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Al Mishkah Arabic School

Arabic Curriculum

Our full Arabic-literacy curriculum, Reception to GCSE, 2026/2027.

Key Stage 1 โ€” Reception to Year 2

Reception

My Book Reception โ€“ Part 1 + My Book Reception โ€“ Part 2

Curriculum Focus

  • Learn the Arabic alphabet from Alif to Yaa.
  • Letter recognition, sounds and pronunciation.
  • Letter formation and handwriting skills.
  • Short vowels: Fatha, Kasra, Damma.
  • Simple words and basic vocabulary.
  • Numbers, colours, family and everyday words.
  • Listening, speaking and following simple instructions.
  • Fun activities, songs and stories.

Expected Outcome

By the end of Reception, pupils will recognise and pronounce all Arabic letters, form them correctly and read and write simple words.

Books

My Book Reception โ€“ Part 1 book cover

My Book Reception โ€“ Part 1

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

My Book Reception โ€“ Part 2 book cover

My Book Reception โ€“ Part 2

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

Year 1

My Book 1 + Handwriting 1

Curriculum Focus

  • 13 letters: Alif to Sheen.
  • Short vowels: Fatha, Kasra, Damma.
  • Introduction to long vowels: Alif, Waw, Yaa.
  • Reading and writing simple syllables and words.
  • Numbers 1โ€“20 and colours.
  • Everyday vocabulary and topics.
  • Listening and speaking simple sentences.
  • Handwriting practice.

Expected Outcome

Pupils will read and write simple words, recognise vowel sounds and use basic vocabulary in sentences.

Books

My Book 1 book cover

My Book 1

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

Handwriting 1 book cover

Handwriting 1

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

Year 2

My Book 2 + Handwriting 2

Curriculum Focus

  • Complete the Arabic alphabet and consolidate letter forms in initial, medial and final positions.
  • Joining letters to form words.
  • Reading and writing words and short sentences.
  • Vocabulary development and simple topics.
  • Dictation and spelling practice.
  • Listening and speaking in short phrases.
  • Handwriting and presentation.

Expected Outcome

Pupils will read and write short sentences, use larger vocabulary and improve their handwriting.

Books

My Book 2 book cover

My Book 2

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

Handwriting 2 book cover

Handwriting 2

Attika A. Al-Saadi, B.Sc.

Book cover images ยฉ their respective publishers (Attika A. Al-Saadi and Chawki Nacef / Interlingo Languages), via tajoora.co.uk.