About the course
Ecrademy presents a pioneering live, digital and interactive one - week spring school designed to teach children (ages 7-16) from the comfort of their own homes. The spring school curriculum has been diligently and holistically designed to nurture the intellectual potential and personal development of our students.
We will be teaching creative writing, art, cryptography, tafsir of 4 surahs and sirah. In addition we will be teaching the art of etiquettes, anger management, public speaking and drama, health and fitness and spiritual growth. We will also be delivering sessions on presentation skills and time management as well as workshops on artificial intelligence.
The combination of small class sizes, interactive lessons, individual mentoring and exclusive workshops will ensure this course is a unique experience for all learners. Our ethos which we hope each student leaves with is to Learn through knowledge, Empower through skills and Inspire through action.
Our teachers
Our team of world class teachers are experienced, professional and highly qualified. They have studied and graduated from some of the world’s leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, UCLA, SOAS, Imperial College, UCL and Al-Azhar University. They plan and deliver interactive digital lessons using a wide range of resources such as videos, competitions, story-telling, challenges and polls to keep every student engaged.
Ecrademy presents a pioneering live, digital and interactive one - week spring school designed to teach children (ages 7-16) from the comfort of their own homes. The spring school curriculum has been diligently and holistically designed to nurture the intellectual potential and personal development of our students.
We will be teaching creative writing, art, cryptography, tafsir of 4 surahs and sirah. In addition we will be teaching the art of etiquettes, anger management, public speaking and drama, health and fitness and spiritual growth. We will also be delivering sessions on presentation skills and time management as well as workshops on artificial intelligence.
The combination of small class sizes, interactive lessons, individual mentoring and exclusive workshops will ensure this course is a unique experience for all learners. Our ethos which we hope each student leaves with is to Learn through knowledge, Empower through skills and Inspire through action.
Our team of world class teachers are experienced, professional and highly qualified. They have studied and graduated from some of the world’s leading universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford, UCLA, SOAS, Imperial College, UCL and Al-Azhar University. They plan and deliver interactive digital lessons using a wide range of resources such as videos, competitions, story-telling, challenges and polls to keep every student engaged.
The 5 Strands
Our curriculum is based on 5 main strands:
Knowledge
Our Digital Spring School has its roots in a dynamic and holistic vision of knowledge. The curriculum covers essential Islamic knowledge subjects including tafsir and sirah, in addition to enhancing the students' understanding and exploring creative writing and poetry.
Leadership
The leadership strand is a unique strand which will encourage our students to explore and harness their leadership potential. They will delve deeper into public speaking and drama and be taught sessions on the art of communication.
Skills
Skills such as cryptography, art and calligraphy will be taught by experts. The curriculum integrates essential learning skills required by students to be empowered and thrive in the 21st Century
Social Impact
Students have the opportunity to discuss social issues and explore how they can all leave a meaningful legacy and contribute to the greater good of humanity. They will explore living green and its importance and students will also learn about faith inspired activism and Muslim superheroes.
Personal Development
This integral strand of the curriculum identifies and helps nurture the inner potential of each student and includes sessions on spiritual growth, anger management, art of etiquettes and health and fitness.
7-9 Year Olds Programme
The course for this age group will consist of:
Islamic
Sirah
Tafsir
Academic
English Poetry
Art and Design
Calligraphy
Spiritual Growth
Art of Etiquettes
Anger Management
Health + Fitness
Art of Communication
Public Speaking and Drama
Muslim Superheroes
10-13 Year Olds Programme
The course for this age group will consist of:
Islamic
Sirah
Tafsir
Academic
Creative Writing
Art and Design
Cryptography
Calligraphy
Health + Fitness
Spiritual Growth
Art of Etiquettes
Anger management
Art of Communication
Public Speaking and Drama
Living Green
Faith inspired activism
Time Management
Invention + Pitch Challenge
14-16 Year Olds Programme
The course for this age group will consist of:
Islamic
Sirah
Tafsir
Academic
Creative Writing
Art and Design
Cryptography
Calligraphy
Spiritual Growth
Health + Fitness
Art of Etiquettes
Anger Management
Art of Communication
Public Speaking + Drama
Faith inspired activism
Living Green
Time management
Invention + Pitch Challenge
Online Privacy and Security
Artificial Intelligence + Big Data
Assemblies and Workshops
Information about the types of activities during the course
Our workshops are distinctive opportunities for students to explore topics such as:
Invention and Pitch challenge
Online Privacy and Security
Time Management
Artificial Intelligence and Big data
This is a specially curated, supplementary workshop for parents and students who are interested in:
Understanding Children’s Mental Health
Knowledge
You can find more information about each subject here.
