ICOB Academy
ICOB Academy is a full-time early childhood and elementary Islamic school supporting students from preschool (age 2+) through grades 1-6. It is conveniently located at 205 Rt 35 North, Keyport, NJ in Old Bridge Township.
The 6,000 square feet school building has been designed specifically for preschool and early education use. A large 5,000 square feet Prayer Hall is also located on premises where children perform their Salah and become familiar and comfortable with the Masjid setting at an early age.
We aim to provide a well-balanced instructional program that will enable all children to reach their highest level of academic success while promoting Islamic values and fostering a strong self-identity of being a Muslim.
Our Misson
Our mission is to develop an enriched learning community that employs an educational design that combines the highest standards of academic excellence, and leadership, while fostering Islamic values.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a learning community that takes a holistic Islamic approach to education where we produce leaders who have strong intellectual, social, and spiritual values that help make our community a solid and integral part of society.
Leadership Team
ICOB Academy’s administration is guided by decades of experience in educational leadership and a deep commitment to Islamic values. Our team is dedicated to nurturing students who thrive academically, spiritually, and morally. Click below to read their descriptions.
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Sr. Nusrat Sohail brings over 25 years of experience as an educator, mentor, and school leader, serving in key roles at multiple Islamic schools. She has also contributed to heritage language preservation through programs at NYU, Kean University, and the nationally recognized STARTALK Hindi-Urdu Language Camp. Holding Master’s degrees in Education and South Asian History, a postgraduate fellowship in Educational Leadership, and doctoral credentials from Columbia University, Sr. Nusrat is dedicated to nurturing students who are intellectually capable, spiritually grounded, and morally upright. For her, education is both an ibadah (act of worship) and a sacred amanah (trust) from Allah جل جلاله. As Principal at ICOB Academy, she envisions strengthening the early childhood program and the upper grades, ensuring students thrive academically, spiritually, and morally in both dunya and ākhirah.
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Sr. Shahina Khan joins ICOB Academy as the Director of the Early Childhood Program. With over 19 years of experience in early childhood and Montessori education, she brings a wealth of knowledge in curriculum development, staff training, and parent engagement. Sr. Shahina is Montessori trained through the American Montessori Society and has successfully directed Children First Montessori Schools for more than 17 years. She is deeply committed to creating nurturing, stimulating learning environments where children can learn developmentally appropriate skills to function, thrive and develop independence. Her leadership and passion for education will help strengthen ICOB Academy’s foundation for its youngest students.
Support our Children
Donate to ICOB Academy and help build brighter futures for the next generation of young Muslims! We are dedicated to serving students with a strong focus on early childhood and elementary education integrated with Islamic values.
With very low cost tuition, our private Islamic school is funded largely by community donations and many of our students rely on financial aid.
We believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education that is rooted in Islamic principles, community, and academic strength. With your support, we can continue to uplift our children, sustain our dedicated teachers, and enhance our programs and facilities, ensuring ICOB Academy remains a beacon of hope and learning for years to come.
All donations will go directly to support low-income families and enhance the educational programs and facilities we offer. All donations are tax deductible.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
2025-2026 REGISTRATION OPEN!
ICOB Academy is accepting students in Preschool (toddlers age 2+), Pre-K 3 & 4, and Kindergarten to 6th Grade for the 2025-2026 school year! Please see the Admissions page for details and application/registration packet. Please contact our School Office before completing an application.
