A free Quran trial class is short. It lasts 30 minutes. You can learn a lot in that time, but only if you know what to look for. This guide gives you 10 questions to ask in a free Quran trial class. It also shows what to watch while your child reads.
Use it during the class, as a checklist. Still deciding which academy to book? Read our guide on how to choose an online Quran teacher first. Then come back here once you have a time for the trial.
What Should I Ask in a Free Quran Trial Class?
Ask 10 short questions. Ask 2 in the first minutes, 3 while your child reads, 3 at the end and 2 after the class. Start with sound and sight. Then ask about your child's level, and last about the plan, the practice and the fee. Write the answers down.
Here are the four parts of the checklist:
- Questions 1 and 2: in the first minutes, about the class itself.
- Questions 3 to 5: while your child reads, about level and first steps.
- Questions 6 to 8: at the end of the class, about the plan and the practice.
- Questions 9 and 10: after the class, about the fee and what happens next.
Get Ready Before the Class Starts
The questions work well when the class runs without trouble. Take a few minutes to get ready:
- Use a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and a microphone. We send you the class link before the trial.
- Find a quiet place. Headphones help children focus.
- Nothing to buy or print. The teacher shows the page on screen.
- Keep this page open on a second screen, or copy the questions on paper. Leave a space after each one for the answer.
- Tell your child it is a first meeting, not a test.
Questions 1 and 2: In the First Minutes
Ask these two as soon as the class starts. A small problem is easy to fix in the first minute. It is hard to fix halfway.
Here are the two questions:
- 1. Can you hear us, and can we see the page clearly? If the sound is poor, say so at once. Try headphones, or move closer to the router. A trial with bad sound tells you little about the teacher.
- 2. Where should I sit, and how can I help? Parents may join any class. Some children read more easily with a parent beside them. Others do better with a parent a little behind. Ask the teacher, then stay in the same place.
Questions 3 to 5: While Your Child Reads
Now sit back and watch. Save your questions for a pause, so you do not break your child's flow.
Here are the three questions:
- 3. How will you find my child's level? A good answer is simple: your child reads first, and then the teacher teaches. In our trial, the teacher greets your child and asks a few gentle questions. Then your child reads the Arabic alphabet, a short surah or something learned by heart.
- 4. What is my child doing well, and what is hard? Look for one real strength and one real thing to work on, said in plain words. If you only hear "good" or "needs work", ask for an example.
- 5. What will my child learn first, and why? The answer should match what you just saw. A child who does not know the letters starts with the letters. A child who reads well may start the Quran with Tajweed, the rules for reading it correctly.
What to Watch While Your Child Reads
Your eyes help as much as your questions. Watch your child, the pace and yourself. Here is what to look for:
| Watch this | A good sign | A sign to ask about |
|---|---|---|
| Your child's voice | Your child reads aloud, tries again after a fix and asks a question. | Your child only copies, or stays silent for most of the class. |
| Your child's face | Relaxed and curious, maybe even smiling. | Tense, looking away, or saying "I can't" again and again. |
| The pace | The lesson moves on when it is easy and slows down at a hard spot. | The teacher rushes on, or stays on one easy line the whole time. |
| Your own part | You stay quiet and let your child answer. | You keep answering for your child. Step back, so the teacher hears your child's own sound. |
One hard moment is normal. A first class can make any child shy. Look at the whole 30 minutes, not one minute.
Questions 6 to 8: At the End of the Class
Ask these three before the class ends. Keep each one short:
- 6. Which course do you suggest, and how many classes a week? In our trial, the note you get afterwards shows the course we suggest and the classes a week. Ask why. The reason should come from what your child read, not from one plan for everyone.
- 7. What should my child practise before the next class? Ask for one small task, and ask how long it should take. After every class, our teacher writes a short note that says what to practise. Read it on the same day.
- 8. Will my child keep the same teacher? What if the fit is not right? After the trial, you can pick a monthly plan with the same teacher. Not the right teacher? Ask about a trial with another teacher. It is better to ask early.
Questions 9 and 10: After the Class, With Our Team
Some questions are better asked in writing, once the class is over and you can think. We reply by WhatsApp or email.
Send these two questions:
- 9. What will the fee be in my own currency, and what does it cover? The trial note shows the fee in your currency. Check how many classes a week it covers and how long each class is. Ask for the answer in writing.
- 10. What happens if we do not go on? The answer should be: nothing. You pay nothing unless you go on, and no card is needed for the trial. You can simply stop, with no obligation.
Ask Your Child Three Things Too
Your child saw things you did not. Ask in a light voice, over a snack:
- What did you like most? Children often name the part that felt easy or fun.
- Was anything hard? This helps you see if your child felt at ease enough to say so.
- Would you like to come back? Hear the answer, even if it is "I don't know". You can try another teacher before you decide.
What a 30-Minute Trial Can and Cannot Show
A trial is a good test, but it is one class. Here is what it can and cannot tell you:
| A trial can show | A trial cannot show |
|---|---|
| How the teacher speaks to your child, and how your child feels. | How your child will do after many months. |
| Whether the sound, the screen and the time of day work. | Whether the class time will suit your week, week after week. |
| The level the teacher sees in your child's reading. | Your child's usual mood. A first meeting can make a child shy. |
So treat the trial as a good first look, not the last word. If you are unsure, wait a day and read your notes again.
Book Your Free Trial Class
Our free trial is a live 30-minute 1-on-1 class, with a male or a female teacher. Classes run 24/7, and we set the time in your own time zone. No card is needed. Book a free trial class and bring this list with you.
Is your child young? Read how to keep kids focused in an online Quran class before the day.