Arabic Novice Middle is the second module in the Novice level of the Ribāt Arabic Language Program. This course introduces students to the basics of Arabic grammar, focusing on nouns, and helps build essential reading skills and vocabulary.
Learners will develop the ability to read the Quran, recognize key Arabic words and phrases, and introduce themselves in Arabic, laying a strong foundation for further Arabic language study.
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.
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: None required
Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):
Registration Options: Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.
Contact: For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 212
Instructor: Ustadha Alia Selim
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
7:00 - 9:00 am CST
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 223
Instructor: Ustadha Nadia S. Ahmad
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Day: Mondays & ThursdaysTime: 5:00 - 7:00 pm CST
Ramadan Time: Final Review Session 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 233
Instructor: Dr. Basma Alwani
Date: January 11 - February 21, 2026
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
9:00 - 11:00 am 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