Online Quran classes typically run $37–$129 a month for one-on-one sessions, depending on how many classes a week you choose. Group classes for siblings and specialized programs for children with ADHD or autism are priced differently. What actually moves the number isn’t the school’s brand — it’s session frequency, group size, and teacher credentials. Here’s what you’re really paying for.
What moves the price
Every online Quran academy prices around the same handful of variables. Once you know them, comparing two schools’ fee pages takes five minutes instead of an afternoon.
One-on-one versus group. A private class costs more per hour than a shared one, because the teacher’s full attention belongs to one student instead of being split three or four ways. If your child needs steady correction on Makharij or Tajweed, one-on-one earns its price. If you have two or three children who are close in level and comfortable learning together, a group class can cut the per-child cost meaningfully.
Session length. Shorter sessions aren’t just cheaper — for young children or kids with shorter attention spans, they’re often more effective. A 15-minute focused session can outperform a 30-minute one that loses the child halfway through.
Sessions per week. Price scales with frequency, but not in a straight line — most academies (AlQuranClasses included) price five-a-week lower per session than one-a-week, because consistency is worth rewarding.
Teacher credentials. A teacher with an Ijazah — a verified, unbroken chain of transmission back through the generations — has completed years of additional certification beyond fluent recitation. That’s a real cost difference, and it should show up honestly in the price rather than being hidden or, worse, claimed without being true.
Family size. Whether the school prices siblings as one shared group class or as separate individual plans changes the total more than almost anything else on this list.
AlQuranClasses pricing, in full
Here’s the actual current fee table. All plans are billed monthly, with a free 30-minute trial before you commit to anything — see the full Fees page for the live pricing and to select a plan.
Solo Classes — one-on-one, 30-minute sessions
| Plan | Classes/week | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talib | 1 | $37/mo |
| Noor | 2 | $69/mo |
| Hidayah (most popular) | 3 | $85/mo |
| Ihsan | 4 | $99/mo |
| Falah | 5 | $129/mo |
(Approx. equivalents: $37–$129 ≈ £29–£101 / €34–€119 / AU$57–AU$198 — check current exchange rates for the exact figure on the day you enrol.)
Group (Family) Classes — 2–4 siblings, one teacher, 60-minute sessions
| Plan | Classes/week | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talib | 1 | $70/mo |
| Noor | 2 | $135/mo |
| Hidayah (best value) | 3 | $165/mo |
| Ihsan | 4 | $195/mo |
| Falah | 5 | $250/mo |
A student-management fee of $15 per additional child applies beyond the first two children in the group.
Shining Star Classes — for children with ADHD, autism, or other learning differences, 15-minute sessions
| Plan | Classes/week | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Talib | 1 | $35/mo |
| Noor | 2 | $65/mo |
| Hidayah (most popular) | 3 | $80/mo |
| Ihsan | 4 | $95/mo |
| Falah | 5 | $125/mo |
Sessions are capped at 15 minutes by design — long enough for real progress, short enough that a child is never pushed past their comfort or attention span. Explore all our courses, including Noorani Qaida for beginners, to see which program fits.
Need something custom? If none of the set plans fit, you can build a custom plan — fees scale with the number of classes and your schedule is arranged around your availability. Solo 30-minute sessions on a custom plan are priced at $15 per class. Ijazah-certified teacher requests carry an additional 20% fee on any plan.
Need-based support. Discounted subscription plans may be available depending on eligibility — AlQuranClasses’ support team reviews requests case by case. If cost is the only thing standing between your child and consistent classes, it’s worth asking before assuming a plan is out of reach.
Why the $9/month offers should worry you
Search around and you’ll find online Quran “classes” advertised for as little as $9 a month, next to plans in the $20–$70 range. A low headline price isn’t automatically a red flag — but it’s worth asking what’s been cut to get there.
At that price point, one of a few things is usually true: the class is a group of eight or ten children sold as “personal attention,” the tutor has no verified credential and no vetting process behind them, there’s no actual curriculum — just whatever the tutor feels like covering that day — or there’s no real safeguarding process for a video call between your child and an adult they’ve never met.
