Introduction

· Advantage of Distant Learning Studies at ICIS

Background:

The International Colleges of Islamic Science (ICIS) was established in 1989 as an educational charitable organization (Charity Registration No 802651), the aim of which is to uplift the standard of Islamic teachings and provide affordable high quality courses to people all over the world.

Although our educational resources are based on the divine teachings of Islam through the holy Qur’an, the prophet Mohammad and his infallible progeny, we do not believe in imposing predetermined set of ideas. Our policy is to listen and analyze all points of view and ideologies in order to reach the best conclusion in line with teachings of the holy Qur’an:

Give good news to My servants. Those who listen to the word, then follow the best of it. 39:17-18

The first college of ICIS was established in London and other branches are operational in different levels in the following countries:

Bahrain, Denmark, Kenya, Morocco, Syria, UAE, USA

Our central office address is at:

115 Dollis Hill Lane,
London NW2 6HS, UK

Tel: +44 20 8450 8383
PhD Tel: +44 20 8177 1889

Fax: +44 20 8452 3366

Aims & Objectives:

1) To provide an opportunity for a greater number of students to reach Islamic knowledge at an academic level.

2) To provide highest quality of teaching using latest techniques and teaching methods.

3) To reduce the tuition fees to its minimum

4) To utilize students’ extra free time and at the same time award them a certificate enabling them to pursue their higher studies

Advantage of Distant Learning Studies at ICIS:

1) Students can study with little conflict with their working conditions

2) Apart from low fees, a great deal of money can be saved by not traveling abroad and saving high living costs there

3) No cultural or family conflicts by staying in their native country

4) Enjoy a high quality teaching

5) Since our college is accredited by British Accreditation Council as well as many affiliation agreements, our certificates are acceptable in most universities that teach Islamic sciences.

Following a thorough study of the latest teaching methods, ICIS has adopted a new technique. This form can be described as a combination of Face to Face (traditional classroom) and conventional distance learning methods. In this approach, students attend video taped lectures conducted by highly qualified and specialized lecturers. Furthermore, there are tutors at each classroom whose role is to answer questions and solve problems.

Students who have registered in the distance learning course, do not need to attend classes. Instead, they are provided with a complete set of lectures on audio-tape or Compact Disk (CD) as well as relevant books and teaching notes. In case these students have any question, they can direct them either to the Local Centers or London headquarters.

There are many local examination centers world-wide. Students should sit for their exams in either these centers or at ICIS headquarters in London.

A minimum number of 10 students is needed in order to secure a new local examination center in each area. A list of examination centers is available.