Helping children grow in language, confidence and cultural connection
For many Arab families living in the UK, raising children who are confident in both English and Arabic is an important part of maintaining strong family connections and preserving a meaningful connection with their heritage.
Children growing up in an English-speaking environment naturally become highly proficient in English, while their opportunities to develop Arabic may be limited to conversations at home. As a result, many children can understand some spoken Arabic but may find it difficult to speak confidently, read, write or communicate effectively with their wider family and community.
At Almanar Arabic School, we believe that learning Arabic is about much more than learning a language. It is about building communication, confidence and a lasting connection with family, culture and heritage.
Our aim is to provide children with a welcoming, supportive and engaging learning environment where they can develop their Arabic language skills progressively and confidently, while gaining a deeper appreciation of their cultural and linguistic heritage.
Through structured teaching and age-appropriate learning, we support children in developing the essential skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Arabic, alongside their understanding of Islamic and cultural values.
We recognise that parents want the best for their children but that teaching Arabic at home can be challenging alongside busy family and professional lives. Almanar provides families with a dedicated educational environment where children can learn Arabic systematically, benefit from specialist teaching and develop their skills alongside other children from similar backgrounds.
Al-Manar Arabic School was opened in September, 2001 to fulfil a very real need within the Arab community and also to provide the opportunity for teaching Arabic to any other children who might be interested.
This short video summarises the story of success of Al-Manar Arabic School
In 2016 and to maximize the success, Al-Manar Arabic School become part of Al-Manar (UK) Educational Trust with registration No 1167415.
Al-Manar means “the lighthouse”, we hope that we will be a beacon of light and guide our children in the most enlightened and beneficial way.