the lowest schools fees in Gauteng with less than R2, 000 payable for the whole year per pupil. The school undertakes Regular Excursions every term, which also involve team building exercises. The school has appointed a qualified Physical Education Teacher and is involved in regular cricket, soccer and netball matches.