Learn Arabic Online from Malaysia & Singapore with Egyptian Teachers

Many Muslims in Malaysia and Singapore read the Quran fluently but want to understand it, and many students hope to continue Islamic studies in Arabic. One-to-one online Arabic classes with a native Arabic-speaking teacher from Cairo build exactly that: vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking, with the Quran as a constant reference. Cairo is 5 to 6 hours behind Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, so evening classes in Malaysia fall in the afternoon in Cairo.

Why Learners Choose Egyptian Teachers

• Native Arabic speakers: natural pronunciation and real-world usage.
• Al-Azhar background: all Elbayan Academy teachers are certified from Al-Azhar University, a destination for many Malaysian and Singaporean students over the years.
• Classical and Modern Standard Arabic: the language of the Quran, books and news.
• Explanations in English: classes are taught in English, Arabic and French.

Elbayan Academy is an independent online academy and is not part of Al-Azhar.

Who These Classes Help

• Adults who read the Quran but do not understand it.
• Students preparing to study Islamic sciences in Arabic, at home or abroad.
• Professionals who work with Arabic-speaking colleagues or clients.
• Children learning Arabic alongside school or religious classes, from 6 years old.
• Parents who want to help their children with Arabic homework.

The Time Difference

Malaysia and Singapore are on the same time zone all year. Cairo is 6 hours behind in winter and 5 hours behind in summer. Classes run 24/7. Examples:

A Learning Path Built Around the Quran

1. Strengthening reading: most learners already read; the teacher checks pronunciation of difficult letters.
2. Core vocabulary: the most frequent words in the Quran and in daily Arabic.
3. Grammar foundations: nouns, verbs, sentence types and the root system.
4. Reading with understanding: short texts and short surahs, word by word.
5. Listening and speaking: conversations at a comfortable pace.
6. Advanced texts: for students preparing for further Islamic study.

Our Arabic for adults course follows this path; children study in Arabic for kids.

Jawi Readers Have a Head Start

Learners who read Jawi already know most Arabic letters, so they usually move quickly through the reading stage. The main work is pronunciation of letters that are pronounced differently in Malay, and building vocabulary and grammar.

Sample Weekly Plans

• Working adult in Kuala Lumpur: 8 classes a month, Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 PM.
• University student preparing to study abroad: 16 classes a month, Monday to Thursday.
• Child in Singapore, aged 9: 8 classes a month, Monday and Wednesday at 5:00 PM.

Preparing for Further Islamic Study

Students who plan to study Islamic sciences in Arabic need more than conversation. They need to read classical texts, follow lectures in Arabic, and write clearly. A plan for these students usually adds grammar (nahw) and morphology (sarf) step by step, reading of simple classical texts with the teacher, and listening to short lessons in Arabic. Sixteen classes a month suits students with a set start date. Tell the teacher your goal in the trial class so the plan matches it.

Tips for Faster Progress

• Learn ten Quranic words a day and look for them in your daily reading.
• Read the translation of a short surah, then read it in Arabic and match the words.
• Speak a few sentences in Arabic every day, even to yourself.
• Use the monthly progress report to set a clear goal for each month.

Quran and Tajweed Too

Many learners combine Arabic with Tajweed or memorization. See our recitation and Tajweed course, online Hifz classes and the Ijazah in Hafs from Asim.

Prices and Payment

• $5 per 30-minute one-to-one class.
• $40 a month for 8 classes, or $80 for 16.
• 20% off annual plans; a 10% family discount.
• A free trial class with no payment.

Prices are in US dollars; your card or PayPal converts the amount to ringgit or Singapore dollars. Payment is by PayPal, Visa, Mastercard or bank transfer. Female teachers are available for sisters.

Start with a Free Trial Class

Elbayan Academy teaches one-to-one, 30-minute online classes with certified teachers from Al-Azhar University, each holding an Ijazah with a connected Sanad. Female teachers are available, classes run 24/7, and you receive a monthly progress report. Plans are $40 a month for 8 classes or $80 for 16. Book a free trial class on WhatsApp.

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