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Abjad Arabic Program
Build the Arabic skills to understand the Qur’an and Islamic texts through a focused, eight-level in-person program.
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Education & Youth
Education for every age
From a child's first letters of the Qur'an to the friendships that keep teens connected to the masjid, learning never stops at the UMMA Centre.
Islamic Education
Knowledge that lasts a lifetime
Current class notices from the Centre, gathered in one place for parents, students and sisters looking to enrol.
Children
UMMA Maktab 2026
Weeknight learning for Prep to Year 8, covering Qur'an, qaida, tajweed and Islamic studies.
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Weekend
Saturday Islamic School
Saturday classes for boys and girls, with a steady weekly structure and masjid connection.
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Sisters
Sisters' Islamic Study
Saturday study for advanced high school students and adult sisters.
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Tajweed
Tajweed Certificate Course
A beginners course for sisters covering applied tajweed, recitation, memorisation and brief tafseer.
Request course registration →
Youth
Sisters Youth Halaqah + Hangout
Stories and life lessons from the lives of the female companions, every Wednesday at 7pm for sisters aged 13 to 25.
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Sisters
Sisters Quran Classes
Weekly Saturday Quran classes for sisters of all levels, with sessions from 10:00 am to 11:00 am or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
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Sisters
Sisters Hifdh Program
A formal hifdh program for sisters aged 10+, with interviews and assessments for limited places.
Register interest →More classes at the Centre
Regular learning spaces for children, youth, sisters and new Muslims.
Brothers Hifz Program
Structured Qur'an memorisation for brothers, guided by experienced huffaz in a focused environment.
Sisters Hifdh Program
A formal hifdh program for sisters aged 10+, with interviews and assessments for limited places.
Maktab
After-school Islamic studies for children, including Qur'an recitation, tajweed, aqidah, fiqh and the sirah.
Saturday School
A weekend Islamic school giving kids a strong foundation in their deen alongside their weekday studies.
Youth Halaqat
Study circles for teens and young adults, with real talk about faith, identity and life, grounded in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
Sisters' Classes
Weekly Islamic studies for sisters, including a dedicated Saturday class from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.
New Muslim Lessons
Gentle, step-by-step learning for those who have recently embraced Islam, covering the basics of prayer, purity and belief.
Arabic at UMMA
Abjad Arabic Program
What if the Qur’an finally clicked? Arabic has always been yours—you just need the right key.
Understand, communicate and grow
Abjad is a comprehensive Arabic program designed to help students understand the Qur’an and Islamic texts while developing speaking, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, and Nahw/Sarf skills.
- Structure: 8 levels, with one level per term
- Classes: Small, focused groups with weekly 2-hour lessons and one-to-one practice
- Brothers: Sundays, 10:00 am–12:30 pm
- Sisters: Mondays, 6:30 pm–9:00 pm
- Cost: $150 per term
- Duration: Approximately 10 weeks per term
- Venue: Fully in-person at UMMA Centre
Entry requirement
This intake is for Level 1 students who can recite the Qur’an and recognise the Arabic alphabet. Applicants will be assessed before a place is offered. Places are limited.
The commencement date will be communicated directly to successful applicants.
Register your interest
Apply for the Abjad program
Complete the form below. Suitable applicants will be contacted with assessment and commencement details.
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UMMA Saturday School 2026
A steady Islamic foundation, every Saturday
Classes run from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at UMMA Centre for boys and girls from Prep to Year 12, with Imam Shaykh Nazeer Abdulla supporting and teaching the program.
Choose the registration path that fits your family
Returning-student enrolment requires the access code supplied by the school. New students can use the separate registration path below. Both TryBooking listings are currently at capacity, so the official widgets provide the relevant waitlist option.
- Time: Saturdays, 11:00 am–1:30 pm
- Students: Prep–Year 12, boys and girls
- Annual enrolment: $60 per student
- Books: Purchased separately as required
- Venue: UMMA Centre, 72 George Street, Doncaster East
Returning students
Returning-student enrolment
Use the school access code to enrol, or join the official waitlist if places are unavailable.
New students
New-student enrolment
Use this separate listing for a new student, or join the official waitlist if places are unavailable.
Community activities
Weekly sport and recreation
Regular activities help brothers, sisters and young people stay active, build friendships and remain connected to the masjid. Join the relevant WhatsApp group to confirm each week's session.
Brothers badminton & table tennis
7:30 pm–9:30 pm · Brothers 12+ · $5 per session. Bring a badminton racket; table-tennis equipment is provided.
Weekly basketball
7:00 pm–9:00 pm · Brothers 15+ · $5 per night. Casual half-court games are open to all skill levels.
Join the basketball group →Brothers futsal
Weekly futsal for brothers aged 16+. Session details are confirmed through the group each week.
Join the futsal group →Weekly boys sports
5:00 pm–7:00 pm · Boys 9–15 · $5 per night. Games currently focus mainly on soccer; parents are welcome to supervise.
Join the boys group →Weekly sisters sport
4:00 pm–5:00 pm · Sisters of all ages · $5 per session. Weekly availability is confirmed through the sisters group.
Join the sisters group →Healthy Aging
Social connection and wellbeing activities honour elders as a source of wisdom and blessing within the community.
Mosque Open Day
An opportunity to welcome neighbours, schools and the wider public to learn about Islam and the masjid.
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Enrol your child or join a class
Places are limited each term. Contact the Centre to register or ask about timetables.