Victorian Islamic college 'bans running for girls'

Victoria's schools regulator is investigating reports an Islamic college banned girls from running out of concerns they could lose their virginity.

Female students at Al-Taqwa College were also barred from playing soccer as a sports injury could make them infertile, Fairfax has reported.

The Age quotes from a letter of complaint about the alleged discrimination by a former teacher.

"The principal believes that there is scientific evidence to indicate that if girls injure themselves, such as break their leg while playing soccer, it could render them infertile," the letter reportedly says.

Education minister James Merlino has told 3AW the reports are concerning and the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority is investigating.

"If true these are very concerning reports and I have asked the VRQA to investigate and report back to me," Mr Merlino has told 3AW on Thursday.

Al-Taqwa College principal Omar Hallak made headlines last month for telling students the Islamic State extremist group was a western plot.