Begin your learning path

New Muslims

A clear School 1 starting point for converts who want to build their Islamic foundation step by step with support and reliable evidence.

School 1 · Learn

You do not need to know everything before you begin.

School 1 organizes foundational belief and practice into a paced 16-week course. Students may ask questions, use guided study materials, complete reflections and reviews, and build understanding from the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.

  • 16 instructional weeks
  • Online Tuesday through Friday
  • 5:30 to 7:15 PM Central Time
  • Tuition-free for the November 19, 2026 cohort
  • Minimum four students required to begin

Your next step

Review the dates, then apply.

Application deadline is November 5, 2026. Required orientation is November 12, 2026. The first class is November 19, 2026.

What School 1 includes

A supported path from application to active enrollment.

Applicants review the course, submit the application, complete the admissions process and required orientation, then receive enrollment access and student materials after the Institute verifies all requirements.

Clear instruction

Study Aqeedah and Tawheed through lessons grounded in the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah.

Guided practice

Use vocabulary work, reflections, lesson activities, reviews and assessments to strengthen understanding.

Student support

Ask questions and contact Student Services when you need help understanding an Institute process or resource.