How to choose an Arabic program
A checklist for comparing the teaching, curriculum, workload and total cost.
Read the guideCompare the full learning plan and total tuition. A single payment amount does not tell you how much teaching is included or what you are committing to.
Start with placement
The online placement exam costs $50 USD. It includes written answers and oral recordings, manually reviewed by a Hiwar academic advisor. The fee is credited once toward full-program tuition when you enroll; smaller packages do not qualify.
You can book the assessment directly. A free advisor session is available if you want help first. Taking the exam does not enroll you in the program.
Check what your program provides
The full program includes live teaching, assignments and materials in your portal, teacher feedback, level reviews and an assigned Student Support Assistant. For new readers, Reading 101 is a separate preparatory course.
Ask your advisor about access to Hiwar World for extra live practice. Your written plan confirms the track, timetable and teaching included.
Read the total and the payment schedule
Ask for total tuition, currency, payment amounts, due dates and any additional charges. Choose from the payment plans offered for your full program.
Installments spread payment for the agreed program. They are not a cancel-anytime monthly membership. A payment schedule also does not set your date of fluency.
Understand your refund and pause options
Ask for the cancellation and refund terms in your written enrollment agreement before paying. A full-program payment plan is not a cancel-anytime monthly membership.
If your circumstances change, contact Hiwar to discuss your options under your agreement.