With the Arabi Method, families across Surabaya move through the four language skills in a clear order, from the hijaiyah letters, vocabulary (mufradat), and conversation (muhadatsah), on to nahwu and shorof, until unvocalized Arabic reads plainly. Private at home and online, for children from age 5 and for older learners alike.
The Arabi Method delivers systematic teaching of Arabic Language for students in Surabaya, from the Ampel quarter to Sukolilo, with clear stages so the results take root. The Arabi Arabic course in Surabaya is level-by-level guidance across six stages, A1 through C2, built on the Arabi Method.
Key points
Each rule is put to work right away in reading and speaking, so it takes hold.
A warm first-meeting assessment points you to the level that suits you.
The aim is plain: to grasp the Quran and classical books in their own language.
Welcoming children from age 5, students, working adults, and older learners.
Quick facts
Levels
A1 to C2 (6 levels)
Skills
Istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah
How you learn
Private at home and online
Fee per session
From Rp55,100
What It Is
What is Arabic Language in Surabaya?
Understanding Arabic Language in Surabaya means building a strong Islamic foundation in a city with a tradition of reciting the Quran that has been rooted since the era of the Wali Songo. Arabic carries the Quran, the hadith, and the writings of the scholars.
The four skills (istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah) grow together in balance from the first level onward.
Your ustadz and ustadzah correct pronunciation and i'rab (case endings) as you go.
Every session begins with muroja'ah (review), so the earlier material stays firmly with you.
The goal: reading the Quran and classical books in their own language, unaided.
Comparison
Structured Arabic Learning Compared with Other Ways
Many families in Surabaya look for Arabic Language learning that is structured with a clear method, so a student's progress can be followed from one session to the next. An honest comparison to help you choose the path that suits you best. It is meant to guide your decision while honoring every choice.
Learning Order
Arabi Method (Structured)
Six sequential levels from letters to the i'rab of unvocalized text
Self-TaughtOften jumps around and loses direction easily
General Class Without LevelsUniform material paced to the class average
Pronunciation and I'rab Correction
Arabi Method (Structured)
Corrected on the spot by your ustadz and ustadzah
Self-TaughtSlips are hard to spot on your own
General Class Without LevelsPersonal correction is thin because of the crowd
Muhadatsah Practice
Arabi Method (Structured)
Two-way conversation with a partner who corrects you
Self-TaughtRests on whatever speaking partner you can find
General Class Without LevelsSpeaking turns divided among many participants
Progress Reports
Arabi Method (Structured)
Regular, personal reports to the learner and the family
Self-TaughtYou gauge progress by yourself
General Class Without LevelsPersonal reports are seldom given
Pricing
Arabic Language Cost in Surabaya
This fee is the same for every Arabi teacher serving Surabaya and its surroundings, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut. You are free to learn privately at home or online.
A1Foundational (introduction)Rp 55.100 / per session
A2Foundational (advanced)Rp 63.365 / per session
B1IntermediateRp 72.870 / per session
B2Intermediate (advanced)Rp 83.800 / per session
C1AdvancedRp 96.370 / per session
C2ProficientRp 110.826 / per session
Take a package, and the larger it is the more you save per session:
4 sessionsRp 73.000 per sessionRp 292.000
8 sessionsRp 70.000 per sessionRp 560.000
12 sessionsRp 68.000 per sessionRp 816.000
24 sessionsRp 65.500 per sessionRp 1.572.000
A single session: Rp 72.870 in person, Rp 55.100 online.
A glimpse of the real Arabi teachers who guide Arabic Language in Surabaya, chosen from leading campuses and trained in the Arabi method.
FUIN
Ustadz Fadhlan S.
UIN SUNAN KALIJAGAEkonomi Syariah
Sabar menemani santri dari pengenalan huruf sampai membaca dengan lancar dan tartil. Ia menjaga suasana belajar tetap tenang dan menyemangati.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
RDarussalam Gontor
Ustadz Raenza P.
Universitas Darussalam Gontor
Mengajar bahasa Arab dari dasar dengan bahasa yang mudah dicerna, sehingga santri berani berbicara dan menulis. Kebiasaan berbahasa Arab dari Gontor membuat contoh-contohnya hidup dan mudah ditiru.
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
WUIN
Ustadz Wawan S.
Universitas Islam Negeri SGD BandungManajemen Haji dan Umroh
Mengakrabkan santri dengan bahasa Arab lewat kosakata dan percakapan, lalu menapak ke tata bahasa dengan cara yang menyenangkan. Bekal akademiknya dari UIN menjadikan penjelasannya tertata dan mudah diikuti.
Bahasa Arab
Mengaji Al-Quran
AUIN
Ustadzah Aura W.
UIN MALANG
Sabar menuntun santri yang baru mengenal Al-Quran, menjaga suasana belajar tetap tenang dan menyemangati. Bahasa Arabnya membantu santri memahami makna yang dipelajari. Bekal akademiknya dari UIN menjadikan penjelasannya tertata dan mudah diikuti.
Mengaji Al-Quran
Bahasa Arab
Studi Islam
These are a few of the teachers; thousands more serve families across Indonesia.
