Step 01
Start with your level
Use the 10-minute online self-check for an approximate result, or book the official $65 in-centre assessment for a complete evaluation.
مرحبًاHello
أهلًا وسهلًاWelcome
شكرًاThank you
كيف الحال؟How are you?
إلى اللقاءSee you
مرحبًاHello
أهلًا وسهلًاWelcome
شكرًاThank you
كيف الحال؟How are you?
إلى اللقاءSee you
How it works
A clear path from first letter to real conversation.
Start at the right level, learn with a teacher, and build all four language skills together.
Step 02
Follow a clear learning path
Progress through a structured Modern Standard Arabic pathway from Pre-A1 foundations to B2 proficiency.
Step 03
Practice with real guidance
Learn live, ask questions, speak often, and reinforce each lesson through focused digital practice.
Choose your next step
Arabic courses for every starting point.
Begin with the alphabet or continue toward advanced communication through Al Fikr’s structured level pathway.
PRE-A1Arabic Foundations
Start with the alphabet, sound system, handwriting, and essential expressions for everyday communication.
Explore this levelA1Beginner Arabic
Turn a basic reading foundation into useful speaking, listening, reading, and writing for familiar situations.
Explore this levelB1Intermediate Arabic
Continue into the intermediate stage of Al Fikr's published five-level Arabic pathway.
Explore this levelOne language, four connected skills
Learn Arabic as a living language.
Every part of the curriculum works together so you can understand more and express yourself with clarity.
Speaking
Practice guided conversations and learn how to respond naturally, not just recite vocabulary.
Listening
Train your ear with instructor-led activities, clear pronunciation, and useful everyday context.
Reading & writing
Move from letter recognition to connected ideas with structured practice and teacher feedback.
Understanding
Connect vocabulary, grammar, and culture so the language makes sense as one living system.
The Al Fikr approach
Structured Arabic training from foundations to advanced proficiency.
Al Fikr Academy provides structured Arabic language training for non-native speakers, from foundational Arabic to advanced proficiency, through qualified instruction, measurable learning outcomes, and flexible online and in-person delivery.
- Small-group learning
- Teachers experienced with non-native learners
- In-person and online class options
- Regular guided practice and feedback
Why choose us
The support to keep moving forward.
Start at the right level 01
A personal assessment replaces guesswork with a clear place to begin and a realistic next step.
Learn from experienced teachers 02
Lessons are guided by teachers who understand the specific needs of adults learning Arabic as an additional language.
Build practical communication 03
Speaking and listening practice are connected to reading, writing, grammar, and meaningful cultural context.
Learn where you are 04
Join a live online cohort, with Zoom planned as the class platform, or explore available in-person learning options in Ottawa.
Built for real progress
What good Arabic learning should feel like.
Clear enough to follow, active enough to remember, and personal enough to keep you moving.
Clear structure
Know what you are learning, why it matters, and what comes next.
Active practice
Use Arabic throughout the learning process instead of watching from the sidelines.
Human guidance
Ask questions, receive feedback, and learn with a teacher who notices your progress.
Quick answers
Your Arabic journey, made simple.
Still deciding where to begin? Compare the online self-check with the official in-centre assessment.
Who are Al Fikr Academy classes for?
The program is designed for adult and professional non-Arabic speakers, from complete beginners to learners building upper-intermediate proficiency.
Do I need any Arabic experience?
No. The pathway starts at Pre-A1 for complete beginners. If you have studied before, the online level check or an official in-centre assessment can help identify the right starting point.
Can I learn online?
Yes. Al Fikr offers live online learning alongside in-person options in Ottawa. Zoom is the proposed platform for online cohorts, and availability can vary by level and cohort.
What kind of Arabic will I learn?
The core pathway teaches Modern Standard Arabic, building a foundation for reading, writing, listening, and speaking across Arabic-speaking contexts.
How is my level chosen?
Use the 10-minute online self-check for an approximate result, or book the official $65 in-centre assessment for a complete review of reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, and grammar.
How much do the 160 to 180-hour courses cost?
The 24-week course plan is $125 CAD every two weeks. Classes run three times per week for 2.5 hours per session, which is approximately 30 guided hours per month.
What happens between live lessons?
Learners reinforce classwork through digital practice, quizzes, homework, and course resources, with feedback connecting that work to the next lesson.
From the archive
Read more deeply into Arabic.
Explore Al Fikr’s essays on language, calligraphy, pronunciation, and cultural history.
Two ways to find your level
Find the right place to begin.
Take the 10-minute online self-check for an approximate result, or book the official $65 in-centre assessment for a complete evaluation.