See What Drives Us
Our Mission & Vision
Guided by Islamic values and offering Montessori & IB programs in Anaheim and Connecticut, we inspire curious, confident, and compassionate learners ready to uplift their communities.
Outside the classroom, learners pursue their passions through offerings like robotics, coding, karate, and design, preparing them to serve and inspire their communities for years to come.
History
About Us
Guide Academy is a full-time Montessori and Candidate IB school serving Kindergarten through 12th Grade in Anaheim, California. Founded in 2011 by a group of passionate Muslim educators, our school is WASC-accredited and integrates academic excellence with spiritual growth through the teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt (A). We provide a supportive environment where students of all backgrounds are nurtured to become ethical, critical thinkers and community leaders.
Our curriculum aligns with California standards while fostering moral values, creativity, and a commitment to service.
Academic Excellence With Values
Our Mission
We deliver an outstanding academic education to ensure our students can think creatively and achieve their full potential. We embrace a learning environment that focuses on ethics and professional success, with a track record of students who achieve admissions to recognized colleges and universities. Above all, we strive to develop lifelong learners who exemplify integrity and compassion to become active leaders who serve their communities with a dedicated sense of spiritual identity and cultural diversity.
Empowering students with knowledge, character, and purpose to lead and uplift their communities.
We envision graduates who are college ready, community driven, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to a diverse and evolving world.
Leaders Grounded in Faith and Purpose
Our Vision
Our vision is rooted in the belief that every Guide Academy graduate will be equipped with intellectual confidence, ethical strength, and a commitment to positive change. Through our integrated Montessori and IB curriculum, we foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills essential for success in college and beyond. Inspired by Islamic values and a sense of higher purpose, our students grow into thoughtful, compassionate individuals who embrace lifelong learning and lead with humility and integrity.
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Our Values
Guide Academy Core Values
Respect
We cultivate a school culture where every student is valued, listened to, and treated with kindness and dignity.
Responsibility
We encourage personal accountability, integrity, and a commitment to making a meaningful impact in both school and society.
Resilience
We teach our students to face challenges with strength, perseverance, and faith, growing through every obstacle.
Community
We foster connection, collaboration, and unity as individuals grow together with shared purpose and care.
