Islamic Schools Management Systems

We have identified the following Islamic Schools Management Systems. Although we do not endorse any of them, presenting them together may be helpful for Masjid Boards during their system evaluation and selection processes.

Category 1: Weekend Schools & Maktabs

Focus: Part-time scheduling, low-cost overhead, parent communication, and basic Islamic studies tracking.

  1. SchoolCues: The #1 choice for "going paperless" on a budget. Includes mobile-first admissions and payments specifically for small schools.

  2. IQRA (Masjid Solutions): Seamlessly integrates your Sunday school with Masjid membership and donor databases.

  3. ilmify (formerly Maktab App): A specialized mobile app for Maktabs, featuring a unique "Tarbiyah" log for character development.

  4. Smart School Solution (S3): Purpose-built for Islamic institutes with a specialized Islamic Learning Module and multilingual support (Arabic/Urdu).

  5. Muntazim: Excellent for schools that share a building with other programs, offering a unified dashboard for all center activities.

  6. QuickSchools: A flexible "pay-as-you-go" system. Perfect if you only need attendance and basic gradebooks for one day a week.

  7. DreamClass: Ideal for small "micro-schools" that need a very simple, modern interface without an IT department.

  8. eSkooly: A completely free, lifetime school management system—the top choice for new community projects with zero budget.

  9. Teach 'n Go: Best for Arabic-specific weekend programs due to its 24-language support and RTL (Right-to-Left) interface.

  10. Al-Kisa Foundation (Clear Guidance): Specialized management and curriculum hybrid specifically for Shia (Twelver) weekend schools.

Category 2: Hifz & Quran Programs

Focus: Detailed tracking of Sabaq (new lesson), Sabqi (recent revision), and Manzil (old revision), along with Salah and behavior logs.

  1. Hifz Tracker (Sidr Productions): A dedicated companion app for students and teachers to visualize memorization milestones.

  2. Maktaba.io: A lightweight tool focused exclusively on Quran memorization progress and behavioral tracking.

  3. Alif Cloud: Tailored for the administrative needs of "Dugsi" and full-time Hifz academies, including student boarding modules.

  4. Wahi Hifdh Management: Designed for high-volume Quran centers to track retention levels and teacher productivity.

  5. Sabaq App: A mobile-first platform that simplifies the daily "Sabaq, Sabqi, Manzil" reporting for parents.

  6. Tarteel AI for Schools: An enterprise version of the popular AI app that helps teachers monitor students' pronunciation and memorization accuracy.

  7. Quran Connect: Focuses on the relationship between teacher, student, and parent during the memorization journey.

  8. Madrasa ERP: A heavy-duty system for residential Hifz programs, including hostel and mess management.

  9. Sunnah Tracker: A digital "diary" used by Madrasas to track daily Salah, fasting, and Sunnah acts alongside Quran studies.

  10. Quranlingo: While an LMS, it provides management tools for Quran academies focusing on Arabic vocabulary acquisition.

Category 3: K-12 Full-Time Islamic Schools

Focus: Robust academic gradebooks, standardized test tracking, complex financial aid, and state/regional compliance.

  1. Gradelink: The most popular choice for Islamic K-12 schools due to its "religious info" fields and professional report cards.

  2. FACTS (formerly Tads): The leader in tuition management and financial aid for established private Islamic academies.

  3. Alma: A modern, data-rich system favored by Islamic schools for its "whole student" analytics and multilingual parent portals.

  4. Blackbaud K-12: The high-end "enterprise" choice for large academies with major fundraising and capital campaign needs.

  5. PowerSchool: The industry standard for large school districts; often used by major Islamic school networks for deep AI-driven insights.

  6. iSAMS: The top choice for British-curriculum Islamic schools, offering full Arabic RTL support and Sunday-Thursday work week settings.

  7. MySchoolWorx: Known for its high-engagement parent app and "emergency alert" features, making school-to-home communication seamless.

  8. Classter: A unified SIS and LMS that is perfect for schools looking to replace multiple fragmented tools with one platform.

  9. Edsby: A modern K-12 social learning platform that connects parents, students, and teachers in a secure "social network" style.

  10. Sahlah Online Academy (Platform): Specialized for schools looking to integrate a pre-made, Al-Azhar certified digital curriculum into their management workflow.