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About Us

Learn about our mission, values, and the people helping shape a faith-centered learning community in Brantford.

OUR FOUNDATION

Faith-centered learning with Ontario-aligned excellence

We aim to provide an education that supports both academic growth and Islamic character, helping children become confident, responsible, and compassionate learners.

Our goal is not only strong academic progress, but strong character, so students carry integrity and purpose into every part of life.

OUR PILLARS

Learn with Purpose

Ontario-aligned learning that builds clarity, confidence, and strong academic foundations.

Live with Adab

Islamic character is practiced daily—through respect, responsibility, gratitude, and care for others.

Grow with Care

A nurturing environment where every child feels known, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

With the support of families and the wider community, ISOB continues to grow as a place where knowledge and character develop together.

Principal's Message

A message to our families and community, grounded in faith and guided by excellence.

بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ، وَٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ، وَٱلصَّلَاةُ وَٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَىٰ رَسُولِ ٱللَّهِ

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Welcome to the Islamic School of Brantford. We are honored to partner with families in nurturing our students' hearts, minds, and souls through a thoughtful integration of the Ontario curriculum and Islamic education.

At our school, education is more than academic achievement. It is also the development of faith, character, and purpose. We strive to create a caring environment where students feel supported, inspired, and encouraged to grow with curiosity, compassion, creativity, and confidence.

We ask Allah (SWT) to place barakah in our efforts, grant sabr in all that we do, and bless our students with success in both learning and character.

Principal, Islamic School of Brantford

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We are grateful for your trust and support as we serve Brantford's Islamic school community.

Our Mission & Vision

Clear direction, guided by faith, so families understand what we prioritize and how students are meant to grow.

Our Mission

To provide excellence in education by integrating Ontario Curriculum standards with Islamic learning—so students grow in faith, character, and confidence with a lifelong love for learning.

Strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking

Tarbiyah and adab practiced daily

Our Vision

To build a transformative Islamic education in Canada that nurtures identity, excellence, and community leadership—preparing students to thrive in this world while striving for the next.

Students grounded in Islamic identity and Canadian citizenship

A school known for excellence, care, and partnership

Our Team

Meet the people helping guide our mission with care, responsibility, and a commitment to student success.

Founding Circle

The Founding Circle came together with a clear purpose: to establish a strong, values-driven educational environment where students grow with confidence, character, and academic excellence.

Their focus is to build a school that is well-structured, responsibly managed, and intentionally designed to support long-term student success academically, socially, and spiritually.

Vision

Gulfam Hassan Tahir

Director

Provides long-term vision and strategic guidance—shaping the school's direction, growth, and future planning with student success at the center.

Academics

Umair Hafeez

Director

Oversees academic direction and curriculum planning—strengthening learning quality, program structure, and long-term academic outcomes.

Governance

Abrar Sair

Director

Supports governance and operational oversight—helping ensure stability, accountability, and sustainable growth.

Operations

Syed Awais Mazher

Director

Oversees operational planning and compliance—supporting organized systems, smooth execution, and a strong experience for families and staff.

Our team is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students feel known and supported, and where learning is guided by excellence, care, and Islamic character.

We'd love to welcome your family.

Reach out to schedule a visit, ask questions, or begin the admissions & waitlist process.

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