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ADLS Arabic GCSE

FAQ's

Answers to oft-repeated questions. Find out more about what we do and how we can help you.

Help Centre

Assessments

You can start by filling out an assessment form, on the assessment page. 

An assessment may be needed for foundation and higher tier GCSE Arabic candidates, unless you can evidence your Arabic language competency.

We use several types of assessments, for GCSE Arabic, to ascertain a students level. These are of two main types with sub types:

  • Tutor based assessments cover general language skills. A tutor based assessment can be customised to focus on a specific area such as reading, speaking, writing or past papers.
  • Tutor-less assessments are similar but without the speaking element. They cover vocabulary, reading, listening, grammar, and general knowledge, and are accessible for 24 hours. Tutor-less assessments are test based and issue a certificate/s.

No, a trial lesson cannot be used as an assessment. The format, intensity and duration of each are different.

Lessons

You can fill out the free trial form to get your first lesson free. There is no obligation to continue but if you wish to take more lessons we can get you started easily.

Yes, we are in the habit of giving free lessons where possible. This is usually the first step to get started. We also give extra lesson time, where there is no following lesson that may clash. 

 

Look out for free Quran lessons during the month of Ramadhan or sign up for a free lesson trial. 

Yes, we teach Arabic generally as well as GCSE Arabic for exams. We are currently teaching the new 9-1 Pearson-Edexcel 2017 specification, as we have done with all the previous specifications. 

No, we do not only teach GCSE Arabic fortunately we offer a variety of Arabic lessons, for all levels.

We also do Arabic for personal interest, business, or leisure. Here is a list of some of the courses we offer:

  • Arabic from scratch, for beginners.
  • Arabic for reading and understanding the Quran.
  • Arabic reading with Medina Arabic, Al Arabiya Bayna Yadayk, Kitaab Al Assasy, Gateway books and others.
  • Arabic speaking, and/or listening.
  • AQA Religious studies (Christianity and Islam). 

We deliver our lessons via several means.

We mainly use the following platforms:

  • Teams.
  • Zoom.
  • WhatsApp or Google Meets less regularly. 
  • In-person at your school (limited).
  • In-person at your home (limited).

Yes, we can accommodate up to two or three individuals, in a lesson. We recommend that if you have two, or more, in a lesson that the lesson be at least 60 minutes in duration.

Yes, if you want online lessons via Teams, Zoom, WhatsApp, Google Meets etc. Home tuition is available but limited. We offer our services throughout London, the UK, U.A.E, Europe and beyond. Let us know where you are.

Course Website

Yes, self study courses are in development.

With Self Study courses you can:

  • Study whenever you like, without booking a tutor based meeting in advance.
  • Access course materials online, anytime.
  • Refer to your lesson notes anywhere.

You can access courses, and assessments by first registering on the site, and going to your dashboard. If you are new to the self study system it may take a few minutes for the system to get everything ready for you. 

If ever you cannot access your course try logging out, then log in again, and revisit your dashboard. If any issues continue then contact your tutor.

No. All courses come with tutors except short courses, or where specified.

Our self-study courses are of two types, both come with a tutor support:

  1. Tutor based lessons once a week and a self study/revision lesson by yourself once a week also. This means two lessons a week, one with a tutor and the other without. This option comes with full tutor and chat/messaging support. 
  2. Mostly self-study but with one lesson with the tutor each month to use for having your questions answered, or speaking tasks. This self study option comes with chat/messaging support.

If you need answers to other questions regarding GCSE Arabic lessons, and the course website, visit the course website help-centre. 

Schools

Yes, we have taught Arabic in a number of secondary schools in London, and outside London. This is usually in the run-up to the GCSE Arabic speaking exams but we can provide lessons at anytime during the year, as well as online lessons.

Yes, we mark GCSE Arabic mock papers/scripts. We can also provide predicted grades based on work submitted. Our GCSE Arabic examiner grades all papers according to mark schemes.

Yes, visiting examiners are available during April-May of each year. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

We mainly use Teams or Zoom.

Pricing

Please visit the pricing page for current rates, or get in touch. 

We aim to keep pricing competitive but realistic, to reflect several factors that go into preparing lessons, course creation and design, administrative overheads, seasonal demand, and yearly inflation.

Yes, the monthly discount package applies when you take a minimum of four lessons in one month, paid in advance.

If you are having only one, or two lessons at a time payments will default to Pay As You Go.

We do not normally take payments of more than one month at a time, unless you are making an early payment by a lesson or two. For all other payment schedules please ask us.

Payments can be made using a link for:

  • Stripe or PayPal
  • Manual bank transfer 
  • Standing order, or Monthly subscription.
  • BACS transfer (Schools and organizations only)

Pay As You Go (PAYG) pricing applies to:

  • One-off assessments, out of package lessons, and similar one-off sessions.

Monthly package deal payments are due the beginning of each month. This applies to:

  • Package payments of 4 or more lessons a month.

Pricing may be subject to seasonal change, and inflation.

Translation

Yes, we translate various types of documents. Send an email detailing the size of the translation project (word count), any deadlines and confidentiality requirements. 

We prefer documents regarding health, education, or the environment, but this does not mean we do not take on other jobs such as marketing, business, or website translation. 

Translation often depends on your deadline, as well as our availability. If we are not currently on other translation projects then your translation should usually be complete within a week. Times may also vary depending on the wordcount, and complexity of the text. 

Contact

If the answer to your question is not found on this page feel free to visit the home page again, or get in touch via the contact page.

The best way to get us is by first using one of the contact forms on the website, direct email, or WhatsApp message. This way we have all the information to hand to make for an efficient call/communication. 

We are often very busy in and out of office, and some calls can last far too long with questions often relating to information already available on the website, so do email us using the trial, registration, or assessment form first, or WhatsApp. 

If you would like to speak directly with a tutor, or translator, we can also arrange for this once we have sufficient information about your query.

Thank you for your understanding.

If you do not get a response it could be for one of the following reasons:

  • SPAM emails regarding web development offers.
  • SPAM emails regarding products for sale.
  • Repeat emails, or contact form submissions asking the same or similar questions, where an email has been sent and the questions were not answered.

If not the above then it could be that:

  • We are inundated with emails, so your email may have been overlooked.
  • We are not taking on new clients due to;
    • tutors not taking on anymore students.
    • examiner being fully booked.
    • other service being booked out, or being temporarily unavailable.

In all cases we shall try our best to locate and respond to enquires where we can help. Please bear with us in the meantime.

Thank you for your understanding.