Arabic short courses timetable
October - December 2026 Term
Please note that the deadline to enrol has now passed. To accommodate for Welcome Week, there is a short extension for SOAS students. Please enrol by 11:59pm on Thursday 24 September.
- Please be aware that places are first come, first served
- Enrolments are taken until the course is fully booked, or up to midnight 20 September, whichever is soonest. To help us manage demand and finalise the timetable, we need to adhere strictly to this enrolment deadline
- For course fees and discount eligibility, please see course fees
Timetable for Arabic levels available this term
Beginners
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 Online (44402) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Enrol on 44402 | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 On Campus (44399) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 9pm | Enrol on 44399 | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 1 On Campus (44406) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 1pm - 3pm | Enrol on 44406 | Arabic (Modern Stanard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Arabic (MSA) Accelerated Beginners 1 and Beginners 2 Online (44405) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 10am - 1:30pm | Course fully booked. Register your interest for next term | Arabic (MSA) Accelerated Beginners Course |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 1 Online (44400) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Course fully booked. Register your interest for next term | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Beginners 1 Online (44407) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 12pm - 1:30pm | Enrol on 44407 | Arabic (Egyptian) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Arabic Beginners 2 Online (44385) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Arabic Beginners 2 Online (B) (44386) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 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 (44380) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 9pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course On Campus |
| Levantine Arabic Beginners 2 Online (44376) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Beginners Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Beginners 3 Online (A) (44372) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 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) (44373) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Beginners Course |
| Egyptian Arabic Beginners 3 Online (44397) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 12pm - 1:30pm | 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 (44387) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Levantine Arabic Elementary 1 Online (44388) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Elementary Course |
| Qur'anic Arabic Elementary 1 (44404) | Fridays, 9 Oct - 11 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Enrol on 44404 | Arabic (Qur'anic) Elementary Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Elementary 2 Online (44382) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Levantine Arabic Elementary 2 Online (44377) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Elementary Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Elementary 3 On Campus (44379) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Elementary Course |
| Levantine Arabic Elementary 3 Online (44378) | Tuesdays, 6 Oct - 8 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Colloquial Levantine) Elementary Course |
Pre-Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Pre-Intermediate 1 Online (44389) | Thursdays, 8 Oct - 10 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Pre-Intermediate Course |
| Maghrebi Arabic Pre-Intermediate 1 Online (44383) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic Language Course |
| Arabic (MSA) Pre-Intermediate 3 Online (44393) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 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 3 Online (44392) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 10am - 11:30am | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Qur'anic) Pre-Intermediate Course |
Intermediate
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levantine Arabic Intermediate 1 Online (44384) | Wednesdays, 7 Oct - 9 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Levantine) Intermediate Course |
| Native Speakers Arabic Intermediate 3 Online (44398) | Saturdays, 10 Oct - 12 Dec | 12pm - 1:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Native Speakers) Intermediate Course |
Advanced
| Course title | Day | Time | How to enrol | Course details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic (MSA) Advanced 3 Online (44374) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 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 1 Online (44375) | Mondays, 5 Oct - 7 Dec | 7pm - 8:30pm | Assess your level with a placement test. See how to apply. | Arabic (Modern Standard) Proficiency Course |
