Rhizome School of Humanities
Rhizome School of Humanities
Rhizome School of Humanities

Rhizome

School of Humanities

Residential Integrated Humanities Programme for Girls

Plus One & Plus Two

Rhizome School of Humanities

Learning as a Form of Life

Rhizome School of Humanities is a residential community of learning for girls who choose Humanities as a conscious and ambitious pathway. It offers an integrated Plus One and Plus Two programme in which formal schooling, intellectual training, and disciplined study unfold as a unified way of life.

In an age shaped by artificial intelligence and accelerating technological power, Rhizome reclaims the Humanities as the cultivation of what remains irreducibly human: judgment formed through reflection, language shaped by thought, ethical discernment, and responsibility toward the shared world.

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At the heart of this formation stands a specially designed Diploma in Islamic Studies, serving as an ethical and intellectual compass. Grounded in Islamic texts, language, and traditions, the diploma invites students to encounter questions of law, society, morality, and modern life in sustained conversation with history, philosophy, and the social sciences.

Life at Rhizome is residential and mentored. Learning extends beyond classrooms into shared study, dialogue, and reflection. Faculty mentors accompany students closely, cultivating habits of inquiry, intellectual discipline, and moral seriousness, allowing education to take root in daily life.

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Alongside this foundation, Rhizome provides integrated coaching and early preparation for paths of public responsibility—law, civil services, academia, education, and policy—where clarity of thought and ethical judgment are indispensable.

By weaving study, mentorship, faith, and living together, Rhizome understands education not merely as preparation for examinations or careers, but as the shaping of a life capable of thought, leadership, and responsibility.

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“Study Humanities as It Matters”

Message from the Leadership

P. Mujeeb Rahman

P. Mujeeb Rahman

Chief Patron, WIC

For over four decades, WIC Wandoor has upheld a strong tradition of girls’ education within a safe, residential environment rooted in Islamic values. Guided by academic excellence and moral responsibility, WIC has continually adapted to the changing educational needs of young women.

It is in this spirit that we introduce Rhizome School of Humanities—an integrated residential Plus One and Plus Two programme that reorients Humanities education for a complex, rapidly changing world. At a time shaped by technology and public uncertainty, Rhizome emphasizes judgment, ethical reasoning, language, and leadership.

The programme integrates school education with structured coaching, advanced language training, and intellectual formation. At its core is a specially designed Diploma in Islamic Studies, providing students with a strong ethical and intellectual compass for engaging history, society, law, and contemporary life.

Through Rhizome, we seek to prepare young women for leadership pathways in law, civil services, academia, and public life—grounded in values, clarity, and purpose.

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Programme Architecture

The Rhizome Framework

1

Diploma in Islamic Studies

Components

Comprehensive Training in Islamic Texts and Traditions
Intensive Language Training in Arabic
Concept Papers in Interdisciplinary Studies
2

Competitive Exam Foundation

Pathways

UPSC Civil Services – Early Civils Foundation
CUET – Humanities Majors
CLAT & Law Entrance Coaching
3

English Language Mastery & International Test Preparation

Programme Elements

IELTS Coaching
Academic Writing Modules
TOEFL Foundation
Reading and Vocabulary Enhancement Systems
4

Humanities Skill Lab

Skill Areas

Creative and Analytical Thinking
Creative and Academic Writing
Visual Literacy, Media Production, and Digital Storytelling
Public Speaking and Presentation
Research Skills
Ethical Self-Formation and Responsible Public Engagement
Critical Reading and Interpretation
Leadership and Collaboration
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Formal Academics

Streams Offered

Humanities: Political Science, History, Economics (Unaided, Recognized)
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Academic Leadership

Ali Akbar

Ali Akbar

Director, WIC Rhizome

Ali Akbar leads Rhizome School of Humanities with a vision for integrated, value-driven, and residential Humanities education. He oversees academic strategy, faculty mentoring, and programme development, ensuring students receive rigorous intellectual formation, ethical guidance, and preparation for leadership in diverse fields.

Our Faculty Team

Our dedicated full-time faculty combine academic excellence, interdisciplinary expertise, and practical experience in Humanities education:

Dilshana Sumayya

Dilshana Sumayya

Alumnus, Delhi University; Hyderabad Central University; Al Jamia Al Islamiya

Hadiya

Hadiya

Alumnus, Hyderabad Central University; Al Jamia Al Islamiya

Amar Basheer

Amar Basheer

Alumnus, Aligarh University; Thanshia Islamic Academy

Salman Sabah

Salman Sabah

Alumnus, Hyderabad Central University; Azar Uloom, Aluva

Hiba

Hiba

Alumnus, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

Aleel

Aleel

Alumnus, KC Foundation; Al Jamia Al Islamiya, Santhapuram

Safwa

Safwa

Alumnus, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi

Fihri Hostel

Fihri Hostel, named in honor of Fatima al-Fihri, the visionary founder of the world’s first university, is the residential home for WIC Rhizome students. It offers a safe, structured, and intellectually empowering environment. Set within the serene WIC campus, it fosters focused learning, ethical formation, and holistic personal growth.

Life at Rhizome

Programs

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Admissions Open

Academic Year 2026–2027

Fee Structure

₹1,00,000 - Annual Residential Course Fee

Includes: Tuition, integrated coaching, Diploma in Islamic Studies, accommodation, and meals.

Eligibility

Applicants must have successfully completed Class 10 from a recognized education board.

Admission Process

Entrance Examination: A short, focused test assessing foundational knowledge and aptitude.

Personal Interview: An interactive session to evaluate communication skills, motivation, and overall fit for the program.

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