FAQ
Questions About the Arabic Course in Surabaya
I do not know the Arabic letters at all, can I still join this course?
You certainly can. You begin at level A1, the introduction to the 28 hijaiyah letters, how to join and write them from right to left, and where the sounds are formed (makhraj) so your pronunciation lands right. The teacher trains you through musyafahah, that is, face to face until the correct sound is caught. Complete beginners, from children age 5 to older learners, are welcomed and guided with patience across Surabaya.
What is the Arabi Method in learning Arabic?
The Arabi Method teaches Arabic in a natural order, from sound to word, to sentence, then to a whole text, with the four skills (istima, kalam, qiraah, kitabah) kept in balance. Every meeting opens with muroja'ah (review) of earlier material before anything new, and pronunciation and i'rab are set right on the spot by the teacher, so the rules hold and are used at once.
What are nahwu and shorof, and when do they begin to be taught?
Nahwu studies sentence structure and the position of words (i'rab), while shorof studies how the form of a word shifts (tashrif) along standard patterns (wazan). Basic nahwu is introduced at level B1 through the rules of the noun such as marifah, idhafah, and harf jar. Deeper shorof arrives at level B2 as you enter the world of fi'il, once letters, vocabulary, and basic conversation are in hand.
I am already an adult and busy with work, am I still able to learn from zero?
You are. Many of Arabi's adult learners in Surabaya begin from zero between ages 30 and 60 around their work hours, and grow well within a matter of months. You start at level A1 with a patient teacher and the orderly Arabi Method. Meeting times are arranged together to fit your routine, with classes available private at home as well as online by video call.
Does mastering Arabic help in understanding the Quran directly?
Yes, and that is where this course is heading. With enough vocabulary and firm nahwu and shorof, you read Arabic text and then follow the meaning of the verses in their own language. Allah sent down the Quran in Arabic so that people may understand it, as He said in QS Yusuf verse 2. Understanding the language makes your bond with the Quran feel more alive and closer.
How long until I can read unvocalized Arabic text without harakat?
The time varies from person to person, shaped by your starting point and how often you practice. Reading unvocalized text starts to be trained at level C1, once the world of fi'il and i'rab is firmly rooted in the earlier levels. With the sequential order of the levels and steady practice, many learners show heartening progress. Teachers share regular reports so your growth stays measurable.
Where in Surabaya are the teachers available, and can it be done online?
Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany families across Surabaya, from the historic Ampel quarter to the southern districts such as Rungkut, Sukolilo, and Wiyung, coming to your home for private sessions. If your schedule is tight or a teacher is far, private online by video call carries the same level order and is supported by the Arabi App. The free initial consultation via WhatsApp at 628164896943 will place you at the level that fits.
What is the difference between learning muhadatsah at Arabi and memorizing vocabulary from an app on your own?
An app helps you gather vocabulary (mufradat), while conversation needs a partner who corrects your pronunciation and sentence structure. At Arabi, an ustadz or ustadzah trains two-way muhadatsah, sets makhraj and i'rab right as you go, then guides you to build correct sentences. The Arabi App rounds out your own practice between sessions with the teacher.
Can Arabic Language lessons in Surabaya be private at home?
Yes. Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah provide private Arabic Language lessons at home in many areas of Surabaya, from Rungkut, Gubeng, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, with a schedule that adapts to your family's daily life.
How do I choose the right Arabic Language teacher in Surabaya?
Arabi matches students in Surabaya with an ustadz or ustadzah who suits the child's level and needs. Every teacher is trained in the Arabi Method and teaches Arabic Language with expertise and a teacher's heart that guides with patience.
Is Arabic Language in Surabaya available online?
It is. Besides private lessons at home, families in Surabaya can learn Arabic Language online through the Arabi App, so a student can still recite the Quran with guidance even when schedules are full or distance becomes an obstacle.
Does Arabi reach Ampel and Gubeng in Surabaya?
Yes. Arabi teachers serve families across Surabaya, including Ampel, Gubeng, Rungkut, and other areas. Sessions run privately at your home or online, so Arabic Language stays accessible wherever you are in Surabaya.
Material Preview
Real Arabic Language Materials for Students in Surabaya
A preview of the official Arabi Method modules used in lessons, showing the depth of Arabi teaching materials.
Bahasa Arab Dasar Modul 4
Real material
Bahasa Arab Menengah Modul 4
Real material
Bahasa Arab Lanjutan Modul 3
Real material
Materials are matched to the level and ability of each student.
Levels
How Arabi Unpacks the Structure of an Arabic Sentence
A leveled curriculum. Your child moves up only after mastering each stage, so the foundation stays solid.
