A program for every pace of learning

On site · year-round

Intensive Arabic courses

The fast track to Arabic, through complete language and cultural immersion. Intensive courses run all year in Modern Standard Arabic or Moroccan Arabic, and are taught exclusively in Arabic.

One course takes four weeks of study, or 80 hours of class. You may study for as little as two weeks or as long as your schedule allows, moving from level to level after a final exam and an oral presentation. Most students register for four to eight weeks.

• Written and oral placement test on the first day, except for complete beginners
• Free one-on-one tutoring, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00, up to 30 minutes a day
• A dedicated student advisor from check-in, the day before classes begin
• Cultural activities, academic clubs and excursions alongside your classes

Study abroad · fall and spring

Academic semester

Geared towards, but not limited to, university students who want to study abroad in the seaside city of Rabat. Choose intensive or standard courses in Modern Standard Arabic or Moroccan Arabic, add electives in Media Arabic, Arabic literature or classical Arabic, and area study courses in history, gender studies, political science, economics and more.

• In-country orientation, and an Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) at the end of the program
• Content courses taught in Arabic or English by Moroccan academics and professionals
• Homestay or student residence, with optional weekend excursions to Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Chefchaouen and the Sahara
• Volunteer and internship opportunities, and transcripts sent to your home university

Semester programs are fully customizable. Possible extras include a dedicated resident coordinator, language partners and tutoring, two meals a day, and a student phone.

Study abroad · summer

Summer intensive program

Four summer sessions every year, each four weeks long. Join one, or several in a row. After class, students explore the city on school-organized excursions, practise their Arabic with locals, or head to the beach.

• Modern Standard Arabic, semi-intensive (20 hours a week) or intensive (30 hours a week)
• Electives in Moroccan Arabic, Media Arabic, Classical Arabic or Arabic Literature
• Area studies courses to match your academic interests

See the sample summer packages

Study abroad · winter

Winter intensive program

For students with a winter break, or free time in the colder months. Thanks to Rabat's moderate climate, the cultural immersion activities continue without interruption, alongside semi-intensive or intensive courses in Modern Standard Arabic.

The program follows the same structure as the summer sessions: orientation, electives, area studies, weekend excursions and an OPI at the end.

On site or online

Private one-on-one courses

Private lessons are arranged around your schedule and your learning goals. Book them on their own, or in addition to an intensive group course or a semester program.

From home or office

Online Arabic courses

Instructor-led courses in Modern Standard Arabic and Moroccan Arabic, for beginners starting out and for intermediate or advanced learners keeping up their level, preparing a job interview, a language test or a posting in the Arab world.

• Intensive online: 10 hours of live sessions and at least 10 hours of teacher-led work each week. One full course (80 hours) in four weeks.
• Semester online: Modern Standard Arabic, Classical Arabic, Arabic Literature, Media Arabic or Moroccan Arabic. 40 hours live and at least 40 hours of teacher-led work per course.
• Private one-on-one, built around your objectives and schedule.

Online students also join the Friends of Arabic Network, a community of native speakers and language partners.

For residents of Rabat

Evening Arabic program

For students, professionals and expats living in Rabat who are busy during the day. Choose Modern Standard Arabic, Moroccan Arabic, Business Arabic or Diplomatic Arabic.

Classes meet twice a week, for a total of three hours. Levels run from Beginner 1 to Advanced 2, and a final evaluation at the end of each session decides the next step. Ask us for the dates of the next session.

For children living in Morocco

Arabic for children

Modern Standard Arabic for children, taught through stories, songs, conversations and games, with homework assistance. The program builds the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and introduces Arab culture gently and gradually.

Universities, embassies, companies

Customized & faculty-led programs

Programs tailored to universities, agencies and provider organizations, drawing on any or all of the services available at Qalam.

• Flexible scheduling: choose dates, hours, start times and breaks
• Customized excursions: new destinations, extended visits or unique experiences
• Classroom arrangements: class size, and whether your students join Qalam's year-round classes or study separately
• Language requirements: extra hours or language support for specific pacing

Accommodation, meals, airport transfers, student phones, tutoring, language partners and weekend trips can all be included.