Online Quran Classes in the Netherlands
Murouj Academy gives one-to-one online Quran lessons to families in the Netherlands, in Dutch time (CET/CEST): live on video with native Arabic-speaking teachers, for children from age 4 and adults, with female teachers for girls and women.
Reviewed by Mariam Hossameldin, founder · Updated
Murouj Academy offers live one-to-one online Quran classes with native Arab teachers, including ijazah holders, female teachers for women and girls, and a free trial class with a teacher matched to you. Families in the Netherlands book every class in Dutch local time, CET in winter and CEST in summer.
Murouj Academy for families in the Netherlands at a glance
- Format: one student with one teacher, with no group classes. Every learner follows a personalised plan of two to five lessons a week, each lasting 30, 45 or 60 minutes.
- Reports: every class has a written report, shared in a WhatsApp group set up for your family.
- Clock: lessons are booked in Dutch local time, which is CET (UTC+1) in winter and CEST (UTC+2) in summer. The clocks go forward on the last Sunday of March and back on the last Sunday of October.
- Language: lessons are in Arabic or English, and most teachers speak English. We do not teach in Dutch.
- Who teaches: women and girls learn with female teachers, men with male teachers, and for a boy, parents can say whether they would like a female or a male teacher. Every teacher is a native Arabic speaker from the Arab world.
- Contact: WhatsApp +1 (315) 541-8837. The academy is run by Murouj LLC, registered in the United States, and has no Dutch office because all teaching is online.
Lessons that fit your family's schedule
You agree the time in Dutch local time, and it holds when the clocks change, so a lesson booked for 16:30 starts at 16:30 on your clock all year. Families commonly pick an afternoon slot after school, an evening slot, or a weekend slot. Since a Dutch secondary-school timetable can differ from one weekday to the next, you can book different times on different days. You choose the pattern when you book your free trial class.
How do lessons fit around Dutch school life?
Primary and secondary schools in the Netherlands run on different rhythms, and a one-to-one lesson can follow each of them.
- Primary-age children. Many finish school in the afternoon, so a short 30-minute lesson soon afterwards, or an early evening one, works well while attention is still good.
- Secondary-school pupils. Timetables often change from day to day and gaps between lessons are common, so we plan the week around the days when you finish early and keep long school days free.
- Weekends. A longer weekend lesson suits revision, memorisation or an older pupil who wants more time with the teacher.
- Holidays and exams. Holiday dates are set by region, and exam periods have their own pressure. Tell your teacher what is coming and agree together whether to continue, change the times or pause.
How do you raise children with Arabic and the Quran alongside Dutch schooling?
Children growing up in the Netherlands spend their school days in Dutch. The Quran and Arabic need steady contact, not occasional bursts, and one-to-one lessons are a way to give them that without travelling anywhere.
- No Arabic needed to start. The Qaida classes for beginners begin at the first letter, and the teacher explains in English, so a child who has only ever heard Arabic at home can still learn to read it.
- Close listening. In a one-to-one lesson the teacher hears every letter and corrects it at once. That matters when your child hears more Dutch than Arabic during the week.
- From reading to reciting well. After the Qaida, a child can move on to the Tajweed classes or to Quran recitation correction, where the teacher listens to the recitation and corrects it live.
- Language at home. If your children understand Arabic at home but cannot read or write it, the Standard Arabic course builds those skills step by step.
Some families also use a mosque or weekend class. Online lessons can sit alongside it: the mosque gives community, and the one-to-one lesson gives focused time with a teacher.
Meet some of our teachers
Arabic is the first language of every teacher at Murouj Academy, and each profile on the teachers page lists that teacher's own studies. Where a teacher holds an ijazah, the profile says so; our guide to the types of ijazah explains what the word means. A parent or friend who knows the Quran can help you practise, but a certified teacher is a different thing.
Where should we begin?
