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Arabic is the official language of 22 countries spread over two continents and an official language of the United Nations. Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) is the official language of the Arab world.
Arabic is the language of a significant number of Australians from various backgrounds and is considered a vital link between them and their cultural heritage.
Arabic is an ancient language which was the means of communication in the successive reigns of the Arabic Empire. The development of the sciences and the arts at that time provided a strong basis for the growth of Arabic as a dynamic language with a strong influence on other languages and cultures.
The study of Arabic enables learners to gain access to, and to appreciate, the rich Arabic culture, history, calligraphy, art and literature.
In addition, the study of Arabic provides both background and non-background speakers with the ability to attain linguistic competence which allows them to communicate with Arabic speakers in Australia and around the world.*
In NSW Arabic language is offered at primary and secondary schools as well as the Saturday School of Community Languages.
If you want to contact the Community Languages Consultant, Sana Zreika, the phone number is: (02) 9886 7441 or email sana.zreika@det.nsw.edu.au
*Adapted from the Board of Studies NSW Arabic K-10 Syllabus, 2003
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