Online Quran Classes in New York: More Than Once a Week
For a lot of New York families, Quran learning happens on the weekend. Your child goes to weekend Islamic school, reads a little, and comes home. By the next weekend, much of it has slipped away.
It’s not your child’s fault, and it’s not the teacher’s. A few minutes of reading once a week just isn’t enough for most kids to build fluency.
What usually helps is a short, regular lesson during the week, with one teacher who listens only to your child. That’s what we offer at Quran Specialist Online.
Short lessons, several times a week
Every class is live and one-on-one with a qualified teacher, on Zoom or MS Teams. Lessons are about 30 minutes, so they fit into a school night without taking over the evening.
You choose how often: 2, 3, 4 or 5 classes a week. Regular practice through the week usually helps more than one long session, because kids keep reading while it’s still fresh.
You don’t have to give up weekend school, either. Online lessons can sit alongside it, giving your child the one-on-one practice a big class can’t.
Times that work in Eastern Time
New York is in the Eastern Time zone. We schedule after-school, evening and weekend classes for Eastern Time families, so you pick slots that fit around school, homework and activities.
Daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Around those dates, it’s worth double-checking your class time with us on WhatsApp.
For more ideas on fitting lessons in, read our guide to after-school Quran classes in the USA.
Who our New York classes are for
- Kids from about age 4, starting with short, gentle lessons. See our Quran classes for kids and our parent guide for US families.
- Kids who read but rush, and need their Tajweed corrected before mistakes become habits.
- Daughters and sisters who’d prefer a woman teacher. Female Quran teachers are available on request.
- Adults and reverts, whether you’re starting with the alphabet or coming back after years away.
What your child will learn
- Noorani Qaida: Arabic letters, joining, and vowel sounds. This is where most beginners start.
- Quran reading with Tajweed: clear, correct recitation, built one rule at a time.
- Hifz (memorization): for steady readers who are ready to memorize, with regular revision.
- Islamic studies basics for kids: our kids’ course outline includes wudu, Salah, the six kalmas, daily sunnah duas, memorizing ten surahs and basic Islamic manners.
What a class looks like
Your child joins a live video call with their teacher. The teacher listens to each letter, corrects it right away, and moves on only when your child is ready. Nobody else is in the class, so there’s no waiting for a turn.
Parents are welcome to sit in on lessons. Our safeguarding page explains how we keep classes safe.
Making a weekday routine stick
New York evenings fill up fast. A few small habits make weekday Quran classes much easier to keep up:
- Same days, same time. When the class is always on, say, Monday and Thursday after school, it stops being a decision and becomes routine.
- Set up before the class starts. Have the device charged, Zoom or MS Teams open, and the Qaida or mushaf ready a few minutes early.
- Pick a quiet spot. It doesn’t need to be a separate room. A corner of the kitchen table, away from the TV, is often enough.
- Ask one question after class. Something like “Read me the line you learned today” shows your child you’re interested, and helps the lesson stick.
When your child is tired after school
Some kids come home exhausted, and the last thing they want is another lesson. That’s normal. A few things help: a snack and a short break before class, keeping lessons to around 30 minutes, and choosing the time of day when your child is most settled. For some kids that’s straight after school; for others it’s after dinner, or on a weekend morning. You know your child best, so tell us what works when you book.
What you need
- A laptop, tablet or phone with Zoom or MS Teams (both free).
- A reliable internet connection.
- The Qaida or mushaf your teacher is using.
A laptop or tablet is easiest, because the page is easier to see, but a phone works too. That’s it.
Monthly plans in US dollars
| Plan | Live 1-on-1 classes a week | Monthly fee |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 | $30 |
| Steady | 3 | $45 |
| Plus | 4 | $60 |
| Intensive | 5 | $70 |
If more than one person in your family learns with us, you can save up to 20% with our family discount. See the fees page for details.
Try a full week, free
Every family can start with a 7-day free trial, with no payment and no credit card required. That’s enough time to see whether a weekday routine works for your child.
Have a question first? Message us on WhatsApp at +1 786 550 3540. We’re rated 4.76 out of 5 from 6 Google reviews. You can also read about our classes across the country on our USA online Quran classes page.
Questions families in New York ask us
My child already goes to weekend Islamic school. Is this extra?
Yes, it can be. You can keep weekend school and add two or three short one-on-one lessons during the week, so reading practice happens more often.
What time zone are classes scheduled in?
We schedule after-school, evening and weekend slots for Eastern Time families in New York. Around the daylight saving changes in March and November, just confirm your time with us on WhatsApp.
How long is each class?
Classes are about 30 minutes, live and one-on-one on Zoom or MS Teams.
Can my daughter have a female teacher?
Yes. Female Quran teachers are available. Just ask when you book your free trial.
How much does it cost?
Plans start at $30 a month for 2 classes a week and go up to $70 a month for 5 classes a week, with a family discount of up to 20%. You can start with a 7-day free trial, no credit card needed.