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PEMAKLUMAN

FASA PENSTABILAN COVID-19

(COVID-19 STABILISATION PHASE)

Waris Pelajar dan Pelajar Dewasa yang dihormati,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Tuan / Puan

PERLAKSANAAN PENGAJIAN PADA 25 OKTOBER HINGGA 12 DISEMBER 2021

Semoga anda dan keluarga dalam keadaan sihat sejahtera dan dirahmati Allah swt sentiasa.

Pemerintah telah mengeluarkan kenyataan akhbar pada 20 Oktober 2021 untuk melanjutkan langkah memperlahankan penularan wabak Covid-19 selama sebulan bermula 25 Oktober. Pusat-pusat pendidikan swasta telah dinasihatkan supaya melaksanakan pengajaran dan pembelajaran secara dalam talian (online) dan dikehendaki melaksanakan demikian jika tidak dapat mematuhi peraturan yang telah ditetapkan.

Sejajar dengan ini, berikut adalah butiran terkini perlaksanaan pengajian dan peperiksaan:

1. Pengajaran dan pembelajaran semua kelas-kelas pengajian diteruskan sepenuhnya secara dalam talian (online) dan para pelajar mengikuti pengajian dari rumah secara synchronous (live) menerusi aplikasi Zoom sehingga Ahad, 12 Disember 2021.

2. Peperiksaan akhir tahun untuk program-program teras (KBK 1-5, KBM 1-3 dan IIE) ditiadakan dan minggu peperiksaan akan digantikan dengan sesi pembelajaran. Para pelajar akan dinilai melalui penilaian formatif, tugasan, latihan dan e-pendidikan.

3. Peperiksaan program dewasa serta LPPI darjah 6 dan menengah 4 akan diteruskan seperti yang dirancang. Maklumat lanjut tentang peperiksaan program dewasa serta LPPI darjah 6 dan menengah 4 akan diberikan kepada pelajar terlibat secara berasingan.

Butiran lanjut mengenai jadual pengajian, pautan Zoom dan bahan-bahan pembelajaran akan diberikan oleh asatizah menerusi WhatsApp kumpulan masing-masing.

Kaunter administrasi dan khidmat pelanggan di semua cawangan beroperasi secara fizikal seperti biasa dengan mematuhi langkah-langkah pengurusan selamat. Jika terdapat sebarang pertanyaan, anda boleh hubungi pegawai yang bertugas di cawangan masing-masing pada waktu pejabat.

Terima kasih. Wassalam wr. wb.

LEMBAGA PENGARAH

22 Oktober 2021

NOTICE

STABILISATION PHASE OF TRANSITION

TO COVID-19 RESILIENCE

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Sir / Madam

IMPLEMENTATION OF LESSONS FROM 27 SEPTEMBER TO 24 OCTOBER 2021

May you and your family be in good health and blessed by Allah swt always.

The Government has issued a press statement on 24 September 2021, announcing further tightening measures from 27 September to 24 October 2021, so as to slow down community transmissions of the Covid-19 virus. Private education centers have been advised to conduct lessons online and are required to do so if they are unable to adhere to the latest tightening requirements.

In line with this, the latest details for the implementation of lessons are as follows:

1. All lessons will be conducted fully online and students will be attending lessons synchronously (live) from home via Zoom application from Monday, 27 September to Sunday, 24 October 2021.

2. The schedule and timings of each class will be retained as much as possible.

3. The class duration will be adjusted according to the needs of various age groups of the students to maintain the quality and effectiveness of online teaching and learning.

Further details on the lesson schedule, Zoom links and learning materials will be provided by the teachers via the WhatsApp group of their respective classes.

With this latest notification, please disregard the distribution of letter dated 23 September 2021. For any queries, feel free to contact the officers on duty at the respective centres during office hours. Administration and customer service counters at all centres will continue to operate as usual taking into account various safe management measures put in place.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

26 September 2021

NOTICE

PREPARATORY STAGE OF TRANSITION
TO COVID-19 RESILIENCE

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Sir / Mdm

IMPLEMENTATION OF LESSONS FROM 27 SEPTEMBER TO 10 OCTOBER 2021

May you and your family be in good health and blessed by Allah swt always.

