Why Families Choose Alfjr: How We Teach
Alfjr Academy teaches Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies live and one-to-one, with a method built on four things: a teacher matched to the learner's age and goal, Alfjr's own story-based books, lessons built on play and small wins, and close follow-up, with a report after every lesson and a dedicated supervisor for every family.
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- Since 2019 teaching online
- 30,000+ hours of live lessons
- Our own books written by our team
What makes Alfjr different
The right teacher, not a random one
Teachers are native Arabic speakers and graduates of recognized Islamic universities, and many studied at Al-Azhar. Lesson plans are specialised for ages 4 to 6, 7 to 9, 10 to 12 and 13+, and each learner is matched by age, level and goal. Girls and women are taught by female teachers only.
Our own books
Children learn with books written by Alfjr's curriculum team and used only in Alfjr lessons: stories with Yahya, Layla and Dino, the FJR Arabic reading series, Qurani, My Iman Journey and more. A lesson feels like the next chapter of a story, not a worksheet.
Play and small wins
Lessons use stories, games, colour and sound, and break learning into small steps a child can win today: a letter, a sound, a verse. Mistakes are a normal part of learning. Nobody is shamed or rushed.
Follow-up you can see
Parents get a report after every lesson. Each family has a dedicated supervisor who follows progress with the teacher and keeps the plan on track. If the first teacher is not the right fit, the second trial with another teacher is free.
How the method changes for each learner
One method, taught differently for each age and goal. Choose a learner to see what changes.
Young children, ages 4 to 6
- Lesson style: short, playful lessons with stories, pictures, songs and games, at the child's pace.
- Books: My Daily Dhikr and Du'a with Yahya, Layla and Dilly, and FJR Letters with Dino.
- First goals: Arabic letters and sounds, short surahs and daily adhkar.
- Follow-up: a report after every lesson, with one small thing to practise at home.
Children, ages 7 to 12
- Lesson style: clear goals each week, with games and challenges that keep motivation high.
- Books: FJR Reading and FJR Fluency, Qurani Parts One and Two, My Iman Journey and My Character as a Muslim.
- Goals: fluent reading, Tajweed, memorisation and Islamic Studies, matched to what the family wants.
- Follow-up: reports after every lesson and a supervisor who checks that progress is real.
Teenagers, 13+
- Lesson style: a mentor who guides them like a trusted friend, not a lecture.
- Topics: flexible, and they follow what the family has noticed: prayer, friends, identity, hijab or anything on their mind.
- Teachers: teenage boys learn with male teachers, and girls with female teachers.
Adults and new Muslims
- Lesson style: private lessons planned around the learner's own questions and schedule.
- Teachers: a teacher who specialises in the topic, from reading from zero to in-depth Tafsir. Men learn with male teachers and women with female teachers.
- New Muslims: start from the very beginning, with no question too small.
Women and girls
- Teachers: female teachers only, and every female teacher works under a female supervisor.
- Privacy: lessons are live and not recorded, and whether the camera is on is agreed with the teacher.
- Times: around 60 female teachers work in shifts, so mornings, school hours, evenings and weekends are usually possible.
Books written for Alfjr lessons
Every book below was written and reviewed by Alfjr's curriculum team, and is used only in Alfjr lessons. See them in action in how we make Quran learning fun.
My Daily Dhikr & Du'a
FJR Letters
FJR Reading 1
FJR Fluency 2
Qurani, Part One
Qurani, Part Two
My Iman Journey
My Character as a Muslim
Playtime: 20 games
How it works, step by step
- We listen first. A free evaluation to understand the learner's age, level and goal.
- We match the teacher. A teacher chosen for that age group and goal, never a random assignment.
- You try before you commit. A free trial lesson, and a free second trial with another teacher if the first is not the right fit.
- A plan for one learner. Small weekly goals, built on Alfjr's books and adapted as the learner grows.
- You always know where things stand. A report after every lesson, and a supervisor you can talk to.
What your fee includes
Standard lessons are $9 an hour, and plans for children start at $36 a month. That one price includes:
- A live one-to-one teacher, matched to the learner's age and goal
- Alfjr's own books and lesson materials
- A report after every lesson
- A dedicated supervisor for your family
- Female teachers and female supervisors for girls and women
- Lessons of 30, 40, 45 or 60 minutes, at times that fit your time zone
- A free evaluation, a free trial and a free second trial
- Lessons that are never recorded
Brothers and sisters can reach a sibling rate. See how much online Quran classes cost for worked examples.
Who teaches
Alfjr's teachers are native Arabic speakers and graduates of recognized Islamic universities, and many studied at Al-Azhar. Around 60 female teachers work in shifts, every female teacher works under a female supervisor, and adult men and teenage boys learn with male teachers. We ask every teacher for one thing above all: be the teacher this student never forgets.
The curriculum is written by Alfjr's team: Dr. Abdelrhman Abdo, Dr. Samah Mohamed (PhD in Education), Mrs. Ahlam Othman and Mrs. Donia Mohamed.
How to judge any online Quran academy
Whichever academy you choose, these questions show the difference quickly. Here is how Alfjr answers each one.
| Question to ask | Why it matters | Alfjr's answer |
|---|---|---|
| Is every lesson one-to-one? | A teacher can only correct what they can hear. | Yes, always live and one-to-one. |
| Who chooses the teacher? | A good match keeps a child coming back. | Matched by age, level and goal, with a free second trial. |
| What do lessons use? | Materials decide whether a child is bored or curious. | Alfjr's own story-based books. |
| How will I know my child is progressing? | Progress you cannot see is hard to trust. | A report after every lesson and a dedicated supervisor. |
| Can my daughter learn with a woman? | For many families this is not optional. | Girls and women are taught by female teachers only. |
| Are lessons recorded? | Families decide what happens to their child's image. | No, lessons are never recorded. |
| Is the price clear? | Hidden costs break trust. | $9 an hour, plans for children from $36 a month. |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alfjr's teaching method?
Alfjr teaches live and one-to-one with a method built on four things: a teacher matched to the learner's age and goal, Alfjr's own story-based books, lessons built on play and small wins, and close follow-up with a report after every lesson and a dedicated supervisor for every family.
What makes Alfjr different from other online Quran academies?
Alfjr uses its own books written by its curriculum team, matches each learner to a teacher by age and goal, sends a report after every lesson, gives every family a dedicated supervisor, and teaches girls and women with female teachers only.
How do you keep children from getting bored?
Lessons use stories, games, colour and sound, and Alfjr's books with characters like Yahya, Layla and Dino. Learning is broken into small steps a child can win in each lesson, so motivation stays high.
Who are the teachers?
Native Arabic speakers and graduates of recognized Islamic universities, and many studied at Al-Azhar. Around 60 female teachers work in shifts. Each learner is matched to a teacher by age, level and goal.
How do parents follow progress?
Parents receive a report after every lesson, and each family has a dedicated supervisor who follows progress with the teacher.
Is the method different for teenagers and adults?
Yes. Teenagers get a mentor who guides them like a trusted friend. Adults study exactly the topic they ask for, with a teacher who specialises in it, and new Muslims start from the very beginning.
How much does it cost?
Standard lessons are $9 an hour, and plans for children start at $36 a month. The evaluation and first trial are free, and a second trial with another teacher is free too.
What if my child does not like the first teacher?
Tell us. The second trial with another teacher is free, because the right match matters more than anything else.
See the method in one free lesson
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