Islamic
Sirah:
A detailed look at the prophet Muhammad’s life in the Makkan period.
Tafsir:
Tafsir of Surah Fatiha and 4 surahs from Juz Amma.
Academic
Creative Writing:
Lessons will be taught on how to plan, stage and develop a creative piece of writing.
English Poetry:
Introduction to poetry texts
Skills
Drawing, exploring and expressing creativity
Students will understand how and why cryptographic systems are used and they will explore and create their own coding.
Students will be introduced to techniques used to produce letters using the naskh script.
Personal Development
Students will have practical sessions on physical exercise with a live trainer. Students will further address vital aspects of health and nutrition and how to live a healthy balanced lifestyle
A study of selections taken from Imam Ghazali’s Children series focusing on spiritual aspects of Ramadhan.
Children will be taught how to build a good character and develop and maintain good manners in everyday life.
Students will be given tips and ideas on how to manage anger and stress positively in daily situations
Leadership
Developing how to articulate oneself with confidence
Students will be introduced to eloquent speech and skills on how to communicate efficiently and effectively
Social Impact
Students will discover inspiring characters who have made a change in society.
Students will explore strategies on how to make lifestyle decisions which reduce negative impact and promote the health of the planet and its inhabitants.
Students will research and discover inspiring characters who have made a change in society.
Workshops
Students will create their own product and present this to a panel of teachers in the form of a pitch.
Students will be taught key aspects on how to manage one's time effectively and productively.
Exploring the value and potential of artificial intelligence and Big Data in depth.
This workshop will explore the benefits and dangers of the cyber world.
Alongside the scheduled lessons, each student will be assigned a mentor from our team of experienced teachers. Each student will receive a one-to-one mentoring session once throughout the course to reflect on their progress and create an action plan to reach their aims and ambitions in their lives.
The mentor will be there to provide guidance, motivation and support whilst reviewing class progress in order to get the most out of their summer school experience.
We feel this is a vital part of our programme to encourage our students to reflect in order to nurture them into confident and well equipped individuals.
Our mentors will provide a safe space for the students to be able to ask for help and discuss any issues they are worried about.
We hope that by incorporating this personalised element, our students will be equipped with the direction they need to fulfil their potential.
We are offering a holistic, comprehensive curriculum, tailored to each year group. It includes insights into subjects that are not commonly taught at schools.
Yes, there are sibling discounts available and discounts will also be given to all of our previous Ecrademy Summer School students. Please contact us for more details.
There are many new engaging topics and subjects that have been added to the Spring School Course. As well as this, some of the subjects that have been introduced in the previous course will be developed further in more detail and depth, so previous students and new students can receive the utmost benefit from the course.
You will need a computer, laptop or a tablet that can run the Zoom app, with good clear audio and camera settings as the classes will be very interactive. We do not recommend using a mobile phone to attend the classes.
You will need a computer, laptop or a tablet that can run the Zoom app, with good clear audio and camera settings as the classes will be very interactive. We do not recommend using a mobile phone to attend the classes
Once you have enrolled, we will be holding an induction day and this will give a general overview of the classes and how they will run.
Yes! We welcome all students from across the world. You may need to ensure that you can attend according to the UK time zone (GMT+1).
Yes, there will be 10-15 minutes breaks spread throughout the day. However, students must ensure that they return to their classes in a timely manner after their breaks.
There will be a maximum of 10 students in each class.
Yes all our teachers and our support team are DBS checked.
Yes children will be given assignments and small projects to work on throughout the two weeks. This will also be supplied with feedback and marks.
Teachers will be using tools such as Kahoot, online quizzes, polls. Zoom breakout rooms will also be created to encourage group work.
Yes, we have selected the best teachers in each field, ensuring that your child obtains the highest level of education.
Yes, please email us for further information.