Birmingham has one of the UK's largest Muslim communities, and many families still look for a Quran teacher the traditional way: a name passed on after Jumu'ah, or a tutor who comes to the house. An online Quran teacher gives you the same one-to-one attention as a home tutor, with a wider choice of certified male and female teachers and no visits to arrange.
A home Quran tutor has long been the first choice for many Birmingham families, and it still works well when you find the right person. The difficulty is usually availability: good local teachers are booked up, evening slots go fast, and if the tutor moves or falls ill, you start the search again. Here is how the two compare:
| What matters | Online Quran teacher (with us) | Home Quran tutor |
|---|---|---|
| Choice of teacher | Certified male and female teachers to choose from | Whoever is local and free |
| Booking times | After school, early morning, late evening, weekends | Limited by the tutor's travel |
| Cost | From £30/month for 12–14 lessons | Hourly rate, often plus travel |
| Screen sharing | The Mushaf and Tajweed charts shared on screen | Your own copy of the Mushaf |
| Progress updates | Monthly progress reports | Agreed with the tutor |
| Face-to-face contact | By video | In person |
If an in-person tutor suits your family and you know one you trust, that is a good choice. If you are struggling to find one, or want a female teacher who is not available locally, an online teacher fills the gap.
Each lesson is 30 minutes, live, with just the student and the teacher. A typical lesson for a Birmingham child after school runs like this:
Adults follow the same pattern at their own level, whether they are learning the letters or polishing their Tajweed.
Patient teachers who keep young learners engaged with short, varied lessons, from the first letters to reading fluently and starting Hifz. More on Quran classes for kids.
Private lessons for beginners and reverts, or for adults who read but want their recitation corrected, at early-morning or evening times. See Quran classes for adults.
A female Quran teacher for women and girls, including Tajweed, Hifz and courses towards an Ijazah.
Whether you hire through us or find a tutor locally, look for these qualities:
Our free trial class lets you check all five before you pay anything.
Our teachers work with students all over the city and the West Midlands, including:
For courses and more on classes in the city, see online Quran classes in Birmingham. Nearby, we also teach families in Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Solihull.
Our teachers teach online, so the lesson happens in your home by video. You get one-to-one attention like a home tutor, without arranging visits.
Plans start at £30 a month for three 30-minute one-to-one lessons a week (12–14 lessons a month). There are no travel costs.
Yes. Women and girls can learn with a female Quran teacher for reading, Tajweed, Hifz and Ijazah courses.
Yes. Children start from the Arabic letters with Noorani Qaida, then move on to reading the Quran with Tajweed.
Yes. Parents are welcome to sit in or listen nearby, and receive monthly progress reports.
Send us your details through the form or WhatsApp. We arrange a free trial class with a male or female teacher at a time that suits you.
Book a free one-to-one trial class with a certified male or female teacher.
Every plan includes live one-to-one classes with a qualified teacher, a free trial class and progress updates. No travel, no hidden costs.
Not sure which plan suits you? Book a free trial class and your teacher will recommend one. Full details on our fee page.
Tell us who the classes are for and when suits you. Our admissions team will match you with a male or female teacher and confirm your free class.