Children must be 5-12 years old to enroll.

Please refer to the program pages for the most up-to-date information regarding start and end dates for the program. 

The maximum number each class is 16-18 children.

All children who have taken Arabic lessons prior to enrolling in our program will, if necessary, be given a placement test to assess their level. Whether or not they are tested will depend on how much your child knows.

No. The overwhelming majority of our classes contain children of the same age.

The teachers speak as much Arabic as the children in the class can understand. The goal is to decrease the amount of English spoken as the year progresses. By Level 4, Arabic is expected to be the only language spoken with students.

Vernacular dialects, such as Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian, etc. are discouraged from use in the classroom. In class, standard Arabic (al-Fuṣḥā) is to be used only. 

Yes. Textbooks that are produced by Bayan will be given to each child at the start of the year. More details will follow after your enrollment process is complete.

Yes. All children are assigned some amount of homework to do throughout the week. 

Yes. Students are offered a morning snack in class and a hot lunch in the afternoon, and are free-of-charge. All meat items are halal. You are also welcome to send a lunch with your child if you prefer.

There are a total of 5 levels offered in the program, beginning from Level 1 and ending at Level 5. There is a special level for 5 and 6 year old beginners called Introductory, which is a simpler version of Level 1. Additionally, for students who complete Level 5 are able to return and enroll in the special Advanced class, where practice more of what they previously learned and build their grammar skills further.

As soon as you complete and submit the online application, it will be placed in the queue of applications. You will receive a call from our office to discuss your application.

The online application provides more details regarding scholarship eligibility.

Unfortunately there is no installment plan available, however, your family may be eligible for the Scholarship Program to save on costs.

We can't guarantee it. We encourage all families to register as soon as they can when enrollment for the upcoming program year opens. You may call or send us an email to see if there is an update on the status of your application. 

Yes. Please let us know if you would like to remain in the center with your child before you do.

Yes a one-day trial may be granted if the program is not at full capacity. A parent will need to remain with their child the entire time during this time.

Yes, all staff members in the center are required to pass a comprehensive state and federal background check.

Bayan is inclusive of all children, regardless of their abilities. As long as our staff are able to safely and appropriately accommodate your child—without compromising their safety, the safety of others, or the overall quality of the program—we will gladly welcome them.