Europe
Online Quran classes for families in Europe
Live one-to-one Quran lessons for children and adults in Europe, scheduled in your local time and delivered through our MAKTAB platform.
What this is
Live one-to-one Quran lessons over video for families in Europe, taught by our full-time teachers through our MAKTAB learning platform.
Who it is for
Muslim families across Europe, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, who want a regular one-to-one Quran teacher for their children or for themselves.
How it works
- 1Book a free trial and tell us your city or timezone.
- 2We suggest lesson times in your local time.
- 3The teacher assesses the learner's level in the trial.
- 4Regular supervised, recorded lessons begin on the days you choose.
Important facts
- Every lesson is one-to-one.
- Every lesson is supervised and recorded.
- Parents of children receive monthly PDF progress reports.
When to choose it
Choose online classes when you want a consistent Quran teacher in Europe without travel, at times that fit school and work.
- Timezones
- Western European Time (Portugal), GMT/IST (Ireland), Central European Time (Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Scandinavia) and Eastern European Time (Finland, Greece, Romania)
- Scheduling lessons
- Lessons are booked in your own European timezone, usually after school or in the early evening on weekdays, or on Saturday and Sunday mornings. European clocks change on the last Sunday of March and October, and your lesson follows your local clock.
- Getting in touch
- Message us on WhatsApp or email. We reply to agree a trial time in your local time.
One option across many countries
Muslim families in Europe live in very different situations. Some are close to a large community with mosques and weekend schools; others are the only Muslim family in their town. Online one-to-one lessons give every child the same regular teacher and a clear learning path, wherever they live.
Timezones and clock changes
Most of continental Europe uses Central European Time, with Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Greece and several other countries one hour either side. All EU countries change their clocks on the same weekends in March and October. Tell us your country and city when you book and your lesson stays at the same local time.
The language of teaching
Children in Europe often speak the local language at school, a home language with family, and some English. Tell us which language the learner is most comfortable being taught in and we will tell you honestly what is available before the trial, so lessons are understood, not only heard.
Around school and weekend activities
European school days vary from country to country, and some children finish at lunchtime on certain days. Short lessons after school or on weekend mornings tend to work best, and they fit alongside sports clubs and weekend Islamic school.
Accountability
Lessons are one-to-one and delivered through our own MAKTAB learning platform. Every lesson is supervised and recorded, and parents of children receive a monthly PDF progress report.
See the courses, read about classes for adults, or book a free trial.
Watch
Quran Reading
Noorani Qaida with Tajweed, Lesson 1: The Single Letters (Mufradat), Part A
The first video in our Noorani Qaida series. It introduces the single Arabic letters (Mufradat) one at a time, the very first step towards reading the Quran, and gives parents and beginners a clear feel for how our teachers explain each stage before you book a free trial. Parents can watch it with their child to see what the very first stage of reading looks like and how letters are introduced one by one. In live lessons the same first stage is taught one-to-one, with the teacher listening to the learner and correcting pronunciation straight away, so mistakes do not become habits. When the single letters are secure, learners move on to joined letters, vowel marks and, in time, fluent Quran reading.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Which European countries do you teach in?
Lessons are online, so families can learn from any European country with a stable internet connection. Tell us your country and city when you book.
What happens when the clocks change in March and October?
Your lesson follows your local clock, so it stays at the same local time for your family.
Can my child learn alongside weekend Islamic school?
Yes. Many families use one-to-one lessons to give extra reading or memorisation practice alongside weekend classes.
Continue learning
See a lesson before you decide
Book a free trial lesson. We will agree a time that suits your timezone.