Arabic Courses in India

Arabic Courses in India provide the essential knowledge of Arabic Language, both in its written and spoken form. Arabic is the language of the Arabs which is spoken in a variety of dialects. There are many varieties of spoken Arabic but for political and/or ethnic reasons these are commonly classified as a single language. Arabic education in India is largely provided through madrassa education system. But here, only Islamic theology and Koran are taught and majority of them do not admit non-muslims. For a proper or academic study of Arabic one needs to enrol in a university or college. Arabic education course studies Modern Standard Arabic which is widely used writing and formal speaking. Also known as Standard Arabic or Literary Arabic, it is the literary standard across the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations. Those who are highly proficient in more than one language are known as a Linguist and one who is highly proficient in Arabic language is known as Arabic Language Specialist.

Few of the specialized fields

There are no specialisations in Arabic language, academically speaking.

Arabic Course Content

• Classical Prose
• Short story and Drama
• AL-NAQD (Criticism)
• Introduction to Translation

Arabic Course Objectives 

• To gain thorough knowledge of the subject
• To gain the ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely in languages

Arabic Course: Basic Requirements

Basic requirement for pursuing course at the graduate level requires 10+2 pass or its equivalent in any discipline.

Some institutes also conduct a entrance test for admission.

Percentage requirements vary from institute to institute.

Some of the Major Arabic Institutes

• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Barkatullah University
• Osmania University

Career & Job Perspectives

Learning an extra or a foreign Language is always a good idea both vocationally or otherwise. Arabic speaking jobs are mostly found in the field of teaching, interpreting and translating. These jobs are available not only in India but also in Arab and other foreign countries. Good voice with a bit of training can also get you jobs in the Arabic television and radio broadcast. One can also become Language Specialist in an educational or research set up. To acquire jobs based solely on the knowledge of the understanding of the language, limits the employment opportunities to a few key areas. Job opportunities are more profitable for professionals who are willing to work in Arabic countries or wherever there is an additional requirement of the language. Gulf countries always requires manpower both at vocational and at household level. Many Indian BPO personnel, businessmen, cooks, chefs, doctors, drivers, domestic helpers, engineers and event managers have gained good employment with the knowledge of this language. In India, one can acquire employment in Defence Ministry's School of Foreign Language, Home Tutors Academy - Mumbai, Arabic Expert - a Mumbai based translation agency, Convergys Corporation etc.

Remuneration – Salaries vary from one post to another and from one organisation to other. Those employed in foreign countries get more paid than those in the native country. Teachers and call centre executive are the most highly paid individuals.

Job Types

• Tutor / Lady Tutor
• Secretary
• Teachers
• Lecturers
• Translators
• Interpreter
• Linguist
• Researcher
• Writer
• Assistant Server
• Poet
• Novelist

Employment Areas

• Consulting Services
• Educational/Training Institutes
• Embassies
• Consulates
• Call Centres
• Tourism Industry
• Book Publishing
• Hotel Receptionist
• Translating Agencies