Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) is the first  accredited institution of higher learning offering online undergraduate up to postgraduate studies in Islamic Studies major in Aqeedah, Islamic Personality Development and Da'wah According to the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

 

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“He (Allah) grants wisdom to whom He pleases; and he to whom wisdom is granted receives indeed a benefit overflowing; but none will grasp the Message but men of understanding.” 
(Qur’an 2: 269)

 “If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the Religion (Islam) and of course knowledge is attained by learning.”
 (Bukhari 1/67)

“On those who believe and work deeds of righteousness will (Allah) Most Gracious bestow Love.” 
 (Qur'an, 19:96)

“The best amongst you are those who have the best manners and character.”    
   (Bukhari 4/759)

“O mankind!   We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (not that you may despise each other).  Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you.  And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).”    
(Qur'an, 49: 13)

“He who called people to righteousness, there would be reward (assured) for him like the rewards of those who adhered to it, without their rewards being diminished in any respect. And he who called (people) to error, he shall have to carry (the burden) of its sin, like those who committed it, without their sins being diminished in any respect.”  
(Muslim 4/6470)

“...Say: ‘Are those equal, those who know and those who do not know?  It is those who are endowed with understanding that receive admonition.’” 
(Qur’an, 39:9)

“...Allah will raise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and have been granted Knowledge.  And Allah is well-acquainted with all you do.”
 (Qur’an, 58:11)

“O my Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Bestow wisdom on me, and join me with the righteous; grant me honorable mention on the tongue of truth among the latest (generations); make me one of the inheritors of the Garden of Bliss.”   
(Qur’an, 26:83-84)

 “Truly my prayer and my service of sacrifice, my life and my death, are (all) for Allah, the Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) of the Worlds.”   
(Qur’an, 6:162)

“Our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Accept (this service) from us.  Verily, You are the All-Hearing, the All-knowing.” 
  (Qur’an, 2:127)

1. What are the reasons behind the establishment of the Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) as an  Online School?
2. Why it is better to study at WISHES online school vis-à-vis other foreign educational institutions?
3. Would other educational institutions (colleges and universities) and companies in the Philippines and abroad recognize the academic degrees awarded by this institution?
4. Are non-Muslims allowed to join this institution?
5. What are the requirements for admission?
6. Is there any fee for application? If there is any, how much?
7. How long does it take for the application to be approved?
8. Can I be admitted if I lack one or more of the requirements?
9. If I want to join in this institution, do I have to start during the first semester? 
10. Do you accept transferees from other colleges and universities?
11. How can I register?
12. How reasonable are the tuition fees charged by this institution?
13. Tuition fees in this institution is the lowest, does it not affect its standard or quality of education?
14. How much do I have to pay for the course materials? How can I avail of them?
15. What is meant by MOODLE?
16. I'm a busy student as I'm working at the same time and I don't have much time to login in the MOODLE, is it a must for me to login every now and then?
17. How can I contact my professors?
18. What are the requirements and grading system of this institution?
19. In case, I decide to discontinue from this institution can I get back my money?
20. I am presently working, but I want to finish my degree on time, can I take the maximum number of units allowed?
21. How do students get their diplomas and transcript of records? Is it to be downloaded online or by e-mail?
 

1. Admission RequirementsWhat are the reasons behind the establishment of the Wisdom International School for Higher Education Studies (WISHES) as an online school?

  Admission Requirements1) To seek the pleasure of Allah the Almighty by making Islamic education based on the authentic Islamic knowledge (i.e., Qur'an and Sunnah) accessible for all Muslims worldwide as the acquisition of (Islamic) knowledge according to the Prophet is a must for all Muslims (men and women).

2) Many leading institutions of higher learning have embraced the concept of online education as we are now in the information age or information technology revolution.  Among them are offering Islamic Studies but not based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah.

2) WISHES will serve the interests of Overseas Filipino Workers and their children as well as other expatriates or other interested students worldwide who do not have opportunities to study or pursue higher education studies due to time, financial and other constraints.

3) 2. Admission RequirementsWhy it is better to study at WISHES online school vis-à-vis other foreign educational institutions?

Admission Requirements1)      Several universities from America, Europe and Australia are operating in some parts of the Arabian Gulf, elsewhere in the Middle East and Asia, but they charge exorbitant tuition fees (between $4,500 & $15,000 per year for undergraduate & postgraduate courses) beyond the means of many expatriates. Most expatriates particularly in the Middle East, therefore, have no access to higher education.

2)    Children of expatriates based in the Arabian Gulf (Middle East) normally do not have access to colleges and universities in the host countries not only due to high tuition fees but also due to medium of instruction and other problems.

3)   Many expatriates oftentimes face dilemma whether to keep their overseas jobs or join their children in their home countries where they both can continue their studies. Sticking to their overseas jobs while leaving their children back home does not appear to be a wise decision to many of them who are aware of drug abuse, kidnapping and other problems prevalent in their home countries.

4) The curricula for all degrees are relevant and responsive to the needs of the students and the society for their success both in this world and the life hereafter.

5) Islamic Studies subjects are based on authentic sources (i.e., according to the Qur'an and the Sunnah).

6) All graduates of this institution will be able to practice and share their knowledge of Islam in its purest form with wisdom and hence, success.

3. Admission RequirementsWould other educational institutions (colleges and universities) and companies in the Philippines and abroad recognize the academic degrees awarded by this institution?

Admission RequirementsYes, because WISHES is an accredited institution of higher learning by the Philippine Government, as such any other educational institution in other countries is expected to recognize its awarded degrees with all the rights, honors and privileges as well as the obligations and responsibilities associated with them.  However, each institution must have its own criteria or perceived standards for recognizing an academic degree completed in the Philippines or elsewhere.  With regards to employment opportunities, it must be noted that many graduates from the educational institutions in the Philippines are employed in the USA, Middle East and other countries abroad.

