Australian Islamic College

For the Islamic school in Sydney, Australia with a similar name, see Australian Islamic College of Sydney.

Australian Islamic College
Location
Perth, W.A Australia
Information
Type	Private
Denomination	Islam
Established	1986
Employees	250
Key people	Abdallah Magar (founder)
Enrolment	~2,000
Website	www.aic.wa.edu.au

Australian Islamic College is an educational institution in Perth, Western Australia. The school was founded in 1986 by Abdallah Saad Magar, with 50 students. In 2006, it had 2000 students, and over 250 staff spread over three campuses: Kewdale, Thornlie and Dianella.

History

The school was established by Abdallah Saad Magar as the "Muslim Community School" on Brisbane Street in Perth, in 1986. In 1990, a second campus was opened in Thornlie to cater for students from grades K-10. In 1996, a third campus opened in the northern suburb of Dianella. In 2000, he opened Kewdale College in the Perth Metro Zone on the grounds of the former Kewdale Senior High School.

Charges of fraud

Abdallah Saad Magar and the Principal Aziz Magdi, were charged with fraud offences against the Australian Commonwealth and Western Australian State Government. Both were found guilty in the District Court on 31 March 2010. Abdallah Saad Magar tried to appeal the conviction with the Supreme Court but his application was denied.

Campuses

The 3 campuses are located at:

• Kewdale K-12 ()
• Dianella K-10 ()
• Thornlie K-10 ()

External links

• Australian Islamic College official website