Sijal Institute

A Centre for Arabic Language and Culture

Sijal Institute for Arabic Language and Culture occupies two historic buildings near Amman's First Circle, in the Rainbow Street cultural district. The institute teaches Arabic to international learners at all levels, from complete beginners through to advanced students, and operates as a base for the study of Arab language, history and society.

Instruction and Curriculum

The core programme integrates Modern Standard Arabic with Colloquial Jordanian Arabic, so learners develop formal reading and writing alongside everyday spoken fluency. Teaching is communicative and proficiency-based, following the Al-Kitaab methodology and practising all four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Intensive terms compress a full academic year of study into ten weeks, split into two five-week sessions with nineteen contact hours each week and daily open tutoring.

Courses and Cultural Study

Beyond language classes, Sijal runs content courses taught in Arabic on subjects such as Arabic literature, calligraphy, the history of Arabic music and regional politics. Lectures, film screenings and cultural activities accompany each academic term.

Campus and Study Environment

Classes meet in the institute's own buildings on Umar Ibn Al-Khattab Street, a short walk from downtown Amman.