If you have two, three or four children who all need Quran lessons, a group family class puts them together with one teacher in one 60-minute online class. It costs less than separate one-on-one plans, it means one booking instead of three, and it turns Quran time into something your children do together. It works best when the children are close enough in level or temperament to share the hour, and less well when one child needs a lot of individual correction.
What a group family class is
At AlQuranClasses, Group (Family) classes are for 2 to 4 learners from the same family. That can be siblings, cousins who live with you, or a parent learning alongside their children. Everyone joins the same live video class with the same teacher, and the 60 minutes are shared among the learners.
A few rules keep the format working:
- Same family only. Children from different families can’t be combined into one group.
- Two to four learners. One learner on their own takes a Solo class instead.
- One teacher for the whole group, who gets to know each learner’s level.
What it costs compared with separate lessons
Group classes are priced per family, not per child. Here is the regular monthly price for a group of two, next to the cost of two separate Solo plans at full price:
| Classes a week | Group (2 learners, 60 min) | Two Solo plans (30 min each) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Talib) | $70 | $74 |
| 2 (Noor) | $135 | $138 |
| 3 (Hidayah) | $165 | $170 |
| 4 (Ihsan) | $195 | $198 |
| 5 (Falah) | $250 | $258 |
For two children the gap is small, and the 5% sibling discount on separate Solo plans narrows it further. A third or fourth learner adds only $15 a month each, and that’s where the saving grows: three children on Group Hidayah cost $180 a month, against $255 for three separate Solo Hidayah plans. Full, current prices are always on the Fees page, under the Group (Family) tab.
Who group classes suit best
Group classes tend to work well when:
- Your children are at similar stages. Two children both working through Noorani Qaida, or both reading with Tajweed, can share an hour naturally.
- They motivate each other. Some children try harder when a brother or sister is listening. A shared class can turn that into a habit.
- Your schedule is tight. One class time is far easier to protect than three separate slots on different evenings.
- You want to learn too. A parent can join their children’s group, which makes it easier to help with practice between classes.
When separate one-on-one lessons are better
Be honest about the gaps between your children. Separate Solo classes are usually the better choice when:
- One child is far ahead and would be bored, or far behind and would feel exposed.
- A child is preparing for Hifz and needs a structured memorization and revision plan of their own.
- One child gets distracted easily in company. For children with ADHD, autism or other learning needs, our Shining Star classes offer fixed 15-minute one-on-one sessions with specially trained teachers.
- Siblings argue more than they learn. A shared class won’t fix that, and it costs everyone’s learning time.
If you choose separate Solo or Shining Star plans for siblings, each additional child gets 5% off.
How to make a shared hour work
A few habits make a big difference in family classes:
- Set up one quiet spot with one screen, good audio and a Mushaf or Qaida for each child.
- Agree on turns. Children do better when they know who reads after whom.
- Ask the teacher what each child should practice between classes, so review at home matches each level.
- Stay nearby for young children, especially in the first few weeks.
- Check in after a month. If one child is clearly being held back, moving them to a Solo class is a normal adjustment, not a failure.
FAQ
How many children can join one group class? Two to four learners, all from the same family. A third and fourth learner add $15 a month each.
Can a parent join the group with their children? Yes. Group classes are for 2 to 4 children or adults from the same family, so a parent can learn alongside their children.
Can my children’s friends join their group? No. Every learner in a group must be from the same family.
Do my children need to be at the same level? It helps when they’re close. During the free trial the teacher can see each child’s level and tell you whether a shared class or separate lessons will suit them better.
Can we switch from a group class to separate classes later? If the shared format stops working for one child, talk to our support team about moving them to a Solo plan.
Is a female teacher available for a family group? Yes. Female teachers are available; just ask when you book your free trial.
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