Bridging Cultures Through Arabic Language and Arts

Home-Made Curriculum

ACTFL Standards

When designing our Arabic language programs, ALEFE follows the guidelines and standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). This ensures that our bilingual curriculum meets national benchmarks for language proficiency, fostering meaningful communication and cultural understanding for students of all ages and skill levels.

Three-step Backward Design Method

At ALEFE, our Arabic language lesson plans are created using the Backward Design Method, a research-backed approach that ensures effective learning outcomes.

1. Set Teaching Goals – Our teachers begin by defining clear, measurable objectives for each lesson, aligned with student language proficiency levels.

2. Determine Assessment Indicators – Next, we identify the evidence and milestones that demonstrate students have achieved the lesson goals.

3. Plan Activities and Resources – Finally, we design all classroom activities, exercises, and materials to support students in reaching these indicators successfully.

By using this backward design approach, ALEFE ensures that every Arabic lesson is purposeful, goal-oriented, and tailored to help students thrive in both language and cultural understanding.

Arabic Dual Immersion Approach

At ALEFE, students are fully immersed in Arabic, using the language for at least 90% of class time. Our dual immersion preschool approach encourages learners to interact, communicate, and explore their environment in Arabic, building fluency and confidence from an early age.