Prices at a glance
| Plan | Classes | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days a week | 8 | £25 |
| 3 days a week | 12 | £30 |
| 5 days a week | 20 | £40 |
| Weekends | 8 | £30 |
We list costs first because parents tell us they are hard to find elsewhere. If two or more children each sign up for the 5-days-a-week plan, they qualify for a 15% sibling reduction; that saving does not extend to the other plans. Fees are collected month by month with no contract, and you can cancel whenever you like. PayPal, cards and UK bank transfer are all accepted. Full details sit on our Quran class fees page.
Preston in numbers: a young, growing city
Preston was granted city status in 2002 and is the administrative centre of Lancashire. The ONS Census 2021 summary “How life has changed in Preston” shows that 16.1% of the city’s residents described their religion as Muslim, compared with 11.2% in 2011, while the figure for the North West as a whole was 7.6%.
The same release shows a population of roughly 147,800 and a median age of 36, four years below the England average. One detail stands out: people aged 20 to 24 made up 8.5% of residents, well above the 6.0% recorded nationally, which reflects the city’s large student population around the University of Central Lancashire. After England, India was the most common country of birth, given by just under 6,900 residents (4.6%), and 20.2% of people identified with an Asian ethnic background.
So a Preston page has to serve two quite different audiences: families with young children, and older teenagers and young adults who are juggling lectures, part-time jobs and placements and want to learn on their own terms.
Tajweed classes Preston learners use to polish their recitation
Many people in Preston can already read the Quran but feel unsure about their pronunciation. Our Tajweed classes Preston students take focus on the details that a busy classroom rarely has time to correct individually.
- Makharij
- Where each letter is produced in the mouth and throat, so that similar sounds such as the two forms of “h” are clearly separated.
- Noon saakin and tanween
- Clear pronunciation, merging, hiding and conversion, practised on real verses rather than lists. Our article on noon saakin and tanween rules sets these out with examples.
- Madd
- How long to stretch vowels in different situations, and why consistency matters.
- Stopping and starting
- Reading the signs in the mushaf so pauses fall in the right places and the meaning is protected.
Because sessions are recorded, you can replay a correction later and compare your own recitation with what the tutor modelled. Find out more on our online Tajweed course page.
Students and young professionals
University timetables shift every term, and shift patterns rarely stay put either. Lessons can be booked in the morning, late in the evening or at weekends, and an individual session is rearranged whenever you give us sixty minutes’ notice or more. Adults who never progressed past the early stages are welcome to begin again from the very first letter; nobody is judged for where they start. Our learn Quran as an adult page explains the adult route, and women who prefer a female tutor can have one for any course at any hour, as described on our female Quran teacher page.
For younger children
Little ones usually start with the Noorani Qaida, moving from single letters to joined words and then into the mushaf. Tutors keep lessons lively with the digital whiteboard, and pupils between four and eight stay on camera for the full half hour. Parents are encouraged to sit beside them, especially during the first few weeks. A placement test on day one means learners who have already covered some of Iqra or Yassarnal Quran pick up at that point. When reading is secure, some children move on to memorisation through our Hifz classes online, and Islamic Studies can run alongside to cover prayer and everyday duas. See our Quran lessons for children page for the full path.
Weighing a local madrasa against an online tutor
Here are the questions we suggest Preston parents ask themselves.
Does my child need company, or attention? A madrasa gives friendship, shared prayer and a sense of community that we simply cannot reproduce online. A private tutor gives undivided attention, which suits children who are shy, who fall behind in a large class, or who are ready to move faster.
How much time does the week really have? Daily evening sessions of an hour or more, plus travel, can crowd out homework and rest. A 30-minute lesson at home leaves more of the evening free.
How involved do I want to be? Online, you can watch any lesson and receive feedback afterwards. In a larger setting, progress updates may be less frequent.
Some families choose both. If you would like a broader look at the options available, read our guide to finding a Quran tutor near me.
School calendars in Preston
Preston is a district within Lancashire, so Lancashire County Council, rather than Preston City Council, sets term and holiday dates for the community and voluntary controlled schools it maintains in the city. The county council’s website includes a school calendar search for individual schools. Academies and free schools may follow their own pattern, so check with yours before planning extra lessons over half-term.
Who your Quran teacher in Preston will be
Every Quran teacher Preston learners are matched with has cleared a DBS check, holds a university degree and has Ijazah in the Quran. All tutors explain in clear English, every lesson is recorded, and parents receive feedback after classes. For anyone comparing online Quran classes Preston providers, those are useful standards to ask any academy about.
Preston FAQs
I am a UCLan student. Can I fit lessons around lectures?
Yes. Choose slots that avoid your timetable, and move any single lesson by letting us know at least an hour beforehand.
Do you cover Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble and the surrounding villages?
Yes. Lessons are online, so anywhere in and around Preston is covered at the same price.
Can I join Tajweed lessons if I already read the Quran?
Yes. The placement test shows where your recitation needs work, and your tutor builds lessons around those points.
Do you have a teaching centre in Preston?
No. There is no physical base in the city or anywhere else; all teaching is on Zoom, and nobody comes to your door.
Is the sibling discount available on the 3-days plan?
No. That 15% saving is reserved for siblings who are all enrolled on the 5-days-a-week plan.
How many free lessons do Preston families get?
Three 30-minute lessons spread over three days, beginning with a placement test. There is no obligation to continue.
My daughter starts secondary school in September. Should she stop lessons?
Not necessarily. Many children drop to the 2-days or weekend plan during a demanding term and step back up later.
Try three lessons free
Let us know the learner’s age and level, the course you are considering, convenient days and times, and whether a male or female tutor is preferred. You can phone or message on WhatsApp at 07915 652567, send an email to Contact@learnquran.uk, or reach us through the contact page. Want to understand the approach in more depth? Our complete guide to online Quran classes covers it.