Arabic Light Programme
A two-year, part-time programme for committed learners. Study Qur’ānic Arabic and foundational Islamic Studies on a structured weekend timetable (ages 16+).
- Weekend timetable suitable for students and working professionals
- 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
- Best 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: build confidence to access Arabic directly.
Develop solid grounding in naḥw and ṣarf: structured study for accurate comprehension.
Apply learning: practise with Qiṣaṣ al-Nabiyyīn, short ḥadīth, and targeted conversation.
Study without compromise: weekends that fit your schedule.
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 Light Programme (2 years, part-time) is equivalent in content to the Arabic Intensive (1 year, full-time). Both routes cover Year I of the Alimiyyah curriculum. On successful completion, students progress directly into Year II of the Alimiyyah Programme.
Arabic Light 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).
Financial support may be available.
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