In its on-gong commitment to teach the language of the Quran, the LMA operates and runs Arabic Language programs for schools. With over 1600 student enrolments, the Arabic Language Schools are run after-school hours and on weekends. The LMA directs and facilitates the operations of more than 15 schools where students receive tuition based upon current Syllabuses (approved by the Department of Education and Training), textbooks and other practical utilities and means.

“Teaching to Read, Lead, Succeed”

For many years the LMA Educational Division has always been serving the Islamic Community in order to preserve its culture and present the positive side of Islam to the rest of community.

The main activities of the Education Division since it was founded in 1987 lies in the teaching of the original Arabic Language as well as Islamic Studies and Qur’an not only at Lakemba but at as many as 15 other locations around the Sydney Metropolitan area.

All our teachers staffed by the LMA comply with the DET (Department of Education and Training) conditions of employment of a Community Language Teaching Professional and have attended one of the courses run by the Department. They have exerted great level of effort to get our message and mission aims to every Muslim family.

This year, the number of students enrolled has reached 1635 with students ranging from Kindergarten to year 12. They all receive a high level of tuition using the most up to date Syllabus (approved by DET), textbooks and other practical utilities and means.

Middle right: Mr Hedley Mooney (Regional Manager, Community Grants Program) with LMA Education Committee during a monitoring visit in March 2008

Arabic schools currently operated by the LMA are located at:

Canterbury Area:

1. Belmore North PS
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm
2. Belmore Boys HS
Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Bankstown Area:
1. Sefton HS: Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm and Friday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm
2. Punchbowl PS: Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Fairfield Area:
1. Villawood North PS: Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Kogarah Area:
1. Carlton PS: Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Campbelltown Area:
1. Robert Townsend HS: Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Liverpool Area:
1. Prestons PS: Saturday from 9:30am to 1:30pm

Seven Hills Area:
1. Seven Hills PS: Wednesday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm and Friday from 4:30pm to 7:00pm

Mt Druitt Area:
1. Dawson PS: Saturday from 9:30am to 1:30pm

Student Age Groups and Grade Levels

What Parents have said about the Arabic Language Programs

“I found the course very useful in revising topics that my son had previously studied at school. The lessons are very interesting and easy to understand. A very easy and fun way to learn a language. The teachers are very caring and really good at what they are doing”.

“In the beginning I was a bit worried about how the school was going to be. But from the moment I first entered the school, I had a very good impression and feeling about everything. The facilities were desirable and very pleasant. The classes flowed well with a great balance between vocabulary and grammar, combined with conversation".

“The teachers working with the LMA are professional and have an excellent attitude with their students. They give every student individual attention and what I like the most is that no other languages than Arabic can be used”.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

The Arabic language schools operated by the LMA admits students of any race, colour, nationality and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. However, all students enrolled at the school must abide by the school rules, and failure to do so can result in expulsion.

Do you want your child to learn and study Arabic?

Are you looking for an affordable Arabic language course that is offered at 15 different locations across the Sydney Metropolitan Area?

The Arabic schools operated by the LMA are one of the best language education schools in Sydney and our experienced teachers will make studying a difficult language an easy and enjoyable experience for your child. At the LMA, we combine years of Arabic language teaching experience and perfect spoken standard Arabic with the newest and most creative methods of helping our students acquire the Arabic language. At the LMA operated Arabic schools, our experienced Arabic native tutors teach our students how to read, write, speak and understand Arabic. With our evening and weekend classes, our classes are catered around the availability of our students, so you can really afford to add a vital language to your child’s knowledge and to learn the language of the Quran.

Fore more information on our Arabic language schools or for enrolment enquiries, please contact the Arabic language coordinator Faisal Kassir at the LMA Head Office on (02) 9750 6833.