Starting online Quran classes takes four simple steps: book a free trial, meet the teacher, choose a plan and schedule, then settle into a routine. Here’s what happens at each step, and what to expect in the first month.
Step 1: Book a free trial
Fill in the short booking form: the learner’s details, the course you’re interested in, and times that suit you. You can ask for a female teacher, or an Ijazah-certified teacher. The trial is free, 30 minutes, with no credit card required. For Shining Star, it’s a free 15-minute trial, the same length as the classes.
A member of our team then reaches out, usually within 24 hours, to confirm a time and match you with a suitable teacher. Classes run from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM Eastern, seven days a week. That’s 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM Central, 4:00 AM to 9:30 PM Mountain, and 3:00 AM to 8:30 PM Pacific.
Step 2: The trial class
The trial is a real lesson. The teacher:
- gets to know the learner,
- listens to them read or recite, or starts the alphabet with a beginner,
- checks their level, and
- suggests a starting point, a pace, and how many classes a week make sense.
What you need: a laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, a stable connection, headphones if the room is noisy, and a quiet spot. For more detail, see what to expect in a free trial class.
Step 3: Choose a format, plan and schedule
Pick a format:
- Solo: 30-minute one-on-one classes, from $37 a month.
- Group (Family): 2 to 4 learners from the same family in one 60-minute class, from $70 a month. How family classes work.
- Shining Star: fixed 15-minute one-on-one classes for children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs, from $35 a month. About Shining Star.
Pick how many classes a week, from one (Talib) to five (Falah). Plans are monthly memberships billed in US dollars. If you’d rather not subscribe, a one-time package of 10 one-on-one 30-minute classes costs $150 and is used within three months. See the Fees page.
Set your times. You choose the days and times that fit your week, in your time zone, and they become your regular weekly slots with your teacher.
Step 4: The first month
Week 1: Settling in. The teacher confirms the starting point and gets to know how the learner works best. Children may be shy; that’s normal.
Week 2: The routine forms. Lessons follow a pattern: review, something new, and practice to do before the next class. This is the week to set a daily practice time at home.
Week 3: First real progress. Beginners are usually recognizing and sounding out letters; readers are being corrected on specific Tajweed points.
Week 4: Check in. Ask the teacher how things are going and whether the plan still fits. It’s a good moment to adjust the number of classes, or switch formats if one child needs something different.
Missed classes, breaks and changes
- Make-ups: request one at least 48 hours ahead (exceptions may be possible with 24 hours’ notice). The first two make-up classes each subscription month are free.
- Breaks: submit at least one business week ahead; approval depends on teacher availability.
- Rescheduling a course: a $25 administration fee per course enrolment applies, and requests need one business week’s notice. The same teacher and schedule aren’t guaranteed.
- Eid: no make-ups are offered for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
The refund policy has the full details.
FAQ
How do online Quran classes work? Live one-on-one or family-group lessons over video with the same teacher, at fixed weekly times you choose.
What do I need for online classes? A laptop or tablet with a camera and microphone, a stable internet connection and a quiet spot.
Can lessons be recorded? Classes can be recorded when both the teacher and the student (or parent) agree, so you can review them later.
What happens if we miss a class? Request a make-up at least 48 hours ahead. The first two make-up classes each subscription month are free.
Is there a contract? Plans are monthly memberships. The 10-class package is a one-time purchase with no subscription or auto-renewal.
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