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Next class day: Sunday, Oct 11 · 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
At full capacity this year: join the waiting list →
Toms River, NJ · Since 2000

Where faith, knowledge and character grow together.

Bilal Academy is the educational arm of Masjid Bilal. We offer Qur’an- and Sunnah-based classes for ages 4 and up, from a child’s first lessons to teen leadership and summer adventures.

We are at full capacity this school year. Join our waiting list and we will be in touch as space opens.

Sundays 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Ages 4 & up Online family portal
Students and teachers at Bilal Academy
26Years of Islamic education
6Programs for ages 4 and up
4+Age we welcome
10–2Sunday classes
Our programs

Six ways to learn and grow

From a child’s first Qur’an lessons to teen leadership and summer adventures: one community, one calm, caring place to learn.

Ages 4 & up

Sunday School

Qur’an, Arabic, Hadeeth and Islamic Studies, taught in an inspiring Islamic environment that builds high moral and ethical values.

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Ages 4 & up

Qur’an Memorization

From the very first steps to advanced memorization, with programs tailored to each student’s needs.

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New Ages 14 & up

Youth Leadership

The Youth Leadership Empowerment Program builds communication and leadership skills through real, hands-on experience.

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Every summer

Summer Camp

Islamic creative adventures that build every child’s self-esteem and lead them toward a happy, healthy, responsible Islamic lifestyle.

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Weekday afternoons

After-School Program

Optional enrichment so your evenings and weekends stay yours: Arabic, Qur’an memorization, homework tutoring and fitness.

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Educators

Teacher Training

Skill-building and teaching-methods training for new and experienced educators, with personalized feedback and ongoing support.

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Our story

Rooted in Faith. Growing Together.

Since 2000, Bilal Academy has been a cornerstone of Islamic education and community development in the Jersey Shore area, nurturing confident, knowledgeable and principled Muslim leaders.

Our commitment lies in delivering exceptional quality education rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah.

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Knowledge

Rigorous, Qur’an- and Sunnah-based instruction for ages 4 and up.

Character

Building confident, principled Muslim identity.

Community

A supportive family rooted in Masjid Bilal.

Our new building

A new home for Bilal Academy

We are grateful for your trust in our school, and we are working on a new building so we can welcome more students in the future.

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Rendering of the planned new Masjid Bilal building
Rendering of the planned new building
Life at Bilal Academy

A glimpse of our days

Students, teachers and families gathered together for a celebration at Bilal Academy
Students, teachers and families gathered together for a celebration at Bilal Academy
Registration

Join our waiting list

Thank you for your interest in Bilal Academy. We are at full capacity for this school year and are not able to accept new registrations at this time.

We are grateful for your trust in our school, and we are working on a new building so we can welcome more students in the future. Please check back, or contact the school office to be added to our waiting list.

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Send us a message

Tell the school office about your family and your children.

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We add you to the list

The office puts your family on our waiting list.

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We are growing

We are working on a new building so we can welcome more students.

Calendar

What’s coming up

Never miss a school day, a closure or a conference. This list reads straight from the school calendar, so it is always current.

Open the full calendar

Snow day or emergency? It appears at the very top of every page, and we text and email families who opted in.

Oct11
School day Next Classes 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov8
Closed, NJEA Convention No school
Nov15
First Quiz Counts for 5% of the overall grade.
Nov22
Parent-Teacher Conference No appointment first come first serve.
Nov29
Closed, Thanksgiving No school
Youth Leadership Empowerment Program

Tomorrow’s Muslim leaders start here

An enriching program for students aged 14 and older, focused on the communication and leadership skills that matter most.

  • Vital communication and leadership skills, learned by doing
  • Hands-on, real-life experience in a supportive community
  • Graduates step into the community as confident Muslim leaders and communicators

The Leadership Hub

Each Youth Program student gets their own sign-in to see classes, assignments and messages.

Our community

In their own words

Sunday School

Bilal Academy has been a blessing for our family. Since enrolling my children in the Sunday School program, I've watched them grow not just in their Quran reading, but in their character and confidence. The teachers genuinely care about each student, and the Islamic environment is exactly what we were looking for. It's more than a school; it's a community.

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SarahParent of two students
Summer Camp

My kids count down the days until Summer Camp at Masjid Bilal. It's not just childcare they come home every day excited about what they learned, the friends they made, and the activities they did. The camp builds their Islamic identity in such a positive, joyful way.

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Yusuf A.Parent of two campers
Youth Leadership

The Youth Leadership Program transformed my teenager. He's more confident, speaks up in community gatherings, and has developed real leadership skills. This program doesn't just teach; it empowers. I'm so grateful Bilal Academy offers this for our youth.

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Aisha B.Parent of a Youth Leadership graduate
Teacher

I've been teaching at Bilal Academy for several years now, and what keeps me coming back is the students. They're eager to learn, and the small class sizes let me really connect with each child. The administration supports teachers with training and resources, and the volunteer community is incredibly dedicated. It truly feels like we're building something meaningful together.

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Sr. AmnaSunday School Teacher
Mentor

Mentoring in the Youth Leadership Empowerment Program has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career. These young people are hungry for guidance, and the program gives them real tools—communication, management, confidence. Watching them graduate and step into community roles is incredible.

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Sr. AyaYouth Leadership Mentor
Teacher Training

Bilal Academy's teacher training program gave me the skills and confidence I needed to be effective in the classroom. The ongoing support from experienced instructors is invaluable—you're never teaching alone here. This community invests in its teachers, and it shows in the quality of education the students receive.

B
Br. BilalTeacher Training Graduate
Questions

Good to know

Quick answers for new families. Anything else, just ask.

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Who can join?
Sunday School and Qur’an classes both start at age 4, and the Youth Leadership program is for students 14 and older.
Can I join the waiting list?
We are at full capacity this school year and cannot accept new registrations right now. Send the school office a message and we will add your family to our waiting list.
What happens in bad weather?
Closures appear in the banner at the very top of every page and on the school calendar, and we text and email families who have opted in to alerts.
Where do I find tuition and school rules?
The school handbook covers tuition, the daily schedule, grading, attendance, dress code and school policies. Read it online or print it.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Yes. Visits are by appointment: send us a message and we’ll arrange a time.
Visit & contact

Come and see us

Address1733 Lakewood Rd. Toms River NJ 08755
ClassesSundays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Visits by appointment

Be part of the Bilal family

We are at full capacity this year. Add your family to our waiting list and we will be in touch as space opens.