None of that means every cheap option is bad, or every expensive one is good. It means price alone doesn’t tell you what you’re buying. Ask what’s included — one-on-one or shared, curriculum or improvised, vetted or not — before you compare numbers.
The real cost of weekend Islamic school
Sticker price isn’t the only cost worth counting. A Saturday morning drop-off-and-pick-up at a weekend Islamic school usually means two round trips, gas, and a chunk of a parent’s one weekend day — on top of whatever the school itself charges. An online class happens in your living room, on a schedule you set, with no drive at all. That’s not a knock on weekend schools, which do real and valuable community work — it’s just a cost that’s easy to forget when you’re only looking at a tuition number.
Sibling and family pricing
If you’re wondering whether a second or third child gets a discount: on Solo (one-on-one) plans, there’s no separate sibling discount — each child on a Solo plan is billed as its own plan. The family-pricing option is the Group (Family) Classes program above: 2–4 children from the same household learn together with one dedicated teacher in a shared 60-minute session, for less than the combined cost of separate Solo plans, plus $15/month for each child beyond the first two.
Which one is worth it depends on your kids. If they’re close in level and don’t mind sharing time, Group classes save real money. If they’re at different stages, or one needs more individual correction, paying for separate Solo plans may be worth the difference.
Refunds, pauses, and rescheduling — what you’re actually agreeing to
This is the part most academies bury. Here’s how it actually works, in plain terms:
Before your classes start: cancel with a written request and you get a 100% refund — including the enrollment fee.
After classes begin: fees split 80% tuition / 20% enrollment and management. If you withdraw after starting, the 20% portion is kept, and the 80% tuition portion is refunded in proportion to the sessions you haven’t used yet. Every refund request has to be submitted in writing within a 30-day window, and takes 2–4 weeks to process.
Cancelling a subscription: give 30 days’ written notice before your next billing date. Without that notice, the next billing cycle is charged in full, and an already-started billing cycle isn’t refunded or credited partway through.
Taking a break — for travel, Ramadan, or anything else — is free. Submit the request at least one business week ahead; approval depends on teacher availability, and the AlQuranClasses support team works with each family to figure out what timing makes sense for their situation.
Rescheduling a single class carries a $25 fee, and the same teacher or time slot isn’t guaranteed afterward. A permanent course or schedule change is $15 per update.
Make-up classes: your first two make-ups each billing cycle are free; a third costs $5, capped at three per cycle. Make-ups have to be requested at least a day in advance and used within the same cycle — they don’t carry over. There are no make-ups offered for Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha.
Full details live on the Refund Policy page — worth reading in full before you enrol, whichever academy you choose.
How this compares to weekend or in-person options
If you’re still weighing formats rather than just price, our comparison of online Quran classes versus weekend school walks through the tradeoffs in more depth — schedule flexibility, teacher consistency, and what actually sticks for a busy family.
FAQ
Are there hidden fees? No. The published plan price covers your weekly one-on-one or group sessions. The extra costs that can apply are optional or situational: a $25 rescheduling fee, a $5 charge for a third make-up class in one billing cycle, a 20% surcharge if you specifically request an Ijazah-certified teacher, and a $15 fee for a permanent schedule or course change.
Can I pause during travel or Ramadan? Yes. Submit the request at least one business week ahead and the support team will work with you on timing — approval depends on teacher availability, but pausing itself is free.
Do you offer sibling discounts? Not as a discount on individual Solo plans — but the Group (Family) Classes program lets 2–4 siblings share one teacher and one 60-minute session for less than paying for separate Solo plans, plus $15/month for each child past the first two.
What happens if we miss a class? Your first two make-ups per billing cycle are free, and you can request one more for $5 (three total per cycle). Make-ups need at least a day’s notice and must be used within that same billing cycle.
Is there a contract? It’s a monthly subscription, not a fixed-term contract. Cancel any time with 30 days’ written notice before your next billing date.
Do you offer refunds? Yes. A full refund, including the enrollment fee, if you cancel before classes start. After classes begin, the 80% tuition portion is refunded for unused sessions; the 20% enrollment/management fee is non-refundable. Requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days.
See it for yourself, before you pay for it
The clearest way to judge value isn’t a price table — it’s a real class. Start your free 30-minute trial with a qualified teacher, no credit card required, and decide from there.