El-Ber Islamic School 25-42 49th Street, Queens, New York 11103,

"Very nice school. The teachers are excellent. My son and my niece goes there. They are very excited to go to the school everyday."

"My twins attend this school, they are amazing here. Teachers and Principal treat the children like family. Love the involvement of everyone!!! They are very transparent and inclusive. I enjoyed the last occasion and look forward to many more.. I would highly recommend."

"The school is ok. They have homework almost everyday. They have less students than in a public school classroom. In my son’s case is around 11 students (Kindergarten). I actually look at it as a positive thing, because if the teacher students ratio is less, then more attention to the kids, more individualized work for them. Public schools are also trying to make the number of students less. But here people are complaining about less students in a classroom. But yeah, I guess people have different priorities and views. I have no complaints so far."

"I have one child that attends kindergarten. From the very beginning, the secretary and teachers are always available for communication. They are all very professional and clear in conversation. I appreciate that my child has learned to recite Surahs from the Quran, and can read / write Arabic. As well, my child is at a perfect level on other areas of education, such as reading, writing, and math. New material is being taught and my child comes home with work that was completed at school for me to see and review . On the very first day of school the two teachers introduced themselves and emailed me their information, extending their availability if ever needed to discuss questions or concerns. The secretary always greets the children and parent warmly upon arrival and from what I have seen, always, sanitizes children’s hands and takes temperature readings. I Mention this because I understand that due to COVID-19, parents may have concerns about screening at schools and safety measures. I was one of them. She is very professional In sending home memos that pertain to the school participation and year. She also provided a very clear breakdown of the payment plan for tuition. The money is worth it for the quality, education, and dedication that is put onto the children. It is so genuine that one feels safe leaving their child there. In fact at dismissal the children are lined up Inside the school in an orderly fashion, and in a calm manner , so as to protect our children from wandering away during the very hectic time of dismissal. Staff seem To be alert and I feel very safe. Lastly, I am very pleased the school protects children’s privacy by not posting pictures without a parents consent . Most certainly they ask the parent to sign a form during registration, which was explained to me first, Either allowing or not allowing such photos to be taken and/ or posted . Another nice addition is that my child prays with her classmates before leaving school, thus teaching her good habits from The very beginning. Needless to say, I am a very pleased parent. I myself went to private school and I see the group and quality effort put into protecting, educating, and communicating with the children as well as parent."