Preschool Children
Ages 4 to 6 learn sounds and words through songs, pictures, and movement, so their ear grows familiar with Arabic before they meet its writing.
Arabic for Kids
Lessons
The Arabi Method introduces Arabic to children aged 4 to 12 through words, songs, and pictures that are familiar to their daily life, from the names of household objects to simple greetings. Every private session is one-on-one, set at a joyful pace, guided by an ustadz or ustadzah who is at ease teaching children. Your child can learn at home or through the screen from anywhere.
- 1.776+ teachers across Indonesia
- Child-friendly Arabi Method, four stages
- Learning through words, songs, and pictures
Ages 4-12Matched to each child's stage of growth
4 StagesFrom vocabulary to sentences
Active LearningSongs, pictures, and word games
1.776+Expert teachers nationwide
2 WaysIn person and onlineWhat is Arabic for Children?
Arabic for children means introducing the Arabic language to ages 4 to 12 through everyday vocabulary, songs, pictures, and simple greetings. At Arabi, this introduction follows the 4 child-friendly stages of the Arabi Method, guided in private lessons so a child enjoys learning and grows comfortable with Arabic from an early age.
Begins with words that are close to home, such as the names of family members, household objects, and colors.
Introduces numbers one to ten and everyday greetings in Arabic.
Trains the ear through songs and gentle repetition before a child is asked to write.
Joins words into short sentences such as hadza kitab, which means this is a book.
For Children at Every Stage of Growth
Every child has a different readiness and way of learning. The first session opens with a warm introduction, then the ustadz or ustadzah places your child at the stage that fits their age and ability.
Early Primary Children
Ages 7 to 9 begin to learn the hijaiyah letters and read short words, while adding vocabulary for everyday objects and activities.
Upper Primary Children
Ages 10 to 12 build simple sentences and practice short conversations, preparing the foundation for Arabic lessons at the next level.
Children Learning at an Islamic School
Children who already study Arabic at a madrasah or Islamic school are helped to strengthen any foundation they may have missed, so they follow their lessons with more confidence.
Four Pillars of the Arabi Method for Children
How Arabi makes Arabic feel close and joyful for a child.
Listen First, Speak After
A child hears many words and sentences from the ustadz through songs and gentle repetition, so the ear grows familiar first before the child is asked to speak and write.
Learning Through Familiar Themes
Vocabulary is grouped into familiar themes, such as family, colors, animals, and household objects, so a child remembers easily because those words are all around them.
Learning Through Play
Word games, picture cards, and simple songs keep a child happy. A light atmosphere protects their enthusiasm so learning never feels like a burden.
Gradual Repetition
Words and sentences are repeated in varied ways so they stick. New material is added little by little once a child is comfortable with what came before.
Four Stages of Children's Arabic, from Words to Sentences
Four sequential stages that build up gently. A child starts at the stage that fits their age, then moves up once comfortable with the stage before.
- Stage 1
Words and Sounds
You canA child learns 100 basic Arabic words through songs and pictures, starting with family, colors, and numbers.
- Names of family members and household objects
- Colors and numbers one to ten
- Everyday greetings such as assalamualaikum and syukran
- Stage 2
Letters and Written Words
You canA child learns the hijaiyah letters and reads short words whose sounds they already know.
- Shapes of the hijaiyah letters and basic harakat (vowel marks)
- Reading short words of two to three letters
- Matching words with pictures
- Stage 3
Simple Sentences
You canA child joins words into short sentences and understands their meaning.
- Sentences such as hadza kitab and hadzihi madrasah
- Learning the isim, which is the noun
- Asking and answering with short sentences
- Stage 4
Short Conversations
You canA child practices simple everyday conversation with the ustadz and adds new vocabulary.
- Introducing oneself and one's family
- Learning the fi'il, which is the everyday verb
- Short conversations at home and at school
Each stage uses only the words and rules a child already knows, so they move forward with confidence without feeling overwhelmed.
Learning Themes Familiar to Children
A leveled curriculum. Your child moves up only after mastering each stage, so the foundation stays solid.
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Preschool Children
4 - 6 years- Learning sounds through songs and movement
- Short vocabulary with picture cards
- Brief and joyful pacing
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Early Primary
7 - 9 years- Learning the hijaiyah letters and harakat
- Reading short words already known
- Adding everyday-activity vocabulary
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Upper Primary
10 - 12 years- Building simple sentences
- Understanding basic isim and fi'il
- Practicing short conversations
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Children at an Islamic School
All children's ages- Strengthening any foundation missed
- Catching up with school lessons
- Building confidence in speaking Arabic
Lesson Content, Arranged Theme by Theme
Module 1
Everyday Theme Vocabulary
Words are grouped into themes close to a child, such as family, colors, animals, fruit, and household objects. Each theme is introduced through picture cards and simple songs so it is easy to remember.
