Online Quran Classes Cost

Online Quran Classes Cost: Per Class or Per Month?

Almost every academy gives you a monthly fee. But the cost per class is what tells you if a plan is good value. To find it, divide the monthly fee by the number of classes you really get. Also check that the length of each class is clearly stated.

On our plans, every class is 30 minutes. The more classes you take, the less each class costs. In US dollars, that is $5 a class on 2 classes a week. It is $4.5 a class on 3 classes a week, and $4.4 on 5 classes a week. In pounds, it goes from £3.5 down to £3 a class. In Canadian dollars, it goes from $6.5 down to $5.75 a class. In Australian dollars, it is a flat $5 a class on every plan.

What Changes the Cost of Online Quran Classes

Two academies can quote very different fees for what looks like the same service. These are the things that really change the price. Use them to compare offers fairly.

• Classes per week. This matters most. 2 classes a week is the lowest price. 5 classes a week about doubles the monthly bill, but each class costs less.
• Class length. 30 minutes is normal for children and beginners. Adult classes of 45 or 60 minutes cost more, in line with the extra time.
• One-to-one or group. Private classes cost more than a group of 3 to 5 students. But students usually learn 2 to 3 times faster. So the cost for each page learned is often lower.
• Hifz (memorizing the Quran). It needs daily classes. It also needs a teacher who tracks the new lesson and the revision. So it has its own plan and price.
• Teacher qualifications. Some tutors hold an Ijazah (a license to teach the Quran) or an Al-Azhar degree. They cost more per hour than a general tutor. Ask what qualification your teacher really holds.
• Female teacher. Some academies charge extra for a female tutor. We do not. Male and female teachers cost the same.

Why Hifz and Ijazah Classes Cost More

Memorization has its own price of USD 175, GBP 120, CAD 225, AUD 200 a month. This is because it cannot be done well on 2 classes a week. A student doing Hifz needs a class every day. The teacher must hear the new lesson, the recent revision and the old revision. This way, nothing is forgotten. The plan includes 20 classes a month, a teacher who focuses on Hifz, and a written monthly report.

Ijazah courses run on the same plan. This is because the teacher must hold a sanad and hear the whole Quran recited. A sanad is a chain of teachers going back to the Prophet, peace be upon him. Are you comparing Hifz or Ijazah prices somewhere else? Check if the price includes daily classes and a qualified teacher. Some offers are only 2 or 3 classes a week with a general tutor.

Online Quran Classes vs a Local Madrasa: The Cost

A weekend madrasa or mosque class often costs less each month. For some families, it is the right choice. But the monthly fee is not the key point. What matters is what each option gives you for that fee.

• Group size. A mosque class often has 10 to 20 children with 1 teacher. Each child may read for only a few minutes. In a one-to-one online class, the whole 30 minutes belongs to the student.
• Travel. Going to a madrasa 2 or 3 times a week costs fuel, parking and an adult's time. Online classes happen at the kitchen table.
• Regular classes. Online classes run every week of the year. If your teacher is away, a backup teacher steps in. So progress does not stop over the holidays.
• Clear reports. You get a written report each month. You can also sit in on any class. In a big group, it is much harder to know how your child is really doing.