Online Quran Classes in Johannesburg
Live 1-on-1 Quran classes for families in Johannesburg, South Africa, home to a large and well-established Muslim community across the metro area. Classes are taught by Saba Afzal, a female teacher with an Ijazah in Tajweed and Qira'at, and your class time is matched to your own time zone, wherever in Johannesburg you're based, whether it's for your child or as an adult beginner learning to read the Quran.
No card required · We reply within 24 hours
$4/class
30-Minute Class · $76/month
$9/class
1-Hour Class · $180/month
$15/class
90-Minute All-Inclusive Class · $300/month
How classes work for families in Johannesburg
Every class is a live 1-on-1 video lesson, Monday to Friday, with 20 classes a month on every plan. Your teacher is based in Pakistan, but your slot is agreed in your own local time in Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time (SAST)). South African school terms follow the calendar year, with a long break around December and January. After-school hours (about 3 to 5 pm) are 6 to 8 pm in Pakistan, which is comfortably inside normal teaching hours.
Time conversion for Johannesburg
| Your time zone | Gap | When it is 3:00 pm in Pakistan | When it is 5:00 pm in Pakistan | When it is 7:00 pm in Pakistan | When it is 9:00 pm in Pakistan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa Standard Time (SAST) | Pakistan is 3 hours ahead | 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm |
Example conversions, not a timetable: which slots are actually free is confirmed when you book your trial.
South Africa does not use daylight saving time, and neither does Pakistan, so the gap stays at three hours all year round. To check any other time, use the class time converter.
In-person madrasa or online 1-on-1 in Johannesburg?
| In-person madrasa | Online 1-on-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher attention | Usually a group; the teacher hears each learner briefly. | The whole lesson is on one learner, and mistakes are corrected on the spot. |
| Pace | Set by the group and the term plan. | Set by the learner; hard parts can be repeated. |
| Travel and timing | Travel to a fixed place at fixed times. | From home, with a time agreed within the teacher's hours. |
| Community | Other children, the congregation and the mosque setting. | No peer group; it pairs well with local community life. |
| Parent visibility | Varies by venue. | Parents may sit in, and progress notes appear in the parent dashboard. |
Both have a place, and many families use both: the local community for belonging, and 1-on-1 lessons for precise correction of recitation.
Questions from families in Johannesburg
Can we request a female teacher for our daughter in Johannesburg?
Yes — every class at Saba Quran is currently taught by Saba Afzal, a female, Ijazah-holding teacher who teaches in English and Urdu, so a female teacher is the default rather than a special request. Mention any other preference when you book a free trial.
How soon can a Johannesburg family start after booking a trial?
We reply within 24 hours to confirm a time — most families have their trial class scheduled within a day or two, with no card required.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and your teacher?
Your teacher is based in Pakistan (UTC+5, with no daylight saving time). For Johannesburg (South Africa Standard Time (SAST)): Pakistan is 3 hours ahead in standard time. This does not change during the year, because neither side uses daylight saving time. Your slot is agreed in your local time.
How much do online Quran classes cost in Johannesburg?
From $4 per class on the 30-minute plan. Plans are priced in US dollars ($4, $9 and $15 per class for 30, 60 and 90 minutes, 20 classes a month). Payment is by bank transfer.
Is there a free trial for families in Johannesburg?
Yes. The trial class is free and you are not asked for payment details to book it. We reply within 24 hours to confirm a time.
Want more detail before you book a trial? Meet our teacher, work out the cost with the price calculator, or check our sibling discount if you're enrolling more than one child. New to Islam? Read about Quran classes for new Muslims; for children, see Arabic reading for kids.
What your child learns in Johannesburg
Not just Quran reading: a full, structured path for children and adults alike.
- Tajweed
- Hifz
- Qaida & Arabic letters
- Salah
- Stories of the Sahabah
- Duas & hadith
- Islamic manners
Give your child a real head start
Transparent pricing, a named female teacher with an Ijazah, and a real curriculum rather than a booking form.
No payment details needed · Female teacher · Reply within 24 hours