- Family, colors, and numbers
- Animals, fruit, and household objects
- Everyday greetings and expressions
Module 2
Hijaiyah Letters and Reading Words
A child learns the shapes of the hijaiyah letters along with the harakat fathah, kasrah, and dhammah, then reads short words whose sounds they already know. This stage connects the trained ear to the written form.
- Shapes of the hijaiyah letters
- Harakat fathah, kasrah, dhammah
- Reading words of two to three letters
Module 3
Sentences and Grammar Basics
A child joins words into short sentences and learns grammar basics in gentle terms, that is the isim as the noun and the fi'il as the verb. These are taught through real examples so a child understands their use.
- Sentences such as hadza kitab
- Isim, the noun
- Fi'il, the everyday verb
Module 4
Conversation and Practice
A child practices simple everyday conversation with the ustadz, from introducing themselves to asking and answering. Practice is done patiently so a child dares to speak without fear of making mistakes.
- Introducing oneself and one's family
- Short questions and answers
- Conversation at home and at school
Ustadz Who Teach Arabic for Children
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic for Children, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
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Ustadz Fadhlan S.
UIN SUNAN KALIJAGA Ekonomi Syariah
Sabar menemani santri dari pengenalan huruf sampai membaca dengan lancar dan tartil. Ia menjaga suasana belajar tetap tenang dan menyemangati.
- Mengaji Al-Quran
- Bahasa Arab
- Studi Islam
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Ustadz Saktya R.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Menemani santri membaca Al-Quran dari dasar dengan sabar, langkah demi langkah sampai lancar. Terbiasa berbahasa Arab sejak di pondok, ia membuat belajar terasa dekat.
- Mengaji Al-Quran
- Bahasa Arab
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Ustadz Aan Z.
Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang Ilmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir
Menemani santri menghafal dengan tenang dan telaten, memperbaiki bacaan lebih dulu agar hafalan berdiri di atas tajwid yang benar. Pengalaman yang dibentuk di UIN membuatnya sabar menghadapi tiap santri.
- Tahfidz
- Mengaji Al-Quran
- Studi Islam
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Ustadz Zia A.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Membimbing santri membaca dan memahami teks Arab, membuka pintu memahami Al-Quran dan kitab para ulama. Kebiasaan berbahasa Arab dari Gontor membuat contoh-contohnya hidup dan mudah ditiru.
- Bahasa Arab
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Ustadz Munawar A.
Universitas Al-Azhar, Kairo Ilmu Al-Quran dan Tafsir
Membimbing bacaan santri agar makhraj dan tajwidnya tepat, lalu mengajak memahami makna lewat tafsir yang ringan dicerna. Bacaan rapi, pemahaman bertambah.
- Mengaji Al-Quran
- Bahasa Arab
- Tahfidz
- Tahsin Tajwid
- Tafsir
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Ustadzah Azizah N.
Universitas Islam Negeri Syekh Wasil Kediri Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Mengajar bahasa Arab dengan runtut, dari percakapan sehari-hari sampai kaidah, supaya santri memahami teks Al-Quran secara langsung. Bekal akademiknya dari UIN menjadikan penjelasannya tertata dan mudah diikuti.
- Bahasa Arab
- Mengaji Al-Quran
- Kaligrafi
- Studi Islam
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
Real Arabic for Children Materials
A preview of the official Arabi Method modules used in lessons, showing the depth of Arabi teaching materials.
Bahasa Arab Menengah Modul 1
Bahasa Arab Menengah Modul 14
Bahasa Arab Lanjutan Modul 13
Materials are matched to the level and ability of each student.
The Flow of a Children's Arabic Session, In Person or Online
At home or online, the heart is the same: a child learns at a joyful pace, guided one-on-one.
Private In Person
An ustadz accompanies your child learning at home
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A Warm Opening
The session opens with a greeting and a light Arabic exchange, so a child feels at ease before the material begins.
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Vocabulary Through Pictures
The ustadz introduces new words with picture cards and songs, then the child cheerfully repeats the sounds.
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Games and Practice
Newly learned words are practiced through simple games, so a child repeats them without feeling tested.
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Closing and Report
The session closes with a short summary, and the guardian receives regular reports on the child's progress.