In view of the recent rise in Covid-19 community cases since early September, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has announced that all primary schools, including Special Education (SPED) schools, will implement full home-based learning (HBL) from 27 September to 6 October (until the end of the Primary School Leaving Examination or PSLE). This is to minimise the risk of school-based transmissions among younger students who are not yet medically eligible for vaccination. It also aims to reduce the number of students placed on Quarantine Order (QO) or Leave of Absence (LOA) prior to the examination period.

In line with this, the latest details for the implementation of lessons are as follows:

1) Online learning via Zoom (online - live synchronous):

- All preschool and primary level classes will be conducted fully online and students will be attending lessons from home via Zoom application from Monday, 27 September to Sunday, 10 October.

2) BSLE (Blended Synchronous Learning Environment):

- All secondary level and adult classes, except for KBD and PPI, will be implemented in BSLE, which means lessons will be conducted concurrently with some students attending physical classes at the centres while others attending virtual classes from home.

3) Online Lecture via Webinar (online - live synchronous):

- Adult classes, specifically KBD and PPI, will be conducted as online lectures via Webinar application.

Further details on the lesson schedule and the Zoom and Webinar links will be provided by the teachers via the WhatsApp group of their respective classes.

For any queries, feel free to contact the officers on duty at the respective centres during office hours. Administration and customer service counters at all centres will continue to operate as usual taking into account various safe management measures put in place.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

23 September 2021

NOTICE

COVID-19 CURRENT REGULATIONS

PHASE 2 (HEIGHTENED ALERT)

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Sir / Madam

BLENDED SYNCHRONOUS LEARNING ENVIRONMENT (BSLE)

May you and your family be in good health and blessed by Allah swt always.

The government has announced the ease of restrictions on Covid-19 Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) in stages, beginning Tuesday, 10 Aug. Private educational centres are allowed to conduct physical lessons beginning 10 August in compliance with the latest safe management measures. The government however strongly encourages lessons to be conducted online, while ensuring more of the population to be fully vaccinated so as to create a safer environment.

In line with this, the latest details for the implementation of lessons are as follows:

All lessons will continue to be conducted online (live synchronous) from home via the Zoom application until the end of Term 3 on Sunday, 12 September.
Beginning Term 4, on Monday, 13 September, all lessons will resume to BSLE (Blended Synchronous Learning Environment), which means that all lessons will be conducted concurrently, with some students attending physical lessons at the centres and others attending lessons online (virtual) as such:

The number of students in each class will be divided into two groups (A and B) in compliance with safe distancing regulations.
Only one group attends physical lessons at the centres each week, while the other group continues to attend lessons online (live synchronous) from home via the Zoom application.
All lessons will end 15 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for cleaning and disinfection procedures before the start of the next class.

Further details on the lesson schedule and grouping of students into Group A or B will be provided by the teachers via the WhatsApp group of their respective classes.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

19 August 2021

NOTICE

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Sir / Madam,

IMPLEMENTATION OF LESSONS IN PHASE 3 (HEIGHTENED ALERT)

May Allah SWT bless you and your family with hidayah and health always.

The government has announced the ease of Covid-19 restrictions and will be moving into Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) in two phases, beginning Monday, 14 Jun. Private education centres will be allowed to resume physical lessons from 21 Jun, with enhanced safe management measures.

In line with this guideline, our centres will be implementing lessons as follows:

Lessons for all programmes will continue to be implemented online (live synchronous) from home via the Zoom application until Sunday, 27 Jun.
From Monday, 28 Jun onwards, lessons for all programmes will be conducted as previously, in BSLE (Blended Synchronous Learning Environment), meaning it will be held concurrently with some students attending physical classes and others attending virtually from home. The details are as such:
- The number of students in each class will be divided into two groups (A and B) in compliance with the safe distancing rules.
- Only one group of students attends physical classes at the centres each week, while the other group attends lessons online (live synchronous) from home via the Zoom application.
- All classes will end 15 minutes earlier to allow sufficient time for cleaning and disinfection procedures before the start of the next class.
Examinations for certain programmes beginning Monday, 28 Jun, will be implemented physically with some adjustments, as done previously.

