This is the final module of the Intermediate High band. In this level, learners will consolidate the knowledge and skills accumulated throughout the previous modules and expand their repertoire by examining the construction of exceptive sentences and noun-number phrases for numbers above 100. They will also build on their knowledge of weak-end roots by learning how to conjugate them in the different forms and construct active and passive participles from them. They will also learn about the case endings for the Five Nouns. Learners will apply their knowledge and skills to understanding and discussing the topics of history, political systems, and peace and conflict in the Arab world and around the globe, using vocabulary found in classical/ liturgical, as well as more modern, texts.
If this is your first Arabic course at Ribaat, you are required to submit a placement test. Click here for the Arabic Placement test.
Students are expected to attend 2 online classes each week, complete weekly assignments, submit a personal project and a final exam.
Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until May 31st, 2026
Please note that daylight savings time will begin in the United States on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Depending on where you live, this may or may not affect your class timing. In countries where DST is not applied at all, class will be one hour earlier starting March 8.
This is a fast-paced, rigorous course and assignments are due weekly. Read the full policy for Arabic courses at this link:
Arabic Program Policies
This is an online course so students will need:
Text: Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic
Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):
Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.
For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 111-2
Instructor:
Ustadha Samah AtefDate: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Day:
Thursdays & SundaysTime:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CST
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 131-2
Instructor: Anse Abeer Aborshaed
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm CST

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 222
Instructor: Anse Dr. Samar Chmseddin
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
8:00 - 10:00 pm CST
Course Code: ARL 321
Instructor: Dr. Basma Alwani
Dates: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Day: Mondays & Thursdays
Time:
11:30 am - 1:30 pm CST