1
Isim, Fi'il, Harf
Basics of reading a sentence
Isim as the noun
Fi'il as the verb
Harf as the particle
Recognizing all three in every sentence
2
Marfu', Manshub, Majrur
I'rab positions
The fa'il (subject) takes marfu'
The maf'ul (object) takes manshub
A noun after harf jar takes majrur
The final vowel follows the position
3
Tashrif and Wazan
The science of shorof
Changes in the form of a word
Standard patterns (wazan)
One root, many forms
A different meaning for each form
4
Reading Unvocalized Text
The peak of qiraah
Supplying the final vowel yourself
Based on the position of the word
The key to reading classical books (turats)
Understanding the verses directly
Curriculum
Four Doors to Understanding an Arabic Sentence
Module 1
The Three Kinds of Words
Recognizing isim, fi'il, and harf is the first step to reading an Arabic sentence correctly.
Isim (noun)
Fi'il (verb)
Harf (particle)
The marks of each kind
Module 2
The Three I'rab Positions
I'rab determines the final vowel of a word according to its position in the sentence.
Marfu' for the fa'il
Manshub for the maf'ul
Majrur after harf jar
Why the final vowel changes
Module 3
Shorof and Wazan
Shorof studies how the form of a word changes following standard patterns, so one root gives rise to many meanings.
Conjugating verbs (tashrif fi'il)
Standard patterns (wazan)
The word root (jidzr)
Derived meanings
Module 4
The Key to Turats Texts
Once nahwu and shorof are rooted, you supply the final vowel of each word yourself and read unvocalized books with confidence.
Reading without harakat
Analyzing the position of a word
Passages from the verses and hadith
Classical books with guidance
Getting to Know Your City
Arabi Arabic Language in Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of East Java and one of the oldest centres of Islamic education in the archipelago, with the Ampel religious quarter that holds a long history of the Wali Songo's dakwah. From the Kenjeran coast to the southern plains like Wiyung and Lakarsantri, Muslim families in Surabaya preserve the tradition of reciting the Quran in mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim that live on across generations. This atmosphere makes learning Arabic Language in Surabaya feel woven into daily life, guided by ustadz and ustadzah who understand the rhythm of this city of santri.
01
The Ampel religious quarter
Around the Ampel Mosque in Surabaya, a long tradition of reciting the Quran has grown. Your child learns Arabic Language with the adab and depth that suit the atmosphere of this historic quarter.
02
The pesantren roots of East Java
Surabaya is surrounded by a strong tradition of pesantren and madrasah across East Java. The Arabi Method continues those roots with structured and lasting teaching of Arabic Language.
03
Reach across the districts
From Rungkut, Sukolilo, to Wiyung, Arabi's ustadz and ustadzah accompany Surabaya families in learning Arabic Language privately at home and online.
Before starting Arabic Language, Muslim families in Surabaya can weigh their child's readiness through stages adjusted to age and ability, from basic introduction to advanced levels. Learning Arabic is open to every age and background. These signs help you recognize the starting level that fits.
Ready to Start from A1 (Complete Beginner)
Not yet familiar with the hijaiyah letters
Wanting to read the Quran correctly
Children age 5 through older learners
Beginning from zero with patient guidance
Ready to Move Up to Nahwu (B1)
Already at ease with letters and basic vocabulary
Able to hold simple daily conversations
Wanting to understand sentence structure
Ready to meet basic i'rab
Ready to Head Toward Turats Texts (C1)
Firm on basic nahwu and shorof
Used to reading vocalized text
Wanting to read unvocalized books
Wanting to grasp the verses directly
Why Arabic
Allah Sent Down the Quran in Arabic So That It May Be Understood
Indeed, We sent it down as an Arabic Quran, so that you may understand.
QS Yusuf: 2
Mastering Arabic opens the door to understanding Allah's message in its original language, so your relationship with the Quran feels more alive and close.
Who It Is For
Who This Arabic Course in Surabaya Is For
Everyone begins from a different point, and Arabi lays out a path for each. In a city long shaped by mosques, madrasah, and majelis taklim from Ampel to the southern districts, a friendly first-meeting assessment sets you at the level that fits best.
Children and Teens
Starting from age 5 at level A1 with letter and vocabulary recognition in an enjoyable way, laying the foundation to read the Quran correctly.
Students and University Learners
Those who want to read classical books (turats), study the verses and hadith, or ready themselves for a pesantren and deeper Islamic studies.
Professionals and Adults
Those beginning in adulthood around busy Surabaya work hours, with patient teachers and flexible schedules, private at home or online.
Older Learners
Those who wish to understand the readings of their prayer and supplications and draw nearer to the Quran. Many of Arabi's older learners in Surabaya grow well within a matter of months.
Reviews
Stories from Arabi Arabic Students
4.9From 34 parent reviews
My child began without knowing a single letter. Now they read words smoothly and cheerfully bring home a new word every day.
I assumed I had missed my chance to learn Arabic. With evening online sessions and a patient teacher, I am reading vocalized text now.
I wanted to read classical books. Once nahwu and shorof clicked, I found the courage to read unvocalized text and follow its meaning.
Take Your First Step in Arabic with Arabi in Surabaya
Tell us how far you know the letters, vocabulary, or rules, and the Arabi team will set the right starting level for you, from A1 to C2, for children through older learners. The initial consultation is free, private at home as well as online. Start the Arabic Language journey with Arabi in Surabaya today, guided by ustadz and ustadzah ready to accompany your student with a clear method.
