Founding cohort · Expression of interest
A New Secondary Learning Pathway at SAF 1
Study Physically. Learn Together. Build Your Academic Pathway.
SAF 1 is preparing a new secondary learning program for families looking for an alternative to studying alone from home. Students will follow a structured academic pathway while benefiting from the physical learning environment of SAF 1—with teacher support, small groups, Arabic development, social interaction and real educational experiences. The academic pathway is being developed in partnership with Rabbanien Islamic University (RIU).
Limited places are planned for the founding cohort. Pre-registration is an expression of interest and does not constitute final admission.
Why this matters
Online education doesn’t have to mean learning alone.
The SAF Secondary Program
The flexibility of distance education. The environment of physical learning.
Students follow an external academic pathway while coming to SAF 1 to study, receive support, interact with peers and participate in the wider SAF learning environment.
Academic partner
Rabbanien Islamic University (RIU)
Subject to the final partnership agreement, RIU provides the academic framework, curriculum and materials, registration, assessment and examination framework, and certification.
Physical learning environment
SAF 1
SAF 1 provides the place to learn, academic support, study supervision, teacher interaction, Arabic development, student community and educational experiences.
Academic progression
A Secondary Academic Pathway
The secondary program offered by Rabbanien is designed to provide students with a structured academic pathway and, upon successful completion of the applicable requirements, the possibility of progressing toward higher studies within Rabbanien’s academic system.
Students participating through SAF 1 benefit from this academic pathway while studying within a physical, structured and supportive learning environment.
Certification
Students who successfully complete the applicable academic and examination requirements receive the corresponding certificate through Rabbanien according to RIU’s certification procedures.
The certificate belongs to the academic partner’s educational pathway. SAF 1 does not issue the secondary qualification.
Why study at SAF 1?
A real learning environment, built around the student.
The Safwan Method™
More Than Learning Arabic
The Safwan Method™ helps students move beyond simply studying Arabic. Older students can experience this environment alongside their academic pathway.
Learn it personally.
Focused learning adapted to the student’s needs.
Live it socially.
Interaction with others in an Arabic-speaking environment.
Experience it naturally.
Real experiences where Arabic can become part of life.
An illustrative day
A Structured Day. A Real Learning Environment.
This is an illustration of the concept. Final timetable, attendance days and study hours will be communicated before final enrollment.
Who is it for?
For families looking for flexibility without isolation.
Founding cohort
Be Part of the First SAF Secondary Cohort
The first cohort will be intentionally small, allowing closer support and a better understanding of each learner’s needs.
Expression of interest
Pre-register your child
Help us understand your family’s needs as we prepare the founding cohort.
Frequently asked questions
What families need to know
Is the SAF Secondary Program an online program?
The academic pathway uses the framework of our academic partner, while SAF 1 is developing a physical environment where students can study, receive support and interact with other learners.
Will students study physically at SAF 1?
Yes. The purpose is to provide a physical learning environment rather than leaving students to study entirely alone from home. Final attendance schedules will be communicated before enrollment.
Who provides the academic curriculum?
The pathway is being developed with Rabbanien Islamic University (RIU), which provides its academic framework and related curriculum or materials according to the partnership arrangement.
Who provides the certification?
Students who successfully complete the applicable academic and examination requirements receive the corresponding certificate through Rabbanien according to RIU’s certification procedures. The certificate belongs to the academic partner’s pathway; SAF 1 does not issue the secondary qualification.
Is the certificate recognized or equivalent in the UAE?
The RIU secondary program is primarily designed as a pathway toward further studies within Rabbanien’s academic system. SAF 1 does not currently represent the certificate as equivalent to a UAE Grade 12 certificate or as recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education. Families for whom UAE equivalency is essential should take this into consideration before final enrollment.
Can students progress to higher studies through RIU?
RIU describes its secondary program as a pathway toward its Bachelor’s studies, subject to RIU’s academic and admission requirements, with potential progression toward higher studies within its academic system.
Is this final enrollment?
No. Pre-registration expresses interest and helps SAF 1 understand the founding cohort. Final admission follows only after the structure, eligibility, fees and academic requirements are communicated and enrollment is completed.
When will the program start?
The founding cohort is currently being prepared. Pre-registered families will receive priority information when the final date and timetable are confirmed.
How many students will be accepted?
The first cohort will intentionally be limited to preserve small learning groups and close support.