About Us

Nizamiye School Mayfair (formerly known as Sama Primary & High school) is one the educational establishments run by Fountain Educational Trust.

The school was established in 2003 in the heart of Johannesburg by a few Turkish businessmen and a team of dedicated educators. It is one of the educational institutions spread over around the world established by Hizmet Movement and inspired by worldly-renowned Turkish scholar M. Fethullah Gulen.

Starting with only a little number of learners, Nizamiye School Mayfair has become one of the most successful schools in the area by producing 100% Matric Pass Rate and University Endorsement, becoming South Africa’s top Science School in 2009 and 2010, continuously participating and winning a variety of medals in the most prestigious Regional, National and International Olympiads and Competitions, such as INEPO, IYIPO, Infomatrix, ESCOM Science Expo, SAASTA, SAASTE, Harmony Gold, De Beers, AMS Netball Tournament etc.

Nizamiye School Mayfair offers both academic and Islamic education from Grade R up to Grade 12. Lessons are presented by motivated and dedicated educators to relatively small classes in an atmosphere of structure and discipline. Besides the main learning areas, subjects such as Information Technology, Religion Studies, Urdu First Additional Language, Arabic Second Additional Language etc. are offered to the FET learners.

The school has Computer and Science Laboratories, Boarding Facilities for girls, Masjid, Playground and Jungle Gym on its premises. Currently the school has embarked on a project of developing its facilities by construction of new buildings that will be open for the use in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Nizamiye is also famous with its free-of-charge tuitions for most of the learning areas offered on Saturdays to its learners between 8.30-13.30.

Emphasizing on the importance of passion, compassion and dedication – the essential characteristics of a teacher – and relying on the bestowals and blessings of the Almighty by putting our absolute trust in His grace, we believe that we can achieve the highest levels of success and offer the quality education to all our learners.
Our History

VISION

To offer all children, a quality education with holistic approach of nurturing and encouraging each child’s moral, religious, physical and educational well-being irrespective of race, religion or background.

MISSION

1. To develop individuals who are skilled in their fields of study, and are productive and innovative, with a broad worldview and respect for human values.

2. To develop individuals qualified to compete in international arenas and who could successfully represent the Republic of South Africa.

3. To develop a generation with deep knowledge of Mathematical Sciences, Science and Technology who are able to adapt to the requirements of global market place.

4. To lay ground work for the disadvantaged students of South Africa for the benefit of science and technology.

ETHOS

Ethos are formed on a desire to learn, to participate, to compete at the highest levels and fulfill ones potential. The learners are encouraged to achieve in the classroom and to combine this success with involvement in sporting and cultural activities. This balance enables them to be challenged, extended and motivated in many facets of real life, preparing them for their pathway beyond school life

MOTTO

“Education for a better world” and on the crest: “Hikmet, Akil, Kalp” (Wisdom, Mind, Heart)

THE CREST

Book: Represents education and knowledge

Human: Represents humanity with the connection with the Almighty. Right hand, facing up, prays to and in connection with God; while left hand, facing down, gives off and not isolated from the rest of the world.

11 Leaves: Represents 11 values of the school: Respect, Reliability, Responsibility, Loyalty, Solidarity, Unity, Ubuntu, Friendship, Leadership, Compassion and Dignity.

All three elements in the crest form a tree which symbolizes Shajarat al-Tûba which spreads shade for bounty, comfort and protection.

VALUES

- Respect
- Reliability
- Responsibility
- Loyalty
- Solidarity
- Unity
- Ubuntu
- Friendship
- Leadership
- Compassion
- Dignity
Nizamiye School Mayfair is an independent primary school and high school in Mayfair/Johannesburg and offers both academic and Islamic education from Grade RR (4-year-olds) up to Grade 12.

Emphasizing the importance of passion, compassion and dedication – the essential characteristics of a teacher – and relying on the bestowals and blessings of the Almighty by putting our absolute trust in His grace, we believe that we can achieve the highest levels of success and offer quality education to all our learners.
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