Arabic
A clear, simple pathway for growing confident Arabic learners
WHAT BRINGS YOU HERE
Your school may not offer Arabic. Or it does, but you need more than what a classroom can give you. Or you're a heritage speaker who speaks Arabic at home but your school only teaches the formal written version, and you're caught between two versions of a language you're supposed to know. Whatever brought you here, the barrier is the same: Arabic is specifically hard, and you need instruction from someone who understands why.
WHY ARABIC IS HARD
Most students hit a wall with Arabic. The alphabet looks foreign. The sounds don't exist in English. The grammar is completely different from what you're used to. If you're a heritage speaker, the wall is different. You understand Arabic at home. But you can't write it formally. Your school needs Modern Standard Arabic. You feel caught between two versions of a language you're supposed to know.
Here's what we know: Arabic instruction requires something most tutoring companies don't have. You need a certified native speaker who understands not just the language, but why it's specifically hard for English speakers. Someone who knows the difference between teaching a complete beginner and helping a heritage speaker formalize skills they already have. Someone who gets that learning Arabic isn't just academic. For many of you, it's reconnecting with your family, your culture, your identity.
THAT'S CHAPTR
We work with specialist instructors across the Arabic-speaking world. They teach IB students. They work with heritage learners. They supplement what schools teach. They fill the gap when schools don't offer Arabic at all. They understand the specific barriers you face because they've taught hundreds of students through exactly this challenge.
WHO SHOULD WORK WITH US
You if your school doesn't offer Arabic and you want to actually learn it.
You if your school offers Arabic but you're struggling, want to accelerate, or want to excel.
You if you're a heritage speaker who speaks Arabic at home but needs formal written Arabic.
How Students Build Arabic Skills (Grades 6–10)
WHAT YOU'LL ACTUALLY BE ABLE TO DO
Foundation (Months 1-3, CEFR A1 - Beginner)
You read Arabic. The alphabet is familiar. You introduce yourself, understand simple conversations, write basic messages. If you're a heritage speaker, you're comfortable reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic for the first time.
Building (Months 4-6, CEFR A1-A2 - Beginner to Elementary)
You hold conversations, read short articles, write organized paragraphs. You understand native speakers at normal speed. If you're a heritage speaker, you're writing formal emails and essays in Modern Standard Arabic. If your school teaches Arabic, you're ahead of your classmates.
Independent (Months 7-12, CEFR A2-B1 - Elementary to Intermediate) You express opinions, tell stories, read Arabic news or literature. You write multi-paragraph essays. You think in Arabic, not translate. You're ready for exams, university, real communication. If you're a heritage speaker, you're fluent in the Arabic that matters for school and your future.
WHAT YOU'LL DEVELOP
Clear, level-based progression that actually moves you forward. You know exactly where you are in Modern Standard Arabic and where you're going. You build all the skills you need (reading, writing, speaking, listening) in balanced order. By the end, you're not a student of Arabic. You're a confident user of the language.
WHY CHAPTR IS DIFFERENT
Certified instructors who teach Arabic.
They've taught in schools and worked with independent learners. They know the IB curriculum, what exams require, and which sounds will trip up English speakers. They understand diglossia (Modern Standard Arabic versus colloquial varieties) because they navigate it themselves.
We understand heritage learners.
If you speak Arabic at home but can't write it formally, you're not a beginner with a deficit. You have an asset we know how to build on. Your instructor knows the gap between conversational and formal Arabic. They accelerate what you need (formal writing, exam essay structure, reading comprehension) while honoring what you already know (listening, speaking, cultural context).
Individual pacing.
You're not in a classroom with 30 other students. A complete beginner spends 8 weeks on the alphabet. A heritage speaker spends 2 weeks on reading and jumps to formal writing. A student supplementing school Arabic focuses on exam essays. Your timeline is based on actual learning, not a calendar.
CHAPTR'S METHOD
You learn from someone who was certified to teach Arabic to IB students. You learn at your pace, not the classroom pace. You get feedback on your writing, your pronunciation, your understanding. You develop confidence because you're actually progressing, not sitting in a class where everyone learns at the same speed. You understand Modern Standard Arabic deeply. You're building skills for school, for exams, for real communication with family and beyond.
Why This Approach Works
- Clear, level-based progression
- Balanced development of all language skills
- Personalized pacing and tailored support
- Strong foundation in both language and cultural understanding
- Confidence-building practice at every stage
