Little Caliphs® International Sdn. Bhd. (LCISB), Malaysia’s trusted pioneer in Islamic early childhood education, proudly celebrates a significant milestone in its global journey. The official signing of a new Licensing Agreement with Mr. Ashfaque Chowdhury, marking the expansion of Little Caliphs® in the United Kingdom.
The signing ceremony took place at the Al-Ghazali Meeting Room, LCISB Headquarters in Shah Alam, symbolising a great partnership forged through shared values, educational vision, and a commitment to bringing quality early childhood Islamic education to new international frontiers.
This exciting development comes on the heels of the successful opening of the Birmingham branch, which has quickly become a beacon of trusted Islamic education for Muslim families in the UK. With this new branch in Manor Park, London, the Little Caliphs® brand continues to grow its international presence, responding to a rising demand from global Muslim communities seeking holistic, fun, and faith-based early learning solutions for their children.
We are truly honoured to collaborate with passionate education partners like Mr. Ashfaque Chowdhury, who shares the vision and commitment to nurturing young minds through love, faith, and knowledge.This expansion to Manor Park is not just about opening a new centre. It’s about making meaningful Islamic education more accessible and planting the seeds of Iman and excellence in more young hearts around the world.
The award-winning The Little Caliphs® Programme (TLCP) is renowned for its Islamic-English-Creative approach. It integrates proven early childhood education methodologies with Quranic values, interactive learning, and essential life skills. All delivered in a fun and meaningful way that resonates with young learners.
As LCISB continues its strategic global expansion, the organisation remains grounded in its core mission: to prepare young children spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually to become righteous servants of Allah, future Khalifahs, and proud members of the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.).
Little Caliphs® International Sdn Bhd (LCISB), Malaysia’s leading Islamic early childhood education provider, proudly announces a significant leap forward in its global expansion with the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LC Emea Ltd. The official signing took place on 26 June 2025 at the Al-Ghazali Meeting Room, Little Caliphs® Headquarters in Shah Alam.
The MoU was signed by LCISB’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Haji Roslan bin Nordin, alongside Mr. Akash Khan, representative of LC Emea Ltd, and witnessed by his business partner, Mr. Najam Abbas.
This partnership sets the stage for the establishment of Little Caliphs® branches in several international locations, including:
These new centres will bring the award-winning Little Caliphs® holistic Islamic curriculum to Muslim families around the globe and instil spiritual values, nurturing academic excellence, and cultivating a lifelong love for learning among young minds.
More than just a curriculum, Little Caliphs® offers a transformational early education experience rooted in Islamic teachings, delivered through a fun, structured, and engaging approach. This global move reinforces LCISB’s commitment to shaping the future generation with ilm (knowledge), iman (faith), and akhlak (good character).
This expansion to the Middle East and United Kingdom is more than a business venture. It is a mission to make quality Islamic early education accessible to Muslim children worldwide. LCISB is proud to share the vision and proven education model with international communities who are seeking a nurturing, value-based start for their little ones.
This landmark initiative reflects Little Caliphs®’ passion for global impact by bringing its unique blend of academic and spiritual development to the international stage. With every new branch, Little Caliphs® remains dedicated to its core purpose: to help children become righteous servants of Allah, equipped with knowledge, confidence, and compassion.
This international expansion marks an exciting chapter in the Little Caliphs® story as it steps confidently onto the global stage. Stay tuned as we continue to expand and inspire a new generation of Khalifahs across the world!
On 3rd June 2025, Little Caliphs® International Sdn. Bhd. was honoured to be part of the esteemed delegation attending the Franchise Business Dialogue Session which was held at The Salisbury Room, Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, in the heart of London, United Kingdom.
This high-impact session was chaired by YAB Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid bin Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia, and was supported by key government bodies including the Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development (MECD), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, and the Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA).
The Franchise Business Dialogue served as a strategic engagement platform between Malaysian and UK stakeholders in the franchise ecosystem. The session was designed to spark meaningful discourse on G2G (Government-to-Government) and B2B (Business-to-Business) cooperation, with a strong emphasis on supporting Malaysia’s aspiration to expand local franchise brands beyond national borders.
Little Caliphs® was represented by four key personnel, who took part in the roundtable discussions and sharing sessions that highlighted the brand’s journey, innovation, and long-term vision.
In the sharing session, Little Caliphs® provided insights into:
These areas reflect Little Caliphs® core strength as a leading Islamic early childhood education provider in Malaysia, with a proven franchise model and a mission to empower the ummah through quality Islamic education.
The dialogue session also opened doors for potential collaboration, networking, and investment conversations with stakeholders from the UK. The presence of high-level government officials from both nations reinforced the commitment to facilitating franchise expansion and international cooperation.
As Malaysia continues to champion its franchise industry globally, Little Caliphs® is proud to play an active role in these diplomatic and economic initiatives which carry forward the nation’s values through education and entrepreneurship.
Participating in this session marks another important milestone in Little Caliphs® journey toward globalisation and international recognition. We are humbled to contribute to the bigger narrative of Malaysian franchise excellence and to inspire future collaborations that bring Islamic values to more communities around the world.
This is not just a dialogue but it’s a step forward for Malaysia’s franchise ecosystem to be recognised as a global player. Little Caliphs® remains committed to building bridges across nations through quality Islamic early childhood education.