arabic for all

What arabic for all does

Arabic for All (العربية للجميع) is a Riyadh-based, private for-profit publishing and teacher training organization founded in 2000 that develops Arabic-as-a-foreign-language curricula and supporting materials for non-native speakers. Its core catalog includes the flagship "Arabic At Your Hands" series (eight levels for adults) and "Arabic at Our Children's Hands" (twelve books for ages 5–18), supplemented by Language Games, the Illuminations teacher reference, an Arabic dictionary, "Arabic On Air" audio content, and a "Teach Me Arabic" mobile application, all delivered alongside an electronic platform at platform.arabicforall.net. Content is built on a communicative language teaching methodology aligned to the CEFR framework, with formal scientific recognition from ALECSO, the Saudi Ministry of Education and ISESCO.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market: institutional sales of curricula and workbooks to schools and universities, a network of 40+ authorized dealers in 78 countries, and a teacher training services line that has delivered 345+ courses. Its distribution footprint reaches 3,600+ educational institutions and a cumulative learner base of more than 5 million, anchored by deep academic partnerships including endowed chairs and language centers at Chinese universities (Xi'an University of International Studies, Sun Yat-sen University) and Indonesian Islamic universities, as well as King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. Governance sits with a board chaired by Dr. Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al El Sheikh, with Khalid bin Khalif Al Shatri serving as Executive Director. Revenue is generated through textbook sales, curriculum licensing, paid teacher training, dealer margins, and emerging digital/app monetization — no external funding rounds or financial figures have been disclosed.

Name

arabic for all

Legal name

العربية للجميع

Website

https://arabicforall.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arabic for All (العربية للجميع) is a Riyadh-based publishing and teacher training firm, founded in 2000, that develops CEFR-aligned Arabic-as-a-foreign-language curricula and digital learning products for schools, universities, and non-native learners across 78 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Publishing and Teacher Training

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General ESL/EFL Coursebooks & Integrated Skills Series (EDAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

World Languages & Bilingual/ESL (K–12) Materials (EDAGAAAC), Grammar, Vocabulary & Pronunciation Materials (EDAGAHAB), Children’s Language Learning & Bilingual/ESL Trade (EDAGAIAG), Teacher Training & Language Teaching Certifications (e.g., CELTA/DELTA) (EDAIAEAI)

Keywords

• Arabic language curriculum
• Teacher training programs
• Language learning materials
• CEFR-aligned textbooks
• Educational publishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Textbook and Curriculum Sales: Sale of student books, teacher books, alphabet booklets, and supplementary materials for the Arabic At Your Hands, Arabic at Our Children's Hands, and other series. Available through the online store and authorized dealers globally.
2. Teacher Training Courses: Specialized teacher training programs for Arabic language instructors, delivered in-person at partner institutions or remotely. Targeted at educational groups and formal institutions rather than individuals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Arabic for All develops, publishes, and sells CEFR-aligned Arabic language curricula for non-native speakers, including two flagship textbook series for adults and children plus supplementary learning materials such as dictionaries, audio programs, and games. It complements its publishing arm with specialized teacher training courses delivered in-person at partner institutions or remotely. The company distributes these products globally through a network of 40+ authorized dealers across 78 countries and via its own e-commerce platform.

Product overview

Arabic for All (العربية للجميع) is a publishing organization specializing in Arabic language education for non-native speakers since 2000. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of curriculum products centered around two main textbook series: the Arabic At Your Hands series (8 levels for adults) and Arabic at Our Children's Hands series (12 books for children aged 5-18). The product line includes supplementary materials such as the Language Games series, Illuminations teacher reference book, Arabic Dictionary, Arabic On Air audio program, and Arabic Sounds lessons. All curricula are supported by an electronic learning platform and accompanied by teacher training courses. The company also offers a mobile application called Teach Me Arabic for interactive learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Teach Me Arabic (علّمني العربية): Interactive Arabic language learning application covering reading, listening, and speaking skills, designed for non-native speakers. Helps teachers assess students and manage classrooms, with a companion enrichment app for students.

