Online Arabic Classes in the UK
Live one-to-one Arabic lessons for learners in the UK, from first letters to GCSE and IGCSE preparation, with native Arabic-speaking teachers and lesson times in UK time.
In short: Alphabet Arabic Academy teaches Arabic online to students in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Lessons are live, one-to-one and on video with a native Egyptian teacher, at times set in UK time. You can study Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic, Quran and Tajweed, or GCSE and IGCSE Arabic, and the first lesson is a free 30-minute trial.
What students in the UK get
- GCSE and IGCSE Arabic preparation for UK students
- Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Arabic and conversation for adults
- Quran and Tajweed for children and adults
- Lesson times arranged around your school or work day, in UK time
Lesson times are arranged in UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). Tell us your best days and times on the trial form.
Free trial lesson
Why UK learners choose a private online teacher
Arabic is not taught in most UK schools, and local classes are often few, fixed in time and pitched at one level. A private online teacher removes all three problems. You study from home in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast or anywhere else, and the lesson is built around you.
Families with an Arabic-speaking background often want children to read and write the language they hear at home. Adults come for work with Gulf and Middle Eastern partners, for university study, for travel, or to read the Quran with confidence. The same teacher can cover several of these goals in one plan.
GCSE and IGCSE Arabic
Arabic is available as a GCSE and IGCSE subject, and many students sit it without a class at school. We prepare students for the four papers: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Tell us your exam board and your exam date and the teacher plans backwards from that date, with past-paper practice and clear feedback on how to earn marks.
Students who take Arabic at home as a heritage language often speak well but have never learned to write formally. A short course in Modern Standard Arabic closes that gap before the exam.
Lesson times in UK time
Our teachers are based in Cairo. Cairo is usually two hours ahead of the UK, and for a few weeks in spring and autumn it is one hour ahead because the clocks change on different dates. We arrange your fixed weekly slot in UK time, so you never need to convert it yourself. If the clocks change, we confirm the new time with you first.
Egyptian Arabic or Modern Standard Arabic?
If you want to read, write or sit an exam, start with Modern Standard Arabic. If you want to talk with people, or you travel to Egypt, add Egyptian Arabic, the dialect most Arabs understand because of Egyptian films and music. Many UK students combine both, and the free trial lesson is the easiest place to decide.
Example lesson times for the UK
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm in Cairo | After school on weekdays |
| 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm in Cairo | After work, the most popular evening slot |
| 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | 11:00 am in Cairo | Weekend mornings |
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 the UK
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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 the UK say
My 7-year-old daughter loves her lessons. She went from knowing nothing to reading simple words in 3 months. The teacher uses games and songs.
Sarah T.London, UK · Arabic for Kids · 3 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
Do you prepare students for Arabic GCSE and IGCSE?
Yes. Tell us the exam board and the exam date and we will confirm the teacher and plan before you book. Lessons cover listening, speaking, reading and writing, with past-paper practice.
Which lesson times can I choose in the UK?
You choose your days and times in UK time on the trial form. Weekday evenings and weekends are the most popular, and we suggest slots that fit your school or work day.
Can my child learn Arabic online if we live in the UK?
Yes. Children from age 5 learn in short, playful lessons with a child-specialist teacher. Parents are welcome to sit in and receive a written summary after lessons.
How much do online Arabic lessons cost for UK students?
Prices are in US dollars and start from $30 a month. The price depends on the lesson length and how many lessons you take each week. 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.