Saturday
3:00-6:15 PM1st Period
3:00 PM
2nd Period
4:00 PM
Break
4:50–5:20 PM
3rd Period
5:20 PM
Dismissal
6:15 PM
Bismillah · Welcome
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
A weekend Islamic school
for every family.
For over 40 years, ISCJ Weekend School has taught K-10th grade children in Central Jersey. Students come one day a week — Saturday or Sunday — to learn Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and good character (adab).
40+
Years open
K-10
Grades served
Sat 3-6:15pm
Saturday option
Sun 10am-1pm
Sunday option
Quick Facts
The basics, before you scroll.
Who it's for
Grades K–10
Boys and girls, ages 5 to 16.
When
One day a week.
Saturday 3:00–6:15pm or Sunday
10:00am–1:00pm. Pick one day.
Where
Monmouth Junction, NJ
4145 US-1, Monmouth Jct, NJ.
Cost
$380 per child / year
Plus a $450 family membership.
Sibling discount applies.
Our Mission
Faith and learning, every weekend.
Most children spend the week in public school. On the weekend, we give them a calm, organized place to learn their faith. Our teachers make learning feel welcoming and fun.
Students leave knowing who they are, feeling that they belong, and able to act with good manners (adab) anywhere they go.
Learning
Structured lessons, assignments, and review.
Prayer
Time and a quiet space to pray during class.
Community
Students grow within a shared Muslim environment.
Character
Adab, responsibility, and confidence matter here.
Curriculum
A learning path from foundations to leadership.
Foundations01
K - 2nd
Young learners begin with letters, short surahs, basic beliefs, and classroom routines that make sacred learning feel familiar and joyful.
Practice02
3rd - 5th
Students strengthen reading, memorization, stories of the Prophets, salah, manners, and everyday Islamic understanding.
Understanding03
6th - 8th
Middle grades deepen Quranic Arabic, seerah, lawful and prohibited matters, and the moral framework of Muslim life.
Leadership04
9th - 10th
Older students study identity, faith, misconceptions about Islam, and community service while taking on more visible responsibility.
Calendar
Know what's happening all year.
See orientation, exams, parent conferences, breaks, and events for the whole year — all in one place.
Fee Structure
What it costs.
Tuition is $380 per child, per year, plus a $450 family membership. Sibling discounts apply. No hidden fees.
Membership
$450 per family, per year — one fee for the whole family.
Tuition
$380 per child, per year. Each extra child gets $20 off.
Materials
Books, handouts, and study guides included.
Payment
Pay by check or card. After August 31, a $75 late fee and card fees (about 2%) apply.
About ISCJ Weekend School
Teaching families for over 40 years.
Since 1983, ISCJ Weekend School has helped Muslim families in Central Jersey teach their children the Quran, Arabic, Islamic Studies, and good manners (adab).
Our Story
Founded in 1983. Still growing today.
ISCJ Weekend School started in 1983 as a small Sunday class. Today we teach hundreds of students on both Saturday and Sunday — and our goal is the same as it was at the start.
Children feel welcome here, and teachers know each child by name. The school is run by the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ).
Values
What we believe.
Patience
Learning the Quran takes time. We move at a steady, careful pace.
Good manners (adab)
We teach respect and good manners in every class.
Family-centered
Parents are partners. We meet you, we listen, and we work together.
A real curriculum
Every grade has clear lessons, homework, and review.
Steady progress
We focus on real learning and good character, not show.
Every child belongs
Every child should feel welcome and safe here.
Run by your community, for your children.
Our classes are taught by trained, trusted members of the ISCJ community, many of them parents themselves. Come see what your child can learn with us.
Curriculum
What your child learns, grade by grade.
We teach Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies in every grade, K through 10. Each grade has lessons, homework, and quizzes.
Grade by Grade
What your child learns in each grade.
01
Foundations
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Students begin by learning the Arabic letters, short surahs, and simple daily worship — like learning how to pray.
KG
Arabic Studies
Recognizing, memorizing, pronouncing, and writing the alphabet.
Islamic Studies
The basics of Islam: the 5 Pillars of Islam and the 6 Pillars of Faith (Iman).
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Al-Fatihah, Al-Asr, Al-Kawthar, An-Nasr, Al-Ikhlas, Al-Falaq, An-Nas.
1st
Arabic Studies
Short vowel marks, joining letters, and the sukoon (the 'no vowel' mark).
Islamic Studies
Basics of Islam, stories of Prophets, and the importance of Salah.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: At-Teen, Ash-Sharh, Al-Ma'un, Quraish, Al-Feel, Al-Kafiroon, Al-Masad.
2nd
Arabic Studies
Letter shapes and long vowels.
Islamic Studies
Basics of Islam, stories of Prophets, Ramadan, and Zakat.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Al-Humazah, Al-Takathur, Al-Qari'ah, Al-Adiyat, Az-Zilzalah, Al-Qadr.
02
Practice
3rd - 5th Grade
Students build on the basics with Arabic grammar, the Prophet's life (Seerah), and more memorization.
3rd
Arabic Studies
Arabic spelling marks: Tanween (vowel endings), the two forms of Taa, and Shaddah (a doubled letter).
Islamic Studies
Review of the basics, stories of the Prophets, the Makkah period, and the types of prayer (Salah).
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Al-Bayyinah, Al-Alaq, Ad-Duha, Al-Lail.
4th
Arabic Studies
Spelling rules: "the" (AL), Hamza, and Madda (a long vowel sound).
Islamic Studies
Basic Muslim beliefs, what is allowed (Halal) and not allowed (Haram), and Islamic law (Shariah).
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Ash-Shams, Al-Balad, Al-Fajr.
