Sharjah24: The Africa Institute, Global Studies University in Sharjah, has opened registration for its Fall 2025 intake of community-focused African Language Courses—available online to learners worldwide. Designed for non-native speakers, the 12-week program offers instruction in Arabic, Amharic, Hausa, and Kiswahili, with tuition discounts for multi-level registrations, referrals, and UAE government employees.
Since launching in Fall 2023, the program has welcomed four successful cohorts and continues to grow as a dynamic language and cultural initiative. Licensed and accredited by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA), these courses form part of the University’s Languages and Translation Program, aimed at broadening access to African languages in both UAE and global contexts.
Courses are open to non-native speakers of all backgrounds—students, professionals, heritage learners, educators, and language enthusiasts. Whether you want to enhance your résumé, reconnect with cultural roots, or check “learn a new language” off your 2025 bucket list, this is your chance to finish the year with a new skill.
Classes begin September 1, 2025, and run through November 27, with a registration deadline of Monday, August 25. Classes meet twice weekly on Monday and Thursday evenings, providing a consistent schedule suitable for busy professionals and students alike.
All instruction is led by expert faculty and offered at three levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. A free placement test is available to ensure learners join the level best suited to their skills—especially helpful for intermediate and advanced students.
While all classes are delivered live online, local learners in Sharjah may also opt for hybrid in-person instruction, offering greater accessibility and flexibility.
Courses emphasise more than language acquisition: participants engage with cultural knowledge and community perspectives that enrich understanding of African heritage and contemporary issues. This cultural engagement complements language skills valuable in careers such as translation, education, diplomacy, development, and research.
Seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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