Arabic Classes for Children
2022 Winter/Spring Semester
January 29 – May 15
Please note that registration for the 2020 Winter/Spring semester is closed.
If you would like to find out about private instruction and/or our Summer and Fall programs,
please EMAIL us and we’ll be happy to help.
We are excited to start a new year of in-person and virtual Children’s Arabic language instruction at Alif Institute!
In order to ensure everyone’s safety, all staff and students are required to wear a mask when inside the building. We will continue to monitor the situation and communicate any changes accordingly. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us or call us at 770-936-8770.
Thanks for helping us keep everyone at Alif Institute safe as we KEEP ARAB CULTURES ALIVE!
Children's Arabic Courses
In-Person Children's Arabic Classes
For new students, class levels will be assigned after taking a placement test. If you don’t find your preferred time or day, please contact us at info@alifinstitute.org.
- Saturday Classes (ages 3 – 14 at Alif Institute)
(Beginner-Intermediate, ages 3 – 14)
– 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
– January 29 – May 14
– No class on March 26 (Spring Break).
– The entire Winter/Spring semester for Saturday classes is 15 sessions and 37.5 hours of instruction.
– Minimum 4 students required to create a class. - NEW! Saturday Afternoon Classes for Young Adults
(Beginner-Intermediate, ages 10 and up, at Alif Institute)
– 2 pm – 3:30 pm
– January 29 – May 14
– No class on March 26 (Spring Break).
– The entire Winter/Spring semester for Saturday classes is 15 sessions and 22.5 hours of instruction.
– Minimum 4 students required to create a class. - NEW! Sunday Classes in ALPHARETTA
(Beginner-Intermediate, ages 6 – 14)
– 10 am – 11:30 am
– January 30 – May 15
– No class on April 10 (Easter Holiday).
– The entire Winter/Spring semester for Sunday classes is 15 sessions and 22.5 hours of instruction.
– Minimum 4 students required to create a class.
Please see below for course pricing and click on the links to register for your course. If you have questions, please send us an email at info@alifinstitute.org.
- Saturday Classes (ages 3 – 14, at Alif Institute)
– Regular Price: $525
– Early Bird price is $500. Ends Saturday, January 15.
– Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $175 - NEW! Saturday Afternoon Classes for Young Adults at Alif Institute
– Regular Price: $315
– Early Bird price is $300. Ends Saturday, January 15.
– Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $105 - NEW! Sunday Classes in ALPHARETTA
– Regular Price: $415
– Early Bird price is $400. Ends Saturday, January 15.
– Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $140
Please Note: Registration fees include a semester-long subscription to the virtual reading program Nahla wa Nahil. Books and some materials are not included.
Multiple Child Discount:
For families registering more than one child, choose which discount is greater for your family:
- Receive a 10% discount for each child registered after the first child in the same family OR
- Take the Early Bird discount price if applicable.
- Complete the registration form.
- Select the “Pay in Person” option. Do not pay through the website.
- Contact Kinda Hanano to apply the discount.
Please click HERE to see the course descriptions and more information on course names and content.
- Intro I – Carla Bitar
- Intro II – Abeer Shanti
- 101 – Wafa’a Abu Assaf
- 102 – Nesrin Abu-Samrah
- 103 – Reham Beshr
- 104 – Jihan Hasan
Virtual Children's Arabic Classes
- For all Winter/Spring virtual classes:
– Classes meet virtually via Zoom on Saturdays, January 29 – May 14.
– For new students, class levels are assigned after taking a placement test.
– No class on April 2 (Spring Break).
– The entire Winter/Spring semester is 15 sessions. Please see the individual class for total contact hours.
– Minimum 4 students required to create a class.
- Beginner Intro II (ages 4 – 8)
– 12:30 – 1:30 pm (EST)
– The entire Winter/Spring semester is 15 sessions and 15 hours of instruction. - Beginner 101 (ages 4 – 8)
– 1:40 – 2:40 pm (EST)
– The entire Winter/Spring semester is 15 sessions and 15 hours of instruction. - Beginner High 102 (ages 9 – 14):
– 10:00 – 11:30 am (EST)
– The entire Winter/Spring semester is 15 sessions and 22.5 hours of instruction. - Intermediate Low 103 (ages 9 – 14):
– 12:00 – 1:30 pm (EST)
– The entire Winter/Spring semester is 15 sessions and 22.5 hours of instruction.
Please see below for course pricing and click on the links to register for your course. If you have questions, please send us an email at info@alifinstitute.org.
Beginner Intro II & Beginner 101
– Regular Price: $275
– Early Bird price is $260. Ends Saturday, January 15.
– NEW Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $95
Beginner High 102 & Intermediate Low 103
– Regular Price: $350
– Early Bird price is $335. Ends Saturday, January 15.
– NEW Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $120
Please Note: Registration fees include a semester-long subscription to the virtual reading program Nahla wa Nahil. Books and some materials are not included.
Multiple Child Discount:
For families registering more than one child, choose which discount is greater for your family:
- Receive a 10% discount for each child registered after the first child in the same family OR
- Take the Early Bird discount price if applicable.
- Complete the registration form.
- Select the “Pay in Person” option. Do not pay through the website.
- Contact Kinda Hanano to apply the discount.
Please click HERE to see the course descriptions and more information on course names and content.
- Zainab Hashem – Beginner (Intro II & 101)
- Nelly Shalaby – Beginner High 102 & Intermediate Low 103
Arabic Reading Club
Included in our weekly classes, we are proud to offer an online reading program, Nahla wa Nahil. Students will be assigned a personal account with access to over 800 classic and new books in Arabic from the Arab world and beyond. Instructors will guide students to suggest books relevant to their ages, reading levels, and interests and meet online for 20 minutes per week to discuss.
The Arabic Reading Club is also available separately from our regular Arabic classes. Students will have the same account and access to books, but will meet with Alif Instructors twice per month to discuss what they have read.
If you would like to register ONLY for the Reading Club, please click below:
Listen to what parents are sharing about our new Arabic Reading Club:
Arabic classes for children, incorporate both classical and spoken language. Alif’s highly trained instructors create a unique learning experience with a culturally nurturing environment and the use of modern technology in the classroom.
At the end of each semester, the students present a special program called Haflatuna, (حفلتنا) to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. These programs feature sketches, songs, dances, or poems performed in Arabic.
ALIF MEMBERSHIPS
We warmly invite all families to support Alif Institute by becoming members. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Alif relies upon donations and memberships to deliver our mission to foster the education and appreciation of Arab cultures. All memberships and donations are fully tax-deductible. Members enjoy special perks and discounts throughout the year. For more information, please visit our Membership page or ask us!
TEXTBOOKS
Students will need to purchase textbooks and educational materials. After the first week, books will be available for purchase through Alif Institute. Please contact our Arabic Language Program Director, Kinda Hanano, for more information about instruction materials.