Products and services

• Arabic At Your Hands Series (العربية بين يديك) An 8-level specialized curriculum series for teaching Arabic to non-native adult speakers, progressing from zero beginner level to full proficiency. Includes student books, teacher books, supplementary audio materials, an alphabet booklet, an electronic platform, and an Arabic dictionary. CEFR-aligned.
• Arabic at Our Children's Hands (العربية بين يدي أولادنا) A 12-level specialized curriculum series for teaching Arabic to non-native children and young learners aged 5–18, containing 12 student books and 12 teacher books with audio-visual materials covering over 1,900 vocabulary items across everyday life situations.
• Language Games Series (الألعاب اللغوية) An innovative supplementary series of four books containing over 100 language games each, designed to make Arabic learning enjoyable for children through interactive activities that develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
• Illuminations for Arabic Language Teachers (إضاءات) A comprehensive reference book for teachers of Arabic as a second language, combining theoretical and practical aspects of applied linguistics with over 260 self-assessment questions; now in its third improved edition.
• Arabic Dictionary Between Your Hands (المعجم العربي بين يديك) An illustrated Arabic dictionary containing more than 7,000 words and 1,600 images, organized alphabetically and thematically with grammar and morphology appendices, designed for non-native Arabic learners.
• Arabic On Air (العربية على الهواء) An audio-based Arabic learning program with 36 audio lessons and 10 hours of content featuring Arabic and English dialogues, plus 176 accompanying pages, for self-directed learning from beginner to intermediate levels.
• Lessons in Teaching Arabic Sounds (دروس في تعليم الأصوات العربية) A specialized educational book in applied linguistics focusing on teaching Arabic phonetics, containing 30 lessons with audio materials, minimal pair exercises, and selected Quranic verses for pronunciation training.
• How to Learn a Second Language (كيف تتعلم لغة ثانية) A simplified reference book for teachers and language learning enthusiasts covering second-language acquisition theory and practical teaching methods.
• Electronic Platform (المنصة الإلكترونية) Online platform providing digital access to complete student books, teacher materials, audio, and visual content to support curriculum delivery for teachers and institutions.
• Teacher Training Courses (دورات المعلمين) Specialized training programs for Arabic language teachers covering modern teaching methodologies, available in-person at partner institutions or remotely for educational institutions and groups worldwide.
• Teach Me Arabic App (تطبيق علمني العربية) An interactive mobile application for learning Arabic covering reading, listening, and speaking skills in an engaging format for non-native speakers; helps teachers assess students and manage classrooms.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million learners have used Arabic for All curricula
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chinese-Arab University Presidents Forum (Third Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2015Participation in the Third Chinese-Arab University Presidents Forum in Ningxia, China. Arabic for All presented on Arabic language teaching needs in China and signed MOUs with several Chinese and Arab universities. Over 100 agreements were signed at the conference.
• King Saud University (Gifth Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with King Saud University's scholarship program through the Gifth Foundation for training scholarship students as Arabic language teachers. Three training cycles conducted (September, October, November 2025) with 86 total trainees.
• University of International Studies, Xi'an (China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablishment of a chair for promoting the Arabic language 'Arabic for All Chair' at the University of International Studies in Xi'an, China.
• Sun Yat-sen University (South China)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreement to establish an Arabic Language Center at Sun Yat-sen University in South China.
• Ningxia Muslims Association (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU for cooperation in promoting Arabic language education in Ningxia, China.
• Islamic Universities Cooperative Association (Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with the Islamic Universities Cooperative Association in Indonesia for Arabic language education cooperation.
• Al-Muhammadiyyah University (Malang, Indonesia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOU with Al-Muhammadiyyah University in Malang for Arabic language teaching cooperation.
• Global Human Development OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership and cooperation agreement with the Global Human Development Organization for Arabic language education and teacher training.
• Al-Subai'i Charitable FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation and partnership agreement with Al-Subai'i Charitable Foundation for Arabic language education.
• Kenya Grand Mosque CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for training Arabic language teachers in Kenya; 35 teachers trained in November 2025.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Babbel: Subscription-based language learning app with an Arabic course targeted at adult learners. Comparable in serving adult non-native Arabic learners, but operates through consumer subscription rather than institutional curriculum sales.
• Rosetta Stone: Long-established language learning platform with Arabic instruction, offering both consumer and institutional/enterprise editions. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving the same Arabic-for-non-natives category.
• Cambridge University Press: Major academic publisher producing CEFR-aligned English language teaching materials and exams. Comparable as an incumbent ESL/EFL publisher whose institutional sales motion and CEFR alignment mirror Arabic for All's positioning.
• Duolingo: Global consumer language learning platform with an Arabic course and AI-driven tutoring features. Competes for the same non-native Arabic learner demand via a free, mobile-first model, contrasting Arabic for All's institutional/B2B approach.
• Oxford University Press: Major publisher of English language teaching materials and dictionaries with CEFR-aligned courses and teacher resources. Comparable as a broad incumbent in ESL/EFL curriculum publishing and teacher training resources.
• Pearson: Global education company publishing ESL/ELT materials and assessments (e.g., Pearson English) used in schools worldwide. Comparable broad incumbent in the ESL/EFL publishing space Arabic for All occupies.

Emerging players

• Alef Education: UAE-based edtech company providing AI-driven personalized learning platforms adopted by schools across the MENA region. Competes for institutional Arabic-language education budgets with a digital-first model that contrasts Arabic for All's print-centric history.

Direct peers

• Bayyinah Institute: US-based institute dedicated to teaching Arabic to non-native English speakers through structured curricula and teacher-led instruction. Highly comparable in mission, learner profile, and instructional approach to Arabic for All.
• Kalimat Group: Sharjah-based Arabic children's book and educational content publisher with a similar publishing-led business model focused on Arabic literacy. Overlaps with Arabic for All's children's series ('Arabic at Our Children's Hands') in product category and regional focus.
• Qasid Arabic Institute: Premier Arabic language school in Amman with online programs, serving non-native learners with structured curriculum and teacher training. Direct competitor in the Arabic-for-non-natives education segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArabicForAll
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/arabicforall1/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArabicForAll
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B9-58b60ba6
• Instagraminstagram.com/arabic_for_all

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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