Arabic at UPM

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Objectives

Teaching and developing Arabic language skills and its components.

Communicating in Arabic in various situations.

Reading in Arabic across different fields and purposes.

Cultural awareness in different spheres: local, Arab, Islamic, global, and general.

Elevating the proficiency of non-Arabic speakers among residents in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and around the world.

Mission

Teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers using the latest methods, strategies, and educational technologies by providing diverse programs that suit the unique needs of all the target groups.

Centre Goals

Excellence in service delivery.

Professionalism.

Commitment

Quality

Creativity

Continuous Development

Arabic Language Center Programs

The center offers many diverse programs that suit the unique needs of all those wishing to learn the Arabic language worldwide.

1: The Joy of Learning Program

A program for teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers: educational, cultural, tourist, intensive for a month, inclusive of accommodation, and a visit to the religious, tourist, and historical landmarks of Medina, and a trip to Makkah to perform Umrah, and transportation.

2.The Arabic Language Teaching Program for General Purposes (General Program)

An intensive educational program for teaching the Arabic language to non-native speakers, and providing them with language skills that enable them to communicate in Arabic, speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

3.Special Programs

A program for teaching the Arabic language for health purposes targeting those working in the healthcare field.

A program for teaching the Arabic language for commercial purposes targeting those working in the commercial field.

A program for teaching the Arabic language for diplomatic purposes targeting employees in the diplomatic field and international cooperation.

A program for teaching the Arabic language for religious purposes, targeting those coming to the Kingdom for Hajj, Umrah, and visitation.

A program for teaching the Arabic language for tourism purposes, targeting those coming to the Kingdom for tourism.

A program for teaching the Arabic language for industrial purposes, targeting those working in the industrial field and various factories.

4.Program for Preparing and Qualifying Arabic Language Teachers

A program aimed at qualifying Arabic language teachers for non-native speakers, providing training on the foundations of Arabic language teaching, and providing them with knowledge and skills to apply the best modern theories and strategies in language education, as well as assessment and evaluation tools

Target Groups

Non-Arabic speakers residing in Medina

Non-Arabic speakers residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Those coming to the Kingdom for Hajj, Umrah, and visitation

Those coming to the Kingdom for Tourism

Those coming to the Kingdom for Work and Trade

Those from around the world who wish to learn the Arabic language

Useful Links

Arabic Language Teachers Program

Educational Fun Program

Profile of the Arabic Language Center