Gateway to Arabic 

Gateway to Arabic is a well-structured, progressive course carefully designed to teach Arabic in a non-Arabic-speaking environment to learners across a broad age range. It is highly popular among evening and weekend madrasahs, Muslim schools, and adult learners. As students progress in building up their knowledge of Arabic grammar and vocabulary, they are able to put into practice the skills they have acquired through written exercises, spoken passages of dialogue and comprehension exercises. 

This course is ideal for children and adults who are absolute beginners. 

Entry requirements

  • This course is suitable for children aged 7+
  • (Students under 16 will need parent/guardians permission to enrol)
  • Also available for teenagers and adults who have had no previous Arabic education 

Where will I study?
  • All classes at Just Arabic are delivered online 
  • 1 x 1 hour lesson per week
  • Live session via zoom 

How long is the course?

Children:

  • 4-year program

  • 2 books per year

Adults:

  • 3-year program

  • Year 1: 2 books

  • Years 2 & 3: 3 books per year

Class Timings

Adults:

Year 1: Mondays 8pm - 9pm

Year 2 : Mondays 9pm - 10pm

Children:

Year 1 : Saturdays 1pm - 2pm

Year 2 : Saturdys 9am - 10am

Year 3 : Saturdays 2pm - 3pm

 

How much does it cost?

Annual: £250/year 

What course material will I need?

Course textbook :

Gateway to Arabic Series (Book 1-7 + extension book 1 and Handwriting Book)

Other course equipment required:

  • Laptop / Mobile device 
  • Internet access 
  • Email address 
  • Notebooks / Pens
  • Headphones / Microphone

When can I start?

April 2026

I am not sure if this is the right course choice for me

Please use the contact page to send a message and we will arrange a 1:1 call to help you make the decision 🙂

What type of Arabic is this course?

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)

What is your class structure?

Our classes are uniquely structured in two distinct phases to maximise your learning. First, all students at your course level join a single, large, interactive online class for the core teaching session. This allows you to learn directly from our expert instructor within a vibrant community. Following this, you will break out into much smaller, focused groups for all practice activities, discussions, and collaborative tasks. This proven model ensures you receive consistent, high-quality instruction while gaining the essential personalised practice needed for mastery.

How do you manage different skill levels?

Our system is designed to provide a cohesive learning journey with individualised support. The core lesson is delivered to the entire class as one cohort. However, we carefully manage ability levels in two key ways:

  • Structured Course Levels: You enrol in a course suited to your proficiency (Beginner, Intermediate, etc.).

  • Focused Small Groups: All follow-up practice and collaborative work is organised within small groups of similar ability.
    Our tutors monitor progress closely. If you ever find the pace challenging, we provide immediate extra support and, if it’s in your best interest, can arrange a seamless move to a different level.

How do you assess student progress?

We believe regular, constructive feedback is essential for growth. Our assessment framework is designed to support, not intimidate. Alongside key milestone assessments, we use frequent, informal quizzes, practical assignments, and in-class evaluations. This continuous approach helps you consolidate your learning, track your progress, and enables our tutors to provide personalised support throughout your journey.

Are there breaks scheduled for holidays?

Yes. We respect your commitments outside of study. Our academic calendars are planned to include scheduled breaks for major religious observances, such as Ramadan and Eid, as well as standard UK school holidays. All key dates are communicated clearly so you can plan ahead with ease.

When will I receive my personal timetable?

You will receive your complete course timetable with all session dates, assessment schedules, and holidays either immediately upon enrolment or prior to your first lesson, depending on your course start date. We ensure you have all the information you need to begin your studies fully prepared and organised.