SJI Academy opens with free enrollment for 50 students
The new school in Kartong offers Quranic and Arabic education, with plans for English-based learning and skills training.
Sadaka Jariyaa International (SJI) Academy opened last Saturday in Kartong, offering free enrollment to the first 50 students. The academy, located opposite the Military Camp, is admitting children aged five and above into its Quranic Memorization and Arabic Grade 1 to 12 programs.
School management plans to introduce Daycare, Nursery, and Lower and Upper Basic Education in the English system, alongside Skills Training in STEM, IT, Plumbing, Masonry, and Tiling. Proprietor Lamin Sillah stated plans are underway to develop the academy into a boarding school and teach English, French, and Portuguese.
Oustass Sheikh Joh, Principal of the Arabic section, urged parents to provide support for their children's confidence. Imam Abbass Manneh advised parents to ensure their children learn Islamic knowledge and thanked Lamin Sillah for the free education initiative for Kartong and surrounding villages.
Why it mattersChildren in Kartong and surrounding communities will benefit from free enrollment and a diverse curriculum at the new SJI Academy.