Conceived as a means of fostering direct engagement with the Arab and Islamic world, the Teaching of Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) became one of Casa Árabe’s areas of work with the opening of its Madrid headquarters in 2008.

Taking into account the linguistic diversity of the Arab world, as well as the presence of Arabic in Spain, the Language Centre has offered courses in Modern Standard Arabic and Moroccan Arabic (Darija) since its inception. In 2012, courses in Egyptian Arabic and Levantine Arabic (spoken in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan) were also introduced, along with  in-company courses for businesses and individuals.

Regular courses are aimed at adults and young people aged 13 and over, while children’s courses cater to children aged 3 to 12. Both are organised on a termly basis throughout the academic year (September to June). The teaching methodology follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The certificate issued by Casa Árabe’s Language Centre attests to course attendance and successful completion, but it is not an official qualification.

Alongside its teaching activities, the Language Centre promotes the standardisation of TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) through teacher training, the development of teaching materials and the organisation of international conferences. Notable events include Arabele (2009 and 2012), the 5th International Conference on Moroccan Arabic (2012), and the International Conference on Arabic Language Teaching and Learning (2024).   

Arabic Language Center Location

Address

C/ Alcalá, 62. 28009 Madrid

Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us:

Arabic Language

Phone

91 563 06 60
686 20 96 03

Fax

+34 91 563 30 24

OPENING HOURS FOR STUDENTS

Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 15:00h.
Saturdays (during term time) from 09:00 to 15:00h.

email

centrodelengua@casaarabe.es