Learning Spaces for Children Growing Up Between Two Cultures
As part of the Academic Office’s activities at the German-Sudanese Association, the Association supervises the organization of the “Arabic School” — a regular educational initiative offered online on a weekly basis. It aims to teach Arabic and help children memorize the Qur’an, targeting community members of various age groups. This initiative combines cultural and religious identity preservation with the flexibility and safety of digital learning environments.
Comprehensive Age Coverage
The school is structured according to an educational system that takes into account differences in age and levels of understanding. The classes are divided into three educational groups:
Group 1 (Ages 5–9)
Supervised by Ms. Nour, this group focuses on building foundational Arabic skills — including pronunciation, letters, and basic vocabulary — in addition to memorizing short chapters of the Qur’an and instilling moral values through age-appropriate interactive activities.
Group 2 (Ages 10–13)
Under the guidance of Ms. Nada Amin, this group offers deeper instruction in grammar, reading and writing skills, and simplified interpretation of verses, while relating the content to everyday life values.
Group 3 (Ages 14–18)
Led by Ms. Nada Fath Alrahman, this group is tailored for teenagers and provides lessons in grammar, in-depth understanding of Quranic verses, and interpretation of both religious and linguistic concepts in a way that suits the intellectual readiness of this age category.
More Than Education… A Built Identity
Ms. Rosaline Ahmed, Director of the Academic Office at the Association, affirms that the Arabic School is not merely a series of language or memorization lessons. Rather, it is a space for emotional and linguistic connection with one’s roots — especially for children and youth who grow up in non-Arabic-speaking environments and face challenges in preserving their cultural and religious identity.
Through this school, the Association strives to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps that may arise in diaspora settings, offering an educational alternative that carries values without complexity, and encourages understanding and belonging over rote memorization.
