Learning Arabic

The Aquila School is a leading school in Dubai that is committed to providing our pupils with the best possible language education, and that includes teaching them Arabic.

Arabic is the official language of the UAE, and it is an important part of the country's culture and heritage. 
We believe that it is important for all pupils to learn Arabic, regardless of their background or home language.

British school in Dubai teaching Arabic

Our Arabic program fully supports the curriculum set by the Ministry of Education and is designed to teach pupils all aspects of the language, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 

We use a variety of teaching methods and resources to ensure that all pupils are able to learn at their own pace and reach their full potential.

In addition to our core Arabic program, we also offer a number of enrichment activities and programs. These include:

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Arabic calligraphy

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Arabic literature

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Arabic culture clubs

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Arabic calligraphy

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Arabic literature

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Arabic culture clubs

We also offer Arabic immersion trips to give pupils the opportunity to practise their Arabic skills in a real-world setting.

We are proud to say that our Arabic program is one of the strongest in Dubai. Our pupils consistently achieve excellent results in their Arabic assessments.

Why is learning Arabic important?

There are many reasons why learning Arabic is important across the whole school:

  • Arabic is the official language of the UAE and many other countries around the world.
  • Arabic is a beautiful and complex language with a rich history and culture.
  • Learning Arabic can open up many opportunities for pupils in the future, both in terms of education and employment.
  • Learning Arabic can help pupils to better understand and appreciate the culture and heritage of the UAE.

Why is learning Arabic important?

There are many reasons why learning Arabic is important across the whole school:

  • Arabic is the official language of the UAE and many other countries around the world.
  • Arabic is a beautiful and complex language with a rich history and culture.
  • Learning Arabic can open up many opportunities for pupils in the future, both in terms of education and employment.
  • Learning Arabic can help pupils to better understand and appreciate the culture and heritage of the UAE.

How do we teach Arabic at The Aquila School?

Our pupils start learning Arabic in FS1, and they continue to learn the language until Year 10 for non-Arabs and Year 13 for Arabs. We use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including:

  • Interactive whiteboards and technology
  • Authentic Arabic materials, such as books, newspapers, and magazines
  • Games and activities
  • Songs and chants

Our Arabic colleagues ensure a consistent experience for children across the curriculum. Arabic lessons - like all lessons in our school - are as active, engaging and relevant as possible. This leads to pupils making amazing progress and having excellent outcomes. 

How do we teach Arabic at The Aquila School?

Our pupils start learning Arabic in FS1, and they continue to learn the language until Year 10 for non-Arabs and Year 13 for Arabs. We use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including:

  • Interactive whiteboards and technology
  • Authentic Arabic materials, such as books, newspapers, and magazines
  • Games and activities
  • Songs and chants

Our Arabic colleagues ensure a consistent experience for children across the curriculum. Arabic lessons - like all lessons in our school - are as active, engaging and relevant as possible. This leads to pupils making amazing progress and having excellent outcomes.