Yes. In a Group (Family) class, two to four learners from the same family, children or adults, share one teacher and one 60-minute online class. A parent can join their children’s group, which many parents find is the easiest way to finally learn to read the Quran themselves while making sure their children keep going.
Why so many parents want this
A lot of parents never had the chance to learn to read the Quran properly. Some learned to recite a few surahs by heart without reading; others learned as children and lost confidence over the years. When their own children start lessons, two worries come up:
- “I can’t help my child practice, because I can’t read it myself.”
- “I’d like to learn too, but I don’t have time for a separate class.”
A shared family class answers both. You learn the same material in the same hour, so practice at home becomes something you do together instead of something you supervise.
How a parent-and-child group works
- 2 to 4 learners from the same family, any mix of parents and children.
- One teacher, one 60-minute class, shared among the learners.
- Each learner reads in turn, and the teacher corrects each one.
- The regular price for two learners runs from $70 a month for one class a week to $250 a month for five. A third or fourth learner adds $15 a month each. See the Fees page for all Group (Family) plans.
Who it suits
A shared parent-and-child class tends to work well when:
- You’re starting at a similar point. A parent and child both beginning with Noorani Qaida can move through it together.
- Your child is motivated by you. Children often try harder when they see a parent learning too.
- You want one routine, not several class times spread across the week.
When separate classes are better
Shared classes aren’t right for everyone. Consider separate one-on-one lessons if:
- You’d feel self-conscious making mistakes in front of your children. Many adults learn faster with no one listening. Our adult classes are one-on-one and start from the alphabet if you need them to.
- Your levels are far apart. If your child is already reading with Tajweed and you’re on your first letters, one of you will spend the hour waiting.
- You’re a mother who prefers a women-only setting for your own lessons. Female teachers are available, and women’s classes are taught in full segregation.
You can also mix: your children in a group, you in your own Solo class, or the other way round.
Making it work at home
- Sit together for the class in a quiet spot with one screen and a book for each of you.
- Let the teacher correct you in front of your child. It shows that making mistakes is part of learning.
- Practice together for five to ten minutes on the days between classes.
- Let your child correct you sometimes. It’s motivating, and it reinforces what they know.
- Keep the same class time each week so it becomes part of family life.
FAQ
Can a parent and child really be in the same Quran class? Yes. Group (Family) classes are for 2 to 4 children or adults from the same family, so a parent can join their child’s class.
How long is a family class? One shared 60-minute class.
What if I’m a complete beginner and my child isn’t? Tell the teacher during the free trial. If your levels are far apart, separate one-on-one lessons will usually work better for both of you.
Can a mother learn with a female teacher? Yes. Female teachers are available; just ask when you book your free trial.
When are classes available? Classes run from 6:00 AM to 11:30 PM Eastern time, seven days a week.
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