Private Online
Your child joins an online session from home
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An Interactive Screen
The ustadz shares pictures, word cards, and songs on screen, so a child keeps learning with an engaging view.
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Repeating Together
A child repeats the ustadz through the video call, and the ustadz gently corrects pronunciation right away.
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Short Activities
Activities are kept short and varied so a child's attention stays steady throughout the online session.
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Flexible Scheduling
You can choose a time after school, in the afternoon, or on the weekend, fitting your child's daily rhythm.
Signs Your Child Is Ready to Start Learning Arabic
Arabic can be introduced from an early age. The readiness signs below are simply a guide, and the ustadz adjusts the learning stage through a light introduction in the first session.
Children Aged 4 to 6
- Enjoys singing and imitating sounds
- Can sit and focus for about 15 minutes
- Is drawn to pictures and colorful cards
Children Aged 7 to 12
- Already knows some of the hijaiyah letters
- Can follow a session of about 45 minutes
- Is willing to repeat new words at home
What Arabi Provides
- A warm introduction in the first session
- Stage placement matched to age and ability
- Picture cards and songs suited to a child's stage
Children's Arabic at Arabi Compared with Other Ways
A child learns a language fastest when they are happy and given plenty of speaking practice. Here is an honest picture of a few options, so you can find the way that fits your little one best.
| Aspect | Arabi Private | Self-Study App | Crowded Class |
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| Attention to the child | Full focus, one-on-one | No companion who responds to the child | Attention divided among many children |
| Speaking practice | The child is invited to speak and is answered every session | The child imitates a screen with no partner to talk to | The child's speaking turns are limited |
| Adjusting the pace | Follows each child's readiness | A uniform pace set by the program | The pace follows the class |
| Learning atmosphere | Warm, through songs and games | Depends on the child's interest in the screen | Lively and easily distracting |
| Reports to the guardian | Regular reports on the child's progress | Monitoring on your own through the app | Depends on the institution's policy |
Transparent Cost
The catalogue level for this program is already set, so what moves the fee is your city, the session length, and how many sessions you take.
from Rp 86.370 / per session a session of 60 minutes, one learner with one tutor teacher comes to you, and the figure follows the city
For lessons at home the fee follows the city, from Rp 86.370 to Rp 164.103 per session. Open the page for your city to see the exact figure.
One session runs 60, 90, or 120 minutes. The length you pick moves the fee:
- 60 min Rp 86.370
- 90 min Rp 108.231
- 120 min Rp 137.379
Prefer to learn online? It costs the same here, Rp 86.370 per session, and that figure holds in every city.
You take a monthly package at the length you choose; the per-session figure above starts at 4 sessions a month. Each session costs less as the package grows:
- 4 sessionsper month Rp 86.370 per session Rp 345.480
- 8 sessionsper month Rp 84.913 per session Rp 679.301
- 12 sessionsper month Rp 83.455 per session Rp 1.001.462
- 24 sessionsper month Rp 79.083 per session Rp 1.897.992
The Arabi Advantage
What Makes Children's Arabic at Arabi Different
Three things that anchor every session for your child.
Four Skills Trained in Balance
A child is trained to listen, speak, read, then write in sequence, so Arabic grows whole, from the ear to the hand.
Themes Close to the Child
Vocabulary is drawn from a child's world, such as family, colors, and household objects, so the words learned are met right away in daily life.
Grammar Basics Made Gentle
The isim and fi'il are introduced through real examples in everyday language, so a child grasps their meaning through words they already know.
Ways to Learn Children's Arabic
Private In Person
45 minutes per session
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- An ustadz accompanies your child learning at home
- Learning through picture cards and songs
- Full focus, one-on-one
- Schedule after school, in the afternoon, or on the weekend
Private Online
45 minutes per session
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- Your child joins an online session from home
- An interactive screen with pictures and songs
- Your child's pronunciation corrected right away
- Arabic vocabulary practice for kids continues through the Arabi App
What We Hold To in Every Children's Session
A Joyful Atmosphere
Songs, picture cards, and word games keep a child's enthusiasm alive so learning feels light and looked forward to.
The Child Is Invited to Speak
Every session gives a child the chance to imitate and answer, so they grow used to speaking Arabic without fear of mistakes.
Repetition That Sticks
Words and sentences are repeated in varied ways so they are kept, then new material is added little by little.
The Pace Follows the Child
Material moves forward once a child is comfortable, at a speed that suits their age and readiness.
Pronunciation Corrected Gently
The ustadz listens to a child's speech and corrects pronunciation patiently, so the right sounds take shape from the start.
