 While there has been recognized Islamic schools—i.e., Ibn Siena Integrated School (Marawi), Sarang Bangun LC (Zamboanga), and Southwestern Mindanao Islamic Institute (Jolo)—their Islamic studies curriculum varies.With the Department of Education-authorized SMC, the subject offering is uniform across these private madaris.Since 2005, the AusAID-funded Department of Education project Basic Education Assistance for Mindanao[37] (BEAM) has assisted a group of private madaris seeking government permit to operate (PTO) and implement the SMC.