Arabic Intensive Programme
A one-year, accelerated route for focused learners. Study Qur’ānic 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 · part-time (weekends)
- Suits students and working professionals
- Same foundation as Intensive, steadier pace
One year · accelerated (weekdays)
- Higher contact hours and pace
- Recommended if you can commit weekdays
Five years · part-time
- Direct entry after Arabic Light or Arabic Intensive
- Structured study of the core disciplines
Aims and Outcomes
Read and understand core Qur’ānic texts: steady progress toward accessing Arabic directly.
Develop a firm grounding in naḥw and ṣarf: systematic study for accurate comprehension.
Apply learning: practise with Qiṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn, short ḥadīth, 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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تسهيل النحو Tasheel al-Naḥw
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تسهيل الصرف Tasheel al-Ṣarf
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قصص النبيين (١–٢) Qiṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn I–II
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دروس اللغة العربية (١) Durūs al-Lughah al-ʿArabiyyah I
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زاد الطالبين Zād al-Ṭālibīn
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تمارين نحوية Tamrīn Naḥwiyyah
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القراءة الرشيدة Qirāʾat al-Rāshidah
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 × 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.