With 422 million Arabic speakers a across the globe, this ancient language is as fascinating as it is useful.
Whether you are a total beginners or simply brushing up established skills, studying our dynamic online Arabic classes can guide you to the next level.
Choose from face-to-face classes delivered in central London, or learn with us online and study from the comfort of home – with expert native tutors and interactive participation. You’ll learn part-time in the evenings, so you can easily fit learning around other commitments.
We have different routes and start dates throughout the year – check the levels chart below for more details.
Learn Arabic at City St George’s
Use our level charts to find the right course for you
We split our language courses into different levels, from basic sessions for beginners to more advanced groups. Every level has three parts – you can take them separately – or enrol on the full year for the best value.
Beginners - Level 1
Develop a solid grasp of basic Arabic. You’ll explore everyday vocabulary and simple grammatical structures.
Join us here if you have little or no experience of learning Arabic.
Working CEFR A1 level.
Elementary - Level 2
Improve your basic Arabic skills and communicate with greater fluency.
Working CEFR A1/A2 level.
Join us here if you have:
- completed our Arabic Beginners syllabus or a similar course
- a rusty GCSE in Arabic
- reached low CEFR A1 level
- studied Arabic formally 60-100 hours.
Lower Intermediate - Level 3
Explore more advanced topics and sophisticated grammatical structures.
Working towards CEFR B1 level.
Join us here if you have:
- completed our Lower Intermediate syllabus or a similar course
- have a good or recent GCSE in Arabic
- reached CEFR A1/A2 level
- studied Arabic formally for 120-160 hours.
Intermediate - Level 4
You should already be able to communicate at CEFR B1 level (at least 240 hours of formal study). You may have a good or recent GCSE or have completed our Intermediate course or equivalent.
Join us here if you have:
- completed our Intermediate Level 4 course or equivalent
- around 240 hours of formal study, alongside additional independent learning.
Why study Arabic at City St George's?
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Learn Arabic to a recognised standard – our syllabus follows the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) of language learning.
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Gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in your future studies.
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Study with support from qualified Arabic tutors – master a new alphabet and explore a different culture.
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