Arabic Language Institute

The Arabic Language Institute at the Valley Ranch Islamic Center teaches Arabic to all using a practical, results-focused approach and proven second-language acquisition methods. We aim to develop the four language skills; reading, writing, speaking, and listening. With each goal, we start you off from the very basics, through to fluency in a supportive, encouraging, and accommodating class environment.

Your instructor will be the head of the Arabic Language Institute, Ustadh Fahad Alghamdi. Ustadh Fahad comes from a long tradition of educators. Both his parents are retired educators having spent over 40 years guiding various educational efforts. He was an Imam and Khateeb in Jeddah for five years before he decided to focus his efforts on his true love, the Arabic language. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Studies from King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah in 2008 with a focus on nahw, sarf, balagha, Arabic teaching methodologies, and the historical development of Arabic literature. Upon relocating to the United States, Ustadh Fahad went on to complete his MBA from Texas A&M with a 4.0 GPA. Throughout his academic and professional life, he has been recognized for his leadership skills and has received numerous accolades and awards.