Why frequency beats length
A child who has one 90-minute lesson on Saturday forgets most of it by the next Saturday. The same 90 minutes split into three 30-minute lessons keeps the material fresh and gives three chances for correction. Attention also drops sharply after 30 minutes for most children under 12.
Choosing a frequency
| Lessons per week | Best for |
|---|---|
| 2 | Busy weeks, older children who practise alone, Islamic studies add-on |
| 3 | Most children learning Qaida and reading |
| 5 | Memorisation (Hifz), children who want fast progress, or catching up |
What about home practice?
Five minutes a day of reading the last lesson aloud makes a bigger difference than an extra lesson. Ask the teacher what to practise; our teachers set a small task after every lesson and parents can see it in the parent dashboard.
When to change the frequency
Increase it when the child is enjoying lessons and asking for more, or when starting memorisation. Reduce it temporarily during exams or illness rather than stopping altogether, because stopping for a month usually costs two months of progress.
Lesson length by age
- Around 4–6: 20–30 minutes
- Around 7–12: 30 minutes
- Teenagers: 30–45 minutes
See pricing for how frequencies are packaged.