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Master Arabic: Our Comprehensive Programs for Non-Native Speakers

At Al-Ibaanah, we offer a dynamic suite of programs specifically tailored to the unique needs of non-native speakers. Our intensive, comprehensive curriculum is structured to ensure exceptional results, guiding you step-by-step toward confident fluency, regardless of your starting point or learning goals.

Arabic Program

Our curriculum research and development team created our pioneering academic programs. The Ibaanah program has been developed to provide our students with the necessary foundation and training needed to enhance rapid learning along with gradual skill building techniques in the areas of verbal articulation, phonetics (makharij), reading and comprehension, writing, grammar, morphology, rhetoric and critical thinking and application in the Arabic language, along with many other important skills. The focus of our program is to provide a complete foundation in the Arabic language, equipping students with all the necessary components for understanding and usage. Al-Ibaanah’s program consists of three phases of study: Phase One, Phase Two, and Phase Three. The entire academic program consists of 21 levels of study.
Phase One
This phase consists of 10 levels of study, two introductory levels (muqadamah and tamhidi) and level one to level eight. Each of these 9 levels consists of 90 hours of study, with classes being conducted 5 days a week, for 3 ½ hours of study daily. The first phase of study requires approximately 1 – 1 ½ years of continuous studies to complete. Phase One of the Ibaanah program focuses on beginning with the fundamentals of reading, writing, and speaking, gradually strengthening and re-enforcing all components needed for understanding and usage of the Arabic language. The first two levels of study, Introductory Level and Level 0 (muqadamah and tamhidi) focus on equipping students who have little or absolutely no background in the Arabic language with the fundamentals of correct pronunciation of the Arabic letters (makharij), the fundamentals of reading, correct written formation of each letter, basic everyday vocabulary, with concentration on formation of simple sentences, basic verbal and written expression. Level One thru Level Eight focus on gradual introduction, application, and mastering of the rules of grammar (Nahw), morphology (Sarf), dictation and writing (Imlaa), rhetoric (Balagha) in verbal and written expression. Strong emphasis is placed on comprehension and understanding of simple to complex reading texts, ranging from short stories, literature, Arabic poetry, Quraan, Hadeeth, and other Islamic texts. Special attention is paid to the students listening and speaking development. Intense focus is directed to assist the student in applying each concept and adopting the Arabic language as his/her means of expression without relying on translating into his/her mother language. After completing this first phase of study, students have a strong foundation in all sciences of the Arabic Language (Fusha) and its usage. Any student that has completed this phase and has been diligent and studious should be able to listen to Arabic lectures, attend sittings of knowledge held by the Scholars and understand, read both secular and religious texts (modern and classical) with strong comprehension, write and speak correctly, applying the principles he/she has studied.
Phase Two: Advanced Studies
In Phase Two, Al-Ibaanah offers advanced studies in the various sciences of the Arabic Language. The structure of Phase Two is more flexible, and is similar to university level courses. Students can select from courses in Grammar (النحو) and Morphology (الصرف), Rhetoric (البلاغة), Modern Literature and Traditional Religious Texts (النصوص), Arabic Poetry (الشعر), Meter and Rhythm of Arabic Poetry (العروض), and Methods in Research Writing and Composition (البحث و طريقة كتابته) .Students may opt to take the full load of courses during each session or chose to take one, two, three, or all of the required courses. The number of hours and scheduling is flexible depending on instructor availability. Phase Two advanced studies focuses on the revision and expansion of the Phase One curriculum. Phase Two is based on works of the scholars of Arabic Language and Islamic Sciences, as well as beneficial traditional works from the Scholars of the past .(كتب التراث)Phase Two study is in-depth study of the Arabic Language, with focus on strengthening the student’s understanding and comprehension of the sciences of the Arabic language, Quraan, Ahaadeeth, and complicated literary texts, modern and past, and strengthening verbal expression, compositional skills, and written expression. After completing this phase of study, a student should have a strong verbal and written command of the Arabic Language, as well as be able to research and study from the works of the Ulema from past and present.
Phase Three
Phase Three consists of concentrated studies and a hands on training program designed to train our top students as teachers of the Arabic Language to non-native speakers. Only our best students are offered an opportunity to enter this special program.

Elective Programs and Courses

In addition to the regular and intensive programs, Al-Ibaanah offers a wide range of elective programs and courses, supplementing and strengthening our regular program.

