Free Elementary Kiswahili and Arabic Language Classes- Limited Spots Available!
Free Elementary Arabic and Kiswahili Language Classes for Students
KASC, together with the Department of African and African American offers free language classes in Arabic and Kiswahili to high school, community college and minority-serving institution students and students from any 2 or Y year insitution in Kansas and across the US.
Classes are offered in the summer to give students the opportunity to expand their worldview by engaging with international cultures while also gaining college credit.
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Languages Offered
- Elementary Arabic (110 &120)
Spoken widely across Africa and the Middle East, Arabic is one of the fastest-growing languages and is key to understanding the cultures and histories of more than 22 nations and over 280 million speakers. - Elementary Kiswahili (110 &120)
With over 130 million speakers using it as a first or second language, Kiswahili is the most widely studied indigenous African language in East and Central Africa.
We are now receiving applications for Summer 2026.
From June 1 – July 24, 2026, students can join KU classes through the Summer African Language Institute and complete the equivalent of a year of university-level language study in Arabic or Kiswahili.
This program is open to students at high schools, community colleges, minority-serving institutions, and any accredited 2 or 4-year institution and is designed to:
- Build proficiency in a critical African language
- Enhance global and regional career prospects
- Foster a supportive community of African language learners through intensive summer study
“Join a KU class and learn a critical language to enhance your career prospects!!!”
To apply, follow the links below. If you have any questions, please contact KASC Assistant Director, Doreen Siilo at dsiilo@ku.edu