5th
Arabic Studies
Arabic grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Islamic Studies
Principles of Halal and Haram, ethics and good manners, and Seerah of the Makkan period.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Al-Ghashiyah, Al-A'la, At-Tariq, Al-Buruj.
03
Understanding
6th - 8th Grade
Middle-grade students go deeper into Quranic Arabic, the Prophet's life (Seerah), good values, and how to live as a Muslim every day.
6th
Arabic Studies
Understanding Quranic Arabic and decoding Surahs with vocabulary support.
Islamic Studies
The Prophet's life in Madinah (Seerah), what is allowed and not allowed, and how to treat other people.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Al-Inshiqaq, Al-Mutaffifin, Al-Infitar, At-Takweer.
7th
Arabic Studies
Understanding Quranic Arabic and decoding Surahs with vocabulary support.
Islamic Studies
Growing in faith, Islamic law (Shariah), modest dress, and family and community life.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Abasa, An-Nazi'at, An-Naba.
8th
Arabic Studies
Understanding Quranic Arabic and decoding Surahs with vocabulary support.
Islamic Studies
Good values from the Quran and Sunnah, and the Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs (Al-Khulafaa Ar-Rashideen).
Quranic Studies
Surahs: An-Noor, Al-Hujarat.
04
Leadership
9th - 10th Grade
Older students explore their Muslim identity, answer common questions about Islam, and take on leadership roles.
9th
Leadership & Service
Community and leadership: students serve as principal and teacher assistants, tech assistants, and club leaders.
Islamic Studies
Faith and the existence of Allah, manners and character (Adab & Akhlaq), Muslim identity, common questions and misconceptions about Islam, interfaith respect, and Islamic ethics.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Yusuf and Luqman.
10th
Leadership & Service
Leadership and service roles with preparation for end-of-year milestones including graduation.
Islamic Studies
Faith and the existence of Allah, manners and character (Adab & Akhlaq), Muslim identity, answering misconceptions about Islam, interfaith respect, and living by Islamic ethics as students prepare to graduate.
Quranic Studies
Surahs: Hud and Al-Kahf.
New students are welcome.
Your child does not need to know any Arabic or Quran to start. We place each student by their level, so beginners start at the beginning. Many Arabic words above are shown with their plain meaning in brackets — for example, “Tajweed (reading the Quran correctly).”
Costs & Tuition
Tuition is $380 per child, per year.
Here is the full cost for the 2026-2027 school year, with a calculator for your family. No hidden fees.
Membership
$450
per family / year
One yearly fee per family, no matter how many children you enroll.
Tuition
$380
per child / year
Sibling discount: $20 off each child after the first. Example: 2 children = $740.
Cost Calculator
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Number of children
2
Estimate
Membership (family)$450.00
Tuition (2 children)$760.00
PTA fee (per family)$20.00
Sibling discount-$20.00
Total
$1210.00
Pay by check or card — no extra fee before August 31, 2026.
You can pay by check or card. Register by August 31, 2026 to avoid a $75 late fee and card processing fees.
2026-2027 / 1448 A.H.
2026-2027 School Calendar
Each student attends one day a week — Saturday or Sunday. The school year runs from September 2026 to May 2027. First classes are the weekend of September 12–13, 2026.
Sunday
10:00 AM-1:00 PM1st Period
10:00 AM
2nd Period
10:50 AM
Break
11:40 AM–12:10 PM
3rd Period
12:10 PM
Dismissal
1:00 PM
Please note: Dates may change. If a class is missed, it may not be made up.
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Our Team
Meet the people who run our school.
Each weekend session has its own principal. A committee of volunteer parents runs the school overall.
Session Leadership
Who to talk to for each session.
Saturday
Leads the Saturday school — its students, teachers, and families.
AA
LA
Sunday
Leads the Sunday school — its students, teachers, and families.
SE
SR
SS
School Leadership
Weekend School Committee
A committee of volunteer parents who run the whole Weekend School.
DJ
QH
WH
Questions before you register?
Our teachers and leaders have years of experience, and many are parents at the school themselves. Email the office and we will be glad to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions parents ask most.
Don't see your question here? Email admin@iscjwes.org and we will get back to you.
We teach Kindergarten through 10th grade. Each grade has its own teachers and lessons.
Tuition is $380 per child, per year, plus a $450 membership fee per family. Each child after the first gets $20 off. See the full cost here.
Each child attends one day a week: Saturday 3:00–6:15pm or Sunday 10:00am–1:00pm. Pick the day that works for your family. We follow the regular school-year calendar and breaks.
4145 US-1, Monmouth Junction, NJ. The school is part of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey (ISCJ).
Registration for 2026-2027 is open. Go to the registration page to sign up, or email admin@iscjwes.org with any questions.
No. Classes are taught in English, and your child does not need to know any Arabic to start. Our K–2 classes begin at the very beginning. Older students who are new take a short test so we place them in the right class.
Every child after your first gets $20 off tuition. Two children = $20 off. Three children = $40 off.
Yes. Email admin@iscjwes.org. We will reply privately and explain your options.
A flat $75 late fee applies after August 31, 2026. Register before that date to avoid it.
Our teachers are trusted members of the community with Islamic knowledge and teaching experience. Many are parents themselves.
Still have a question?
Email us and a real person will get back to you.
Registration
Registration for 2026-2027 is now open.
Here's everything you need to enroll your children for the new school year.
Families may now:
- Register their children for the new academic year
- Pay the one-time ISCJ membership fee required for enrollment
- Choose to pay tuition in full or through three easy installments
Please complete your registration by August 31st.
After August 31st, a $75 late penalty applies, along with additional fees for credit/debit card payments.
We look forward to welcoming your children to another year of learning and growth at ISCJ Weekend School.
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