Al-Ibaanah offers a comprehensive program in the studies of Mutoon and their explanation for those students who wish to study in the traditional way of the Scholars. The Mutoon program consists of the traditional stages of study from the basics to the complex and comprehensive. Al-Ibaanah offers studies in the mutoon of nahw (grammar), sarf (morphology), and balagha (rhetoric). For example, the program of study in nahw (grammar) begins with Ajromeeyah (الأجرومية) and follows through the traditional course; Mulhatul-I’raab (ملحة الإعراب), Qatr al-Nada (قطر الندى), Shuthoor ath-Thahab ((شذور الذهب, and Alfiyyah bin Malik ((الألفية. For specific details on this program of study, please contact the Administration of Al-Ibaanah. The curriculum and methodology of this program of study is especially designed for those students who chose to pursue the path of students of knowledge. Each class meets five days a week, two and a half hours daily, and varies in duration depending upon the particular Matn and its explanation.

(Verbal and Written Expression)

The Ta’beer program of Al-Ibaanah is specially developed to enhance understanding and communication skills, focusing on the application and usage of vocabulary, grammar, morphology, etc. in both verbal and written expression. The concentration is focused upon correct verbal usage and sentence structure, using and applying all vocabulary and rules of grammar learned at each phase in daily conversation, verbal expression and usage. The beginning classes of ta’beer focus on everyday conversation and daily life. The levels in this program of study progress in the construction of conversation, expression of thoughts and ideas, and complex speaking and expression.

Al-Ibaanah’s Quraan recitation and Tajweed Program focuses on correct pronunciation and makharij, study and application of the rules of Tajweed, study and memorization of mutoon at- tajweed, Quraan reading and memorization, with concentration on constant revision and correction. The instructors at Al-Ibaanah of Quraan and Tajweed have ijaazah with isnaad. The Quraan program is flexible depending upon the student’s level, and can be tailored as private or group classes. The student can chose from three to five days of study, as well as the number of hours daily.

Al-Ibaanah offers comprehensive courses in various types of Arabic Calligraphy (الخط). The series of courses focus on basic fundamental of Arabic writing and correct formation of the letters and their joining, progressing to complex scripts and artistic compositions of various forms of Arabic Calligraphy.

NOTE: Please see the special notices and yearly academic schedule posted on our website for the time frames for the Ramadan Workshops.

Al-Ibaanah offers a series of special workshops during the month of Ramadan from which students may select, such as Grammar in the Quran, Tajweed and Recitation, Ta’beer (Verbal and Written Expression), al-Mutoon, and Arabic Calligraphy. Students may register for any of the registered courses. Students may opt to study in the regular program of study or continue their studies in the regular program.

Study Options

Most of the classes offered at the Institute are group classes. Our Collective Study Program classes are designed to provide a challenging and a very competitive classroom environment. In keeping with the standard of excellence, our institute has established a policy which limits the number of students per classroom, giving our teachers the opportunity to concentrate on every individual student in an intensive classroom environment

Our Individual Study classes are offered to special students who meet the Institutes academic qualification criteria. The Institute offers limited space for Individual Study Program classes during every six week session, year round. The Individual Study classes are specially designed to accommodate students with little time and or prefer not to sit in a group class setting but yet want to receive quality Arabic education or who have special educational requirements. The Institute offers two types of private classes: The Individual Private class and Cooperative Private Class.

  • In the Individual Private Class a student is assigned to a private teacher. This type of program offers students many opportunities which are not normally available in a collective class setting; opportunities, such as the ability of having personal instruction tailored to suit the student’s individual pace and with the flexibility for acceleration depending on the teacher’s recommendation. Also, with this program a teacher can concentrate on those areas in which the student requires special attention.
  • The Cooperative Private Class consists of two level-comparable students studying with a designated teacher. Like Individual Private Class, students enjoy the opportunity of having a private teacher and at the same time having a competitive study partner, thereby creating a challenging class room environment normally found in a Collective Study Program class setting.

Tuition Fees

Fee Schedule – (Introductory Level – Level 8)

  • Collective Courses (Regular Group Classes) based on 90 hours of study per level.
  • One to One Individual Courses (Private Classes) based on 90 hours per session.
  • Shared Private Courses (Two to three students) based on 90 hours per session.

Advanced Studies Fee Schedule

* Please contact the Administrative Offices for particulars of the fees for these levels. *

Application and Registration Fee

  • 125 Egyptian Pounds

Textbook Fees:

  • 70 Egyptian Pounds per level

Verification of Studies Letter:

  • 35 Egyptian Pounds

Phase One Examination and Certificate:

  • 100 Egyptian Pounds

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NOTE: The Board of Trustees of AL-IBAANAH ARABIC CENTER reserves the right to change tuition, fees, and other charges at anytime.

Al-Ibaanah Arabic Center accepts all qualified students regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. Regular students are required to have a high school diploma or its equivalent. Al-Ibaanah does accept students that do not meet these requirements under the status of special students. Any student accepted into the academic program at Al-Ibaanah must agree to abide by the rules and policies of the institution, and the laws that govern us as non-residents of Egypt. All students must possess legal documentation in order to study at Al-Ibaanah Arabic Center; valid passport and visa.

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