Further details on the lesson schedule, examination schedule, grouping of students into Team A and B, and specific adjustments for examination will be provided by the teachers via the student portal and WhatsApp group of their respective classes.

Administration and customer service counters at all centres will continue to operate as usual, with adherence to safe management measures. For any queries, feel free to contact the officers on duty at the respective centres during office hours.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

12 Jun 2021

NOTICE

COVID-19 CURRENT UPDATES
PHASE II (HEIGHTENED ALERT)

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Sir / Madam

SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING

May you and your family be in good health and blessed by Allah swt always.

The government has stepped up safe management measures from 16 May to 13 June 2021 to curb the second wave of Covid-19 infections. Private educational centres have been advised to implement online teaching and learning and are required to do so if they are unable to comply with the latest rules that have been tightened.

In line with this, the following are the latest details of lessons starting Monday, 17 May 2021:

i) The teaching and learning of all lessons will be implemented online and students will continue to attend lessons synchronously (live) from home via the Zoom application.

ii) The schedule and timings of each class will be retained as much as possible.

iii) The class duration will be adjusted according to the needs of various age groups of the students to maintain the quality and effectiveness of online teaching and learning.

Further details regarding the lesson schedule, Zoom links, and the teaching and learning materials will be provided via the student portal and WhatsApp of the respective groups.

Kindly be informed that the operation of offices and centres will continue to function physically in compliance with the current Covid-19 safe management measures. Any latest information on education matters, office and centre operations will be provided from time to time via the student portal, WhatsApp and social media taking into account the latest regulations from the authorities.

For any queries, feel free to contact the officers on duty at the respective centres during office hours.

Administration and customer service counters at all centres will continue to operate as usual.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
16 May 2021

NOTICE

GRADUAL EASE OF CIRCUIT BREAKER – PHASE 2

Assalamu’alaikum wr. Wb.

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced on 15 Jun 2020 that Phase Two of the post-Circuit Breaker period will start on 19 Jun 2020. Hence, private tuition and enrichment classes including Al-Zuhri, Andalus and Cordova will be allowed to resume face-to-face operations from the date mentioned above. To reduce any risk of transmission of Covid-19, safe management practices such as the use of Safe Entry, safe distancing measures and health checks will be implemented for all employees, visitors and students.

Below are some guidelines for reference:

Virtual Classroom

Virtual classroom based on the original class schedule and timings will continue for the month of June and July. Latest update on the resumption of physical classes will be announced before the end of July. The management is currently considering a comprehensive range of factors and making adequate preparations to ensure that the welfare of students, parents and employees are assured, and that safe management measures are understood and complied at all times. We are also actively looking at various approaches to technology facilitated learning, blended learning, etc. for various age groups (age appropriate) such as preschool, primary, secondary, post secondary, degree and post-degree. We will ensure that every initiative developed follow appropriate methods and meet the overall objectives of religious education.

Office and Centre Operations

Maintenance work including cleaning and inspection of facilities and equipment at the various centres will be carried out by the employees and the respective contractors on 19 – 28 Jun. This is necessary since office and centre operations have been closed for nearly three months due to circuit breaker measures, since the end of March this year. Office and centre operations will resume physically with effect from 29 Jun. At the same time, conscious efforts are being made to ensure that all transactions, such as fees payment, student registration, book purchase, inquiries, etc. occur online (replacing physical transactions at counters). We understand that online transactions (go-digital) are especially encouraged so as to control the spread of Covid-19.

We hope that these initiatives can contribute to improve the quality of Islamic education and that religious education can continue to take place despite challenging situations and conditions. Parents and students are strongly recommended to refer to the student portal, whatsapp and social media platforms for details and updates. Your understanding and cooperation are very much appreciated. Wassalam wr. wb.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

17 June 2020

NOTICE

Dear Parents and Adult Students,

Assalamu'alaikum wr. wb.

Dear Sir/Madam

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FROM APR – DEC 2020 – FACING THE CHALLENGE OF COVID-19

May you and your family be protected and blessed by Allah SWT always.

