Dar El Ilm

Maliha Wehbe, established the Arabic Language Centre (ALC ) in 1980 to teach Arabic to adults, but realized that it was not only adults who needed to learn, but also children. As such, dar el-ilm was created in 1988, and since many requests were made for foreign languages, the programme was expanded to include foreign language learning for both children and adults.



We continually review and update our courses in order to meet the needs of our students. The effectiveness of our programmes can be judged by the excellent examination results our students achieve with the external examining boards. We boast a 100% pass rate with mostly Distinctions, As and the occasional B. Mission Statement The mission of DEI is to teach Arabic to children using the unique Maliha Wehbe method, and foreign languages to both children and adults, so that students learn in a logical and simplified manner, whilst enjoying the experience. Vision Statement All DEI courses feature the following three applications to achieve excellence & success: Learn & Enjoy: Continual evaluation and development of tools that enable language learning to be fun & easy Arabic & Language : To be recognized and respected as pioneers in Arabic language teaching and to become the official centre for Arabic training to individuals and companies in the UAE Diversity & Culture: Encouraging a multicultural spirit and broadening students’ social networks.

The dar-il-elm school of languages is delighted to announce that its new term of Arabic classes will commence Saturday 7th January. See the Timetable page for a complete list of the Arabic courses offered. To be added to our mailing list to receive our schedule each term, please call us on 04 3310221.