Live one-to-one, ages 4 to 13+
Online Quran classes for kids: one teacher, one child, live
Online Quran classes for kids at Alfjr Academy are live one-to-one lessons: one teacher, one child, on video, from age 4. Your child starts where they really are, whether that is the first Arabic letter, slow reading, Tajweed or Hifz, and moves at their own pace. Lessons run 30 to 60 minutes, one to seven times a week, at times that fit school and sleep. Girls learn with female teachers only. Nothing is recorded, you receive a short report after every lesson, and the first step is a free evaluation and trial, so you see the teacher with your child before you pay anything.
- 30,000+ hours of live lessons
- Female teachers for girls
- A report after every lesson
- Never recorded
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The short version
Kids' Quran classes at a glance
- Format
- Live on Zoom, one teacher and one child
- Ages
- 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 and up
- Lesson length
- 30, 40, 45 or 60 minutes
- Lessons a week
- 1 to 7, your choice
- Teachers
- Native Arabic speakers, graduates of recognized Islamic universities
- For girls
- Female teachers only, under female supervisors
- Recording
- None. Lessons are live and never recorded
- For parents
- A report after every lesson, a monthly follow-up and a WhatsApp group with the teacher and supervisor
- Before you pay
- A free evaluation and trial, and a second free trial with another teacher if needed
- Teaching since
- 2019
A lesson by age
What does a lesson look like at my child's age?
Pick your child's age group. This is an example of how a lesson is usually shaped; the teacher adjusts it to your child after the free evaluation.
Ages 4 to 6
- 3 minWelcome and a quick review
- 10 minA new letter with a story character
- 10 minRepeat and play
- 5 minA short surah by listening
- 2 minPraise and what to practise
Ages 7 to 9
- 5 minReview of last lesson
- 15 minNew lines and words
- 12 minReading aloud with correction
- 5 minA short surah
- 3 minWrap-up and practice note
Ages 10 to 12
- 10 minRevision
- 15 minNew ayahs or a new Tajweed rule
- 15 minRecitation with correction
- 5 minThe plan for the week
Ages 13+
- 10 minRevision
- 20 minNew work
- 20 minRecitation and Tajweed correction
- 10 minQuestions and the plan for the week
Not sure of the level? Take the free 7-minute reading test
The learning path
What will my child learn, step by step?
Level matters more than age. A child moves to the next step when the current one feels easy, not when a calendar says so.
| Step | Your child is here if… | The class |
|---|---|---|
| أ ب ت1. Letters and sounds | they do not know the Arabic letters yet | Noor Al-Bayan for kids with our FJR Letters book |
| بِسْمِ2. Joining and reading | they know the letters but read word by word | Reading practice with FJR Reading 1 and FJR Fluency 2 |
| مَدّ3. Reading with Tajweed | they read, but with mistakes in sounds or length | Tajweed classes with live correction |
| حِفْظ4. Memorising | they read comfortably and want to memorise | Hifz for kids with planned revision |
Many families add Arabic or Islamic Studies once reading is steady. For every Quran course in one place, see Learn Quran online.
Keeping it joyful
How do you keep a young child interested on a screen?
A child who is the only student cannot hide and does not have to wait. The teacher speaks to them by name, changes activity every few minutes and stops to celebrate small wins. Younger children learn with our own story-based books, where Yahya, Layla, Dilly and Dino travel with them from the first letter to fluent reading. Lessons are kept short on purpose. This is what we call the Joyful Learning Method: a familiar teacher, play, small steps and no shame for mistakes.
More on making lessons fun
Safety and trust
Is it safe, and how will I know what happens in the lesson?
Ask these questions of any online Quran class for children. Here is how we answer them.
How teachers are matched to childrenFemale Quran teachers for girls
- Who teaches my daughter?A female teacher, always. Girls and women learn with female teachers only, and every female teacher works under a female supervisor.
- Is my child recorded?No. Lessons are live and never recorded.
- Can I be in the room?Yes. Parents are welcome to sit in, and with younger children many do at the start.
- Will I know what was covered?Yes. You receive a short report after every lesson, a monthly follow-up, and a WhatsApp group with the teacher and supervisor.
- Who do I talk to?A supervisor who follows your family, not a general inbox.
Family life
Will it fit around school, homework and bedtime?
You choose the days and times. Teachers work in shifts, so families in the USA, Canada, the UK, Europe and Australia can find a slot after school, in the early evening or at the weekend, and a teacher is usually matched the same day. Two or three short lessons a week is a common start; children memorising often add more for revision. If your week changes, tell your supervisor.
Getting started
How do we start?
- Check the level at home (optional).The free 7-minute reading test gives you a starting point. If you book afterwards, the result goes to the teacher.
- Book a free evaluation and trial.Tell us your child's age, your time zone and the times that suit you.
- Meet the teacher.Your child has a short live lesson. The teacher finds the real starting point and suggests a plan.
- Choose your plan, or try another teacher.Pick the lesson length and the number of lessons a week. If the fit is not right, a second trial with another teacher is free.
How much do kids' Quran classes cost?
There are no fixed packages. You choose the lesson length and how many lessons a week, and brothers and sisters can reach a family rate. The plan builder shows the monthly cost before you commit to anything.
Parent voices
What parents have told us
"I have never seen Afifa so excited and happy to learn and read Quran. She loves her teacher so much!"
Shabina, parent"Thank you for your effort and patience. We are very happy with her noticeable progress."
Yousra, parent"Azeeza loved the class Masha'Allah and said she wants to attend every day."
Sana A., parent
FAQ
Questions parents ask before the first class
Is my 4-year-old too young for an online Quran class?
Does my child need to know Arabic before starting?
How long is a class, and how many classes a week?
Will my daughter have a female teacher?
Are the classes recorded, and can I watch?
What if my child does not get on with the teacher?
My child went to weekend school but still cannot read. Where do we start?
How much do online Quran classes for kids cost?
See your child with a teacher this week.
Book a free evaluation and trial. No payment, and a second free trial with another teacher if you want one.
Classes by country: USA, Canada, UK. New to this? Start with the parent guide.
Reviewed by the Alfjr Academy team. Updated November 2026.