Does My Child Need to Know Arabic to be successful at Arabic Schoolhouse Academy?

Students do not need to have a background in Arabic to enroll in our program, however, we highly encourage involved parents to ensure your child will have a strong foundation to see optimal results in Arabic. 

What is the Arabic/English ratio at Arabic Schoolhouse Academy?

Preschool: 80% Arabic to 20% English - All content is spoken in Arabic except English Language Arts 

PreK: 60% Arabic to 40% English - The majority of instruction will be in Arabic and an increased focus will be on English Language Arts with emphasis on pre-reading and pre-writing skills.

Kindergarten: 60% Arabic to 40% English - Arabic language will be strong with dedicated time in developing reading, writing, and oral skills. For English and Math, we will use a state-certified high-quality curriculum to develop a strong foundation in  English Language Arts (reading and writing) and Math to prepare them for elementary school. By the end of Kindergarten, students in our program are expected to have strong reading, writing, and oral skills in both English and Arabic.

What kind of Arabic will be used at Arabic Schoolhouse Academy?

Arabic is a language and as such, is a form of communication. We understand that there are complexities and varieties in applying the Arabic language in today’s world. For this reason, our approach is to use a hybrid of Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) and colloquial Arabic where students will be exposed to different dialects of Arabic over the years to strengthen their language development and its complexities to prepare them for the real world.