Islamic education providers must register with MUIS if teaching 10 or more

Islamic religious education providers in Singapore must now register with the Muis (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore) if they teach 10 or more students, under updated registration requirements that take effect immediately.

The requirements apply to a broad range of Islamic instruction formats, including regular classes conducted in person or online, home-based classes that meet the student threshold, and preparatory programmes for Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage organised by travel agencies.

The registration framework is designed to maintain educational standards and ensure compliance with religious teaching guidelines across Singapore's Islamic education sector. Providers must demonstrate their credentials and teaching methodologies to Muis officials during the registration process.

The expansion of registration requirements reflects Muis's commitment to quality assurance in Islamic religious education. By bringing a wider range of education providers under its regulatory oversight, the council aims to protect learners and standardise teaching practices across formal and informal Islamic learning environments.

Education providers currently operating above the 10-student threshold are expected to complete their registration with Muis to ensure continued legal operation.