| Plan | Classes | Standard teacher | Ijazah teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talib | 1 class a week | $35 / mo | $42 / mo | Choose Talib |
| Noor | 2 classes a week | $65 / mo | $78 / mo | Choose Noor |
| Hidayah | 3 classes a week | $80 / mo | $96 / mo | Choose Hidayah |
| Ihsan | 4 classes a week | $95 / mo | $114 / mo | Choose Ihsan |
| Falah | 5 classes a week | $125 / mo | $150 / mo | Choose Falah |
Shining Star Classes
Online Quran classes for kids with ADHD, autism & learning differences.
Patient, one-on-one Quran classes of a fixed 15 minutes, taught by highly qualified teachers specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs — in a calm, encouraging environment built around how your child actually learns.
What's included
Key highlights of Shining Star classes
Every family is different, and so is every child's path to learning the Quran. These three things stay constant, whatever your child needs:
Specially trained teachers
Tutors chosen for patience and trained to work with children with ADHD, autism, and other learning needs — not just qualified in Tajweed.
Your child's own pace
No fixed curriculum schedule. Every session is 15 minutes; its structure and method adapt to how your child responds, one class at a time.
Calm, encouraging environment
Shorter, focused sessions with frequent breaks and positive reinforcement, so learning the Quran feels safe, not stressful.
Understanding the course
What are Shining Star classes?
Shining Star classes are our program for children who learn differently — including those with ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, or other learning needs. Every child deserves to connect with the Quran in a way that works for them, not a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.
At AlQuranClasses™, your child works one-on-one with a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs, who adjusts pacing and teaching style around your child — not the other way around.
Every Shining Star class is a fixed 15 minutes. Short, focused 15-minute sessions work best for many children who need extra support. A short session they can finish with confidence does more than a longer one that stretches past their focus, so the class is built to that limit rather than stretched past it.
Reviewed by the AlQuranClasses Academic Team
Why it matters
Why a specialised approach matters
Standard classroom pacing doesn't work for every child — and it shouldn't have to. Children with ADHD, autism, or other learning needs often thrive with more repetition, shorter focused bursts, and a teacher who reads their cues rather than following a script.
- One-on-one attention from a teacher trained in patience-led teaching.
- A fixed 15-minute session — short, focused 15-minute sessions work best for many children who need extra support — with the structure adapted to your child.
- Repetition, routine, and positive reinforcement built into every lesson.
- A calm, judgment-free space where mistakes are part of learning.
- Regular parent updates so you can see real progress, however small.
- The same trusted teacher over time, for consistency your child can rely on.
How we teach
Our approach to every child
Fixed 15-minute sessions
Every class is 15 minutes, not the 30 of our standard classes, because short, focused sessions work best for many children who need extra support.
Repetition & routine
Consistent structure and gentle repetition help build confidence and familiarity, session after session.
Positive reinforcement
Encouragement and small wins are celebrated throughout, so class becomes something your child looks forward to.
Sensory-aware teaching
Teachers are mindful of sensory sensitivities and adjust pacing, tone, and materials accordingly.
Flexible curriculum
Whether it's Noorani Qaida, Quran reading, or Islamic Studies, the content adapts to your child's level and needs.
Parent partnership
Regular updates and open communication so you're always aware of how your child is progressing.
ADHD
For children with ADHD
Short, focused 15-minute sessions work best for many children who need extra support. That is why every Shining Star class is a fixed 15 minutes, one-on-one, taught by a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs.
- One teacher, one child, full attention for the whole class.
- Repetition, routine and positive reinforcement in every lesson, with small wins celebrated along the way.
- The structure and method adapt to how your child responds, one class at a time.
For practical ideas on supporting your child at home, read our guide to Quran classes for kids with ADHD.
Autism
For autistic children
Every class is a fixed 15 minutes, one-on-one, with a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs. Short, focused 15-minute sessions work best for many children who need extra support.
