About Us

"Where Learning, Love, and Identity Connect"

Global Islamic Centre is a registered charity in Ontario, Canada committed to providing Islamic Classes for children. Our programs run from Oakville & Milton.

Our Story

Global Islamic Centre is an initiative born from the heart of a mother searching for a suitable Islamic program for her three sons. Finding existing programs mundane, rigid, and disconnected from the daily life implications of Islam, she decided to create something different and all-inclusive. After remarkable success at Milton Islamic Centre, the idea was expanded into Global Islamic Centre aiming to provide engaging, practical & fun Islamic education that helps children learn about Islam, love Allah, and connect with their Muslim identity in a meaningful way.

Meet The Team

Nida Ashfaq

Founder & Director, GIC

Master of Management Analytics [Queen's University]
Over a decade of Teaching & Management Experience
Languages: English & Urdu

Bushra Ismail

Curriculum Design & Development

Founder of Noon Institution
Bachelor of Islamic Sciences
Bachelor of Education
16 Years of Teaching Experience
Languages: English, Sinhala & Tamil

Bdour Berakdar

Lead Teacher - GIC, Oakville

Teacher at Al-Huda School, Canada
ECA/ECE (Early Childhood Education), Canada
Social-emotional Development in Early Years
First Aid & CPR, Canada
Languages: English & Arabic

Irum Ahsan

Lead Teacher - GIC, Oakville

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
17+ years of teaching experience
Currently serving as designated ECE at Dr David R William Public School (HDSB)
Senior Kindergarten Teacher - ISNA Elementary School, 2019
ECE [Before & After School, YMCA, Oakville]
Junior Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher, Safa & Marwa Islamic School, Mississauga
Languages: English & Urdu

Rabia Khalid Khan

Lead Teacher - GIC, Milton

Canadian Montessori Teacher Education
Lead CASA Teacher at Glen Abbey School
Proficient in developing a natural love for learning in children
Expertise in stimulating interest & exploration

Rozina Azhar

Lead Teacher - GIC, Burlington

14+ years of experience as a Montessori teacher, fostering independent learning and confidence in children
Certified Montessori Teacher
Expertise in creating individualized lesson plans, promoting equal learning opportunities, and ensuring a nurturing environment
CPR and First Aid/AED, Canadian Red Cross

Rana Noor

Lead Teacher - GIC, Oakville

Over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, specializing in the Montessori philosophy
Certified in Montessori Teacher Training and Early Childhood Education
Experience teaching children in Canada and the USA, with a focus on creating safe, structured learning environments
Skilled in lesson planning & classroom management.
Standard First Aid, CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross

Ammara Hassam

Lead Teacher - GIC, Milton

Current: Homeroom Teacher - Tarbiyah Elementary School, Milton
Al-Manarat Islamic School - Teacher Summer Camp 2024
BSc Honours Art & Design, 2014
Dedication, committment & Islamic Knowledge
Languages: English & Urdu

Dima Hamamah

Lead Teacher - GIC, Oakville

5+ years of teaching experience, recognized for improving student participation and motivation
Assistant Teacher at Olive Grove School
Former Assistant Teacher at Manhal Ul Eman Academy
Arabic Language Instructor
Bachelor's in Social Science, Mutah University, Jordan
CPR & First Aid
Languages: Arabic & English

Sehrish Khurshid

Lead Teacher - GIC, Milton

OCT Certified
7 years of Elementary & Pre-School Teaching Experience
Elementary Teacher at Suffah Academy, Milton
Master's in Education (M.A)
Elementary Montessori Diploma (MACTE)
Post-Graduate Diploma in Special Education (In Progress)
Languages: English & Urdu

Madiha Zuberi

Lead Teacher - GIC, Oakville

Teacher: Islamic Cultural Centre, Dammam, 2023/2024
Teacher: Pakistan International School, Jeddah
Advanced Tajweed Course & Islamic Knowledge
Certified Chartered Accountant
BSc Applied Accounting
Languages: English & Urdu