Learn Qur’anic Arabic online with Institut Imtiyaz: lively courses grounded in the Sacred Text and in our own methods, from complete beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1), complemented by a Tajwîd course. Taught by Idris de Vos.
Qur’anic Arabic — September 2026 intake
From 21 September 2026 to 22 January 2027. Break: weeks of 21 and 28 December.
Our courses are based on the methods we designed ourselves:
Group schedule
- A1.1 — Monday, 7 pm
Fee: €225Private lessons: €50/h
Please note: the A1 level requires knowing the Arabic alphabet. Complete beginners can learn it free of charge with the three alphabet videos below.
What our students say
Three years ago I decided to learn Arabic in order to read the Qur’an. I was told about Idris de Vos and his method for learning Qur’anic Arabic. Three months after I started, I was reading the Qur’an in Arabic. And progress was fast, thanks to the excellence of the teaching and the teacher’s commitment. I warmly recommend this excellent method to anyone wishing to learn Arabic. Well done Idris, and thank you for everything you have taught us.
Far more than simply teaching! Outstanding teaching quality — beyond learning the language, it is a sharing, an opening to reflection, an invitation to go further along “the path”. Small-group classes and a very friendly atmosphere! A thousand thanks! May God reward Idris for his dedication.
Testimonials translated from French.
Registration
To register, write to idris.devos@institut-imtiyaz.com.
Tajwîd course
Organised on request — contact us for upcoming sessions.
Fee: €225
Open to complete beginners.
Learn the Arabic alphabet
New to Arabic? These three videos let you learn the alphabet before joining a course. (The videos are in French — turn on YouTube’s English subtitles.)
Our approach
Institut Imtiyaz offers an original approach to learning Qur’anic Arabic, based on the Sacred Text itself and then on tafsir (exegesis), from the following perspectives:
- Exploring the Qur’an in its various levels of depth
- Showing the diversity of commentaries
- Fostering openness and constructive criticism
- Countering dogmatism
- Illuminating the historical context
- Giving the Qur’an’s spiritual dimension its rightful place
- Reflecting on the relevance of the Qur’an today
Discover the method
The first unit of the « Qur’anic Arabic » method is freely available. Explore it to get a concrete feel for our approach, materials and progression.
Explore Unit 1 (free)Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the Arabic alphabet already?
Yes. Courses start at level A1.1, which assumes you already know the alphabet. Complete beginners can learn it free of charge with the three videos on this page, or by working through Unit 1, which is freely available.
Are the courses held online?
Yes, all courses are held live online, in small groups of up to 9 students.
How much do the courses cost?
€225 per term. Private lessons are also available at €50 per hour.
Which materials do I need?
The « Qur’anic Arabic » textbook by Idrîs de Vos, a bilingual Qur’an and an Arabic dictionary.
How do I register?
Email idris.devos@institut-imtiyaz.com, stating the level you are interested in.
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