Online Urdu classes for kids in the UK
Help your child speak, read and write Urdu — stay connected to grandparents, family and heritage — with a friendly native-speaking teacher.
- One-to-one on Zoom
- 3 free trial classes
- Parents can watch
- Female teachers
Book 3 free classes
Tell us a little about you — we'll arrange your trial at a time that suits.
- 5+Ages
- Beginner to GCSELevel
- 30 min, one-to-oneLessons
- Ask for Urdu feesFees
- 3 freeTrial classes
Keep Urdu alive in your family
Online Urdu classes teach British-Pakistani and other Urdu-heritage children to speak, read and write Urdu in live one-to-one lessons. Beginners start with the Urdu alphabet and everyday conversation; older children can work towards reading stories, writing and GCSE Urdu.
Many British-Pakistani children understand Urdu but can't speak, read or write it. Our one-to-one Urdu classes help your child talk confidently with grandparents and family, read Urdu stories and Islamic books, and — for older students — prepare for GCSE Urdu.
Urdu letters & first words
Inside a 30-minute lesson
- 5 minRevise the last lesson
- 15 minNew learning with the teacher
- 5 minPractice & correction
- 5 minHome task & a short dua
Is this course right for you?
Heritage learners
Understand Urdu but don't speak it.
Beginners
Starting from the Urdu alphabet.
Readers
Ready for stories and writing.
GCSE students
Working towards an Urdu GCSE.
What you'll learn
Urdu alphabet
Letters, sounds and simple words.
Speaking
Everyday conversation with confidence.
Reading
Joined Nastaliq script, stories and poems.
Writing
Handwriting, sentences and compositions.
Listening
Understanding family and media.
GCSE skills
Exam-style practice for older students.
From first letters to GCSE
Your child starts at the right level after a free assessment.
- StarterAlphabet
- SpeakerConversation
- ReaderStories
- WriterComposition
- GCSEExam support
- Talk confidently with family
- Read and write Urdu
- Connect with heritage and culture
- Work towards GCSE Urdu
Monthly report card · example
- Reading accuracy
- Tajweed
- Revision at home
- Focus in lessons
Teacher note: “Confident with Madd — next we practise Ghunnah.”
Report cards, rescheduling and recorded lessons
No more guessing what happened in class. Your teacher keeps you in the loop from the very first lesson.
- Monthly report card on reading, Tajweed, effort and next steps
- Easy rescheduling with 12 hours' notice
- Every lesson recorded to safeguard students and teachers
- Sit in on any lesson — you're always welcome
- SEN & ADHD friendly — lessons adapted to your child
How online one-to-one compares
Honest comparison to help you choose — many families combine options.
| Feature | AssafwaOnline 1-to-1 | Group madrasahLocal class | Apps & videosSelf-study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher's full attention for the whole lesson | ✓ | Rarely | ✕ |
| Every mistake heard and corrected | ✓ | Sometimes | ✕ |
| No travel or waiting around | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Lesson times you choose | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
| Parents can watch any lesson | ✓ | Rarely | — |
| Female teacher on request | ✓ | Sometimes | — |
| Meet friends in person | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
Simple, transparent pricing
Try first, then choose. You never pay before you've seen how we teach.
- 3 free trial classes — no card needed
- 10% sibling discount across all courses
- Combine courses — e.g. Quran and this course in one family plan
- No registration fee, cancel any time
Personal fee quote
One-to-one · 30-minute lessons
Fees for this course depend on your child's level and lessons per week. Book the free trial and we'll confirm your fee — with no obligation.
Book 3 free classesAsk about feesPeace of mind from the first class
Every family gets the same commitments — whichever course you choose.
3 free trial classes
See real lessons before paying anything.
SEN & ADHD friendly
Lessons adapted for ADHD, autism and other special needs.
Monthly report cards
A clear report card every month: progress, effort and next steps.
Easy rescheduling
Give 12 hours' notice and we'll arrange a make-up class.
Recorded for safeguarding
Every lesson is recorded to protect students and teachers.
Parents can watch
Sit in on any lesson, any time.
Private one-to-one
Every class is a private Zoom lesson.
Female teachers
Request a female teacher for any course.
First-week guarantee
Not happy in week one? Full refund of month one.
Start in 3 easy steps
From request to first lesson in a few days.
- 1
Request a trial
Fill in the short form.
- 2
Take 3 free classes
Meet your teacher online.
- 3
Choose a plan
Keep learning with the same teacher.
Frequently asked questions
My child understands Urdu but can't speak it. Can you help?
Yes — this is very common in UK families. Lessons focus on building speaking confidence through conversation and games.
Do you help with GCSE Urdu?
We offer GCSE support for older students. Tell us the exam board and target grade when booking so we can match the right teacher.
Is the teacher a native Urdu speaker?
Urdu lessons are taught by fluent Urdu speakers who also speak English, so beginners are never lost.
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