Professional Diploma

PCTAFL — Professional Certificate in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language

PCTAFL — the Professional Certificate in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language — is a 12-month, 128-hour diploma that prepares Bachelor's-in-Arabic graduates to teach Arabic at established institutions in North America and beyond. Focused on practical pedagogy, classroom management, functional grammar, and Arabic writing. The certificate is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State for a fee of $200.

Program overview

A 12-month, 128-hour professional diploma for Bachelor's-in-Arabic graduates who want to teach Arabic to non-native speakers. Certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.

Professional Diploma · 12 months · 128 hours

Key facts

At a glance

  1. Type
    Professional Diploma
  2. Duration
    12 months
  3. Total hours
    128 hours
  4. Prerequisite
    Bachelor's in Arabic-language sciences
  5. Certificate authentication
    U.S. Department of State ($200 fee)
  6. Language of study
    Arabic
  7. Delivery
    Fully online
Why this program

What sets it apart

Practical teaching methodology for Arabic as a foreign language

Confident spoken-Arabic instruction for diverse communicative situations

Functional grammar (Nahw and Sarf) tailored to teaching contexts

Arabic writing skill development for the classroom

Certificate authenticated by the U.S. Department of State

Admission requirements

What you need to apply

  • Bachelor's degree in Arabic-language sciences (or equivalent)
  • Certified academic transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Registration fee (per current schedule)
  • $200 authentication fee (paid at certificate issuance)
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