Match your child, or yourself, to the line that fits best. Every course is one-to-one, and none ranks above another.
| If the learner... | Start with |
|---|---|
| cannot read Arabic yet | Qaida classes for beginners |
| reads and wants to study the rules | Tajweed classes |
| reads and wants a teacher to correct how they recite | Quran recitation correction |
| wants to memorise | Quran memorisation course |
| wants the language | Standard Arabic course |
| is a child learning about belief, worship and manners | Islamic studies for kids |
| is a teenager who wants the basics of Islam | Islamic studies for teens |
| wants to understand what the Quran means | Understand the Quran: basic tafsir |
| is a child learning Arabic | Arabic for kids |
Not sure? Take the free trial and let the teacher assess the level.
How does the free trial work?
Use the free trial form or message us on WhatsApp with the learner's age, goals and the Dutch times that suit you. We match you with an available teacher and agree a slot with them. If the first class does not feel right, we switch you to another teacher. Once it does, you choose a package and continue with your matched teacher.
Are girls taught by women, and how is privacy kept?
Yes. Women and girls are always taught by female teachers. Murouj Academy follows Islamic etiquette for privacy: when a female teacher teaches a female student, no non-mahram man can see the student. Read how privacy and etiquette work in our lessons.
Lesson plans for families in the Netherlands
Families in the Netherlands can choose from four lesson plans, all one-to-one: Beginner (2 classes a week), Intermediate (3), Advanced (4) and Fluency (5). Lessons for students in the Netherlands last 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and every plan includes a free trial class. Payment is by Wise, PayPal or bank transfer.
Plans start from €6 per 30-minute lesson. For detailed pricing, contact us or book a free trial.
Where else in Europe do we teach?
Families in Germany share our time zone, and our page on online Quran classes in Germany covers the German school day. Our UK page covers UK time.
Our courses
Every course is one-to-one with a native Arab teacher, and every course starts with a free trial class.
Quran Memorization
Memorize the Quran with structured guidance, effective revision, and personalized support from qualified teachers
Standard Arabic Course
Learn the basics of the Arabic Language which helps you understand Quran
Tajweed Classes
Learn the essential rules of Tajweed to recite the Quran with clarity, accuracy, and confidence
Quran Recitation Correction
Recite aloud and have a teacher listen and correct you live, so your recitation becomes correct, fluent and confident
Qaida Classes for Beginners
Learn to read Arabic from the first letter with the Noorani Qaida, for children and adult beginners
Islamic Studies for Kids
Help children build strong Islamic values through engaging lessons on beliefs, manners, worship, and daily life
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They are professional, goal oriented, personal and of good quality. I am happy with the lessons received.
My daughter Is comfortable with this team and they are always on time.
Teacher is absolutely wonderful! She is great to work with, punctual, and professional. My daughter loves working with her! I definitely recommend her.
Assalam Walaikum Dear parents if you are looking for a good Quran teacher and mentor please look no further. My daughter’s favorite teacher Sister maryam and insha’allah my son will start this year. I’m really happy with their services. They’re really helpful when you need to reschedule. Teachers were very joyful and friendly. My daughter waits for her class. They know how to make class more interesting for kids to learn. I have personally suggested to them to my family and friends and now I am writing this review. Alhamdulilallah I am a happy parent and I suggest you to get your child to a great start.
Murouj Academy was recommended to me by a friend. Highly professional and qualified teachers. Also, very accommodating to our schedules. I would highly recommend them to my friends as well. 🙂
Teacher Kind and very patient. She explains it all very nicely while also giving exercises to ensure that you understand her lessons.
Alhumdullillah this is the best choice we have made. The whole system is convenient and the admin make the working parent lied so easy by adjusting according to our needs. Now coming to the teacher, the teacher is very interactive with the kids. I have 2 kids and my younger one is 5, and when she is sat for the lesson after school she used to be both tired inattentive. The teacher was very patience with her and tried to entertain with different teaching techniques. Very friendly with my kids, they adore her and would like to meet her one day when we visit Egypt. And I had to add this line as my kids insisted. Over all an excellent organization.
