Nashville International Academy

Education Category: Tennessee Education

🌟 Key Highlights: Nashville International Academy

 

Nashville International Academy (NIA) is a private, co-educational Islamic school in Nashville, Tennessee. It is committed to providing a rigorous academic education integrated with Islamic studies and values, fostering intellectual growth, moral character, and a strong sense of Muslim identity in its students.

🏫 Overview

 

  • Type: Private / Independent Islamic School

  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County)

  • Grades Served: Preschool (PK) – 12th Grade

  • Enrollment: Approximately 200–250 students

  • Core Mission: To provide a high-quality, comprehensive academic program within an Islamic environment, promoting academic excellence, Islamic morality, and positive citizenship.

  • Affiliation: Generally affiliated with a local mosque or Islamic center.

  • Focus: Full PK–12 education integrating General Studies (Math, Science, Language Arts) with intensive Islamic Studies (Quran, Arabic, Sunnah, History).

✅ What Makes the School Unique?

 

NIA is defined by its comprehensive K-12 dual curriculum and commitment to both secular and Islamic rigor:

  • Dual Curriculum: The school offers a complete General Studies curriculum (college preparatory) alongside a comprehensive Islamic Studies program, including Quranic recitation (Tajweed), memorization (Hifz), Arabic language, Islamic history, and Fiqh (jurisprudence).

  • K-12 Unified Campus: Serving students from Preschool through 12th grade on one campus provides a consistent culture, curriculum progression, and a close-knit, family-like atmosphere.

  • Islamic Environment: The entire school environment is structured around Islamic values and ethics. Students observe daily congregational prayer (Salah), and the school calendar follows important Islamic dates and holidays.

  • Academic Rigor: Committed to academic excellence, the school utilizes recognized curricula, including Dual Enrollment opportunities for high school students to earn college credit.

  • Focus on Character (Tarbiyah): High priority is placed on character building (Tarbiyah), teaching students to embody the best of Islamic conduct, including respect, honesty, responsibility, and service to the community.

  • Extracurriculars: Provides opportunities in competitive athletics and dedicated programs in Fine Arts and academic clubs.

📞 Contact Information

 

Detail Information
Address 1025 Old Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217
Phone (615) 360-1530
Website nia-school.org

Recess Policies

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Technology / Device Use

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Behavior

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  1. Does the school have a behavior/discipline matrix that lists the behaviors and the appropriate consequences? Could you please include your school’s behavior/discipline matrix?

A school can have discipline/behavior policies, but these policies can be broad. It can be difficult to understand the actual consequences and what actually occurs at school. This section displays the concrete consequences that occur for various behaviors based on teacher feedback. If you are/were a teacher, please email me (Mark Yager) at myager890@gmail.com to give your input. You will remain anonymous when you provide your input.

 

Explanation of discipline at the school (Summarized based on teachers' input):

 

Type of Behavior Typical Consequence / School Response
Tardiness / Late to Class  
Dress Code Violation  
Failure to Follow Directions / Classroom Rules  
Disruption in Class (talking out, off-task behavior, etc.)  
Incomplete Homework or Repeated Lack of Effort  
Possession or Misuse of Cell Phone / Electronic Device  
Disrespect to Teacher / Staff  
Use of Inappropriate or Profane Language  
Dishonesty / Cheating / Academic Misconduct  
Minor Property Misuse or Damage  
Bullying / Teasing / Harassment (Verbal or Online)  
Defiance / Refusal to Comply with Staff Directives  
Leaving Class or Campus Without Permission  
Physical Aggression / Fighting  
Vandalism or Major Property Damage  
Possession of Tobacco or Vaping Device  
Possession or Use of Alcohol / Drugs  
Threatening Behavior or Intimidation  
Possession of a Weapon or Dangerous Object  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
Other Behavior:  
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