The Learn Arabic program has been launched for non-native speakers by Madinah Development Authority

In collaboration with the Islamic University, the Madinah Development Authority established the 'Learn Arabic' programme for non-native speakers. The programme offers non-native speakers the chance to learn Arabic by achieving quality and excellence via the study of a world-class educational curriculum that incorporates sophisticated technology. This includes keeping up with modern trends in language education programmes, contributing to the development of cultural and educational tourism, and enhancing the Kingdom's educational status globally, in addition to achieving the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals and promoting knowledge economy activities.

The programme is being introduced as part of the initiatives and efforts aimed at converting Madinah into a centre for Arabic language study, inspiring cultural and educational tourism, and a source for cultural information dissemination. This is accomplished through the benefits provided by short and medium-term education programmes to visitors, tourists, health practitioners, diplomats, and anyone else interested in learning Arabic.

The six-semester programme was designed in accordance with the standards of the Common European Framework for Languages and includes six levels: Pre-A1, A1, Ar, B1, Br, and C from elementary to advanced, with each level lasting six academic weeks and requiring a total of 15 hours per week. In addition to the educational bag, study laboratories, e-books, technical equipment, open conversation sessions in the university library, and listening to lectures, the programme is based on communicative events in which the learner participates, such as daily, professional, and academic situations that enable him to use the language in day-to-day life. During the length of the programme, trainees will be shuttled between the university and the Prophet's Mosque.

According to the Islamic University, the in-person study programme is available at the university for all those who have obtained an entry visa to Saudi Arabia, via pre-registration and application submission for individuals and groups via the website https://elp.iu.edu.sa/ProgramBatch?programTypeId=2.