One of the most important factors in a student's success is the frequency and consistency of their lessons. To understand why, think of a standard school or university class: if you only attended once a week, would you expect to make significant progress? The same principle applies here.
At IQRA Network, our recommendations are grounded in educational science. While the ideal plan is always personalized during your evaluation, our general, evidence-based guidelines can help you understand what it takes to achieve real, lasting progress.
The Science of Consistent Learning: Why Frequency Matters
Our brains learn and retain information through a process of reinforcement. Scientific principles like the "Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve" show that we naturally begin to forget new information very quickly. However, when we review and practice that information at specific intervals, we interrupt the forgetting process and move knowledge from our short-term to our long-term memory.
This principle, known as "Distributed Practice" or "Spaced Repetition," is the foundation of our methodology. Infrequent, massed sessions (like a single long lesson once a week) are scientifically proven to be less effective than shorter, more frequent sessions distributed throughout the week. A break of 4 or more days between sessions often means the teacher has to spend valuable time re-teaching forgotten concepts, rather than building on new ones.
Our Recommended Lesson Frequencies
Based on these principles and our experience with thousands of students, here is our guide to lesson frequency:
The Minimum for Steady Progress (2 Sessions per Week): This is our recommended minimum for most programs. Two sessions a week ensures that the "forgetting curve" is interrupted, allowing for consistent progress and retention. This is especially crucial for subjects like Quran Memorization, where recall is essential.
The Ideal for Strong Growth (3-4 Sessions per Week): This is the ideal range for students who want to see significant, accelerated growth. This frequency creates a powerful learning rhythm, deeply embedding new skills and knowledge. For younger children, we often recommend this frequency but with shorter durations (e.g., three 30-minute lessons instead of two 45-minute lessons).
The Intensive Path (5+ Sessions per Week): This path is for highly dedicated students who want to maximize their learning in the shortest amount of time. It creates an immersive environment ideal for rapid language acquisition or intensive Quranic studies.
Your Personalized Plan
Ultimately, the perfect frequency and duration for you or your child depend on specific goals, age, and subject matter. This will be discussed in detail with your academic coach during your complimentary evaluation, where we will design a plan that sets you up for success.