- The same trusted teacher over time, for consistency your child can rely on.
- A predictable routine, with repetition and gentle structure session after session.
- Sensory-aware teaching: pacing, tone and materials adjusted to your child.
- You are welcome to sit in, especially at first.
To learn more about how the classes work for autistic children, read our guide to online Quran classes for autistic children.
Prices
Shining Star plans
Prices in USD per month, billed monthly. Every class is a fixed 15 minutes, one-on-one. New Shining Star students start with a free 15-minute trial class, with no credit card required.
Ijazah-certified teachers hold a certified chain of transmission in Quran recitation. Prices are 20% higher and subject to teacher availability. Full details of every plan are on the fees and membership page.
Who it's for
Is this course right for your child?
Children with ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivities, or any learning difference that makes a standard classroom pace difficult. In your free trial, the teacher gets to know your child and recommends the right starting point and pacing.
What you'll see
What progress looks like
- Growing comfort and confidence during class time
- Steady familiarity with letters, sounds, or verses at your child's pace
- A trusted, consistent relationship with a patient teacher
- A calmer, more positive association with learning the Quran
How lessons run
One-on-one, at your child's pace
One on one classes
Every lesson is one teacher and one student, with full attention on your child.
Your schedule
Pick the days and times that work best for your child.
Recorded for revision
Classes can be recorded when both the teacher and the student (or parent) agree, so you can revisit them together at home.
Why families choose us
Why families trust AlQuranClasses™ with Shining Star
Trusted since 2010
Serving Muslim families across the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia for over 16 years.
Specially trained tutors
Highly qualified teachers, specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs.
One-on-one classes
Every lesson is private, with the full attention of your dedicated teacher.
Male & female tutors
Choose the teacher that best suits your child, in full comfort and privacy.
Your schedule
Pick the days and times that fit around your family's routine.
Risk-free start
A free trial class, so you can see how the teacher works with your child before committing.
Common questions
Shining Star FAQs
What are Shining Star classes? +
Shining Star classes are one-on-one online Quran classes designed for children who learn differently, including those with ADHD, autism, or other learning needs. Every class is a fixed 15 minutes, because short, focused sessions work best for many children who need extra support, and is taught by a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs.
Are the teachers trained to work with children with ADHD or autism? +
Yes. Shining Star teachers are specially trained and selected for patience, and they adapt pacing and teaching style to each child, within a fixed 15-minute session, rather than following a fixed curriculum schedule.
How are the lessons different from standard Quran classes? +
Every session is a fixed 15 minutes, because short, focused sessions work best for many children who need extra support, and uses repetition and visual or interactive methods where helpful. The teacher adjusts continuously based on how your child responds, rather than rushing to keep pace with a fixed plan.
What age groups do you support? +
We work with children of various ages and needs. In the free trial class, the teacher gets to know your child and recommends the right pacing and starting point.
Can I be present during my child's class? +
Absolutely. Many parents sit in, especially at first, and classes can be recorded when both the teacher and the student (or parent) agree, so you can review them together afterward.
Is there a free trial? +
Yes. Every new Shining Star student gets one free 15-minute trial class, the same length as a Shining Star class, with no credit card required, so you can see how the teacher works with your child before committing.
How much do Shining Star classes cost? +
Plans run from $35 a month for 1 class a week to $125 a month for 5 classes a week, in USD, billed monthly. Every class is a fixed 15 minutes, one-on-one. With an Ijazah-certified teacher, prices are 20% higher and subject to teacher availability.
Are Shining Star classes suitable for a child with ADHD? +
Yes. Short, focused 15-minute sessions work best for many children who need extra support, and every class is taught one-on-one by a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs.
Are Shining Star classes suitable for an autistic child? +
Yes. Each class is a fixed 15 minutes, one-on-one, with the same consistent routine, taught by a highly qualified teacher specially trained to support children with ADHD, autism and other learning needs. You are welcome to sit in, especially at first.
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