Sharifistani School of Fencing
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The Sharifistani School of Fencing is a private co-educational Muslim school in Sharifistan. It is known for traditionally educating members of the Sharifistani royal family and for being the most prestigious school in Sharifistan.
| Sharifistani School of Fencing Sharifistan Eskrim Okulu | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Information | |
| Type | private |
| Motto | الإسلام ، سلطان ، الحرية ، الفروسية ("Islam, Sultan, Freedom, Chivalry") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Maturidi Islam |
| Established | 1923 |
| Founder | Qadi Suleiman Ali Effendi |
| Faculty | 1,500 |
| Gender | co-educational |
| Age range | 14-18 |
| Enrollment | 15,000 |
| Medium of language | Turkish |
| Website | Sharifistan.Eskrim.Okulu.Co.Sha |
History
The Sharifistani School of Fencing was set up in 1923 by Qadi Suleiman Ali Effendi as an private military school for boys between 14 and 19. It's mandatory curriculum included Turkish, military skills, mathematics, Fencing and Islamic Studies with Arabic, Philosophy and Pashto being optional. In 1947 girls were admitted to the school (Though the school uniform mandated that girls wear a hijab, a practice that continues to this day).
Notable alumni
Grand Mufti Ali Suleiman Muhammed Ahmed Khan