Contact Page - Arabic Language School in Morocco

Qalam Center:
Qalam wa Lawh Arabic Language Academy is an oasis in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. Located in the up-scale neighborhood of Souissi, it is a 10 minute ride by taxi to the center of the city and the Medina. Housed in a spacious (4,000 sq ft) facility and enclosed within it's own tranquil garden, our school is an ideal place to learn Arabic and also offers our students plenty of space for quiet study or reflection, away from the every day hustle and bustle of city life in Morocco.

Each class is led by an experienced and enthusiastic native-speaking Arabic teacher. Our teachers are all former Fullbright scholars. They have previous experience teaching at American universities during a Fullbright exchange program. They also have held positions as Professors of Arabic at distinguished Moroccan Universities. Like most Arab cultures, Moroccan people are famous for their hospitality. Moroccans love to meet international students and are excited to share their culture with guests. Our staff very much enjoys participating in this exchange of ideas.

Courses:
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) consists of three levels - Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Arabic. Courses focus on the four key language skills of modern standard Arabic: speaking, listening, writing and reading.

- Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (CMA, also known as "darija") is the spoken dialect of Morocco. CMA is more simple grammatically and has a less voluminous vocabulary than MSA. While most CMA words find their root in MSA, many CMA words are borrowed from French, Spanish and Berber.

- Cultural Studies - Our Arabic courses can be supplemented with a wide variety of fascinating opportunities to learn about Moroccan and Arab culture. Students can also take elective courses in the following areas: Islamic history, Arab Literature and Classical Texts, Arab women's history, Qur'anic studies, Moroccan Architecture, Arab Poetry, Arab Media, Andalusian Music, Calligraphy.

- Qur'anic Studies - The aim of the course is to provide learners with a comprehensive study of the rules of Tajweed through three different levels.

- Also: Arab Women's Studies, Arab Literature, Homestay Program with a Moroccan family.