In a world where education is often reduced to grades and certificates, Sheikh Yahyah Academy was founded to remind us what learning truly means; the pursuit of knowledge that shapes both the mind and the soul.
The Academy was established as a Waqf (endowment) by Alhaji Suleiman Yahyah, OON, in honor of his father, Sheikh Yahyah Ismail Maska, a man who believed that true success lies in knowledge guided by faith.
The vision behind the Academy is simple yet profound: to raise a generation that is academically excellent, spiritually grounded, and practically skilled to thrive in today’s world.
Located in Kaduna, Sheikh Yahyah Academy stands at the intersection of Islamic education and modern learning. Here, students study Qur’an, Hadith, and Arabic alongside Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Economics. But beyond subjects, the Academy focuses on shaping character; instilling discipline, curiosity, and compassion in every learner.
This institution isn’t just for the privileged, it’s built for everyone with the desire to learn. Through scholarships and inclusive programs, the Academy opens its doors to indigent students, gifted learners, and individuals with special needs, ensuring that financial or physical limitations never become barriers to education.
For adults and elderly women, the Academy also provides literacy and empowerment programs because learning, at its core, is a lifelong journey.
Beyond academics, Sheikh Yahyah Academy aims to prepare students for the real world. From skill acquisition and digital literacy to leadership and entrepreneurship, students are trained to think beyond the classroom, to innovate, to serve, and to lead.
Every part of the Academy, from its curriculum to its community programs, reflects a belief in balance: between faith and knowledge, tradition and progress, service and success.
Sheikh Yahyah Academy isn’t just a school.
It is a movement for purposeful education, a place where learning meets legacy, and where the next generation is equipped not just to succeed, but to make a difference.