The Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar school building

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Shaping a generation of Muslims who are knowledgeable, faithful and of noble character

Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar, under Yayasan Pendidikan Al Madinah Islamiah Makassar: Raising Future Muslim Leaders.

School Profile

Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar

Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar is an Islamic school in Makassar run by Yayasan Pendidikan Al Madinah Islamiah Makassar, with the school tagline Raising Future Muslim Leaders and the Foundation tagline Revolutionize The Education.

We combine the Cambridge International Curriculum, the Indonesian National Curriculum, Tahsin and Tahfidz (Qur'an recitation and memorisation) with the Ummi method, and Character Building and Life Skills. Al Madinah is the first Islamic school in Makassar to officially use an international (Cambridge) curriculum, and our Early Years is the first kindergarten and playgroup on the island of Sulawesi to officially use an international curriculum.

The new Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar school building

Al Madinah at a glance

School name
Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar
Foundation
Yayasan Pendidikan Al Madinah Islamiah Makassar (Revolutionize The Education)
Year founded
2020
Levels
Early Years Programme: Playgroup and Kindergarten A-B, ages 2-6. Primary 1-6 (Grades 1-6), ages 6-11. Secondary 7-9 (lower secondary, equivalent to Indonesian junior high), ages 12-14.
Curriculum
Cambridge International Curriculum, the Indonesian National Curriculum, Tahsin and Tahfidz, and Character Building and Life Skills. View the curriculum
Cambridge status
Cambridge International School and Cambridge Early Years Centre, Registered School ID491. Check the Cambridge International directory
Accreditation
Playgroup (KB) and Daycare (TPA) Accredited A by BAN-PDM (Indonesia's National Accreditation Board for Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education). Kindergarten (TK) Accredited A (Excellent). View the certificates
NPSN (National School Registration Number)
Playgroup (KB) 70003155 · Kindergarten (TK) 70002930 · Daycare (TPA) 70003523 · Primary (SD) 70031264
Achievements
The first Islamic school in Makassar to officially use an international (Cambridge) curriculum. More than 150 achievements in the last 3 years.
Contact
Phone/WhatsApp +62 851-7346-4758, email almadinah.mks@gmail.com
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The first Islamic school in Makassar to officially use an international (Cambridge) curriculum.

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Achievements in the last 3 years in religious, academic, sporting and other fields.

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Curriculum pillars: Cambridge, the Indonesian National Curriculum, Tahsin and Tahfidz, and Character Building and Life Skills.

Legal Status and Accreditation

Each of Al Madinah's educational units holds an NPSN and an operating licence from the Makassar City Government. Our Early Years units are Accredited A, and the school is registered with Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Cambridge International certificates

Cambridge International School certificate for Al Madinah Islamic School MakassarEnlarge
CambridgeCambridge International School
  • Registered School ID491
  • Issued 5 October 2023
  • Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary
Cambridge Early Years Centre certificate for Al Madinah Islamic School MakassarEnlarge
CambridgeCambridge Early Years Centre
  • Registered School ID491
  • Registered 21 June 2023
  • Playgroup and Kindergarten

National accreditation certificates

Grade A accreditation certificate for KB Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar (Playgroup) from BAN-PDMEnlarge
Accredited APlaygroup (KB)
  • BAN-PDM, awarded 1 August 2023
  • No. 00809/190000/KB/2023
  • NPSN 70003155
Grade A (Excellent) accreditation certificate for TK Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar (Kindergarten)Enlarge
Accredited A (Excellent)Kindergarten (TK)
  • BAN PAUD dan PNF (National Accreditation Board for Early Childhood and Non-Formal Education), 27 December 2021
  • No. PAUD-TK/196000/0029/12/2021
  • NPSN 70002930
Grade A accreditation certificate for TPA Al Madinah Islamic School Makassar (Daycare) from BAN-PDMEnlarge
Accredited ADaycare (TPA)
  • BAN-PDM, awarded 19 December 2023
  • No. 00428/190000/TPA/2023
  • NPSN 70003523

National School Registration Numbers (NPSN) and operating licences

Educational unitLevel at Al MadinahNPSNOperating licence decree
KB Al Madinah Islamic School MakassarPlaygroup70003155503/124/PAUD-KB/DPM-PTSP/VI/2020
TK Al Madinah Islamic School MakassarKindergarten A and B70002930503/090/PAUD-TK/DPM-PTSP/V/2022
TPA Al Madinah Islamic School MakassarDaycare70003523503/125/PAUD-TPA/DPM-PTSP/VI/2020
SD Al-Madinah Islamic School MakassarPrimary 1-670031264503/036/DIKDAS/DPM-PTSP/III/2022

NPSNs are issued by the Makassar City Education Office (Dinas Pendidikan Kota Makassar) and can be checked on the Referensi Data website of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen). Our Cambridge status can be checked in the official Cambridge International directory. Tap a certificate image to enlarge it.

Older certificates show the address Jl. Veteran Selatan No. 1B, from the time when the school still occupied a shophouse. The entire shophouse complex has since become part of the school grounds, now with the address Jl. Veteran Selatan No. 1, Makassar.

Educational Philosophy

Why choose Al Madinah

Choosing an Islamic school is a wise decision for parents who place priority on an education grounded in religious values. Al Madinah exists to nurture an outstanding generation that is strong both spiritually and intellectually, holding fast to the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

Students are not only taught but empowered to love the Qur'an as their guide in life, supported by an international curriculum, comprehensive facilities, enjoyable teaching methods and an environment that encourages them to explore their talents.

Students reading the Qur'an together, seen from above

Education Grounded in Islamic Values

Knowledge is integrated with Islamic values, grounded in the Qur'an and Hadith, so that your child grows up knowledgeable, faithful and of noble character.

A Supportive Islamic Environment

Daily habits of du'a, praying on time and Qur'an recitation, with dedicated time set aside, so that your child grows up well-mannered, disciplined and full of goodness.

Preparing for a Global World

National and international curricula for firm faith, resilient character and academic excellence, while preserving a strong Muslim identity.

Graduate Profile, Vision and Mission

Our educational direction

Each level has its own vision, mission and graduate profile, tailored to the students' stage of development.

Early Years Graduate Profile

  • Strong in aqidah (Islamic belief)
  • Tahsin in accordance with the rules of tajwid
  • Tahfidz of Juz 30 and selected surahs
  • Possess life skills and Islamic character
  • Use English appropriate to their level
  • Broad-minded and globally competitive
  • High-achieving, independent, skilled and critical thinkers
A smiling child playing with number blocks

Early Years Vision

To be a school that integrates Islamic values, knowledge and technology to shape an outstanding generation of noble character and global outlook.

Early Years Mission

  1. To instil firm faith through the deep understanding and practice of Islamic teachings based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah.
  2. To create a safe and comfortable learning environment that supports children's optimal growth and development.
  3. To develop holistic and integrative educational services.
  4. To optimise the potential of every child by providing a variety of activities that give them room to express themselves and be creative.
  5. To prepare children for primary education by achieving basic competencies appropriate to their stage of development.
  6. To develop an innovative and creative curriculum in step with the times and the needs of children.

Welcome Message

Welcome messages from our school leaders

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Our People

Teachers and staff

Our team is ready to guide students with noble values and 21st-century skills.

Seven Primary teachers and staff in grey uniforms
Six Early Years teachers in teal uniforms
COMPETENCY 1Religious and Personal Character
COMPETENCY 2Pedagogy
COMPETENCY 3Professionalism and Work Structure
COMPETENCY 4Teamwork and Communication

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