New Students:

New students must visit Saifi for a personal (free) evaluation and consultation, and to fill out an application.  This is to make sure that your class and schedule is right for you. If you are currently overseas please fill out our online application to get started.

Where and when to sign up:

Sign-up for all courses at Saifi Institute takes place in person at the school (directions here) two weeks before each term, and registration closes once the term has begun.  Each term's class schedule is posted online 2-3 weeks before each term.  Check the term schedule here.

We are open from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday.  Please contact us to arrange an appointment coming.

Class Availability:

Pragmatic Arabic classes at levels 1-5  are offered during every term; only timing and intensity of the classes changes depending on student demand.  MSA courses are offered less frequently.  Check the current class schedule for a list of what is being offered this term.

Note: Private classes are only available in special circumstances

Courses

Course pace

Pragmatic Arabic (all levels are offered every term): Beginner (survival needs), level 1-2 Intermediate (social needs), level 3-4 Intermediate-high (working-studying needs) level 5-6 Special topics, Arabic culture, movies, music, level 4-8 Modern Standard Arabic (availability depends on demand): All levels are offered, based on the Al-Kitab curriculum. Advanced courses in Arabic Media are often available.

Regular: 4 hours per week, 1/3 level every term (5 weeks) Accelerated:  6 hours per week, 1/2 level every term Intensive: 12 hours per week, 1 levels every term