Arabic Intensive Programme
A one-year, accelerated route for focused learners. Study QurāÄnic Arabic and foundational Islamic Studies on a structured weekday timetable (ages 16+).
- Weekday schedule with higher contact hours
- Clear progression to the Alimiyyah Programme
Progression Pathway
Two years Ā· part-time (weekends)
- Suits students and working professionals
- Same foundation as Intensive, steadier pace
One year Ā· accelerated (weekdays)
- Higher contact hours and pace
- Recommended if you can commit weekdays
Five years Ā· part-time
- Direct entry after Arabic Light or Arabic Intensive
- Structured study of the core disciplines
Aims and Outcomes
Read and understand core QurāÄnic texts: steady progress toward accessing Arabic directly.
Develop a firm grounding in naįø„w and į¹£arf: systematic study for accurate comprehension.
Apply learning: practise with Qiṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn, short Ḅadīth, and guided reading.
Structured timetable: weekday sessions for consistent, cumulative study.
Compare Tracks
Arabic Light
Flexible2 years ⢠Weekends only
The same foundation taught across two academic years.
- Designed for students and working professionals
- Steady pace with weekend sessions
Arabic Intensive
Accelerated1 year ⢠Weekdays
A faster route covering the same foundation with higher contact hours.
- Immersive pace and guided practice
- Recommended where weekday commitment is possible
Both routes cover the same core material. Choose Intensive if weekday study suits your schedule.
Curriculum Overview
The Arabic Intensive (1 year) is equivalent in content to the Arabic Light Programme (2 years). Both routes cover Year I of the Alimiyyah curriculum. On successful completion, students progress directly into Year II of the Alimiyyah Programme.
Arabic Intensive Curriculum
(Equivalent to Alimiyyah Year I)
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ŲŖŲ³ŁŁŁ Ų§ŁŁŲŁ Tasheel al-Naįø„w
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ŲŖŲ³ŁŁŁ Ų§ŁŲµŲ±Ł Tasheel al-į¹¢arf
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ŁŲµŲµ Ų§ŁŁŲØŁŁŁ (Ł”āŁ¢) Qiį¹£aį¹£ al-NabiyyÄ«n IāII
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ŲÆŲ±ŁŲ³ Ų§ŁŁŲŗŲ© Ų§ŁŲ¹Ų±ŲØŁŲ© (Ł”) DurÅ«s al-Lughah al-ŹæArabiyyah I
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Ų²Ų§ŲÆ Ų§ŁŲ·Ų§ŁŲØŁŁ ZÄd al-ṬÄlibÄ«n
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ŲŖŁ Ų§Ų±ŁŁ ŁŲŁŁŲ© TamrÄ«n Naįø„wiyyah
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Ų§ŁŁŲ±Ų§Ų”Ų© Ų§ŁŲ±Ų“ŁŲÆŲ© QirÄŹ¾at al-RÄshidah
Note: The curriculum is reviewed regularly, and minor adjustments may be made where needed.
Fees
One-off administration & book fee: £150 (covers registration and core texts).
Sibling discount: £150 off per sibling (or £50 à 3 per term).
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Advance Your Arabic with a Focused Year
A concentrated route covering the same foundation as Arabic Light. Register your interest for the upcoming cohort.
