Frequently Asked Questions - Fes Arabic Institute

Question 1

How much do lessons cost and what payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Private 1-on-1 tuition is $8.00 per 50-minute lesson for Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Moroccan Darija, $5.00 per 30-minute session for Quran & Tajweed, and $6.00 per 30-minute session for Arabic for Kids. Small group tuition is available from $3.00 to $5.00 per student. A 10% discount is applied to 10-lesson packages. We accept Wise, PayPal, Payoneer, and cash for in-person tuition in Fez.

Question 2

How do online private lessons work?

Accepted Answer

Classes take place live 1-on-1 via Zoom or Google Meet with customized digital textbooks, interactive whiteboard annotation, and flexible scheduling tailored to all timezones across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.

Question 3

Can I take a free trial or assessment session before enrolling?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide a complimentary 20-minute diagnostic assessment with Academic Director Ustadh Soufiane Essaghroucheny. During this session, we evaluate your current proficiency, discuss your learning objectives, and establish a personalized syllabus with zero obligation.

Question 4

What is the difference between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Moroccan Darija?

Accepted Answer

Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha) is the universal formal language understood across all 22 Arabic nations, essential for reading literature, academic study, and Quranic comprehension. Moroccan Darija is the spoken colloquial dialect of Morocco, essential for daily conversation, travel, and cultural immersion.

Question 5

Which curricula and classical texts do you teach?

Accepted Answer

We teach world-renowned academic and heritage curricula including Al-Arabiyyah Bayna Yadayk, the Madinah Arabic Series, Al-Ajrumiyya in classical grammar (Nahw) and morphology (Sarf), alongside Nour Al-Bayan and Al-Qaida Al-Nouraniya for beginners and kids.

Question 6

Do you offer in-person lessons in Fez, Morocco?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to our global online tuition, we welcome international students and visitors to Fez for bespoke 1-on-1 intensive Arabic immersion programs in the heart of Morocco's historic intellectual capital.

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