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Asatizah Recognition Scheme
Information and application guidelines.
Last updated 7 May 2026
About Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS)
ARS applies to everyone teaching Islam in Singapore. This includes Singapore residents, Permanent Residents as well as those on Employment Pass for religious teaching and persons on Long-Term Visit Pass from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
What constitutes Islamic teaching?
Islamic teaching refers to the provision of Islamic instruction in any subject or field in an IECP to one or more persons who are not his or her family member or members. A “family member” here refers to one’s spouse, children, parents, in-laws, siblings, or any other individual who is related by blood or marriage and is living in the same household as the person.
Administration Muslim Law Act (AMLA)
The Muslim Religious School rules under Section 87 of Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) covers the following:
Requiring the registration of asatizah under the ARS
Suspending or cancelling the ARS status of asatizah who propagates misguided views and doctrines
ARS Guidebook
The ARS Guidebook provides guidance on the Asatizah Recognition Scheme and Islamic Education Centres & Providers (IECP) regulation. It covers application requirements, assessment criteria, teaching standards, Continuous Professional Education (CPE) requirements, Code of Ethics, and regulatory compliance for Islamic teachers and Quranic teachers in Singapore.
Download ARS Guidebook (English) [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab) | Download ARS Guidebook (Malay) [PDF, 1.2 MB] (opens in new tab)
Application details
ARS application requirements and details
Name of digital service | Information needed | Estimated submission and processing time | FAQs / Fees |
NRIC / Passport/ Employment pass
Education transcripts and certificates (Please scan the documents)
Passport-sized photo
Testimonial (Please scan the documents)
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Contact us
Mainline: +65 6329 0629
Operates Mondays to Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Fridays from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays
You may also email us at info@muis.gov.sg (opens in new tab).
For general enquiries, we will reply within 3 to 14 working days. For complex enquiries where we need time to conduct further checks and investigation, we ask for your patience and understanding if we take a longer time to respond.