How to choose a maahad tahfiz in Kelantan: a checklist for parents

Many parents search for the best maahad tahfiz in Kelantan. No single answer suits every family, so compare what you can check for yourself.

Five things to check before you choose:

• Recitation quality: ask how pronunciation and murajaah are looked after, not only how fast students memorise.
• Academics: ask whether the KPM syllabus is taught alongside hafazan, and up to which level.
• Hostel: see the sleeping quarters and laundry yourself, and ask what the fees already cover.
• Fees and requirements: ask for the fee list, the entry age and the documents needed.
• A visit: come to the campus, see the classrooms, hostel and surau, and meet the teachers.

At Maahad Tahfiz Al-Quran Abu Bakar (MATAB), students memorise the Quran up to 30 juz with correct pronunciation. They also follow academics on the KPM syllabus up to SPM, Arabic and English, and live in the hostel.

MATAB has two campuses: Kubang Gendang in Pasir Mas, and MATAB Lilbanat in Tanah Merah. The monthly fee of RM500 covers tuition, meals, laundry and the hostel. The 2027 intake, for children aged 11 to 13, is open until December 2026.

MATAB received the PERMATA AL-QURAN 2026 award as Best Tahfiz School (East Zone). Yayasan Islam Kelantan also invited MATAB to receive the Best Tahfiz School (Private) Award. These awards are a pointer, not a substitute for your own visit and questions.

The students' daily timetable, the entry requirements and the online application form are on the Registration page. You are also welcome to visit the campus in Kubang Gendang, Pasir Mas, before registering. Contact us on WhatsApp or by phone to arrange a visit.