Arabic short courses timetable
Jan-Mar term 2026
Enrolment for Term 2 (starting 19 January 2026) is now open.
Please be aware that places are first come, first served. Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 8 January whichever is soonest.
- For fee information and discounts available see course fees.
- For any further queries, please contact arabic@soas.ac.uk who will be able to assist.
Timetable for Arabic levels available this term
Beginners
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 Online (44088) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Enrol on 44088 | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 On Campus (44138) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 1pm - 3pm | Enrol on 44138 | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 1 Online (44087) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Enrol on 44087 | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Maghrebi Arabic Beginners 1 Online (44104) | Tuesdays, 20 Jan - 24 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Enrol on 44104 | Maghrebi Arabic Beginners Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Beginners 1 Online (44144) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 12pm - 13:30pm | Enrol on 44144 | Arabic (Egyptian) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 2 Online (A) (44121) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 2 Online (B) (44122) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 2 On Campus (A) (44130) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 26 Mar | 10am - 12pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 2 On Campus (B) (44132) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 26 Mar | 10am - 12pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 2 Online (A) (44123) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 2 Online (B) (44124) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Beginners 2 Online (44146) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 26 Mar | 12pm - 1:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Egyptian) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 3 Online (A) (44115) | Wednesdays, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 3 Online (B) (44116) | Wednesdays, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 3 On Campus (44086) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 9pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Arabic (MSA) Accelerated Beginners 3 and Elementary 1 Online (44129) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 10am - 1:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Accelerated Course |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 3 Online (44105) | Tuesdays, 20 Jan - 24 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Beginners 3 Online (44089) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Egyptian) Beginners Course |
Elementary
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Elementary 1 Online (44125) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Elementary 1 On Campus (44108) | Tuesdays, 20 Jan - 24 Mar | 7pm - 9pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Levantine Arabic Elementary 1 Online (44106) | Tuesdays, 20 Jan - 24 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Elementary Course |
| Qur'anic Arabic Elementary 1 Online (44141) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 12pm - 1:30pm | Enrol on 44141 | Arabic (Qur'anic) Elementary Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Elementary 2 Online (44126) | Thursdays, 22 Jan - 26 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Levantine Arabic Elementary 2 Online (44096) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Elementary Course |
| Maghrebi Arabic Elementary 2 Online (44118) | Wednesdays, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Maghrebi Arabic Elementary Course |
| Qur'anic Arabic Elementary 2 Online (44127) | Fridays, 23 Jan - 27 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Qur'anic) Elementary Course |
Pre-Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Pre-Intermediate 1 On Campus (44109) | Tuesdays, 20 Jan - 24 Mar | 7pm - 9pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Pre-Intermediate 1 Online (44136) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 10am - 11:30am | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Qur'anic Arabic Pre-Intermediate 1 Online (44134) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 10am - 11:30am | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Qur'anic) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Levantine Arabic Pre-Intermediate 2 Online (44120) | Wednesdays, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Qur'anic Arabic Pre-Intermediate 2 Online (44117) | Wednesdays, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Qur'anic) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Pre-Intermediate 2 Online (44137) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 10am - 11:30am | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Egyptian) Pre-Intermediate Course |
Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Native Speakers Arabic Intermediate 1 Online (44147) | Saturdays, 24 Jan - 28 Mar | 12pm - 1:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Native Speakers) Intermediate Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Intermediate 2 Online (44119) | Wednesday, 21 Jan - 25 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Intermediate Course |
Advanced
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Advanced 1 Online (44097) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Advanced Course |
Proficiency
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Proficiency Continuers Term 2 Online (44099) | Mondays, 19 Jan - 23 Mar | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Proficiency Course |
