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One Place, Every Stage of
the Arabic Journey
Group and one-on-one tracks for children and adults — online, and in person in Istanbul.
Learn Online, from Anywhere
4 programs
Arabic for Kids
Structured Arabic for ages 6–16, on our own in-house curriculum.
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Arabic for Adults
Beginner to advanced, in small classes built around your schedule.
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Quran — Kids & Adults
Recitation, memorization and tajwīd, one-on-one and on demand.
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Quranic Arabic
Grammar and vocabulary aimed straight at reading the Quran itself.
ExploreIn Person, in Istanbul
3 programs
Built on Research, Shared with Teachers
Behind every Midad classroom is a research center shaping how Arabic is taught — and a program that trains the next generation of instructors.
Curriculum for Kids
A structured, engaging Arabic curriculum for children aged 6–12 — developed through research and woven throughout with Islamic values and the vocabulary of everyday life.
Learn moreWe Train the Teachers, Too
Preparing the next generation of Arabic instructors for children and adults, through online courses and on-site workshops in modern, research-backed teaching methods.
Learn moreAdvancing How Arabic Is Taught
Our team leads and takes part in workshops, seminars and international conferences on teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
Proficiency Guidelines Assessment
Workshop on the Proficiency Guidelines Assessment by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
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International Conferences
The Midad team has held many workshops and seminars at the Istanbul Foundation for Research and Education (ISAR).
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Speaking Assessment Standards
Workshops and seminars by institutes such as ACTFL, training teachers on speaking-assessment standards for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers.
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Writing Stories for Children
Ms. Hudayfa on the goals of writing children’s stories — generating ideas, gathering information from books, and the purposes behind the writing.
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Individualism in Children’s Literature
Ms. Serdar on the origins of individualism in the West in the late eighteenth century, and how it spread to the Arab world through media and literature.
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Real Stories, Real Progress
From online classroom breakthroughs to immersive language experiences in Istanbul — see the impact of our programs in action.
Bilal & Sakina’s Story
“I Only Knew the Word ‘Tree’... Now I’m Presenting in Arabic!”
Isa’s Story
From Single Words to Speaking About Palestine’s History
Istanbul Immersion Story
“Living the Language”: Real Fluency on the Streets of Istanbul
Trusted by Families & Scholars Alike
From parents watching their children fall in love with Arabic — to educators who know exactly what a serious Arabic program looks like.
My daughter has been studying with Midad Almadina online classes for over a year, and I’m extremely impressed and proud of her progress. The teachers have an incredible ability to keep my daughter engaged, interested, excited, and looking forward to the class — and my daughter had really little interest at first, which shows how excellent the quality of the teaching is and how deep the relationships are that they build. I only have the highest recommendation for a program where the children are not only learning Arabic, but learning while sitting with teachers they think of as their friends, across the internet. I do not know who else can offer a program, a service, a relationship at this level of quality.
CMC, Cambridge Muslim College
In my experience, Midad’s curriculum and pedagogical approach are unparalleled. It engages all language skills and builds toward fluency efficiently by prioritizing them in the most appropriate manner. The qualifications of the teachers are world-class and they provide an excellent classroom experience tailored to the needs of students. I have seen the results firsthand with our students and highly recommend Midad for anyone seeking to learn Arabic.
After trying many Arabic programs with little success with my 3 children, this program delivers a fantastic experience for non-native Arabic speakers. For the first time I feel like my children are actually learning Arabic and it’s sticking. The teachers and administration are fantastic and the curriculum is second to none. We will be learning with them inshaAllah for many years to come.
I currently have 2 children enrolled in this amazing program and their method of teaching Arabic is fantastic. Their teachers are sincerely caring toward the students’ pace and abilities, and all the teachers are really patient. Arabic is taught in a lively, intelligent, colorful and meaningful way — I hear interaction, question and answer, musical methods and writing employed in teaching. My kids love the quick lesson-related game sessions they have with their teacher.
I have searched for an Arabic program of this quality for quite some time and am so happy to have found Al Madina. Their Arabic teachers are the best I have encountered, with a deep mastery of the language and a genuine care. My teacher is flexible, creative and pushes me to do my best. The lessons are fun, varied and catered to my needs — he even uses the Quran as examples. May Allah SWT bless them and all the work they do.
Alhamdulillah, we have been very pleased with the children’s teachers. They have been engaging and kind and fun. May Allah SWT reward them abundantly for their efforts. We are so grateful for all that they have taught the children and pray that the children can continue to carry this with them and build on it.
I came to Istanbul from Atlanta, Georgia and I had a wonderful experience learning Arabic. I signed up for an intensive — and it definitely was intense. I’ve learned a lot. It was difficult, but I enjoyed that part of it as well. Something special about the way Midad teaches is the way they weave spirituality into the world of academics. And having a community that supports you in all aspects of life — not just with your learning in the classroom, but outside it too. That’s something I really enjoyed with Midad.
I’ve been very pleased with the content of the program, the kids are enjoying learning Arabic, and the teachers are amazing mashaAllah. JazakumAllah khair all of you for the effort you put in teaching these kids the language of the Quran!
