Our Program
Classical. Muslim.
Knowledge of God
Knowledge of God is the center of all knowledge. This type of knowledge includes Qur'an memorization, Arabic language study through immersion, and foundational Islamic knowledge in creed, jurisprudence, Prophetic teachings, and spirituality.
Knowledge of Man
Knowledge of man includes the study of history, literature, language arts, poetry, art, music, and handicrafts.
Knowledge of the Universe
Knowledge of the universe includes science, nature study, geography, and mathematics.
What is a classical education?
The ultimate goal of a classical education is to produce a whole, perfected human being through the cultivation of truth, beauty, and goodness. The liberal arts are tools which free the mind to recognize truth and perceive reality; the basic liberal arts include grammar, logic, and rhetoric.
“We begin studying the liberal arts at the elementary level of education and continue through higher education and for the remainder of our lives, because they help us discern what is real and what is not.”
-Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
A classical liberal arts education trains the human being in both language and numbers, developing the ability to reason, speak, listen, write, and read with discernment and accuracy. Through the study of the liberal arts, we recognize the inter-relations of knowledge across all subjects.
The Ihya Maturity Model
Ihya is a 12 year project. The Ihya Maturity Model outlines the spheres of development (intellectual, socio-emotional, physical, and spiritual) across each stage of student growth. Our curriculum, model, and approach align with this framework.
The Ideal Graduate
1. Virtuous and Well-Mannered:Students internalize, practice, and refine their character (akhlaq) and manners (adab) towards the betterment of the self and society through service to others (khidma).
2. Healthy and well-balanced: Students develop foundational knowledge in physical, mental, and social wellbeing according to the Prophetic tradition ﷺ, developing healthy routines and practices that support a Prophetic lifestyle.
3. Sound faith and reason: Through the chain of transmission (sanad), students learn their personal obligatory knowledge, adopt regular devotional practices, develop a philosophical grounding for their faith, and contribute to spiritual growth and leadership in the service to God and humanity.
4. Well-rounded and competent: Students are well-read and exposed to a variety of central works in both the Western and Muslim classical tradition, competent in a variety of areas, and skilled in the tools of learning (liberal arts).
Admissions
Requirements: Child must be a registered legal homeschooler in the state of PA. Parents are required to cooperate with the written policies, philosophy, and methodology of the school.
Apply: Complete our online application and submit the nonrefundable application fee of $50.00.
Parent interview: This typically takes 45 minutes to an hour and is designed for just the parents. Children are welcome to attend if no childcare can be provided.
Notification: Within two weeks of the deadline, all families will be notified of their acceptance/rejection.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the program is $6,710.00 per year/ per student (September-June). Tuition can be paid in three ways: monthly payments, quarterly installments, or in full.
Curriculum and Supply Fee: $500.00 (required for all returning and new students, non-refundable)
Curriculum and uniform fee must be paid at the start of the program
Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy
Revival Ihya admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Revival Ihya does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Legal Status
Please understand that Revival Ihya is a non-profit educational organization 501 (3)(c), not a legal school. You are responsible for reporting your child to the state as a legal homeschooler. While we are here to support you as much as we can, complying with state regulations for reporting and testing is ultimately up to the parent. Parents are encouraged to obtain membership with the HSDLA and enroll their child(ren) as homeschoolers according to the HSDLA PA state advisor’s recommendations https://hslda.org/.