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7 Best Arabic Classes in Singapore (2026)

Looking for Arabic classes in Singapore? Seven schools and centres for adults and children, from Modern Standard to Quranic Arabic, plus how to choose.

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Arabic classes in Singapore serve very different learners. Some adults want Modern Standard Arabic for work, travel or study, others want to understand the Quran, and many parents look for weekend or madrasah-support lessons for children. The providers below each publish a current class or enrolment route on their own sites, and each is described as it presents itself, so treat the details as the provider's own statements. Start by deciding whether you want Modern Standard Arabic, Quranic Arabic or school-syllabus support, then compare formats such as small groups, private lessons and live online classes. Always check each provider's latest intake, schedule and levels on its site before you register.

1. Arabic Council

Arabic Council runs its Arabic programme from the Concorde Hotel and Shopping Mall on Orchard Road, and its site lists a broad range of classes. Adult options on its course page include a standard beginners course described as taking learners from the alphabet to everyday conversation, an early intermediate course, a conversational course held on Wednesday evenings and a ten-month Quranic Arabic course. For children, it lists Saturday Arabic classes, a Sunday weekend madrasah programme for ages four to twelve, madrasah entry preparation and O-Level Arabic preparatory lessons. Holiday programmes combining Arabic reading with Quran memorisation are also listed. Its services page adds private tutoring, translation and workshops. Use the enrol buttons on each course page to confirm the current start dates.

2. Natiq Singapore

Natiq describes itself as a centre focused on teaching Arabic, training teachers and translation. Its site says it teaches the At-Takallum Arabic course series from Buruj Books of Egypt, which it describes as an award-winning coursebook, across four levels from Starter to Intermediate. The classes are group-based, and the site says private lessons are not offered. Its FAQ says there is no placement test, but learners who have studied Arabic before can arrange an oral assessment to find the right class, and that classes are open to all ages. The site names its founder as a long-time Arabic teacher and also lists school-focused workshops for translation, writing and O-Level or A-Level preparation. Contact it through the website to ask about the current beginner intake.

3. Unais Learning Centre

Unais Learning Centre says it was established in 2022 as a one-stop centre for Arabic language, Quran recitation, Islamic values and Arabic tuition. Its Arabic language page describes At-Takallum, a Modern Standard Arabic course aimed at developing reading, writing, speaking and listening, beginning with a Starter level for people with no prior Arabic. Separate pages cover Arabic tuition for students of the local madrasahs, including a nahu grammar enrichment programme, and weekend Islamic classes for children and teens. Talaqqi Quran recitation classes are also listed, along with an Arabic calligraphy page. Its site shows intakes for 2026 and an online registration form, so choose the stream that matches your goal, whether language learning or madrasah subject support, and confirm the next start date.

4. SimplyIslam

SimplyIslam is an Islamic learning platform whose Arabic page describes courses available in person and online. Its site lists a beginners Arabic course, a conversational Arabic course, an intermediate conversation and grammar course, a reading and writing course, and an Arabic through the Qur'an course aimed at adults who want to understand commonly used Quranic words. Course pages state the venue, instructor, language of instruction and number of lessons, and several note that dates are still to be announced or that a course is coming soon. The conversational course page describes a six-week format covering situations such as airports, hotels and restaurants. It suits adult beginners who want a short, structured course.

5. Lingo School of Knowledge

Lingo School of Knowledge is a multi-language school that lists Arabic among its Asian and Middle Eastern languages. Its Arabic page says the Arabic 1 course teaches Modern Standard Arabic, with five progressive levels, and states that it starts an Arabic class every month. Group classes are capped at eight participants according to the school, and are offered onsite at its centre a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset stations or online. The page also describes private one-to-one and small-group lessons for busy professionals and travellers, and mother tongue in lieu classes for children. Lingo says it is an official test centre for certain government officers. Use its class schedule page to see current intakes and register interest for private lessons.

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6. Lingua Learn Singapore

Lingua Learn offers live online Arabic lessons for adults in Singapore. Its Arabic page describes two routes. Private coaching builds a plan around your goals and current level, covering conversation, listening and pronunciation, or the Arabic needed for travel, everyday life and work. Practical Arabic focuses on a specific purpose, such as following regional business news or taking part in social events. The site says its levels are aligned to the CEFR framework, and it addresses beginners, professionals working with Arabic-speaking colleagues and learners preparing to relocate. It also notes that Arabic is written from right to left. Use the enquiry form on the page to ask about lessons and starting level.

7. inlingua School of Languages

inlingua is an international language-school network, and its Singapore school lists Arabic on its languages menu. The Arabic page says courses are available in class, online or blended, with standard part-time lessons of two hours a week and accelerated formats of four or six hours a week. It describes the standard programme as completing the A0 beginner course in ten weeks, and lists levels from A0 beginner upward in line with the CEFR scale. Private customised lessons are available, where you decide your own hours, as are courses for companies and a young learners option. The school also offers a free placement test according to its site. Ask the school which Arabic levels are currently running before you commit, since offerings vary by intake.

How to choose

  • Decide which Arabic you actually need. Modern Standard Arabic suits work, travel and general study, Quranic Arabic focuses on understanding the Quran, and school-syllabus lessons support children in madrasahs or exam subjects. Ask the provider which one a course teaches and whether spoken dialect is included.
  • Look at the format that fits your week. Small evening groups, weekend programmes, live online lessons and private tutoring all appear on this list, so compare schedules, group sizes and whether recordings or make-up classes exist before you pay for a full term of lessons.
  • Check the level structure and any placement route. A good school explains what a complete beginner covers, how levels progress and how an oral assessment works for people who have studied before, so you are not placed in a class that is too easy or too hard.
  • Ask about teachers and materials. Providers here name coursebooks or instructors on their pages, so ask who will teach your class, what textbook is used and whether materials are included. Treat any qualification a provider mentions as its own statement and ask to see supporting details.
  • Confirm the practical details in writing. Intake dates change often and several courses show start dates as still to be announced, so ask about the next start date, class length and number of lessons, refund or reschedule terms, and how to get a trial or taster before you commit.
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Amir Wahab

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Amir Wahab is the founder and editor of LocalRank, an independent Singapore rankings and local guides publication.

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