Mission Statement

IAA's mission is to provide a learning environment for students to acquire the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Arabic, allowing them to communicate effectively in Arabic and facilitating the understanding of the Arabic language, culture, and heritage.

Why Arabic?

As one of the oldest languages, Arabic is widely spoken in many parts of the world. While 33 countries claim Arabic as the first or second official language, approximately 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide consider Arabic a sacred language used in daily religious rituals. The language ranks among the top five spoken languages in the world and is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Due to its popularity and ancient history, Arabic has influenced many languages worldwide, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Kurdish, Persian, Urdu, Hindi, Malay, and Somali.

IAA's Program in Mountain House

Because of its prominence, Iqraa Arabic Academy was founded to promote the Arabic language, culture, and heritage to the local community. The Arabic language program offered by IAA provides quality Arabic education for students in Mountain House, CA, using the Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). The program courses aim to provide 8th to 12th-grade students with an introduction to the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in a cultural context that promotes the fascinating language of Arabic.

Iqraa Arabic Academy obtained approval from LUSD after receiving WASC accreditation in May 2024.