Who it's for
Adults who can give the language a steady weekly hour or two, for several years. No prior knowledge is required, but the curious, the patient, and the readers will thrive.
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Programs · Adults
برنامج تعليم البالغين الفصحى كلغة ثانية
Classical Arabic for adults, taught as a second language.
A complete program for adult learners — university students, professionals, parents, retirees — who want to read classical Arabic, not just speak a dialect.
Schedule
One ninety-minute live class per week, plus three to five hours of homework. Two terms per year (October–February, March–June) with a quiet summer of optional reading.
Languages of instruction
Classes are offered in Arabic, English, and French. The medium of instruction shifts gradually toward Arabic as the student's level rises.
Outcomes
By the end of year three, most adult students read voweled classical texts with comprehension, write a short essay in Arabic, and converse on familiar topics. Years four and beyond move into literature and balāgha.