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The Arabic Reading Competition 2025 (UK Mainstream Schools Only)



This competition is an excellent opportunity to encourage students to read in Arabic and inspire a love of reading in general. This initiative features carefully selected stories from diverse and captivating themes. By taking part, participants can build their confidence in reading, improve fluency and comprehension, expand their vocabulary, and compete for a special prize. The competition will also benefit participating schools by encouraging extra curricular activities and creating a buzz and excitement in the student community, especially with students learning Arabic as a foreign language or as a home, heritage and community language.


Who can participate?

Primary and secondary school students.


What are the prizes?

Four prizes, each worth £100 voucher


When is the deadline for registration?

Friday 7th February 2025


Please do not hesitate to reach out if you require any further clarification.


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Guest Author
Guest Author 'Sonia Nimr'
Sonia Nimr is a Palestinian writer, storyteller, and academic specialising in children's and youth literature in Arabic. She is known for sharing folk tales in colloquial as well as MSA, and won the 2014 Etisalat Award for Best Young Adult Book for Extraordinary Journeys to Unknown Places. Sonia Nimr is an Associate Professor of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at Birzeit University in Palestine.
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The Arabic reading Competition For Schools 2024-2025


We are proud to present the Arabic reading competition for schools for 2024-2025.


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PAST EVENT: The 2023 ‘World Arabic Language Day’ Competition Winners


The Arabic Teachers’ Council in London and Southern England is delighted to announce that the schools below are this year’s winners of the ‘World Arabic Language Day’ Competition!

Southwark Bahdja Academy (First Place- Primary)

The school celebrated the day with all students taking part in different creative activities and presenting fun projects.


Brian Clarke Academy (First Place- Secondary)

The school celebrated the day across different subjects such as history, geography, art, drama and music. The students learned the impact of Arabic language and culture on different aspects of our lives, now and then.

Other Winners

The schools below put a great effort in celebrating the day by sharing posters, conversations, Arab cultural facts, and fun activities.

Anglo European School

Azza Supplementary School

Taalam learning Centre

Bolton Muslim Girls school

Harris Academy Beulah Hill

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