Iqraa Arabic Academy (IAA)'s mission is to provide a learning environment for students to acquire the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Arabic, allowing them to communicate effectively in Arabic and facilitating the understanding of the Arabic language, culture, and heritage.
Why Arabic?
As one of the oldest languages, Arabic is widely spoken in many parts of
the world. While 33 countries claim Arabic as the first or second official
language, approximately 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide consider Arabic a sacred language
used in daily religious rituals. The language ranks among the top five spoken
languages in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United
Nations. Due to its popularity and ancient history, Arabic has influenced many
languages worldwide, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Kurdish,
Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Malay, and Somali.
IAA's Program in Mountain House
Because of its prominence, Iqraa Arabic Academy was founded to promote
the Arabic language, culture, and heritage to the local community. The Arabic
language program offered by IAA provides quality Arabic education for students in Mountain House, CA, using the Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). The program courses aim to provide 8th to 12th-grade students with an introduction to the four language skills
(listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in a cultural context that promotes
the fascinating language of Arabic. Iqraa Arabic Academy works closely with local school districts for approval and accreditation to allow
students to receive credit to meet foreign language graduation and college
requirements.