Several language centres in Abu Dhabi provide preliminary, beginner, intermediate and advanced Arabic language classes for non-Arab speaking individuals. Most of these institutions are independent organisations that focus on teaching modern standard Arabic (MSA), and, to a lesser extent, Classic Arabic, to anyone who is interested to learn the language for a fee. These courses often help non-Arabic speaking individuals to read and write using their host country’s language and help them navigate through their day-to-day routines especially if their work entails frequent interaction with Abu Dhabi locals, as with hotel and hospital staff.
World-renowned language institution Berlitz is present in Abu Dhabi, while the British Council also offers Arabic language courses on demand. The Mother Tongue Arabic Language Centre charges an average of Dhs 1,800 (roughly US$490) for 36-hour lessons, be it beginner or advanced Arabic. Al Ain has several Arabic language centres including the Gulf Arabic Programme.
Gulf Arabic Programme (Al Ain)
Al Ain International Border, near Al-Buraimi
Tel: +971 3 7551858
Fax: +971 3 7551878
E-mail: info@gapschool.net
Website: www.gapschool.net
American Language Centre
Hamdan Street
Tel: +971 2 6267577
Fax: +971 2 6272879
Zayed the 1st Street, Bin Haiyai Bldg.
Tel: +971 2 6672287
Fax: +971 2 6672289
E-mail: berlitz@emirates.net.ae, info@berlitz.ae
Website: www.berlitz.ae
British Council (On Demand)
Villa No 7 Al Nasr Street, Al Khalidiya District
Tel: +971 800 225522
Fax: +971 2 6664340
E-mail: information@ae.britishcouncil.org
Website: www.britishcouncil.org/me-uae
Nadia Secretarial Services Institute
Mother Tongue Arabic Language Centre
Zayed 1st., M 2, Bin Fardan Building, Khalidiya
Tel: +971 2 6393838
Fax: +971 2 6393855
E-mail: admin@mothertongue.ae
Website: mothertongue.ae
Areef Computer Institute
Al Yousef Center Flat No:702, Hamdan St.
Tel: +971 2 6268580
Fax: +971 2 6268570
E-mail: areef@emirates.net.ae
Website: www.areef.co.ae