Islamic Schools Spelling Bee
NYS Islamic Schools Spelling Bee Competition
2025-2026
Welcome to the 17th Annual
New York State
Islamic Schools
Spelling Bee Competition
Competition Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Location: Al Madinah School
383 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Prizes will be distributed on the same day.
Competition Guidelines:
- Competition is also open to students enrolled in public or charter schools as long as they meet all competition rules.
- All registration is ONLINE—registration deadline: February 11th, 2026.
- Schools do not need to mail in registration forms, birth certificates, or send money.
- There is no longer a “Teacher Endorsement Form" and parents are no longer registering their children for the competition. Instead, a school representative must register all participants on a single form —acting as both registration and endorsement —found below.
- Participants will need to bring a copy of their birth certificate (translated into English) and a $25 fee on the day of the competition.
- Each school may only register two students per level.
- There is a cut-off limit of 25 participants per level. The first 25 completed registration forms will be accepted. Schools will be notified when the capacity for each level has been met.
- Spelling Bee Word Lists for 2026 can be found below. Minor updates have been made. A new set of lists will be published for 2026-2027 after this year's competition insha'Allah.
- Please carefully read the Rules and Regulations.
- Islamic school administrators and teachers can reach out to their school communities and encourage eligible students to participate.
- Each participant will be allowed one guest. However, additional accommodations will not be made for guests to be in the competition area.
- Questions can be emailed to the spelling bee committee at [email protected]
All Registration is Online.
Click below.
Registration Deadline: February 11th, 2026 https://forms.gle/5WZXHxhvgecJgH2X6
For your registration to be complete:
- Your school representative must have endorsed you in the online registration form (link above) by February 11th.
- You must be within the competition cut-off. When your registration is complete, our spelling bee coordinator will reach out to your school and parents to confirm your spot.
- Bring your birth certificate (translated into English) and $25 (cash or money order only) with you on the competition day.
Islamic Attire is required for all participants and their guests.
All females must wear proper hijab and long loose clothing.
For questions please contact the Spelling Bee Committee at [email protected]
Please visit this page and check your email for updates regularly.
Download Spelling Bee word lists and Spelling Bee Rules and Regulations below.
2025 Islamic Schools Spelling Bee Winners
Please watch the above video for a brief explanation of some spelling bee rules.
