Lady Nafisa Independent School for Girls

We have carefully designed a curriculum that aims to cater for the spiritual, intellectual and worldly needs of the student. To this end, we have placed a strong emphasis on the study of the Arabic language; the spiritual and worldly advantages of which are obvious. Moreover, the Arabic language is a wonderful vehicle for sharpening the intellectual powers and connecting the aspiring student to their Islamic heritage: it functions in much the same way as Greek and Latin did in the Liberal education once afforded children in this country. Accordingly, students will throughout the course of their time, be exposed to Arabic on a daily basis. By immersing the students in this noblest of tongues, we hope to instil in them that love for the language that attends all those who truly live it.

We have also created an integrated Islamic Studies curriculum whereby students take modules in Islamic disciplines like Seerah, ulum al Quran, hadith, fiqh, and so on and after 5 years of intensive study they graduate with an Islamic Studies Diploma.

Here at LNS we aim to produce balanced, confident and open-minded young British-Muslim women. Moreover we hope to provide them with an understanding of Islam that prepares them to excel in higher education and contribute to the wider world.

An inspiring learning centre in which individuals can blossom and flourish to achieve spiritual, academic and personal excellence in all that they do. Students are nurtured to contribute to the success of their families, communities, society and the world around them. The mission of Lady Nafisa School directly reflects the school’s vision statement and embraces the academic mission of the school. It seeks to:

• Create a culture of achievement at all levels of ability;
• Adopt a forward-looking and innovative approach to learning that reflects our awareness of current and future trends without sacrificing traditional strengths;
• Provide high-calibre staff who are themselves open to learning and who are given opportunities for continuing professional development;
• Provide a God-centred learning environment with a vibrant atmosphere and within it a sense of purpose and a climate of open friendly communication built through mutual trust and respect;
• Provide moral and spiritual guidance to students so that they can fulfil their full potential as human beings to become true and sincere worshippers of God;
• Develop a deep love for the final Prophet of God, Muhammad (Peace and Blessing be Upon Him) and follow his life and practice.

The ethos of our school can be defined as the core values that are fundamental to everything that we do as a learning centre. At Lady Nafisa School, our core values are based upon the teaching of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). We aim to provide an education of the highest quality within the context of Sunni Islamic belief and practice.

Lady Nafisa, who the school is named after, was the great-great grand daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon Him). Her personality reflected true Islamic character and values. She acquired extensive knowledge and led a life of service towards her community. Lady Nafisa is a role model for all young women.