At LIA we endeavour to
create and provide a happy, caring, Islamic environment, where
each individual is respected while encouraging him/her to
be confident and excited about new challenges and to strive
towards excellence in all they do.
About
Us
The Leicester
Islamic Academy (LIA) is one of the oldest Independent
Muslim schools in Britain. It was established in 1981
as an independent Muslim school and started with just
seven girls of secondary age. Operating from the first
floor of the Jame Mosque – one of the main Mosques
of Leicester, it quickly gained support form the local
community. The school rapidly grew in popularity and
soon needed bigger premises. In 1991 a group of local
business people got together and, again with the support
of Leicester’s Muslim community, purchased the
current premises at 320 London Road.
Currently the LIA provides education for over 400 pupils
aged 3 to 11. The governors, staff, parents and pupils
have all strived over the years to improve the standards
of education.The result of this sheer hard work can be
seen in the academic 'achievements' over the past 7
years.
Yes, the
school has a uniform policy which conforms to the Islamic
code on dressing. All students are required to wear
the school uniform. The uniform is available from the
school.
The number
of pupils joining the LIA has increased dramatically
over the past five years and continues to do so. The
school is heavily oversubscribed with other 800 pupils
waiting for a place. The school is under tremendous
pressure from parents whose children are on our waiting
list. There are at least dozen or so daily enquiries
and, at times, strong requests to accept their children.
Some parents are so keen to have their children at the
LIA that they insist registering them soon after birth!
