The ICO project is a distinguished one because:

1. Our curricula meet the needs of the target audience for integrated, coherent, and appropriate curricula.
2. They were prepared according to scientific bases, assimilating the most recent educational and psychological theories.
3. They were prepared by special educationists who are experienced in designing curricula and who are familiar with the needs of the target group.
4. They employed the most recent techniques and educational aids.
5. They went through many quality control processes, which were carried out by specialized committees, and they were enhanced by teachers who evaluated the curricula before releasing them.

These books were prepared by the International Curricula Organization (ICO) and have certain features, which distinguish them from any other textbooks:

1. The textbooks have been designed in accordance with the international quality standards in all aspects: colors, paper, size, illustration, and printing.
2. They have been furnished with the appropriate illustrations and pictures which match the students’ educational stage and environment.
3. The texts have been distributed and organized in a way that makes the text stand out, paying special attention to the font type and size, and the spaces; and colors were chosen carefully to appeal to the target audience.

1. Reinforce the proper linguistic basis of the non-Arabic speaking students.
2. They build the students’ linguistic dictionary according to their environmental needs.
3. Provide non-Arabic speaking students with a good deal of Islamic vocabulary.
4. Identify the correct articulation of the different sounds through the study of the Glorious Qur’an.
5. Enable the students to evade making mistakes when reciting the Glorious Qur’an through employing the rules of the Arabic language.
6. Provide an integrated curriculum with well-prepared scientific content and vocabulary.
7. Take into consideration the students’ individual mental differences and their diverse linguistic skills.
8. Consider the students’ different cultures.
9. Develop the students’ creativity and mental faculties.

1. Reinforce the principle of forgiveness and the etiquette of disagreement with others.
2. Develop the spirituality, morality, and values of the students.
3. Help students have good and balanced personalities.
4. Develop the students’ pride in their Muslim identity.
5. Help the caller to Islam to develop a balanced personality that reflects the moderation of Islam.

Designed to teach how to read the Quran correctly (in as little as 25 class hours), with its innovative method of reading the Quran making it accessible to all ages and backgrounds. In addition to gradually teaching students the correct pronunciation (tajweed) from the beginning of their Arabic learning journey.

• The 2020 edition of Bidaya is titled Main Book الكتاب الأساسي, whereas previous editions were titled Student's Textbook كتاب التلميذ.
• There are significant additions, including the addition of six pages to lessons one and two to help teach these two lessons.
• There are minor changes to pages 59, 67, and 68.
• Surat al-Saffatالصافات has been added to page 77.

• Special facts about the surah that make it unique
• Arabic text of the entire surah
• Transliteration of every ayah (verse) to assist non-Arabic speakers in correct pronunciation
• English translation of every ayah
• Simplified tafseer for every ayah, based on the classic tafseer of Ibn Kathir
• Highlighted Arabic vocabulary tied into the Ad-Duha Arabic Exercise Books (to assist with comprehension)
• One sentence summary of what the surah is about
• Review section at the end of each book
• Original illustrations to help students remember the topics covered in the surah
• Coloring pages in every book to make learning fun!

• Qur’aan and hadeeth references
  
• Highlighted vocabulary
  
• Review section at the end of each lesson
  
• Illustrations (no animals or human beings)
  
• Glossary of Arabic terms