Tahfiz / Quran Teacher
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Teaches students to memorise and recite the Quran with correct tajwid at tahfiz schools, state and private maahad, mosques or online. Most start by completing a tahfiz programme after SPM, such as the Darul Quran JAKIM Diploma Tahfiz, and memorising all 30 juz.
You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.
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In Malaysia
- How people get into it here
- SPM with at least a C in Bahasa Melayu, Arabic and an Islamic studies subject → apply to the 3-year Darul Quran JAKIM Diploma Tahfiz Al-Quran & Al-Qiraat (written test and interview; age 21 or below) or a state or private maahad tahfiz → memorise 30 juz → teach at a tahfiz school, maahad or mosque, or online. A shorter route is an SKM Level 3 tahfiz teaching course at a TVET college. A degree in Quran studies plus a teaching qualification opens government teaching posts.
Pay in the private market
Monthly pay from fresh grad to mid-career, from the salary guide cited on this page.
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Job demand outlook
Steady, reliable demand: a consistent number of openings.
Your readiness
How your current SPM subjects line up with this career.
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Post-SPM pathways with programmes in this career's fields. Tap one to see real programmes and entry requirements.
TVET
Hands-on trades with strong employability: ILP, ADTEC, kolej vokasional, GiatMARA.
Asasi / Foundation
One-year runway into a specific university: public via UPU or private direct entry.
IPG (Teacher Training)
Explore KPM's teacher-training route. Check current funding and apply through KPM's PISMP portal, not UPUOnline.
International Pre-U
A-Levels, AUSMAT, IB and more. The flexible premium route, local or overseas.
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Quick answers
How do you become a Tahfiz / Quran Teacher in Malaysia?
SPM with at least a C in Bahasa Melayu, Arabic and an Islamic studies subject → apply to the 3-year Darul Quran JAKIM Diploma Tahfiz Al-Quran & Al-Qiraat (written test and interview; age 21 or below) or a state or private maahad tahfiz → memorise 30 juz → teach at a tahfiz school, maahad or mosque, or online. A shorter route is an SKM Level 3 tahfiz teaching course at a TVET college. A degree in Quran studies plus a teaching qualification opens government teaching posts.
Can I become a Tahfiz / Quran Teacher straight after SPM?
Yes. This career can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, without a degree.
What should I study to become a Tahfiz / Quran Teacher?
Related fields of study: Education. SPM subjects that help most: Bahasa Melayu, Your teaching subject, Moral / Islamic Studies and English.
How much does a Tahfiz / Quran Teacher earn in Malaysia?
We don't yet have a Malaysian source we can cite for Tahfiz / Quran Teacher pay, so we show no figure.
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
Skills to build
About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
Job responsibilities, knowledge areas and work context from O*NET 30.3, US Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0. onetcenter.org