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Modern Standard Arabic MSA

Marhaba Arabic School

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Course description

Modern Standard Arabic course, morning lessons from 10 am to 1 pm or from 1 pm to 4 pm with a break of 15 minutes in the middle 5 days per week.
The course is organized using several methods of teaching, including grammar, multi-media, literature, poetry, songs and movies.
The teachers are professional, highly experienced, native speakers, specialized in teaching Arabic to foreigners.
In addition to the classes, the course includes several extra activities such as evening seminars, week-end or one-day trips, language and culture exchanges with Egyptian students

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Sunday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday and Sunday
School holidays
05 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025

Marhaba Arabic School does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Lesson
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Afternoon session
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Evening session
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 3 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Situated in the west-bank, the western and most beautiful part of Luxor close to the famous Valley of Kings, the Merhaba Arabic School invites you to dive deep into Egyptian Arabic culture. Learning Arabic is the key to understanding the people and it opens an entire new world to the students. Arabic is a beautiful language spoken in many countries and by many people as it is the fifth most-spoken language.

No matter if you are an absolute beginner or if you already have some knowledge, Merhaba Arabic School opens its doors for you and welcomes you with a full hear. Our certified teachers have many years of experience in teaching Arabic to foreigners.

We offer courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MCA) and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). The Egyptian dialect of Arabic is the most well understood and most widely spoken dialect across the entire globe as Egypt is the center of the Arabian Culture. Egyptian movies and series have been watched in all Arabian countries which has lead to the Egyptian dialect spreading far beyond Egypt.

Merhaba Arabic School uses several methods of teaching. Apart from learning how to write in Arabic, the grammar and words, we also listen to songs, watch videos and play games to diversify our methods and facilitate the learning process.

Year opened
2024
Number of classrooms
2

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Arabic speakers
All
Teachers with Arabic teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Marhaba Arabic School varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
05 Jun 2025 - 09 Jun 2025

School location

Situated in the west-bank, the western and most beautiful part of Luxor close to the famous Valley of Kings, the Merhaba Arabic School invites you to dive deep into Egyptian Arabic culture. Learning Arabic is the key to understanding the people and it opens an entire new world to the students. Arabic is a beautiful language spoken in many countries and by many people as it is the fifth most-spoken language.

No matter if you are an absolute beginner or if you already have some knowledge, Merhaba Arabic School opens its doors for you and welcomes you with a full hear. Our certified teachers have many years of experience in teaching Arabic to foreigners.

We offer courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MCA) and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA). The Egyptian dialect of Arabic is the most well understood and most widely spoken dialect across the entire globe as Egypt is the center of the Arabian Culture. Egyptian movies and series have been watched in all Arabian countries which has lead to the Egyptian dialect spreading far beyond Egypt.

Merhaba Arabic School uses several methods of teaching. Apart from learning how to write in Arabic, the grammar and words, we also listen to songs, watch videos and play games to diversify our methods and facilitate the learning process.

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Housing

Marhaba Arabic School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Stay with a family in your own 1-room Apartment

S$ 138
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Luxor
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 138
Our school in Luxor has a very great location, the famous Luxor Temple, close to the tourist and the Egyptian market, the Nile River and the new Corniche.

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, are very clean, have wireless internet service and are in a very nice location.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Luxor based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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