Questions FamiliesAsk Us First.

LOMA stands for Light of Muslims Academy. “Light” represents knowledge, faith and growth—values that guide the community and learning experience at LOMA.

The LOMA Society is a flexible, membership-based learning community where members can learn, create, work, socialize and explore their interests. Depending on the level of access a family chooses, LOMA also offers classes, academic support, Quran, meals and hands-on learning.

LOMA is a membership-based learning community, not a traditional school. Families use LOMA in different ways depending on their educational goals and schedules.

No. LOMA is open to homeschoolers as well as students enrolled elsewhere who want to participate when their schedules allow.

Membership begins at age 9. Girls and women may participate at any age, and boys may participate through age 21. Moms can also become Academy Members.

Members have age-appropriate independence within a supervised environment.

No. Academy and Family Members may use LOMA’s online math and literacy programs or bring their own coursework.

Academy and Family Memberships include LOMA’s online math and literacy programs, with academic teachers available to help members using those programs.

LOMA’s academic programs are individualized and mastery-based, allowing members to progress at their own pace.

Yes. Members work at the level that fits their current skills in each subject.

Depending on the class or program, families may receive mastery records, project portfolios, completion records or other examples of their member’s work. LOMA does not issue diplomas, official transcripts or school credit.

Classes are included for some membership levels. Check our Membership page for current details.

Academy Members may take as many included classes as they would like, subject to class capacity.

LOMA classes are hands-on, skill-based and often project-based. Members learn by doing, making, practicing and exploring.

Classes are scheduled subject to instructor availability. Check the current class schedule for the latest offerings.

LOMA may offer Quran Foundations, Developing, Intermediate, Tajweed and Hifdh levels.

Classes may include topics like Stories of the Prophets, Tafsir, Islamic Art, Arabic Calligraphy, and more, subject to instructor availability. Check the current class schedule for current offerings.

Meals during applicable hours are included with Academy and Family Memberships.

Yes. Moms can become Academy Members and take classes with their children or independently.

Not necessarily. If her child is approved to participate independently, mom is free to enjoy her own LOMA experience. Some members may still require parent accompaniment based on readiness.

Yes. The Parent Lounge is open during member hours to work remotely, read, relax or socialize.

Yes. Moms and dads may apply to teach approved skill-based classes. A teaching certificate isn’t required—instructors are approved based on their skills, experience and fit for the class.

Families earn a $25 tuition credit for every approved hour contributed to LOMA—teaching, reception, meal support, cleaning, events, supplies, admin or other approved needs. Credits have no cash value and apply only to LOMA membership, tuition or eligible fees.

LOMA offers three membership levels: • Lounge — $500/month per student • Academy — $1,500/month per member • Family — $4,000/month for the immediate family Each membership level builds on the one before it. Visit the Membership page for the full comparison.

Yes. Membership can begin at any time, and members may join classes that have openings.