Since its inception, the school has grown in its intake, accepting both British and EU pupils. The school employs both residential and non-residential staff, and offers the following: the traditional six-year Alimiyyah course, a two-year abridged version of the Alimiyyah course known as Sanatayn, GCSEs, A-Levels and other vocational courses.^[1] Alongside the curriculum, pupils benefit from a number of extra-curricular initiatives such as fundraising for local and international charities, hosting visiting speakers, and getting involved with local campaigns.

Jamea Al Kauthar also has a sister boarding school in Preston for boys, known as Darul Uloom Preston. The boarding site also has a nearby educational site for the pupils day-time and evening studies, known as Abrar Academy.

• To teach students to acquire an in-depth understanding of Deen.
• Developing the love for Allah and his Prophet.
• Instilling religious and moral values, tolerance of other races and religions.
• Producing individuals who have the capacity to think for themselves, to know their own minds but to have the flexibility to listen to others.
• Encouraging pupils to appreciate the needs of others and be sensitive to them, to work in teams and be able to recognise right from wrong.
• Encouraging students to respect and abide by the rule of law and be an exemplary citizen.

• Royal Albert Hospital, a previous use of the main building.