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Due to the success of the Islamic College of Sport in Victoria, the Bachar Houli Foundation is establishing a new senior secondary school in New South Wales – the Islamic College of Sport (NSW). Young Muslim students in NSW will be able to come to a school where they can explore their faith and sense of identity, while completing a holistic and applied education that is connected to genuine sports industry and community experiences. Students at the College study and obtain both their HSC unscored and a nationally recognised VET qualification.

The HSC takes a more practical and applied approach, which allows for learning to occur in a more holistic manner, and to account for each student’s personal strengths, interests and goals. This allows the College to develop a program where students are immersed in and connected to the sports and recreation industry.

The Bachar Houli Foundation established its first program in 2012 and has been working with young Muslim boys and girls for over 10 years. The foundation delivers twelve unique programs that reach 5,000 young people annually, providing opportunities through engagement programs, employment, talent pathways and education. The foundation identified an opportunity to further support young people through sport in providing a unique education experience and using its existing brand to have a positive impact on each individual.