Allahouma bareek! So glad to learn my quran and tajweed with murouj academy. They are very helpful and so professional and always flexibel with scheduling your time. I really recommend murouj to everyone who wants to study quran&tajweed. May Allah reward everyone who is involved at the academy with Jennatul Firdaous. Allahouma Ameen.
Teacher is teaching my daughter Arabic and Quran and I am very happy with the experience thus far. She communicates very well and informs me on everything they worked on and what homework was assigned.
I’ve been a student at Murouj Academy for a year and a half, taking both Tajweed and memorization courses, and the progress I’ve made is great, thanks to patient and knowledgeable teachers.The memorization program is well-structured, with great support and feedback that helps me memorize effectively. The flexible online setup makes learning easy and convenient.I highly recommend Murouj Academy to anyone looking to improve their Quran learning journey!
Murouj Academy is an excellent institution. The teachers are knowledgeable anddedicated, ensuring students receive a solid foundation in both Qur'anic studies and contemporary learning. The academy also promotes strong character development, instilling values like integrity and compassion. The environment is welcoming and supportive, creating a positive atmosphere for students to grow spiritually and intellectually. Overall, Murouj Academy is a great choice for parents seeking a balanced, faith-centered education for their children.
A refined teacher of the Quran having the capability to explain concepts in clear English and Arabic as well having a very friendly and encouraging teaching style. Highly recommended!
We recently started with this academy and we are very pleased with them. They have excellent teachers, they make it very easy and fun for the kids to learn. The service and accommodation are excellent. I would highly recommend them to anyone and everyone
Teacher is well receptive to suggestions and ideas, and flexible with lesson scheduling. Our daughter had previous experiences with tutors whose teaching styles didn’t work for us. Alhamdullah, we highly recommend her. May Allah bless her.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what parents and students ask us most.
Ask us on WhatsAppWhat time zone are lessons booked in for the Netherlands?
Every lesson is booked in your own local time: Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) in summer. The time you agree with your teacher is the time on your clock, and it stays the same when the clocks change.
Can lessons follow a school timetable that changes from day to day?
Yes. Because every class is one-to-one, the slot does not have to be the same each day. A family can book a later lesson on a long school day and an earlier one on a short day, and agree the weekly pattern with the teacher.
Are school holidays a problem?
Dutch school holidays are set by region, so we do not publish dates. Tell your teacher when your holiday starts and agree together whether to continue, change the times or pause.
In which language are the lessons taught?
Lessons are explained in English as well as Arabic. We do not teach in Dutch. A child who speaks Dutch at school and another language at home can still start from the first Arabic letter, because the Qaida needs no earlier Arabic.
Is a female teacher guaranteed for my daughter?
Yes. At Murouj Academy women and girls are always taught by female teachers. For younger boys you may tell us if you prefer a female or a male teacher, and most children learn with female teachers.
Can we switch teachers if it is not right?
Yes. Share your level, aims and the times that suit you, and we recommend an available teacher for the free trial. If it does not feel right, we switch you, and we can repeat that until it does. Once you commit, you carry on with your matched teacher. We decide each match ourselves, from what the student needs and who has space in their week, and it is not random.
What lesson plans are available for students in the Netherlands?
Students in the Netherlands choose between Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Fluency, with 2, 3, 4 or 5 one-to-one classes a week and a free trial class. Plans start from €6 per 30-minute lesson. For detailed pricing, contact us.
Is there a free trial class?
Yes. Every family starts with a free one-to-one trial class with a teacher we recommend for them. The teacher checks the learner's level and suggests a plan before you decide on a package.
Ready to begin?
Your free trial class is with a teacher Murouj matches to you, and if the fit is not right, Murouj switches to another teacher. Women and girls always learn with female teachers.