Looking for online Quran classes for kids in Australia? Often the hard part is not finding a teacher. It is the clock. Australia has several time zones, and only some states use daylight saving. A class time that suits a family in Sydney can fall in the school day in Perth.
This guide is for parents. It shows after-school times in each state, in summer and in winter. It also covers which course suits which age, how long lessons are, what parents can see and the fees in Australian dollars. For the full country page, see online Quran classes in Australia.
Quran Lessons That Fit an Australian School Day
Most children in Australia finish school in the middle of the afternoon. Then come sport, homework, dinner and bed. A Quran class has to fit into that small window, at the same time each week. If it does not, it gets pushed out.
That is why we book every child on their own local clock. You pick a time in your own state, and the teacher is ready at that time. The busiest slots are 4 pm to 8.30 pm on school days, and weekend mornings. Each class is live and 1-on-1 on Zoom or Google Meet. Nobody drives, and nobody waits for a turn.
All you need at home is a phone, tablet or laptop with a camera, internet that does not keep dropping out, and a quiet spot. The Qaida and Quran pages appear on the shared screen, so you do not have to buy books first.
After-School Times by State, Summer and Winter
Here is the tricky part. New South Wales, Victoria, the ACT, Tasmania and South Australia move their clocks forward in summer. Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory do not. South Australia and the Northern Territory also use a half-hour time zone, so their class times end in 30.
Daylight saving runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. So the gap between states changes twice a year. The table shows what one class at 5 pm in Sydney would be in each state.
Why Your Child's Class Is Booked on Local Time
Look at the last row. In summer, 5 pm in Sydney is 2 pm in Perth, when a child is still at school. So a Perth child should never get a slot that only suits the east coast.
We avoid this by booking each child on their own clock. A Perth class at 5 pm stays at 5 pm in Perth all year. In a state with daylight saving, your slot moves with your clock by itself. You do not have to do the maths.
Cousins in different states can ask for the same teacher. We check the teacher's free slots in each family's local time.
Which Course for Which Age
Every child starts at their own level, not their age. Still, age gives a good guide. In the free trial, the teacher listens to your child read and picks the right place to start.
- Ages 4 to 7: Noorani Qaida, the first reading book. Your child learns the Arabic letters, their sounds and how they join. Short surahs and simple duas (short prayers) come in too.
- Ages 8 to 12: finish the Qaida, then read the Quran itself with Tajweed (the rules for saying each letter the right way). Children also learn wudu (washing before prayer) and salah (prayer).
- Teens 13 to 16: smooth reading and full Tajweed. Many teens learn chosen surahs by heart, or Juz Amma (the last part of the Quran).
- From about age 7: Hifz (learning the whole Quran by heart), but only once your child reads the Quran well. See Hifz classes online in Australia for the full plan.
Islamic Studies and Choosing the Right Start
Some children also take Islamic studies for kids. It covers the stories of the Prophets, good manners and the basics of belief, in plain English. Our main page on online Quran classes for kids has more on each age group.
Not sure if your child is ready to begin? Our guide on what age a child should start learning Quran goes through it step by step, with a short checklist.
How Long Each Lesson Is
Young children cannot sit still for long, so lessons are short.
- Ages 4 to 7: 25 minutes, with games, flashcards and lots of praise.
- Age 8 and up: 30 minutes.
- Hifz students: 30 minutes, or ask for 45 or 60 minutes.
What Happens in a Lesson
Every lesson follows the same plan, so your child knows what to expect. It starts with a quick review of last time. Then come 1 or 2 new points. Your child reads while the teacher listens and corrects. The lesson ends with a small goal for next time.
How many classes a week? Two is the smallest plan. For Qaida and Quran reading, 3 or 4 a week is a good pace. Short and often works better than long and rare. On the other days, about 10 minutes of practice at home keeps the lesson fresh.
Parents Can Watch Every Class
You can sit in on any class you like. Many parents do this for the first few weeks. Keep the laptop or tablet in a shared room, like the lounge or the kitchen, not a bedroom.
After each class, the teacher writes you a short note. It says what was covered and what to practise. Once a month, you get a written report on how your child is doing.
Every teacher passes document checks, a recitation test, a teaching test and an interview before they teach. You can choose a male or female teacher. Your child keeps the same teacher each week. If it is not a good match, tell us. We set up a trial with a new teacher within a week.
Want to see it for yourself? Book a free trial class. It is a real lesson with a real teacher, and we do not ask for card details.
Fees in Australian Dollars
Your bill comes once a month, in Australian dollars. Pay it by card, PayPal or bank transfer. You pay nothing to join, and you are not tied to a long contract. A Saturday class or a female teacher does not cost extra.
Brothers, Sisters and Changing Your Plan
Have more than one child? Each child gets their own class and their own teacher. A lower fee applies to your second and third child, so ask about it when you book.
To pause or stop, give us 1 week's notice. Changed your mind after paying? Tell us within 7 days, and you get money back for each class not yet taken. Our fees page lists every plan.
Term Breaks, School Holidays and Ramadan
The Australian school year has 4 terms. Each term ends with a short holiday, and the long summer holiday covers Christmas and most of January. Each state sets its own dates, so check yours. Your Quran plan can bend with the school year:
- During term: keep one fixed after-school slot.
- In the holidays: add extra classes, since the days are less busy.
- Busy weeks, like exams or the end of Term 4: drop to fewer classes, but do not stop.
- Travel: pause, and you do not pay for the paused weeks.
Planning Around Ramadan and the Summer Break
Just tell us 1 week ahead when you want to change. During Ramadan, we can shift classes so they do not clash with suhoor (the meal before dawn) or taraweeh (the extra night prayers in Ramadan). Ramadan comes about 11 days earlier each year. So in some years it falls in term time, and in others it falls in the summer break.
After a long break, a child may forget a few letters. That is normal. The teacher starts with a review and builds back up.
Kids' Classes in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane
We teach children all over Australia. These four cities have their own pages with local times and details:
- Sydney: AEST in winter and AEDT in summer. Your slot moves with the clock by itself.
- Melbourne: the same clock as Sydney, with daylight saving.
- Perth: AWST all year, 2 to 3 hours behind the east coast. Your class is booked on Perth time.
- Brisbane: AEST all year. In summer, Brisbane is 1 hour behind Sydney.
Getting Started With Online Quran Classes for Kids in Australia
Families in Adelaide, Darwin, Canberra and Hobart book on their own local time in the same way.
To start, fill in the short form on our free trial page. Tell us your child's age, their level, your state and the times that suit you. Say if you would like a male or female teacher. We will message you to set a slot on your local clock.
The trial is a full 30-minute lesson, and the teacher who gives it can stay on as your child's teacher. Afterwards, you get a suggested course and a number of classes a week. If you do not go on, you owe nothing. Book your child's free trial class today.