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced the gradual ease of circuit breaker measures beginning 2 June 2020.

However, private educational and enrichment centres, including Andalus and Cordova, are still not allowed to resume operations during this initial phase.

Taking into account various factors and current developments, Andalus and Cordova have taken necessary initiatives to adapt teaching and learning in the following stages:

Stage 1: April – May 2020

Virtual Classroom from the Main Studio

Synchronous (live) lessons are conducted from the main studio and integrated in groups according to levels (from preschool to post secondary education).
Asynchronous (recorded) lessons are made available to students who missed their synchronous lessons.
In addition to virtual lessons, students (in preschool, primary and secondary levels) are also required to complete e-learning assignments individually, with support from their parents.
Asatizah teaches core programs (from the main studio) and Iqra lessons (in small groups), monitors students' participation and supervises their e-learning assignments.

Stage 2: June 2020

Virtual Classroom based on Original Schedule and Timings

Virtual lessons resume to original schedule and timings (before Covid-19 outbreak).
Asatizah conduct virtual lessons directly from home for their students.
Duration for virtual lessons are appropriately adjusted and customised to ensure proper adaptation and effectiveness in learning.
Various educational technology is introduced gradually, and is customised and adapted to achieve the learning objectives.

Stage 3: July 2020 (Subjected to the latest developments on Covid-19)

Commencement of Blended Learning (Combination of Virtual and Physical Classroom)

Commencement of Blended Learning i.e. alternation of virtual and physical lessons on a weekly basis so as to adhere safe distancing measures and other safety requirements. This means that students in each class will be divided into two groups, each group attends virtual lessons and physical lessons in alternation.
Lesson durations are preserved as per original timings (before Covid-19 outbreak) and adjusted accordingly so as to accommodate Blended Learning initiatives.
Various educational technology is introduced gradually, and is customised and adapted to achieve the learning objectives.

We hope that these initiatives can contribute to improve the quality of Islamic education and that religious education can continue to take place despite challenging situations and conditions. Parents and students are strongly recommended to refer to the student portal, education centre website and follow our Facebook and Instagram platform for details and updates.

May Allah SWT bless our intention and efforts. Thank you. Wassalam Wr. Wb.

EDUCATION DIVISION

4 June 2020

NOTICE

Dear Parents and Students,

In the Executive Directors Meeting (MPE) today 25 Mar 2020, at 10 am, the following decisions were made:

Physical classes in all centres will be replaced with virtual lessons (e-learning, online learning), starting Friday 27 Mar 2020 until 30 Apr 2020.

During this period (about 1 month), students are not allowed to visit the centres and encouraged to continue their lessons from home.

Details related to the schedule and virtual classes will be provided in the near future through student portal, social media (Fb, Ig) and WhatsApp.

Office operations will function as usual taking into account the measures to curb the transmission of Covid-19.

Fee payment rates and methods remain the same through Giro. If you do not already have a Giro account, payment can be made in cash at the counter or via Paynow.

The latest information will be given from time to time according to the latest developments.

Thank you. Wassalam wr. Wb

Board of Directors

25 Mar 2020

2pm

NOTICE

Dear Parents and Students,

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Sir / Madam

BODY TEMPERATURE TAKING AT HOME AND IN CENTRE

May Allah s.w.t. bless you with good health and iman always.

A list of policies and procedures have been introduced since the beginning of Feb 2020 to curb the spread of Covid-19 in line with the guidelines from the authorities. As an additional step, you or your child are required to bring a thermometer to school. This means taking body temperature should take place before going to school and while in school.

Our teachers will record your or your child's body temperature in the attendance register. If you or your child is found to show signs such as fever, cold and cough, the next of kin will be contacted and adviced to send the child to the doctor. For preschool classes, teachers will take your child's body temperature.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated for us to curb the spread of Covid-19. May Allah swt provide protection and health to us and our families, and grant prosperity to all the people and the country.

