Is this Arabic program certified by FUSD? What about other school districts?
Yes. If your student is enrolled in Fremont Unified School District or Newark Unified School District, they will receive high school credit from their school district for taking Arabic with Bay Area Arabic Academy this year.
How does the course load and requirements compare with other language courses?
The course load and requirements are comparable to other language courses by your local school district. Students will receive 5 credits per semester for taking Arabic–so 10 foreign language credits per year.
What are the goals of this Arabic course?
The course is designed to
- Help students develop intermediate Arabic language understanding
- Enable students to read, write, speak, and understand the common aspects of the language
- Offer them an opportunity to develop working knowledge of spoken and written Arabic, and
- Make them aware of the essential structure of the Arabic grammar
What are the options for continuing with Arabic courses, such as Arabic 2 and Arabic 3 to satisfy the high school graduation language requirement?
The UC and CSU school student require 2 years of foreign language in high school, and 3 years are recommended.
How do I officially enroll into the class and have a guaranteed a spot in the class?
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open, on a first come, first serve basis!
Will the instructors to student ratio be high?
To maintain a high standard of learning and the best classroom experience, we will be keeping a very small student teacher ratio. This is why we have very limited spots and encourage early registration in order to secure a spot. In addition to a main instructor, we will also be having one or more T.A’s as needed in the classroom, along with extended office hours outside class times to make sure students are able to get their questions answered in a timely manner. For our first semester, we are capping registration so that the instructors:students ratio is 1:15.
Which textbook will be used for the class?
The textbooks used will be the Famous Al-Asas textbook series, along with supplemental materials and worksheets designed by the instructors.
I am already enrolled into a language class at my school. What do I need to do to enroll into Arabic course instead?
In the beginning of the school year, junior high and high school students in the local school districts are allowed a grace period to drop/add any classes. If your student is interested in taking Arabic, they are allowed to drop their language class (Spanish/French, etc) at their school and enroll in this instead.
What is the cost of the course?
The cost of the program is $500 per semester, $1000 a year. The book will cost $50. This is actually much more affordable than the costs of other similar language programs in the area.
How do I make the payment?
By Zelle : Send payment to donations@icfbayarea.com – Please mention “Bay Area Arabic Academy Fees” and student’s name and Arabic level in memo. Email screenshot of payment to us at admin@arabicacademy.us
By Check : Please make your check payable to “Bay Area Arabic Academy” and write your student’s name and class level (1/2/3) in memo field. Students can give the check to their teachers or anyone in the admin team
What are days and what time will the classes be held?
All three levels will be offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at the following times:
- Tuesday: 5:30 pm – 7:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
We host all of our classes in person at:
Bay Area Arabic Academy: 42412 Albrae St Fremont, CA 94538