Ages 5 to 14 · One-to-one · Live on Zoom
Online Arabic Classes for Kids
Tarteelul-Azhar teaches children to read, write, speak and understand Arabic in private, one-to-one live lessons on Zoom. Each child has a dedicated teacher — a native Arabic speaker qualified at Al-Azhar — who starts from the alphabet or from the child's current level and builds up to vocabulary, simple grammar and the meaning of the words of the Quran. Lessons are in fusha, the Arabic of books and of the Quran, and the first lesson is a free trial.
- Private one-to-one lessons with a dedicated Arabic tutor
- Native Arabic-speaking teachers trained at Al-Azhar
- Reading, writing, speaking and grammar in fusha, step by step
- Lessons at times that fit school and family life
From £16 a month ($20.32 USD) · 4 one-to-one lessons of 30 minutes · free trial first
- students taught
- 500+
- students taught
- countries
- 25+
- countries
- male and female teachers
- 50+
- male and female teachers
- years — youngest age we teach
- 4+
- years — youngest age we teach
Who the classes are for
Children come to Arabic from very different starting points. In the free trial the teacher checks your child's reading and speaking and places them at the right stage.
Ages 5 to 7 — first letters and words
Recognising, pronouncing and writing the Arabic letters, then reading first words. Lessons stay short and lively, with plenty of activities, repetition and praise.
Children who read the Quran but don't understand it
They already know the letters, so the teacher moves quickly to vocabulary and sentence structure — often starting from words they already recite.
Children from non-Arabic-speaking families
No Arabic is needed, for your child or for you. Teachers explain in English, start from the alphabet, and send books your child can practise with between lessons.
Children who speak a dialect at home
They understand Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf or Maghrebi Arabic but can't yet read or write. Lessons build on what they already hear and bring them to fusha: reading, writing, grammar and the vocabulary of standard Arabic.
Ages 10 to 14 — Quranic Arabic
Older children who want to understand the Quran study its vocabulary and grammar on selected verses, through our Arabic for understanding the Quran program.
Brothers and sisters
Each child has their own lesson at their own level, and families with two or more children get 5% off 30 and 45-minute plans.
What your child learns
One clear path from the alphabet to understanding real Arabic. Each stage is practised until it is secure, and a level-up assessment marks the move to the next one.
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Letters and writing
The 28 letters, their sounds, and how each one changes shape at the start, middle and end of a word. Children write on the Zoom whiteboard with interactive activities, so they form the letters themselves instead of only recognising them.
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Reading words and sentences
Short and long vowels, sukun and shadda, and how letters join — then whole words and short sentences, read aloud and corrected live by the teacher.
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Vocabulary and everyday expression
Words from your child's own world — family, home, school, colours, numbers, food — used in short sentences. Children learn to answer simple questions and talk about themselves in Arabic, with listening practice along the way.
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Basic grammar, explained simply
Nahw (grammar) and Sarf (morphology) at a child's level: nouns, verbs and particles; masculine and feminine; singular, dual and plural; and how a verb changes with "I", "you", "he" and "she". Every rule is shown in sentences your child can already read.
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Quranic words and short surahs
Putting it all to work on the Quran: the words of Al-Fatihah and the short surahs of Juz Amma, the roots they come from, and what your child is saying in prayer. Older children can go further with our Arabic for understanding the Quran program.
Why parents choose Tarteelul-Azhar for Arabic
A dedicated teacher
Your child learns with the same teacher, who knows which letters, words and rules are secure and which still need practice.
Native speakers trained at Al-Azhar
Our teachers are native Arabic speakers and Al-Azhar graduates, so your child hears correct pronunciation and correct fusha from the first lesson.
Explained in your language
We have teachers who speak English, French, German, Spanish and Italian, so grammar is explained in words your child understands.
A complete curriculum
After the trial the teacher sends books matched to your child's level. Writing is practised on the Zoom whiteboard, and level-up assessments show when your child is ready to move on.
How lessons stay safe and accountable
- Every lesson is one-to-one between your child and their teacher — no group calls with other students.
- You can ask for a female or a male teacher when you book, subject to availability.
- Lessons happen on Zoom at home, on a device you control, and you can sit in on any lesson.
- The teacher sends you regular progress notes, so you always know what your child has covered.
- The first lesson is a free trial, and paid plans come with a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Clear monthly pricing
From £16 a month
$20.32 USD · 4 one-to-one lessons of 30 minutes · free trial first
Monthly plans run from one to seven lessons a week, in 30, 45 or 60-minute lessons. Families with two or more students get 5% off 30 and 45-minute plans.
See every plan and priceHow to start
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Book a free trial
Pick a time that suits your family. The trial lesson costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
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Meet your teacher
A qualified teacher assesses the starting level and agrees a plan with you.
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Choose a monthly plan
Decide how many lessons a week and how long each lesson is. Change it whenever you need to.
Programs on this path
Arabic Language
A structured Arabic program that builds reading, grammar, and expression skills up to advanced mastery.
Quranic Arabic: Understand the Quran
An intensive linguistic program that enables students to understand the meanings of the Quran directly from the Arabic text.
Islamic Studies
Structured lessons in Islamic sciences covering Aqeedah, Fiqh, Seerah, and Tafsir for all ages and levels.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can my child start online Arabic classes?
We accept children from 4 years old. For the youngest, lessons focus on the letters, their sounds and first words, kept short and playful; reading full sentences and simple grammar come later, when the child is ready. The free trial shows you where your child should start.
Which Arabic will my child learn — fusha or a dialect?
Fusha: the standard Arabic of books and the news, and the classical Arabic of the Quran. It is one written language shared across the Arab world, and it is the Arabic your child needs to read, write and understand the Quran. Lessons teach fusha rather than a spoken dialect.
My child reads the Quran but doesn't understand it. Can Arabic classes help?
Yes — that is one of the main goals of the course. Because your child already knows the letters, the teacher moves faster to vocabulary and grammar, then applies them to the surahs your child recites. Older children can continue with our Arabic for understanding the Quran program, which works through Quranic grammar and vocabulary on selected verses.
We don't speak Arabic at home. Can our child still learn?
Yes. No Arabic is needed, for your child or for you. The teacher explains in English, starts from the alphabet, and after the trial sends books matched to your child's level so they can practise between lessons.
Are the classes one-to-one, and can we choose a male or female teacher?
All our classes are private and one-to-one: your child has a dedicated teacher and the whole lesson is spent at their level. We do not run group classes. You can ask for a female or a male teacher when you book, subject to availability.
How long is each lesson, and how many lessons a week?
Lessons last 30, 45 or 60 minutes, from one to seven times a week, at times that suit your time zone. Families join from more than 25 countries, including the USA, the UK, Canada and Malaysia. For younger children, shorter lessons several times a week work better than one long lesson.
How much do online Arabic classes for kids cost?
Plans start at £16 a month ($20.32) for four 30-minute one-to-one lessons, and you pay only for the lessons you choose. Families with two or more children get 5% off 30 and 45-minute plans, and paid plans come with a 7-day money-back guarantee. The first lesson is free.
How will I know my child is making progress?
The teacher sends you regular progress notes, and level-up assessments mark each move to the next stage. You can also sit in on lessons at home whenever you like. There is no fixed timeline for each stage: it depends on your child's age, the number of lessons a week and practice between lessons.
