Search for “best online Quran classes for kids” and you will find dozens of academies, tutors and marketplaces, all promising much the same thing. The right choice depends less on the website and more on a few things you can check yourself — most of them in a single free trial class. Here is a simple checklist for parents in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Europe.
The 10-point checklist
- Is every class live and one-to-one? Pre-recorded videos and large group calls cannot correct a child’s pronunciation letter by letter. Ask how many students are in each class — for Qur’an reading, one teacher and one child works best.
- Can you see the teacher’s qualifications? Look for formal Islamic education — a sanad, an Ijazah in recitation, or a degree in Islamic Studies or Arabic — and ask to see the certificate before you pay.
- Does the teacher correct Tajweed from the first lesson? In the trial class, listen closely: a good teacher stops and corrects every wrong makhraj (letter sound) — kindly, but every time.
- Is there a female teacher for your daughter? Many families want girls taught by a woman, and older girls may prefer audio-only lessons. Check that both are possible.
- Is the class at a fixed time in your own time zone? Families in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia need after-school or weekend slots — and someone who adjusts the time when the clocks change.
- Will you get progress reports? Ask how often you will hear how your child is doing, and whether Hifz students are tested by a second teacher.
- Are the fees clear? Before the first payment you should know the price per class, how many classes a month, and what happens to a missed class.
- Is there a free trial and a refund policy? A free trial class lets your child meet the teacher; a money-back guarantee shows that the academy stands behind its teaching.
- Is the class safe? Ask who can join the call, whether classes are recorded, and whether you can sit in. Parents should always be welcome.
- Does your child look forward to it? After two weeks, ask your child. A patient, encouraging teacher matters more than anything else on this list.
How Quran Plus School answers the checklist
- Live one-to-one classes only — mainly on Zoom, or on a WhatsApp video call, Skype or Google Meet.
- Teachers hold an MA in Islamic Studies, an MA in Arabic and a sanad from Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia, with Tajweed and Hifz specialisation. You can see your teacher’s sanad before enrolling.
- Male and female teachers, including hafizahs; older girls can learn audio-only with a female teacher.
- Classes 24/7, at a fixed weekly time in your local time zone; we confirm the new time with you before the clocks change.
- A monthly progress report for every student; for Hifz, a weekly report and each completed juz tested by a second teacher.
- Fees from $10 a month (two 30-minute classes a week, $5 per class on the current offer), a 20% sibling discount, and missed classes rescheduled within the month when you tell us beforehand.
- A free trial class for every family and a 7-day money-back guarantee.
- Parents may sit in on any class; no class is recorded without written consent.
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Questions parents ask
How much do online Quran classes cost?
Prices vary widely between academies and individual tutors. Compare the price of a 30-minute class and what it includes — a supervised teacher, progress reports, rescheduling of missed classes. At Quran Plus School a class costs $5 on the current offer, so two classes a week are $10 a month.
How many classes a week does a child need?
For most beginners, three to five short classes a week work well: frequent enough that nothing is forgotten, short enough that children stay fresh. Hifz students usually need daily classes.
Is an online tutor marketplace or an academy better?
A marketplace lets you pick an individual tutor, but you handle quality, replacements and missed classes yourself. An academy supervises its teachers, can change the teacher if needed and reports progress to you. Use the same checklist for both.
What age should my child start?
Many children start the Noorani Qaida between four and six. At Quran Plus School children can start from about age 3–4 on the monthly plans.
Try the checklist on a free class
The best test of any academy is a class with your own child. At Quran Plus School every family can book a free trial class before choosing a plan — use the checklist above and decide with confidence.