Arabic Light Programme

Curriculum

Arabic Light (2 years, weekends) covers the same Year I content as Arabic Intensive at a steadier pace. On completion, students progress directly into Year II of the ʿĀlimiyyah Programme.

The curriculum is reviewed regularly; minor adjustments may be made where needed.

Beyond the syllabus

Alongside the timetabled curriculum, students have access to further study and pastoral provision at our Whitechapel campus.

• Memorisation

  Students have the opportunity to memorise ḥadīth, the mutūn they are studying, and classical poems. Students who are not already ḥuffāẓ have the opportunity to memorise the Qurʾān.

• Optional extra classes

  Additional classes in qirāʾāt ʿashara, Urdu, and calligraphy are offered outside the core timetable.

  Please note: These classes depend on demand and on staff availability. They are not guaranteed to run in any given year.

• Tarbiyyah

  Every student is assigned to a small, mixed-year form group with a dedicated tutor. The group meets weekly for a tarbiyyah lesson covering mentorship and character building.

Fees

The admission and books fee covers registration and core texts. A one-off £150 applies for all new students.

• £700

  per year, paid in full

  or £270 per term, in three instalments totalling £810.

  Paying the year in full carries a discount of £110.

Course timings

Teaching is delivered in person at our Whitechapel campus, Myrdle Street, London E1 1HL.

Common questions

• How long are the courses?

  The Arabic Light course runs for two academic years (weekends). The Arabic Intensive is a one-year weekday course. Both paths lead directly into the ʿĀlimiyyah Programme, which continues for five further years.

• Are there exams?

  Yes. Assessment is an integral part of the programmes. Core subjects include a mid-year exam and an end-of-year exam to measure understanding and progress.

• Where are classes held?

  All teaching takes place in person at our Whitechapel campus, Myrdle Street, London E1 1HL. Sessions run on weekday evenings and at weekends; timings vary by programme.

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   Khoyrul· Teacher

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   Habib Ullah

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   Abdul Hannan

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   Hasan· University student

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   Mahdi

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   Manqad Rahman· Student

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   Muhammad Farhat Haque

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    Umar Bin Noor· Student

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    Mikail Ebrahim

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    Jakaria Ahmed· Student

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    Tawhid Siddiq Ahmed

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    Ishaq Rahman

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    Jamal· Teacher

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    Abdul Samad

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    Mohammad Redwanur Rahman

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    Naseem Khan

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    Zeeshan· University student

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    Diyan Matin

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    Ehsan Ahmed

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    Ahmed Mabrur Burhan Khan

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    Maahir Ali

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    Zeeshan Khan

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