Online Arabic Classes in Canada
Live one-to-one Arabic lessons in Canada with native Arabic-speaking teachers, for adults, teenagers and children, in Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific or Atlantic time.
In short: Alphabet Arabic Academy teaches Arabic online to students across Canada, from Halifax to Vancouver. Lessons are live, one-to-one and on video with a native Egyptian teacher, at times set in your Canadian time zone. You can study Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Quran and Tajweed or Arabic for Kids, and the first lesson is a free 30-minute trial.
What students in Canada get
- Lessons arranged in your Canadian time zone
- Arabic, Quran and Tajweed in the same plan
- Arabic for Kids and weekend-friendly times for families
- Egyptian Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic for adults
Lesson times are arranged in Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific and Atlantic time. Tell us your best days and times on the trial form.
Free trial lesson
Learning Arabic in a multilingual country
Canada has large Arabic-speaking communities in cities such as Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Mississauga, Calgary and Edmonton, and many Canadian learners already speak English and French or another language at home. Our lessons are taught in clear Arabic with English support, so you can start from zero without needing to know any Arabic first.
Families often ask for Quran and Arabic reading for children alongside school. Adults come for work, for travel, for newcomers who want to understand family and neighbours, or simply to read the Quran with confidence.
Quran, Tajweed and Arabic together
Many Canadian students study the Quran and Arabic in the same plan. The Quran course covers the letters, correct pronunciation and Tajweed rules, and the Arabic course adds vocabulary and grammar so recitation also carries meaning. Children usually do well with 30-minute lessons, and adults often prefer 60 minutes.
Lesson times across Canadian time zones
Our teachers are based in Cairo. Cairo is usually seven hours ahead of Toronto and Montreal, nine ahead of Calgary and Edmonton, and ten ahead of Vancouver, with a one-hour difference for a few weeks when the clocks change on different dates. Atlantic Canada is one hour ahead of Toronto. We fix your weekly slot in your own time zone and confirm any change before it happens, so you never need to convert it yourself.
Egyptian Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic?
Modern Standard Arabic is the language of reading, writing and formal study. Egyptian Arabic is the spoken dialect that most Arabs understand. Students in Canada often start with one, then add the other after a few months. The free trial lesson helps you choose.
Example lesson times for Canada
These are examples. Your fixed weekly time is agreed with you after the free trial, in your own time zone.
| Your time | Time in Cairo | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 am to 8:00 am Eastern | 2:00 pm in Cairo | Before work or school in Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal |
| 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Mountain | 7:00 pm in Cairo | Calgary and Edmonton, mornings and weekends |
| 9:00 am to 11:00 am Pacific | 7:00 pm in Cairo | Vancouver and Victoria |
Cairo times are usual differences. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap changes by one hour because clocks change on different dates, and we confirm the new time with you first.
Courses for students in Canada
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Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
Read, write and understand the formal Arabic of books, news and study, with a private teacher.
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Egyptian Arabic
The Arabic people really speak in Egypt, and the dialect most widely understood thanks to film and music.
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Arabic Conversation Course
Stop freezing when you speak. Lessons are mostly spoken, in MSA, Egyptian Arabic or a mix.
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Professional Arabic
Business vocabulary, formal writing and media Arabic for your job.
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Islamic Studies
Seerah, Fiqh and Aqeedah taught alongside the Arabic you need to understand them.
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Arabic for Kids
Playful live lessons that teach children to read, write and speak Arabic.
Explore course
What students in Canada say
Best Arabic academy I've tried. After 4 months I can now read the Quran with confidence. The teachers are patient and genuinely qualified.
Amina K.Toronto, Canada · Quran and Tajweed · 4 months
Meet your teachers
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Abdulrahman M.
Arabic teacher, Minya University
12 years teaching ArabicAbdulrahman is a native Egyptian teacher who has taught Arabic online for 12 years. He teaches reading, grammar and everyday conversation step by step, and leaves a short note after every lesson.
- Teaches
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Egyptian Arabic, Arabic Conversation Course
- Works with
- Adults and teenagers
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Fatima H.
Arabic teacher for kids, Cairo University
8 years teaching ArabicFatima teaches children with games, pictures and short activities. She has 8 years of experience, keeps lessons friendly and tells parents how each lesson went.
- Teaches
- Arabic for Kids, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Works with
- Children and teenagers
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Abdo A.
Arabic and Quran teacher, Dar El-Ulum
15 years teaching ArabicAbdo is a Dar El-Ulum graduate with 15 years of teaching experience. He is calm and precise, and works well with learners who want strong grammar, formal Arabic or a professional vocabulary.
- Teaches
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), Quran and Tajweed, Professional Arabic
- Works with
- Adults and older students
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
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Fatma A.
Arabic teacher, Al-Azhar University
10 years teaching ArabicFatma graduated from Al-Azhar University and has taught for 10 years. She teaches Quran reading, Islamic studies and Modern Standard Arabic in a patient, encouraging way.
- Teaches
- Quran and Tajweed, Islamic Studies, Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Works with
- Women, girls and families
- Available
- Flexible hours, arranged after your free trial lesson
Questions students ask
Which Canadian time zones do you cover?
We arrange lessons in Canadian time zones from Newfoundland and Atlantic to Pacific. Tell us your time zone and best times on the trial form.
Can my child learn Quran and Arabic together online?
Yes. Children can take Quran and Tajweed and Arabic for Kids in the same plan, with short lessons and a teacher who tells parents how each lesson went.
Do I need to know Arabic before the free trial?
No. Complete beginners start from the alphabet. The teacher adjusts the first lesson to your level.
How much do lessons cost in Canada?
Prices are in US dollars and start from $30 a month, depending on lesson length and how many lessons a week you choose. Paying for 3 or 6 months saves 10% or 20%.
How does the free trial lesson work?
Send the short form. We contact you by email or WhatsApp to choose a time. You meet a teacher in a live lesson, and the teacher checks your level and recommends a course.
Do I need to speak Arabic to start?
No. Complete beginners are welcome in every course except Conversation, which suits learners who already know some Arabic.
Book your free trial lesson
Meet a teacher, see how a lesson works and get a recommendation for the right course.