Frequently Asked Questions about Al-Dirassa Courses
Free trial, enrollment, teachers, schedules, payments, absences and course follow-up
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about the online courses offered by Al-Dirassa Institute.
This FAQ helps you understand how the free trial, one-to-one lessons, subscriptions, lesson booking and student account work.
To better understand the full course process, you can also visit our page How Online Courses Work.
A FAQ to guide you before and after enrollment
The Al-Dirassa FAQ answers the questions of people who want to book a free trial, students considering enrollment, and learners who are already registered.
Our goal is to give you a clear understanding of how the courses work so you can start in the best possible conditions.
- Before the free trial: understand how the assessment works and what it allows.
- Before enrollment: learn about plans, payments, teachers and schedules.
- After enrollment: know how to book lessons, manage absences and use your student account.
- For families: understand how to enroll several learners and organize childrenâs lessons.
Free trial
Yes. The Al-Dirassa free trial is completely free, with no commitment and no prepayment.
The free trial lasts 30 minutes. It takes place live, as a one-to-one lesson, with a real qualified teacher.
During the free trial, the teacher assesses the learnerâs level, discusses their goals and guides them toward the most suitable learning path.
Yes. Since the courses are individual, each learner has their own trial. If you want to enroll several children or several family members, each person can have a separate trial so their level can be assessed properly.
No. After the free trial, you are free to enroll or not. The purpose of the trial is to let you discover how the courses work, assess your level and choose the most suitable learning path.
Courses and levels
Al-Dirassa courses are only individual. Each student learns one-to-one with a teacher, which allows better follow-up, adapted progress and personalized corrections. We do not offer group classes.
The courses are open to men, women and children from the age of 6. They are organized in a non-mixed setting: men study with male teachers, and women study with female teachers. An exception is possible for prepubescent children.
Yes. The courses are open to all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students. After the assessment, the student starts at their real level, whether in Arabic, Quran, Tajweed, memorization or Islamic sciences.
The student starts at their real level. The free trial allows the teacher to assess their knowledge, difficulties and goals before suggesting the most suitable learning path.
Subjects taught
Al-Dirassa Institute offers Arabic courses, Quran courses, Tajweed, Quran memorization, Ijazah, recitation, as well as Islamic sciences such as Aqidah, Seerah, Fiqh, Hadith and Tafsir. Courses adapted for children are also available.
Yes. On request, it is possible to study a specific method or book with a teacher. In Arabic, this may include Al-Ajrumiyyah, An-Nahw Al-Wadih, the Madinah books, Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk or other suitable materials.
Yes. For Quran and Tajweed, it is possible to study certain methods such as Al-Qaida An-Nouraniya, or other reading and Tajweed methods according to the learnerâs needs. Quran teaching can also be done according to different riwayat, especially Hafs or Warsh, on request.
Yes. Islamic sciences courses can be organized Ă la carte around a specific book if the student wants to study a particular work with a teacher.
Teachers
Al-Dirassa teachers are qualified, certified and carefully selected. They are Egyptian, native Arabic speakers, and specialize in teaching Arabic, Quran, Tajweed or Islamic sciences depending on their field.
Yes. Teacher profiles are available on our website. The student can choose a teacher according to their profile, specialization, language of communication and availability. You can visit the Our Teachers page.
All our teachers are native Arabic speakers. Some also speak French or English. Depending on the studentâs request and teacher availability, it is possible to be guided toward a teacher who can explain in French, English or Arabic.
Yes. If necessary, it is possible to request a change of teacher. The goal is for the student to learn in good conditions, with a teacher suited to their level, goals and learning style.
Schedules and booking
Courses are offered every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Paris time, except on Fridays and Eid days. Available time slots then depend on the availability of the chosen teacher.
After enrollment, the student books lessons directly from their personal account. They can view the teacherâs availability and choose the time slots that suit them.
Yes. It is possible to book recurring lessons, for example every Monday and Wednesday at the same time, according to the teacherâs availability.
Yes. The student can also book lessons gradually, without fixed weekly time slots, if they prefer to organize their schedule week by week.
Absences, rescheduling and breaks
In case of absence, the student must inform the teacher by email or through their personal account at least 3 hours before the scheduled lesson time. If this condition is respected, the lesson can be cancelled and credited back.
The student can reschedule up to 3 absences over a 30-day period. After this 30-day period, the counter resets to zero. Beyond 3 absences during the same period, additional absences cannot be rescheduled.
If the student does not give notice at least 3 hours before the lesson, the absence is considered late and the lesson cannot be credited back.
If the teacher is absent, the lesson is rescheduled and credited back. The same applies to lessons that cannot take place during Eid holidays.
Yes. If the student wishes to take a break, they can request it. Lessons that have already been paid for but not yet booked or scheduled remain available and can be used later.
No. A paid lesson that has not yet been booked is never lost. There is no limited validity period for paid lessons that have not yet been scheduled.
Payments and subscriptions
Al-Dirassa accepts payments by credit card, PayPal and bank transfer. The available payment methods are offered during enrollment.
The plans allow students to choose between 1 and 5 hours of lessons per week. The student can therefore choose a pace adapted to their goals, level and schedule.
Al-Dirassa offers 1-month, 6-month and 12-month subscriptions. The 1-month subscription is offered at the fixed price, the 6-month subscription includes a 5% discount, and the 12-month subscription includes a 10% discount.
Payments are monthly. For example, for a 6-month subscription, the student makes 6 monthly payments. For a 12-month subscription, the student makes 12 monthly payments.
Prices are available directly on the enrollment page. The student can choose the plan and subscription duration they want.
Student account
After payment is validated, the student receives login details by email. They can then log in to their personal account to organize their lessons.
Yes. The same account can manage several learner profiles, for example for a family that wants to enroll several children. However, each subscription or pack is assigned to only one learner.
No. One subscription corresponds to one learner. If you want to enroll several children or several family members, you must choose one pack or subscription for each learner.
From the personal account, the student creates the learnerâs profile, assigns the purchased subscription to that learner, then books lessons according to the teacherâs availability.
Yes. The personal account also allows you to communicate with the administration to ask a question, request help, report a problem or modify the organization of the lessons if necessary.
Technical requirements
The student needs internet access and a device compatible with Zoom or Google Meet: a computer, tablet or phone. A stable internet connection is essential to follow the lessons in good conditions.
No. The webcam is not required. However, the student must be able to hear the teacher and speak to them. A microphone and speaker, or earphones with a microphone, are therefore necessary.
The lesson takes place on Zoom or Google Meet. The lesson link is sent by the teacher so that the student can join the session at the scheduled time.
Yes. Depending on the program followed, the teacher may send course materials in PDF format to help the student review and progress between lessons.
Certificates, Ijazah and reviews
Yes. Al-Dirassa can issue a certificate of attendance on request. It is a certificate linked to the learning path followed with the institute.
No. Al-Dirassa courses are private courses. They do not provide an official diploma recognized by a state. However, a certificate of attendance can be issued on request.
No. Ijazah is not automatic. It can only be granted if the student reaches the required level and after validation by the qualified teacher.
Yes. Student reviews and testimonials are available on the website. Registered students can also leave their review from their personal account.
Useful pages to visit
To complete this FAQ, you can visit the main pages of Al-Dirassa Institute.
Still have a question? Book a free trial
The easiest way to discover Al-Dirassa is to book a free 30-minute trial with a teacher.
This trial allows you to assess your level, ask your questions and be guided toward the most suitable learning path.