Guide for parents
Online Madrasa for Gulf kids: how it works and what it costs
Finding a good Madrasa near home is hard for many families in the Gulf. Online Madrasa brings a teacher to your child's screen, one-to-one, at a time that fits the school day. This guide explains what to expect and what it costs.
Published 6 November 2026 · SheTutor
Why Gulf families are moving Madrasa online
Evening traffic, long school days and the summer heat make a daily Madrasa trip tiring for children and parents. Many neighbourhoods also have no Madrasa that teaches in Malayalam or follows the syllabus families know from Kerala.
Online classes solve the travel problem and let you pick the language and the time. The child stays at home, and a parent can listen in.
What a one-to-one online Madrasa class looks like
- One teacher, one child. The teacher hears every word of recitation and corrects it straight away.
- Qur'an reading and Tajweed practised every class.
- Namaz taught step by step, with the duas.
- Islamic studies from the syllabus for your child's grade.
At SheTutor, Madrasa classes follow the Sunni syllabus from Grade 1 to Grade 10, and every teacher is a woman.
Malayalam or English Madrasa?
Choose the language your child understands best. Children who speak Malayalam at home often do well in Malayalam Madrasa. Children in British, American, IB or English-medium CBSE schools may follow the meaning more easily in English Madrasa.
When to schedule classes in the Gulf
Classes can run from 6 AM to 11 PM India time. In the UAE and Oman that is 4:30 AM to 9:30 PM; in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain it is 3:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Many families choose a slot after school or after Maghrib, when the child is fresh enough to recite.
How much online Madrasa costs
| Class / programme | 2 a week 8 classes | 3 a week 12 classes | 4 a week 16 classes | 5 a week 20 classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 to 7 | ₹1,800 ₹225/class | ₹2,400 ₹200/class | ₹3,000 ₹188/class | ₹3,600 ₹180/class |
| Grade 8 to 10 | ₹2,400 ₹300/class | ₹3,000 ₹250/class | ₹3,600 ₹225/class | ₹4,200 ₹210/class |
Each extra class a week adds ₹600 a month, so at 5 classes a week the price falls to ₹180 a class for Grade 1 to 7. English Madrasa fees are shared on WhatsApp.
How to start
- Choose the programme and your child's grade in the form at the top of this page.
- Send it on WhatsApp.
- Try a free demo class with the teacher.
Questions parents ask
Is online Madrasa as good as a physical Madrasa?
A one-to-one online class gives each child more listening and correction time than a large group class. Regular practice at home still matters.
What age can my child start?
Madrasa classes run from Grade 1. There is no age limit for Qur'an and Tajweed classes.
How much does online Madrasa cost?
Malayalam Madrasa starts at ₹1,800 a month for Grade 1 to 7, for 2 classes a week.