AAA
(Antiochian Arabic Academy)
The AAA (Antiochian Arabic Academy) is a language school for all ages that runs at the St Paul’s community centre. Classes are broken up according to age brackets, and are taught by native Arabic speakers. Class intakes are at the end of each year, and immediately prior to mid-year, with classes beginning in January and July. Students are tasked with showing their language skills at the end of each year with a presentation. St Paul’s is blessed to have such bright young Orthodox Christian learners keen to learn the beautiful Arabic language and pass on the torch of their forebears.
Arabic language students giving an end of year performance, 2023
Children’s classes are run on Sunday mornings in the community hall. Teaching is treated as a formal practice and provided by qualified teachers and teachers aides. Students are encouraged to practice speaking at home, and are provided appropriate learning tools according to their abilities and home environment. It is wonderful to hear the enthusiasm of the students on a Saturday morning as they arrive for their Arabic classes. The fact that they eagerly greet their teachers with Arabic phrases shows not only their progress, but their genuine interest in using the language in everyday interactions.
Students learn Arabic in a high school classroom setting
Antiochian Arabic Academy not only offers classes to children but also runs a beginners and advanced class for adults’ midweek. While the beginners are still at the early stages of learning the alphabet, it's impressive that the advanced class is focusing on their reading skills after mastering the letters and grammatical aspects of the Arabic language. Overall, we are truly blessed to the dedicated teachers at the Antiochian Arabic Academy for their invaluable contributions to the success of the students. Their efforts are truly appreciated as they make a significant difference in the lives of those they teach. We extend a warm invitation to anyone who is interested in learning their mother tongue to reach out to Kh. Rita for enrolment for 2024.
Arabic adult classes are held in the main area of the community hall
Registrations for child and adult classes are open for 2025. Click the link above to register.
If you would like to learn Arabic or have a son or daughter you would like to enroll, please don’t hesitate to contact us using the below form.