Advanced Certificate in Arabic Language

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time (Evening))
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 7,076

current Intake

current Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Morning), Full-Time (Evening)),Thinadhoo (Full-Time),Gan (Full-Time),Hithadhoo (Full-Time)

Overview

Arabic Language is the Language of Islam. The Glorious Quran and the Traditions of the Prophet Mohamed (Allah’s Peace and Blessing be upon him) is in Arabic Language. Maldives being an Islamic state with a 100% Muslim population, Arabic Language is given a special place in the heart of the Maldivians. Still there are people in the country who can testify that they learned Arabic as the second language before English took hold of the position some sixty odd years ago. Apart from those daily prayers are performed in Arabic and Thousands of Maldivians are going to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj and lot are associated with Arab countries for business purpose. The need to learn Arabic is not only to perform religious duties but also to thrive in their business. The intention of this program is to give an opportunity for Maldivians to acquire foundation of Arabic Language so they can understand their religious duties as well as to create a pathway to study more advanced Arabic program.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Three passes in GCE O' Level/IGCSE/SSC or equivalent; OR
  • ii) Attainment of a Level 3 qualification OR

Alternative Entry

  • i) 18 years old and 1 year work experience AND Ability to communicate in the language of instruction

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARA017
Quranic Arabic 1 (CORE)
696
ARA019
Listening Skills (CORE)
870
ARA021
Reading & Writing 1 (CORE)
870
ARA023
Speaking Skills 1 (CORE)
1,044
Semester Total60
3,480

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ARA037
Quran & Hadith (CORE)
870
ARA029
Reading & Writing 2 (CORE)
696
ARA031
Speaking Skills 2 (CORE)
1,044
ARA036
Grammar 1 (CORE)
870
Semester Total60
3,596
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 7,076

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