Complete beginnerAges 4+ and adults
Noorani Qaida
The Arabic letters, their sounds and how they join — the foundation every new reader needs first.
30 min / session
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The learning path, explained for parents
Our Quran Curriculum for Kids — Stage by Stage
From the first Arabic letter to reading the Quran fluently with Tajweed, with optional Hifz and Islamic Studies alongside. Here is what your child learns at each stage, and what they can do at the end of it.
- Starts from any level
- All materials included
- Live one-to-one
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The path in one paragraph
The short answer: most children start with the Noorani Qaida to learn the letters and how to read them, move on to reading the Quran itself (Nazra) with Tajweed, and then — if the family wants — begin memorising (Hifz). Islamic Studies runs alongside every stage, so your child learns duas, salah and good manners as they go.
Children do not all start at the beginning. The teacher checks your child's level in the first free class and starts them at the right stage.
The stages at a glance
Timings vary a lot from child to child. These are typical for a child with regular weekly classes:
| Stage | What is covered | Typical time | By the end, your child can… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Noorani Qaida | Arabic letters, letter shapes, joining, vowel signs (harakat), sukoon, shaddah, tanween, long vowels and early Tajweed | 6–12 months | Read new Arabic words letter by letter, correctly, without help |
| 2. Nazra (Quran reading) | Reading from the Quran itself, usually starting with the short surahs, building speed and fluency | Depends on classes per week and practice | Read any page of the Quran steadily and accurately |
| 3. Tajweed | Rules of recitation taught as the child reads: noon and meem rules, madd, qalqalah, stopping signs and articulation points | Built into reading, then refined | Recite with correct pronunciation and the main Tajweed rules |
| 4. Hifz (optional) | Memorising surahs and juz with daily revision; 45-minute classes on the same plans | Ongoing | Recite memorised surahs from memory, with Tajweed, and keep them revised |
| Alongside: Islamic Studies | Kalimas, daily duas, wudu and salah, stories of the prophets, seerah and Islamic manners | Every stage | Pray, say everyday duas and know the basics of their faith |
Classes are 30 minutes (Hifz 45 minutes). More classes a week usually means faster progress.
See how your child gets on — the first 3 classes are free.
Book Free TrialStage 1: Noorani Qaida
Our teachers prefer the Noorani Qaida for beginners. It teaches reading in small, logical steps — first the letters on their own, then joined, then with vowel signs — so that by the end a child can read any Arabic word in the Quran, not just the ones they have memorised.
Most children take 6 to 12 months to finish it. Rushing this stage is the most common reason children struggle later, so the teacher moves on only when each lesson is secure.
Stage 2 and 3: Reading the Quran with Tajweed
Once the Qaida is done, your child starts reading from the Quran itself. Many begin with the short surahs of the last juz, which they may already know by heart, then move through the Quran page by page.
Tajweed is not a separate course bolted on at the end. The teacher corrects pronunciation and applies the rules as your child reads, then fills in the rules more fully once reading is fluent.
Stage 4: Hifz, if your family wants it
Memorising the Quran is optional and not for every child. Some children start with short surahs alongside reading; others begin full Hifz once they read fluently. Hifz classes are 45 minutes, on the same monthly plans, so there is time for new lines and for revision.
Alongside every stage: Islamic Studies
Reading the Quran is only part of growing up as a Muslim. Islamic Studies is taught alongside, at your child's level:
- The kalimas and their meanings
- Everyday duas — eating, sleeping, travelling
- Wudu and how to pray salah
- Stories of the prophets
- The life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (seerah)
- Islamic manners at home and with others
Books and materials
All learning materials are included, so there is nothing to buy before you start. Beginners use the Noorani Qaida, and the teacher shares each lesson page on screen. If you would like a printed copy at home, any clear Noorani Qaida is fine — ask the teacher and they will tell you which pages your child is on.
Find your child's starting point
Not sure which stage your child is at? Try the quick level test, or simply book the free classes — the teacher will check your child's reading in the first lesson and tell you where they should start.
