Noor-Ul-Iman School

Amazing student body. Rich and culturally diverse environment, safe learning, old world values. A very valuable college prep school that teaches life's survival lessons, self respect, and community cohesiveness and responsibility.
--Submitted by a parent

I attended this prison of a school for three years until my mother agreed to pull me out. Most of the teachers don't know what they're doing. The closest this school gets to creativity is Art Club, which is a sad joke in which you literally pay to scribble with chalk on the blacktop. I do commend their Islamic classes--I learned a lot of Qur'an and really got into it--but their academic courses remain hopelessly outdated. In short, you'd be a lot better off sending your children to a good school and doing your best to teach them Islam yourself, rather than waste your time and money on a deficient school like NUI.

I went to NUI myself. It is a great school but it has so many flaws that you cant ignore.There is favoritism(no doubt) and that should not be tolerated in any school. Rules only apply to a select few. Education is not exceptional but the school does have a small teacher-student ratio. Really depends on the student. If a student is not doing well in NUI, take him/her out. NUI does not give enough attention to such students. NUI is not a hard school and they really do care for their students, but the resources will not provide for anyone that needs more help. The students' curriculum is not hard and its not hard to exceed in the school. If you are doing well, stay in the school because you will get into a better college that you won't if you went to a public school. Islamic education is good too! A lot of things happen in the school that shouldnt, but its still a good school.

Great school! I have a child that recently graduated and is attending Rutgers. I also have another 1 in the HS and 1 in the MS. The one in RU is adjusting very well, and feels she couldn't have been more prepared. She tells me constantly how happy she was going to an Islamic school and making friends that she now keeps in touch with at Rutgers. She also feels that NUI has prepared her very well for college work wise, and religously. Definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made was sending my children here!
--Submitted by a parent

My children went to this school for a very long time. At first I thought it was great but as they got older, it seemed the work was harder, teachers were meaner, and they weren't learning anything worthwhile. I pulled first one child, then the other. BOTH of them are excelling in public school so much more then they ever did there. They are now in honors classes with straight A's, yet NUI always gave them bad grades. There are some nice teachers there but the majority of them are bitter, gossipy, biased, and downright cruel. I wish I'd withdrawn them years ago. My children even have leftover emotional problems due to that environment. Bottom line is now in public school, doing great, much less work and less aggravation, and learning much more. Also the kids there do act very Islamic. They make fun of people, curse, talk about boys,girls, etc. It was a very unfriendly environment as well.
--Submitted by a parent

NUI is one of the best Islamic Schools in the nation. All the teachers are extremely well educated, and yearn for students' success. They work hard to help the students whenever they need assistance. NUI excels academically, and although there might not be the best facilities, the school maintains growing boys/girls sports teams for both soccer and basketball. Model UN, Mock Trial, Model Congress, School Newspaper, and Student Council are just a few of the many extracurricular activities offered at the school. At NUI, you make lifelong friends, and are in the best Islamic environment you can dream of. I honestly couldn't imagine attending any other school!

horrible school! they basically take advantage of parents' strife for an Islamic education for their children, and think they can get away with horrible things going at the school. it's one of the most corrupted Islamic school i have even seen. Islamic and Arabicc teaching is poor, teachers have psychological problems, favoritism and special treatment to teachers' kids and kids whose parents donate money to the school and the mosque, are among money other things that make enviorment at NUI unhealthy for learning and academic advancement.
--Submitted by a parent

It's a real shame how favoritism exists at NUI. The kids of teachers that work at the school are given special attention for some reason, whereas those whose parents do not work at the school are sometimes academically discouraged.

I have 4 children. One of my kids attended public school for 12 years. The other 3 are at Noor Ul Iman. I 've seen a great difference with one of my kids who appeared to be lost in public school and now is confident in her work.I can't comment about the other kids they never attended any other school. Even if my kids can't complete the NUI curriculum for whatever reason. I've learned how to effectively assist the children when they need my help. I'm amazed how the kids line up for prayer and stay focused in prayer without silly movements. I appreciate how the kids interact with each other and how well they take pride in their school work. It is refreshing to know schools like this still exsist. I love the community outreach and community service to muslims and non muslims.The kids learn this vital character trait at a very young age. This is what makes us better citizens and in turn makes our world a better and productive world to live in..KUDOS to NUI!
--Submitted by a parent

Noor-Ul-Iman School is so much different than the public schools, both my daughters attended pubic school one dropped out at sixteen. There is no drama in Noor-ul-iman school and they do not put up with any teasing of students.The teachers are very friendly. It's like a big family
--Submitted by a parent