Arabic Language Program for Youth
WINTER/SPRING SESSION:
January 25 – May 17, 2025
WINTER/SPRING OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, January 18 from 12 PM – 3 PM
Alif Institute – 3288 Marjan Drive Atlanta GA 30340
– Meet students and teachers, review the curriculum
– 1:15 PM – 2 PM: Kan ya Makan (Arabic Storytime & Crafts for kids)
– 12 PM – 2:30 PM: Sahtain wa Hana (Homestyle Arabic Community Lunch)
Arabic classes for youth are offered to ages 3 years old to 18 years old and incorporate both classical and spoken language.
Alif’s highly trained instructors create a unique learning experience utilizing modern classroom technology in a culturally nurturing environment.
IN-PERSON
- We now have rolling enrollment for toddlers (3 – 4 years old). Please EMAIL US for more details!
- 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 arabic@alifinstitute.org to discuss other options.
- Books are purchased separately.
- Class size: minimum 4 students
- At the end of each semester, parents are invited to attend a special program called Haflatuna (حفلتنا), to celebrate students’ hard work and accomplishments. These programs feature sketches, songs, dances, or poems performed in Arabic.
SATURDAY CLASSES
- ALIF’S MAIN LOCATION (Chamblee)
3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340 - January 25 to May 17, 2025
No classes on March 29 & April 26.
Levels 1 – 3 (Classes Toddler – 104)
10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Total: 15 sessions, 37.5 hours of instruction.
We now have rolling enrollment for toddlers (3 – 4 years old). Please EMAIL US for more details!
SUNDAY CLASSES
- ALIF’S ROSWELL LOCATION
11050 Crabapple Road 30075 - Sundays, 10 am to 12 pm
- January 26 to May 17, 2025
No classes on March 30 and April 20. - Total: 15 sessions, 30 hours of instruction
- Haflatuna, the final class, will be on Saturday, May 17 at Alif Institute’s main location in Chamblee. Students and parents are strongly encouraged to participate. Parents are asked to RSVP to teachers by April 1, 2025.
Levels 1 – 3 (Classes Toddler — 104)
We now have rolling enrollment for toddlers (3 – 4 years old). Please EMAIL US for more details!
KALLIMNI ARABI – كَلِّمْني عَرَبي
Socio-Cultural Arabic Language for Heritage Speakers
(High School Students)
See below for course pricing and sibling discounts. Click on the links to register for your course. If you have questions, please send us an email at arabic@alifinstitute.org.
SATURDAY CLASSES
ALIF’S MAIN LOCATION
3288 Marjan Drive, Atlanta GA 30340
- Levels 1 – 3 (Classes Toddler — 104)
– Price: $570
– Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $200 (total installment price = $600)
SUNDAY CLASSES IN ROSWELL
11050 Crabapple Road 30075
- Price: $435
- Installment option: 3 automatic payments of $155 (total installment price = $465)
LEVELS 1 – 3 (Classes Toddler — 104)
NEW!! KALIMNI ARABI – كَلِّمْني عَرَبي
Sunday Classes (high school students) in Roswell
Multiple Child Discount & Installment Plan:
Families with more than one child can take advantage of EITHER the multiple child discount OR installments.
- Families with more than one child will receive a 10% discount for each child registered after the first child in the same family.
- Please ASK about our installment options as well!
- Complete the registration form HERE.
- Kinda Hanano will be in touch with you to apply the discount/installment option.
Please click HERE to see the course descriptions and more information on course names and content.
Instructors – Winter/Spring Semester 2025
- Wafa’a Abu Assaf
- Reham Beshr
- Carla Bitar
- Jomana Boshnak
- Abderrazzak Charaka
- Dalia Gado
- Jihan Hasan
- Ghada Mohamad
- Abeer Shanti
- Muna Shermado
LIVE ONLINE
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 arabic@alifinstitute.org to discuss other options.
- Classes meet live, online via Zoom.
- Saturday classes: January 25 – May 17. No Saturday classes on March 29 & April 26.
- Total: 15 sessions, 15 hours of instruction
- Books are purchased separately.
- Class size: minimum 4 students
SATURDAY CLASSES
MONDAY CLASSES
- Level 2 –– 5:00 – 6:00 pm (EST)
See below for course pricing and click on the link to register for your course. If you have questions, please send us an email at arabic@alifinstitute.org.
- ALL LIVE ONLINE classes (Levels 1 & 2)
– Price: $ 275
– Installment option: 2 automatic payments of $150
Multiple Child Discount & Installment Plan:
Families with more than one child can take advantage of EITHER the multiple child discount OR installments.
- Families with more than one child will receive a 10% discount for each child registered after the first child in the same family.
- Please ASK about our installment options as well!
- Complete the registration form HERE.
- Kinda Hanano will be in touch with you to apply the discount/installment option.
Please click HERE to see the course descriptions and more information on course names and content.
- Ghada Mohamad
PRIVATE TUTORING
- 1 – 2 student(s) – $50/hour
- $20/hour extra for each additional student
- Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 hour notification prior to class is required for full credit to be applied for to future classes.
- 1 – 2 student(s) – $60/hour, minimum of 1.5 hours per session
- $20/hour extra for each additional student
- Cancellation policy: Minimum 24 hour notification prior to class is required for full credit to be applied for to future classes.
- 1 – 2 student(s) – $65/hour, minimum of 1.5 hours per session
- $20/hour extra for each additional student
- Please note: A transportation fee will apply for a teacher’s commute (door to door) over 15 miles.
- Cancellation policy: Minimum 24-hour notification prior to class is required for full credit to be applied to future classes.
Packages are available for purchase in 8-hour increments. Classes must be completed within one year of the date of purchase. Please contact the Arabic Language Program Director, Kinda Hanano, for more information or to schedule a session. You can also reach us at 770-936-8770.
Package options:
- 8 hours with a 3% discount
- 16 hours with a 5% discount
- For in-person tutoring, each session will be a minimum of 1.5 hours.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of class will be charged the full rate for that session.
- A transportation fee for off-site classes will apply for a teacher’s commute (door to door) over 15 miles.
- Payment & Registration: Students will complete payment and registration for class or package of classes in advance.
- Tutoring packages must be completed within one year of purchase.
- How to Register
- Contact the Arabic Language Program Director, Kinda Hanano, to coordinate which instructor and days/times/location for your sessions.
- Complete the registration and payment forms online.
- Receive a confirmation email and communicate directly with your instructor to plan for your first session.
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.