Imaam Muhammad ibn Saud University Program

The Imaam Muhammad ibn Saud University Program utilizes Islamic texts as its core material. A student who chooses this program benefits from the correlation between new Arabic vocabulary/grammar and Islamic themes and terminology. This integrated system of learning Arabic via Islam is ideal for Muslim students seeking an Islam-based Arabic curriculum as well as non-Muslims who wish to learn about Islam.

Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee Program (12 levels)

The Kitaab Al-Asaasee Program utilizes short, fictional stories based upon routine life situations (i.e. traveling, dining out, visiting the doctor, etc.) to familiarize students with Arabic phrases and grammatical structures that are commonly used in day-to-day living. This program is ideal for students who wish to focus on the usage of Arabic in conversational and interpersonal settings due to the textual focus on worldly affairs.

Now Available : Qortoba will now ship Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee (Part 1) anywhere in the world for 30 Euros (price includes book and shipping).

Tajweed and Tahfeeth Al-Qur'an Program

The Tajweed and Tahfeethul-Qur'an Program teaches the rules of reciting and memorizing the Qur'an.

Colloquial Arabic Program*

The Colloquial Arabic Program focuses on speaking the local Egyptian dialect. This Egyptian dialect is one of the most commonly spoken dialects in the Arabic-speaking world.

*The Colloquial Arabic Program is currently only available through private classes.

Integrated Muhammad ibn Saud University and Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee Program

This course has been created for those students who may not have the time to complete the full Muhammad ibn Saud or Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee programs. Some of the Islamic texts from the Muhammad ibn Saud University program have been ommitted and are instead available as optional material to be studied at the discretion of the student.

Below is an outline of what each level focuses upon.

Prep Level: Al-Qaida Al-Baghdadi and Qortoba textbook. This level familiarizes the student with reading and writing Arabic letters (includes computer programs teaching letter recognition and pronunciation)

Level 1 – Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee (Book 1)

Level 2 – Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee (Book 1)

Level 3 – Al-Kitaab Al-Asaasee (Book 1)

Level 4 to Level 10: Islamic texts from Muhammad Ibn Saud books with some additional materials.

Level 11 - Literature (Adab), Text Analysis (Balaagha + Naqd) and Grammar (Nahwu + Sarf + Alifiyyat ibn Maalik).

Level 12 - Literature (Adab) and Text Analysis (Balaagha + Naqd).

You can also choose an optional subject along with your main course from the following:

Level 1: Qur'an.

Levels 2, 3, 4: Qur'an or Hadith.

Levels 5, 6, 7: Qur'an, Hadith or Fiqh.

Levels 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Qur'an, Hadith, Fiqh or Tareekh (History).

If you prefer to study privately then you can choose any subject according to your level. You will not have an exam with the optional books unless you specifically request it.

Classic Program (Coming Soon)

The Classic Program teaches various styles of Arabic poetry from classical texts. Class material includes visual and audio supplements to enhance the learning of poetic phrases and grammatical structures. Each level will last approximately two months (5 days a week, 3 hours a day). Group and private classes will be available.