FAQs

Bayaan Academy is accredited by Cognia and the Middle States Association Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Bayaan is also registered as a private faith-based school with the Department of Education in Maryland, USA. Rest assured that Bayaan Academy provides quality instruction combined with a solid understanding of students’ social-emotional needs.

It depends on the state. In some states, students are considered enrolled in a private online school while in some states they must be registered as homeschooled because the place of instruction is at "home". In general, in the Northeast, students have to be registered as homeschooled while in some states in the Midwest, they do not. Educational laws are slowly catching up to the new era of the proliferation of online work, online college courses, and online school.

Yes, we have had students successfully transfer to public school.

Yes, Bayaan provides report cards and transcripts for students enrolled in Live program. Public schools accept Bayaan report cards since Bayaan is an accredited and registered private school, and the final number of credits transferred depends on each institution's internal policy.

No, but we provide all the necessary documents and information one would need to fill out the portfolio review form. Bayaan has an affiliate umbrella organization, Rihla: Radiant Institute of Holistic Learning, that does portfolio review for a small fee.

Over 50% of our students are enrolled in hifz or aalim program as well. Our teachers make sure there is school and life balance. Students in general should expect 5-6 hours a week of homework. In Ramadan, the workload is lighter and the last 10 days of Ramadan are always off.

Bayaan does not issue a diploma for students who are in the self-paced program.

Yes! Bayaan Academy holds regular parent-teacher conferences throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to attend in-person if they reside locally. For families living farther away, conference calls can be arranged with your teacher anytime you have a concern.

Throughout the year, Bayaan Academy organizes local field trips, social events, and family picnics. Students are also encouraged to join a variety of extra-curricular clubs, some student-led, and some teacher-led, including Math Club, Journalism Club, and Art Club.

Computer skills: Our LMS (Learning Management System) program is very user-friendly. Some basic computer skills are required such as basic keyboarding and the ability to browse webpages. A thorough orientation is conducted at the beginning of the year to guide students on how to use the system.

Hardware requirements: Computer: Minimum 2GB RAM, preferably 4GB. Processor speed of 1.6Ghz or faster. Tablet/Phone: 2GB free space, and installation of an app from Google/Apple Store.

We follow common core standards.

Yes, we have students from 25 different states in the USA.

Yes, all Bayaan Academy students who have studied at least one full academic year with Bayaan and have successfully completed all of the prescribed coursework can earn a High School diploma with Bayaan Academy.

A high school diploma is one of the first steps to college admission. However, college admission depends on a number of factors. These include SAT score levels, high school GPA, how competitive the program being applied for is, how competitive the college is, extra curricular activities, etc. However, we had our first graduate in 2020 who was accepted into both of her colleges of choice.

No, it is only for those who attend live classes at Bayaan.

When you register, you agree to an annual commitment. Enrolling for a trial period is not offered.

Both students and parents have access to the continuous progress of the students' work at any time. There are four quarters and at the end of each quarter, final grades will be made available according to the academic calendar dates. Official sealed reports can be requested through the school's administration for a nominal fee.

Bayaan Academy will evaluate the rigor of the coursework completed and may grant appropriate credit based on their evaluation. In the case of previously homeschooled students, proof of successful portfolio review could be used to grant specific credits.

All classes should be attended live, unless you have a valid excuse. However, if you miss a class or want to revise a topic, the recordings can be accessed at any time through your individual login.

One of the key factors we noticed for successful online studies is the maturity of the students. For young learners in elementary and middle school, we believe parental involvement in supervising the students' online learning experience is very important. A daily classwork schedule is a must for all students so that they can stay on track. Admin and teachers are always available to assist you.