WISHES is a member of Worldwide Classroom (WWC), a Consortium for International Education & Multicultural Studies, which encourages its members strive to improve academic standards and/or multicultural experiences and outcomes for students. WWC, established in 1968, is based in the USA (P.O. Box 1166    Milwaukee, WI   53201   USA, Tel: (414) 224-3476    Fax: (414) 224-3466).   

4.Admission RequirementsAre non-Muslims allowed to join this institution?
 Admission RequirementsYes, this institution welcomes all interested and deserving students, regardless of religion, sex, race and other socio-economic and demographic backgrounds or status. 

5.Admission RequirementsWhat are the requirements for admission?
  Admission RequirementsPlease, refer to the page on "Admission Requirements".

6.Admission RequirementsIs there any fee for application? If there is any, how much?
  Admission RequirementsApplication is free. But we request that only serious applicants must apply and submit their credentials for evaluation.

7.Admission RequirementsHow long does it take for the application to be approved?
  Admission RequirementsOnce you submit your application and the Committee on Evaluation receive your credentials you will be notified immediately by e-mail.

8.  Admission RequirementsCan I be admitted if I lack one or more of the requirements?
  Admission RequirementsYes, you will be admitted but on probationary status. You must submit all requirements at least one month before the final examinations.

9.Admission RequirementsIf I want to join in this institution, do I have to start during the first semester? 
  Admission RequirementsYou can join WISHES in the first or second semester or third semester.

10.Admission RequirementsDo you accept transferees from other colleges or universities?
  Admission RequirementsYes, we do accept transferees from other recognized colleges or universities but we only give credits to the subjects related to our course offerings/curriculum.

11.  Admission RequirementsHow can I register?
  Admission RequirementsRegistration is online. Please refer to the page on "Registration & Fees".

12. Admission RequirementsHow reasonable are the tuition fees charged by this institution?
 Admission RequirementsThe fees are very reasonable and much lower than the minimum amount that Filipino-operated secondary schools abroad charge to their students, and about more than five times lower than the cheapest tuition fees charged by American or other foreign universities operating in the Middle East and Asia. For more details regarding tuition fees, please refer to tuition fees provided on the registration page.

13.Admission RequirementsThe tuition fees in this institution is the lowest, does it not affect its standard or quality of education?
   Admission RequirementsWISHES is a non-profit educational institution, which is intended for the sole pleasure of Allah the Almighty.  All the Professors, who are graduates of standard universities, in this Islamic college strive to give the best service (quality education) to all students of this institution. Hence, you expect to learn high standard education as we also expect all our students to serve Allah to the best of their knowledge and efforts in order to be among the outstanding Muslims who will attain supreme success, especially Paradise in the life hereafter, insha Allah.

14.Admission RequirementsHow much do I have to pay for the course materials? How can I avail of them?
   Admission RequirementsCourse materials in the form of electronic books are FREE. As soon as you are officially enrolled, you will be given the links by e-mail to download the e-books.  Or you will be given the enrollment keys in order to login in the MOODLE and download the e-books for all the courses that you will take for the given semester.

15. Admission Requirements  What is meant by MOODLE?
   Admission RequirementsMOODLE is the acronym for Modular Object Oriented Delivery Learning Experience. It is the most sophisticated yet versatile and friendly mode of delivering online courses,  where professors and students can login for easy and effective teaching-learning purpose. Quizzes and final examinations (objective types of questions such as true or false, matching type, multiple choice, etc.) can be done online.  It has a timer, which the professor can set.  With time limit set for the exams, students will not be tempted to cheat. Professor can have the option whether to give students only one or several attempts to answer the questions.  Students can immediately see their marks. Professors can detect whether or not their students cheat with the number of minutes/hours spent during the examinations. It has also journal where students can submit their essays or written assignments. Students can also exchange ideas with their professors and classmates through its forum page. 

16. Admission RequirementsI'm a busy student as I'm working at the same time and I don't have much time to login in the MOODLE, is it a must for me to login every now and then?
   Admission RequirementsNo, you are only required to login to get your materials and assignments on line and to take quizzes or exams.  The Administration understands the problems of their students who are working at the same time so links to download all learning materials/e-books and assignments as well as announcements will be sent to students' emails.  Students are, therefore, expected to check their e-mails regularly or at least twice a week.

17.Admission Requirements  How can I contact my professors?
    Admission RequirementsYou can contact your professors by e-mail and by phone.

18.Admission RequirementsWhat are the requirements and grading system of this institution?
    Admission RequirementsPlease, refer to the page on "Course Guide".

19.Admission RequirementsIn case, I decide to discontinue from this institution can I get back my money?
    Admission RequirementsReimbursement of tuition fees for justifiable cause is allowed when it is done before the student receives his/her course materials with a deduction of US$ 50 for processing and bank transfer. 

20.Admission RequirementsI am presently working, but I want to finish my degree on time, can I take the maximum number of units allowed?
   Admission RequirementsThe Admission Committee will evaluate your academic credentials, if the evaluation is positive, you will be given one semester to take the maximum number of units. If you prove that you can comply with all the course requirements by getting at least good grades in your first semester, then you will be allowed to take the maximum total number of units every semester.

21. Admission RequirementsHow do students get their diplomas and transcript of records? Is it to be downloaded online or by e-mail? 
     Admission Requirements Diplomas and transcript of records are sent by ordinary airmail which may take one to two weeks. 

 

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