What our students say
In their own words
Every review on this page was written by a student, unprompted, in whatever language they felt like writing in. We have not edited them beyond trimming for length.
4.9average rating on Google
158reviews and counting
30+countries represented
12years teaching in Amman
Students who compared us to somewhere else
Amman has several Arabic schools. These are people who tried more than one.
I went to several Arabic schools in Amman and Misbah is the best. As a graduate fellow I was unsure as to what I really needed from an Arabic school. In hindsight, I wish I immediately started at Misbah.
Brian Harrington · graduate fellow
I have studied at three different language centers in Amman, and Misbah is by far my favorite. The center has a very warm, family feel.
Lindsay
I've tried several language schools, but Misbah Center stands out for its practical approach to Arabic for non-native speakers. The curriculum is modern and very useful for daily life in Jordan.
Mohammad Aburyalh
On how fast it goes
We do not promise timelines — students differ, and progress depends on how much you use the language outside class. But here is what people report.
I started with zero Arabic skills and was speaking in full basic sentences after just one week. It really blows my mind how fun and stress free the classes are.
Jake Rose · complete beginner
It's been almost two years since I've been taking 1-on-1 classes at Misbah with focus on the dialect. My friends are super impressed and sometimes they wonder where I have my typical Jordanian expressions from.
Carina Pühl · two years of private lessons
I've been getting lessons at Misbah on and off for the past 5 years and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn Arabic in Amman. I feel really at home in the centre.
Olivia Mason · five years
More from our students
Speaking first, everyday vocabulary, and teachers who adapt to the person in front of them — the same themes keep coming back.
A very good school for Arabic. The teachers are incredibly friendly and adapt to the need of students. The way of teaching is focused on speaking, which enables you to use what you have learned in your everyday life.
Philipp S
I stayed 2 weeks at Misbah Center and made an amazing progress, especially in speaking. It's not just a language school, it's a community. At the weekend we did an excursion to Ajloun, and one day we had fresh cooked maqluba in school.
Marlene Hofer · two-week stay
I am taking a 6-week course (level 1) and so far I have learned a lot in just 3 weeks. The lessons have a clear structure and the teacher lets us speak a lot of Arabic, which is challenging but very helpful.
Tirsa Prins · six-week group course
I especially love the ammiya curriculum — it has improved my confidence speaking dialect greatly. The teachers are all very friendly and encouraging.
Melissa Verbeek
I started taking classes 3 weeks ago and already significantly improved my skills. The vocabulary we learn is extremely useful for everyday life.
Martha Kaiser
I've been taking lessons for the past 2 months and am really enjoying it. I can see my progress in everyday life and apply more and more vocabulary to conversations.
Sam
Personalised tuition with a community of teachers who are enthusiastic, professional and above all make learning the language fun. Significant progress made after 6 weeks of lessons.
Farris Ziyada
An authentic Arabic environment where they welcome you in their own unique way. The classes are engaging and focused.
Kanal Ortega
I took private Arabic lessons and my progress was amazing. The tutors are patient, knowledgeable, and they tailor the lessons to your specific needs and goals.
Yousef Hudaib · private lessons
The staff and teachers are so nice and you always feel welcome and comfortable. The lessons are focused on learning everyday vocab that you can go out and use.
Stine Nissen · three months
Written in six languages
Our students come from more than thirty countries, and they review us in their own languages. We have left these exactly as they were written.
Deutsch
Das Arabisch-Lernen im Misbah Center macht wirklich Spaß und ist direkt einsetzbar im Alltag. Die eigens entwickelten Bücher sind super hilfreich und die beiden Sprachlehrerinnen sind toll. Ich fühle mich in meinem Gruppenkurs sehr wohl!
Nelly König
Français
Un super centre de formation pour tous les niveaux d'arabe. Parfait pour une insertion complète et apprendre les rudiments du dialecte jordanien comme de l'arabe classique. Des formules adaptées aux disponibilités et aux besoins !
Lola Varlet
Nederlands
Hele goede plek om Arabisch te leren. Voor iedereen wat wils. Als je op nul begint, begin je met veel plaatjes, het is heel visueel en op gehoor. Ontzettend veel geleerd!
Ingeborg Bosman
日本語
アンミーヤ（ヨルダンの方言）を学びたくてこちらに通っています。教材も素晴らしく、日常で使う単語をイラストと一緒に覚えることができるため記憶にも残りやすいです。今日は何が学べるんだろう！と毎日楽しみに授業に通っています。
Sawa Kambe
العربية
أنصح بشدة كل من يهتم بتعلم اللغة العربية بالالتحاق بدورات مركز مصباح. الدروس منظمة ومخصصة لكل طالب. معلمتي محترفة للغاية وتمنحني الثقة في قدرتي على التطور.
Elena Cavagni
English · Spain
A wonderful place to learn Arabic. Everything was perfect and exceeded my expectations, but the best part of all was the amazing staff. Simply mumtaztic! Shukran!
Mayte Penelas
Come and see for yourself
Reviews are useful, but a trial lesson tells you more in an hour than any page can. It is free, there is no obligation, and you will leave having actually spoken some Arabic.