Our classes at a glance
- Who
- Children from age 4 (teens and adults welcome too)
- Format
- Live one-to-one on video — never a group
- Class length
- 30 minutes (45 for Hifz, same fee)
- Classes a week
- 1 to 5, your choice
- Teacher
- Male or female, your choice — same fee
- Supervision
- A female supervisor checks every class for teaching quality. Parents can also join and watch any class, at any time during the lesson
- Timing
- Classes run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in your time zone
- Fees
- From $30 a month · no registration fee · no contract
- Free trial
- 3 free trial classes · no credit card needed
- Teaching since
- 2018 · 500+ students in 15 countries
Course finder
Not sure where to start? Two taps.
1. How old is the student?
2. Can they read Arabic yet?
Pick both answers to see a suggested course. The teacher confirms the level in the first free class.
Why parents choose us
Everything a parent wants from a Quran teacher
Private 1-to-1 lessons
Just your child and the teacher. Every mistake is heard.
Male & female teachers
You choose who teaches. Same fee, change any time.
Flexible timings
Seven days a week, in your own time zone.
Monthly progress tests
Regular updates so you see what was learnt.
Made for kids
Short, fun activities and patient teachers.
Female supervisor in every class
A female supervisor checks each class for teaching quality — and you can join and watch at any time during the lesson.
Parents & students
What families say
“Always on time and very focused on ensuring my kids get the best Quran tuition in the comfort of their home. Highly recommended.”
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Where to start
Explore our Quran courses
Not sure where to start? Choose “Not sure yet” on the form — the teacher listens to your child read in the first free class and recommends a starting point.
Complete beginnerAfter QaidaAges 6+ and adults
Quran Reading
Moving from the Qaida to the mushaf, reading aloud every lesson while the teacher hears every letter.
30 min / session
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All levelsAges 6+ and adults
Hifz (Memorization)
A memorisation plan set at your child's pace — new lesson, recent revision and older revision each week.
45 min / session
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Ages 5+Children and teens
Islamic Studies
Belief, worship and character taught through stories and practice rather than lectures.
30 min / session
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Not sure which course fits? Take the free 1-minute Quran level test
How it works
Start online Quran classes in 3 steps
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Step 2: Meet your teacher
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Step 3: Start learning
Take 3 free classes. Continue only if you like it.
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Nothing is paid at any step.
Fees
Simple monthly fees, published up front
Every plan is live one-to-one, 30 minutes a class (45 for Hifz, same fee). No registration fee, no contract — and you start with free classes before paying anything.
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1 class a week
4 classes a month · 30 min
$30/month
≈ $7.50 per class
Start free2 classes a week
8 classes a month · 30 min
$39/month
≈ $4.88 per class
Start free- Suggested pace
3 classes a week
12 classes a month · 30 min
$49/month
≈ $4.08 per class
Start free 4 classes a week
16 classes a month · 30 min
$55/month
≈ $3.44 per class
Start free5 classes a week
20 classes a month · 30 min
$59/month
≈ $2.95 per class
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Hifz (memorisation)? Hifz classes are 45 minutes long, on the same monthly plans — more time for the new lesson and revision, at no extra cost.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
At what age can my child start the curriculum?
Many children start the Noorani Qaida from about age 4 or 5, with short, gentle lessons. Older children and teenagers start at whatever stage fits their reading.
How long does it take to finish the Noorani Qaida?
Most children take 6 to 12 months, depending on their age, how many classes they have a week and how much they practise in between.
Does my child have to do Hifz?
No. Hifz is optional. Many families focus on fluent reading with Tajweed and memorise the short surahs needed for salah.
Do I need to buy books?
No. All learning materials are included. The teacher shares the lesson on screen in every class.
My child already reads a little. Do they start from the beginning?
No. The teacher checks their reading in the first free class and starts them at the right point, revising only what needs fixing.
What do your classes cost?
Plans start at $30 a month (£24, €28) for one 30-minute one-to-one class a week, with no registration fee and all learning materials included. Siblings get a 10% family discount from the second child, and the first 3 classes are free with no card needed.
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