Private Studies or Markaz?

As well as being one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, Arabic is also the language of a rich Islamic heritage. It is the language of the book of Allah, his Prophet and generations of Islamic scholarship. Therefore the benefits of learning the Arabic Language are immeasurable, and that is why students are so eager to learn the language. The quest to learn the Arabic Language has always attracted thousands of students to Egypt. Throughout this article we will highlight a few of the most common institutes and methods of studying Arabic in Cairo. 

There are two main methods a student usually takes to begin their Arabic studies while in Egypt; either to enroll into a group classes at a Markaz (institute) or to study privately (one to one). Both have their pros and cons and factors such as a students' goals, budget and current level of understanding which all help to determine which route would be best for him/her.

Group classes at a Markaz

Most institutes have a course designed for non-Arabic speakers to gain proficiency in speaking, reading and writing. Such courses tend to consist of 12-15 levels with each level generally being approximately one month long, however that may differ slightly from institute to institute. Classes are usually 2-3 hours long, 5 days a week, with Friday and Saturday being the weekend.

There are advantages of joining a program of this sort over studying privately. The syllabus is usually well thought out and the teaching tends to be very good. Being in a class room environment with students from all across the world forces a student to converse solely in Arabic. The regular exams also ensure a student is making the expected progress. Group classes also tend to be much cheaper than studying 1 to 1. The price of the group classes in some of the marakiz are:

- Markaz Fajr - 2000egp (£85)

- Markaz Kalimah - 800egp (£35)

- Markaz Nile - 600egp (£25)

Prices are correct of 31st March 2018. In some cases prices do vary depending on the nationality of the students (students from Russia for example might get a discount to enable them to study). The prices stated above are for European / American students.

Each of the above institutes have their own sites which you can visit for more info.

Private Classes

Group classes do tend to move at a fairly slow pace to accommodate for all the students in the class, therefore some students prefer to study 1 to 1 which allows them to move at a quicker speed and to have more direct interaction with the teacher. Alhamdulillaah Cairo is known to have huge numbers of qualified Arabic teachers so finding a private teacher is fairly easy. Depending on availability and experience the prices can vary however, on average private teachers tend to charge between 50-75 EGP per hour.

Please keep an eye out for a more detailed post regarding the curriculum's studying and taught by some of the teachers in Cairo.

Comments

  1. Anonymous10 May 2018 at 20:52

    Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Do you have any idea approximately what the price of group classes at Al-Ibaanah is?

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  2. Anonymous17 June 2018 at 01:40

    Wa alaykum as-salam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I believe it’s around £100 per level, they have 10 levels including two introductory levels.

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  3. Abu'l-Khayr23 July 2018 at 00:22

    Do you have information on institutes in Alexandria?

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    1. Unknown23 August 2018 at 15:56

      Unfortunately we are not aware of any institutes in Alexandria. There were some in the past but we have been told by some students living there that ATM it is very difficult to find good Arabic institutes there. There are some linked to western universities however they tend to focus more on Egyptian dialect rather than fusha for aspiring students of knowledge. We will attempt to ask a brother to write up a piece about life in Alexandria in the near future in sha Allah

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  4. Abdullah26 July 2018 at 10:17

    What is the review about
    studying in Studio Arabiya Institute?

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    1. WahajY24 December 2019 at 04:44

      Most centres are good if you complete the programme. Studio Arabiyyah offer full packages and cater well for families looking to study together. They also include quran and Arabic packages combined as well offering a lot of additional activities outside the centre.

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  5. Unknown1 August 2018 at 09:25

    Assalumu Alaykum. I would like to come to Egypt the end of the year to recite to a teacher a Khatam in a week. I am hafidth, Alhamdulilla. i am looking at 3 hours a day for 6 days. How do i get in contact with a teacher who will be able to give me a certificate for reciting the Full Quran to him and Ijaza in Hafs. Shukran Jazeelan. Moeneeb Sha, South Africa.

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  6. Anonymous12 September 2018 at 18:12

    Do you have details about the program of Al Ibannah, what is their curriculum, is it close to arabiyyah bayna yadayk or kitabu assasi ?

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  7. Unknown12 August 2019 at 16:23

    Salam, I'm looking at the Nile center & tuition fees are $350/mo? Is the drastic price difference just an increase?

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  8. Anonymous20 June 2022 at 09:58

    Assalamu Alikum, can the publisher try to update this blog please- not been updated a while. May Allah reward you still for your efforts!

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  9. Ms. Sherine Halim13 May 2023 at 02:57

    Asalmu alikum. I tried to get in contact with the blog admins but could not find any contact info. Can you kindly help?

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  10. Ms. Sherine Halim20 May 2023 at 22:14

    I am the Digital Marketing Manager at the Nile Learning Center. I wanted to communicate with the owner so I can include his blog link in our website. I also wanted to update some of Nile Learning Center's information here on this blog.
    Thank you for your reply.
    Ms. Sherine Halim
    info@nilecenter.org

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  11. Anonymous25 March 2024 at 16:12

    Salam Alaikum, are you guys aware of any institutes in mansoura?

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