FAQs
FAQs
How much are school fees?
Where are you located?
What are your school hours?
DNA school fees per student are $130/term or $500/year, along with an annual workshop fee of $20. If your child requires Iqra books or stationery resources, additional fees apply.
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DNA is located at 5 Fleet St, Mount Waverley, Melbourne - also known as Waverley Community Learning Centre (WCLC).
We run every Saturday during school terms from 2pm-5pm.
Assembly: 2pm-2:30pm
Islamic Studies: 2:30pm-3:45pm
Break: 3:45pm-4:15pm
Arabic: 4:15pm-5pm
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For our 2025 Term Dates, please click here.
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How are your classes/levels structured?
Our classes are generally structured according to age group and level of knowledge. Our curriculum offers rotations of each level for an extensive and intentional learning journey.
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Pre/Beginners Junior primary (12 terms/3 year rotation)
Emergent/Advanced Upper primary (8 terms/2 year rotation)
Youths New high school enrolments (4 terms/1 year rotation)
Senior Youths Existing DNA high school students (4 terms/1 year rotation)
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2007-2010
What is the school uniform?
We encourage all students to dress modestly to their level of comfort. Wearing hijab is encouraged for older students but not mandatory.
Who can join DNA?
We offer a unique space for students who often fall through the cracks of mainstream Islamic education spaces, including but not limited to: upbringing in inter-faith households, diverse learning needs, disabilities and mental health symptoms. DNA is a learning environment that is inclusive of children on the autism spectrum, facilitated by trauma-informed staff members.
What school of thought do you teach from?
We teach and embody the generic Islamic values on ethics and ethos. Whilst we draw primarily from Sunnah wal Jama’ah (Sunni Islam), we are open to educating Muslims from all schools of thought. Ultimately, we prioritise cultivating an overall love for Islam, teaching children and young people to be responsible global citizens and local Muslim representatives who will contribute to the betterment of their community and the world.
Who are your teachers/team members at DNA?
We are a team of Muslim professionals, DNA alumni and students studying full-time across the education, law, psychology, accounting, community arts and art therapy fields.
Who can I contact for further questions?
Please don't hesitate to reach out to info@darnafisaacademy.org