Thank you. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Regards

Board of Directors

20 Mar 2020

NOTICE

Dear Parents and Students,

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Sir / Madam

RESTRICTIONS DURING RETURN FROM TRAVELLING ABROAD

May Allah s.w.t. bless you with good health and iman always.

Authorities such as the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Ministry of Health (MOH), have taken stricter measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

In accordance with the guidelines issued by MOE and MOH, you and your child will be subjected to "Stay Home Notice" (SHN) or "Leave of Absence" (LOA) for 14 days if returned within the period set by them.

With this, please fill in the travel form abroad during the holiday of March 2020. The form must be completed before starting resuming the classes. Please complete the form via the link below:

http://tiny.cc/studenttraveldeclaration

If you or your child is affected by LOA or SHN and has to be at home, classes can still take place online. Further details on this will be given soon, insya Allah.

Your cooperation is appreciated. May Allah s.w.t. provide protection and health to us and our families, as well as prosperity to all citizens and the country.

Thank you. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Regards,

Board of Directors

20 Mar 2020

NOTICE

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Sir / Madam,

Andalus and Cordova Branch Management,

Classes in Andalus and Cordova centres will continue as usual.

We are aware that Alive classes in mosques are affected due to the 'sanitization' process in order to control the spread of Covid-19.

School term break in Andalus and Cordova falls between 16-22 Mar 2020.

We will continue to monitor the latest status of Covid-19 and take into account the latest guidelines and instructions from various government agencies including MUIS.

Employees have been advised to improve their hygiene standards in the centres to ensure that the office, classrooms and the surroundings are clean and free from the spread of harmful germs.

More information will be provided from time to time, based on need.

May Allah swt protect and bless us always.

Thanks you. Wassalam. wr. wb.

Board of Directors

12 Mar 2020

NOTICE

Assalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Sir/Mdm,

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AGAINST CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)

May we all be protected and blessed by Allah SWT always.

In response to DORSCON Orange as announced by the Ministry of Health on Friday 7 Feb 2020, we have stepped up our efforts in preparation for virtual learning. If the DORSCON level is raised to red and the Ministry of Education orders all conventional schools to be closed, then this education centre will also act in compliance to the regulations.

If this were to happen, students will not be required to attend school and will be guided to continue their lessons at home. Virtual learning will be fully introduced, such as online learning and e-learning. Any additional information, details and instructions will be given to the parents and students via the student portal, education centre website, social media and Whatsapp.

As for now, we have been clearly informed by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education to take additional precautionary measures in all our education centres as follows:

Temperature and Health Monitoring

Students are advised to measure their body temperature before going to the education centre. If the student has a body temperature ≥ 38.0 º C or having symptoms such as running nose, cough, sore throat or breathing difficulties, it is advisable not to attend classes and consult medical advice immediately.

The teachers will welcome the students before entering their class and conduct verbal and visual health screening so as to ensure that the students are fit to attend class. Students who are unwell will be isolated, and parents will be contacted to fetch the student home.

Good Personal and Environmental Hygiene

Students are advised to continue with the practice of good personal hygiene, such as washing hands and putting on clean clothings. The education centre also provides hand sanitizer, if required by the staff and students.

All staff have been advised to improve the cleanliness standards of the education centre to ensure that the main office, classes and the environment are always clean so as to reduce the risk of viral transmission

Social Distancing Measures

It is recommended that parents who come to the education centre to send or fetch the students to avoid overcrowding when standing at the lobby or at the education centre premises, so as to comply with the social distancing measures as advised by the Ministry of Health.

Teachers will ensure that students exit their respective classes gradually upon completing their classes.

Staff, parents and students are advised not to shake hands at this moment and to replace with other forms of greetings deemed appropriate so to reduce the risk of viral transmission.

We seek your cooperation to oblige and adhere to the above precautionary measures. Any further guidelines and instructions will be given from time to time based on needs.

Parents and students are strongly recommended to refer to the student portal, education centre website and follow our Facebook and Instagram platform (see first) for updates.

May Allah SWT grant good health and well-being to us and our family, and for all the citizens throughout the nation.

Thank you. Wassalamu’alaikum Wr. Wb.

Best Regards,

Board of Directors
13 Feb 2020

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