Top U.S. States for Arabic Speakers, Most Arabic speakers (by count): California (~208,000). Other large populations: Michigan (~172,000), New York (~130,000), Texas (~117,000), New Jersey (~80,000). Michigan also has one of the highest concentrations (e.g., Dearborn/Detroit metro).
Arabic Centres & Community Hubs
- Michigan: Arab American National Museum (Dearborn); ACCESS community programs.
- New York: Arab American Association of New York (Brooklyn); SINARC–LAU New York.
- Illinois (Chicago): Chicago Arabic Teachers Council; Center for Arabic Language & Culture (CALC).
Qualifications & Exam Boards You Can Earn
- IB Arabic (A & B, SL/HL)—available at U.S. IB schools.
- NEWL–Arabic (American Councils), endorsed by the College Board for credit/placement where accepted.
- ACTFL proficiency certificates (OPI/OPIc) via Language Testing International.
- Avant STAMP / Avant Arabic Proficiency Test; pathway to the Global Seal of Biliteracy.
- DLPT (Defence Language Proficiency Test) for DoD/military; sometimes earns college credit.
Jobs You Can Get with Arabic
Government (foreign service, intelligence, military linguist), interpreting/translation, education, journalism, NGOs/humanitarian, business & localization. Arabic is a U.S. critical language (e.g., State Dept. CLS).
Best Arabic Courses/Programs (widely recognized)
- Middlebury Language Schools (Arabic, summer immersion).
- Language Flagship–Arabic universities (advanced proficiency pipelines).
- Strong university programs such as Georgetown and University of Chicago (robust Arabic curricula).
ADLS Arabic Language Courses
ADLS Language provides a range of online Arabic courses, including:
- GCSE Arabic: Courses tailored for both Foundation and Higher Tier students.
- Quranic Arabic: Focused on recitation, memorization, and Tajweed.
- Self-Study Modules: For learners preferring independent study. ADLS Language
Courses are designed to be flexible, catering to various learning preferences and schedules.
This platform offers:
- Structured Lessons: Organized to cover all aspects of the Arabic language.
- Assessments: To gauge and track progress.
- Self-Study Options: For learners who prefer to study at their own pace.
Ideal for students aiming for a recognized qualification in Arabic. learn.adls.co.uk
Access a variety of materials, including:
- Past Papers: For practice and familiarization with exam formats.
- Study Guides: To aid in understanding key topics and themes.
- Revision Tools: To reinforce learning and prepare for assessments.
These resources are invaluable for comprehensive exam preparation.