Islamic Education Institute of Texas

Islamic Education Institute of Texas / Darul Arqam Schools
Location
Houston, Texas
United States
District information
TypePrivate school
MottoPreparing our students to excel as Muslim role models and exemplary citizens in today's diverse society.[4]
GradesPreK–12
Established1992[1]
SuperintendentAfaq Durrani [2]
Schools6 (2018)[3]
Students and staff
Students1,190
Staff145
Other information
Websiteieitschools.org


The Islamic Education Institute of Texas (IEIT) is a network of Islamic schools in Greater Houston, Texas, United States. The organization is a subsidiary of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH).[5] IEIT is headquartered in Southwest Management District (formerly Greater Sharpstown) in Houston.[6][7]

IEIT,[8] as Darul Arqam, began as a full-time PreK-3 school located in two mobile homes in 1992, with 33 students and 8 faculty members.[9] In 2004 it had over 300 students total.[10] It is a PreK-12 school system.[9]

  1. ^ "Our Story". Darul Arqam North. Archived from the original on 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  2. ^ "IEIT Schools". www.ieitschools.org. Archived from the original on 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  3. ^ "IEIT Schools". www.ieitschools.org.
  4. ^ "Mission, Philosophy & Goals". Darul Arqam North. Archived from the original on 2020-12-03. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
  5. ^ "Home" (Archive). Darul Arqam North. Retrieved on May 3, 2014.
  6. ^ Home. Islamic Education Institute of Texas. Retrieved on May 22, 2019. "6671 Southwest Freeway, Suite 620, Houston, TX 77074"
  7. ^ Map Archived 2019-05-22 at the Wayback Machine. Southwest Management District. Retrieved on May 22, 2019.
  8. ^ "History". Islamic Educational Institute of Texas. Archived from the original on 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  9. ^ a b "About Us." Darul Arqam School North Houston Campus. Retrieved on November 2, 2010. "Darul Arqam School | 11815 Adel Rd Houston, Texas 77067"
  10. ^ Hegstrom, Edward (2004-12-23). "Local Muslim school, TAPPS at odds over letter". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2019-10-24.