From the 28 letters to reading a real sentence.
Modern Standard Arabic classes for children in Amman — the alphabet, vocabulary, reading and writing, taught through games and stories by teachers who work with kids every day.
حَرْفٌ، ثُمَّ كَلِمَة، ثُمَّ جُمْلَة
Why Misbah Center لماذا يختارنا الأهل
Arabic taught the way children actually learn
Modern Standard Arabic is the Arabic of books, school and the written world. Taught badly to a child it becomes a chore they resent for years. Taught well it becomes the thing that lets them read.
Learning they look forward to
Games, songs and hands-on activities turn letters and words into something a child wants to come back to. The method is play; the content is serious.
A real path to reading
A structured route from the 28 letters to full sentences, so your child builds a genuine foundation in reading and writing rather than memorising a few words.
Teachers who know children
Instructors experienced with young learners, in a room equipped with tools and games built for kids rather than adapted from an adult classroom.
The starting point الحروف الثمانية والعشرون
It all begins with twenty-eight letters
Every Arabic word your child will ever read is built from these. Learning them properly — the shapes, the sounds, how they join — is what makes everything afterwards possible.
That is the whole journey in three steps, and it is the one we walk your child through. The stages below are simply how long each part takes and what belongs in it.
The curriculum ثلاث مراحل
Three stages, matched to your child's age and level
The programme grows with the child — from first letters to confident reading, writing and speaking. Placement is by ability, not only by age.
Beginner
Letters & first wordsChildren discover the Arabic alphabet, numbers and basic words through games and sensory activities. Short bursts of activity rather than long explanations.
By the endRecognises and writes every letter, reads simple two- and three-letter words, and knows numbers and colours.Intermediate
Sentences & storiesChildren start building simple sentences, reading short stories and expanding their vocabulary in the topics that fill a child's day.
By the endReads a short vowelled text aloud, writes simple sentences by hand, and talks about family, school and daily routine.Advanced
Reading & speakingChildren develop advanced reading and writing and learn to speak fluently and with confidence, working with longer texts and real topics.
By the endReads and understands a page of text, writes a structured paragraph, and expresses an opinion in Arabic.In the classroom داخل الصف
What your child will actually experience
A room built for children
A space designed for kids, with educational tools and interactive games that invite participation instead of demanding silence.
Real people to talk to
Conversation with a teacher and with classmates builds social and linguistic confidence far faster than a screen ever does on its own.
All four skills together
Listening, speaking, reading and writing are developed side by side, so no skill quietly falls behind the others.
Choosing a track الفصحى أم الشامية لطفلي؟
Should my child learn Fusha or Levantine?
The most common question parents ask us, and the answer depends entirely on what you want for your child. Both are taught here, and children often do a mix.
الفصحى
Modern Standard Arabic
This programme. The written Arabic of books, school and the whole Arab world.
- Choose it if your child needs to read and write
- Choose it if Arabic is a subject at their school
- The foundation for Quranic and literary reading later
- Understood in every Arab country, unchanged
اللهجة الشامية
Levantine Arabic
The spoken Arabic of Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.
- Choose it if your child needs to talk to people here
- Best for relatives, friends and the playground
- Fastest route to a child actually speaking
- Not normally written
Not in Amman? The same programme is available as online lessons for children, taught live from here between 9:00 and 21:00 Amman time.
For parents نصائح للأهل
What helps most between lessons
You do not need to speak Arabic for your child to do well here. What matters is the small, consistent things at home.
Four things that make the difference
- 1Practise together, briefly. A few minutes reviewing letters or words each day reinforces the lesson far more than an hour the night before class.
- 2Keep it playful. Arabic cartoons, songs and picture books turn practice into something your child enjoys rather than homework they resist.
- 3Celebrate small wins. Recognising every new letter or word your child masters is what keeps motivation and confidence growing.
- 4Let them be wrong. Correcting every mistake at home teaches a child that speaking Arabic is risky. Leave the correcting to the lesson.
Fees الرسوم
What children's classes cost
The essentials
- Ages4 – 14
- Teaching hour55 minutes
- FormatsOne-to-one · pair · small group
- Class size3–6 children
- Registration feeJD 15, one time
- WhereIn Amman or online
Siblings at a similar level can share a lesson at the pair rate, which costs less per child than two separate lessons.
Start with a free trial lesson
A real lesson with a real teacher, at no cost. It is also how we find your child's stage — and how you find out whether they enjoy it.
Questions أسئلة شائعة
What parents ask before enrolling
How young can my child start?
From four years old. At that age the lesson is built around songs, pictures and movement, and letters are introduced gradually rather than as a set to memorise.
My child has never seen Arabic script. Is that a problem?
Not at all — that is exactly where Stage 1 begins. Children who arrive with no Arabic at all are the most common case in the beginner stage.
My child speaks Arabic at home but cannot read it. Where do they start?
Usually in Stage 1 for the script and Stage 2 for everything else, because the spoken vocabulary is already there. The placement lesson sorts this out, and children in this situation often move very quickly.
Can this help with Arabic at school?
Yes. School Arabic is Modern Standard Arabic, which is what this programme teaches. Tell us what your child is covering in class and the teacher can align the lessons with it.
Fusha or Levantine — which should I choose?
Fusha for reading, writing and school. Levantine for talking with people here. If your child needs both, many families take Fusha as the main programme with a weekly Levantine speaking session.
How often should my child come?
Once a week keeps a child moving; twice a week is noticeably faster, because less is forgotten between lessons. For very young children two shorter sessions often work better than one long one.
Can I stay during the lesson?
With younger children, yes, particularly in the first few weeks. Older children usually do better on their own, and you will get a short note from the teacher after each session.
Is the trial lesson free?
Yes, with no charge and no payment details taken beforehand. It is a full lesson, and it tells you whether your child enjoys the format before you commit to anything.
ابدأ بحرف واحد
Give your child a strong start in Arabic
Tell us your child's age and how much Arabic they already have. We will suggest a stage, a schedule, and a free trial lesson to see how they get on.