News of Your Child's Progress
The guardian receives regular news about new vocabulary, the child's achievements, and the theme to be learned next.
The Virtue of the Language of the Quran
إِنَّا أَنزَلْنَاهُ قُرْآنًا عَرَبِيًّا لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ
Inna anzalnahu qur'anan 'arabiyyan la'allakum ta'qilun
Indeed, We have sent it down as an Arabic Quran, that you might understand.
Introducing Arabic from an early age opens a child's path to understanding the Quran and the religious sciences directly in time to come.
Ustadz and Ustadzah Who Teach Children with Heart
Arabi's teachers are Arabic experts, selected through a process drawing from many campuses and universities, then equipped with the standard of the Arabi Method. For children, they are prepared with a patient and joyful way of teaching, resting on real Arabic skill, mastery of the Arabi Method, and the warmth of an educator who guides a child with adab and full of care.
Arabic Expert National network
Skilled in vocabulary, pronunciation, and the basics of Arabic grammar, so a child learns the language correctly from their very first word.
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
- Grammar basics
At Ease Teaching Children Campus graduates
Understands how to hold a child's attention and enthusiasm through songs, pictures, and games, so learning feels joyful.
- Active learning
- Guiding children
- Word games
A Teacher's Heart In person and online
Guides with patience and adab, giving a child room to try and to err, then directing them gently.
- Patience
- Adab in learning
- Encouraging children
Stories from Children and Guardians
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My child now loves singing the names of colors and numbers in Arabic at home. The ustadzah is wonderful at making the lessons fun, so my child always looks forward to the schedule.
At first my child struggled to read Arabic script at school. After the private lessons at Arabi, he began to read short words with confidence and understand their meaning. The weekly reports help a great deal.
The online class through video call turned out to be engaging for my child. The ustadz shows pictures and chats in simple Arabic, so my child became brave enough to imitate without shyness.
Questions About Learning Children's Arabic at Arabi
My child cannot read the hijaiyah letters yet. Is it alright to start learning Arabic?
Absolutely. The Arabi Method begins with listening and speaking through songs, pictures, and vocabulary close to a child, before they are asked to read and write. The hijaiyah letters are introduced at the next stage, once a child's ear is familiar with the sounds of Arabic, so the child moves forward comfortably.
From what age is it good to introduce a child to Arabic?
Arabic can be introduced from age 4 through joyful means, such as songs and picture cards. At an early age, a child absorbs the sounds of a new language easily, so pronunciation and basic vocabulary take root naturally. For older children, the material is adjusted so they keep learning at a fitting pace and with confidence.
How does the Arabi Method keep a child happy to learn Arabic?
The Arabi Method uses songs, picture cards, and word games, with vocabulary drawn from a child's world such as family, colors, and animals. Sessions are kept short and varied so a child's attention holds. A child is also invited to imitate and speak often, so learning feels like play and they look forward to the next session.
Will my child be taught Arabic grammar such as nahwu and shorof?
At the early stages, a child focuses on vocabulary and simple sentences. Grammar basics are introduced gently through real examples, for instance the isim as the noun and the fi'il as the verb, without burdening them with complex terms. Fuller grammar such as nahwu (sentence structure) and shorof (word forms) is deepened at the later Arabic levels, once a child is ready.
What is the difference between learning Arabic privately and using an app on one's own?
An app helps a child learn words, and direct guidance from an ustadz makes a child truly practiced at speaking. In an Arabi private class, a child is invited to speak and is answered every session, pronunciation is corrected gently, and the pace fits their readiness. There are also regular reports so you know your child's progress clearly.
Can children's Arabic lessons be taken online?
Yes. Online sessions for children are held through video call with an interactive screen of pictures, word cards, and songs. The ustadz still invites a child to imitate and speak, then corrects pronunciation right away. Activities are kept short and varied so a child stays focused, with a flexible schedule that follows the child's daily rhythm.
My child already studies Arabic at school. Are these lessons still useful?
Still useful. Private lessons help strengthen any foundation that may have been missed in a crowded class, with full one-on-one attention. The ustadz adjusts the material to what a child is learning at school, so they follow their lessons with more confidence and are helped to catch up on the parts that feel hard.
Introduce Your Child to Arabic Together with Arabi
Tell us your child's age and how far they have come with Arabic, then the Arabi team will place them at the fitting stage so they learn joyfully from the very first session. For children aged 4 to 12. A free consultation is available via WhatsApp, sessions are offered at home or online, and registration is open through daftar.arabi.id.