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Reqaa Arabic calligraphy Style

Arabic Calligraphy Services
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Course description

Reqaa course will last 9 weeks

Two sessions of one hour per week

You will get general introduction on Arabic calligraphy.

You will know Arabic calligraphy tools, and how you can use them.

You will know the general characteristics of Reqaa style.

You will know the rules of Reqaa letters,and how to write them.

You will learn how to write short and long words in Reqaa.

You will have a correction for every sentence you write.

You will be provided by Reqaa booklet, through email ( Jpg files ).

Finally, you will award Reqaa Certificate after completion the course.

Course topics

Writing

Class schedule

Course duration
6-9 weeks
Classes per week
2 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Friday and Sunday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Afternoon session
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Afternoon session
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cairo.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 5 students

Student age

Age range 12 - 90 years old
Average 20 years old
(27 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Arabic Calligraphy Services was first established in 1999 as a world leader in the field of Arabic Calligraphy – Providing individuals and corporations alike with an artistic, high resolution, relevant and enjoyable Arabic Calligraphy Styles.

Our mission is to promote our customers’ awareness for Arabic calligraphy, and to drive their appreciation for cultural diversity through the practice of Arabic calligraphy and Islamic designs.And because we believe that there is no boundary or limit in art. Our Arabic Calligraphy aims at providing the customers with educational, professional Calligraphy experiences. That is why we also provide a series of workshops and courses in Arabic Calligraphy.We look forward to a positive Arabic calligraphy experience with you, helping you to understand and appreciate the calligraphy.We hope you will share this experience with your community.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
3

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Arabic Calligraphy Services varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 27.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
50%
UK
30%
Germany
10%
France
5%
Japan
5%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 6 reviews
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"Excellent Experience"

Omar Mayar

I began studying conversational Arabic with a Saudi tutor in Portland, Oregon, in May 2017. A growing desire to learn more about the beautiful Arabic calligraphy eventually led me via the Internet to Mister Ahmed Mahmoud Kandil, a master calligrapher living in Cairo, Egypt. The lessons in the Naskh script using Skype began in March 2018.

From the beginning I found Mister Kandil to be encouraging, meticulous in his teachings, innovative in solving the occasional problems that cropped up in the Skype communication, and effective in revealing the beauty of the Naskh script to me as well as fostering a continuing desire to learn more as we progressed. He also exposed me to samplings in the Riqa and Thuluth scripts, demonstrating a mastery of the entire field of Arabic calligraphy.

As an aside, he also designed five patterns in Naskh script for a brooch for my niece, which she had a local jeweler transform into a lovely piece of jewelry in silver and semi-precious stones. The piece is unique, stunning, and a tribute to both the designer (Mister Kandil) and the jeweler.

I highly recommend, without reservation, Master Calligrapher Ahmed Kandil as a skilled teacher of Arabic scripts and as a designer of logos and jewelry using those scripts.

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2018 - 19 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"An excelent oportunity to learn and improve Arabic calligraphy"

TibiP

I enrolled in the naskh script online course and thanks to my excellent teacher Mr Ahmad I was able to learn very accurate Arabic calligraphy
He encouraged me always and corrected my writing what for me was very beneficial.

I liked the flexible times four our courses and the patient leading and explanations of master Ahmed.

Due to his professional instructions and advice I progressed steady and fast.

I would highly recommend Arabic Calligraphy Services and Calligraphy master Ahmed to my friends and relatives-

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Duration of study
51 weeks
Date of study
24 May 2017 - 22 May 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It is good job of teaching arabic calligraphy service online."

Saira Khalid

I stay in U.A.E. I really appreciate the course. It gave me a good understanding of Arabic calligraphy.

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Duration of study
19 weeks
Date of study
20 Jul 2018 - 30 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Ahmed Kandil, General Manager at Arabic Calligraphy Services responded to this review.
17 November 2018

Thanks, and I wish from All Arabic calligraphy students to Practice Arabic calligraphy EVERY day , to train their hand muscles and their mind or writing Arabic calligraphy.

Regards

"Easy to study at one's comfort level and time availability. Will definetly like to study more here."

Maryam Azam

The teacher knows his work very well. Very flexible with timings and can repeat everything again if the student doesn't understand.

I would highly recommend him or his institute to whoever wants to study Arabic calligraphy at their own pace and in their homes.

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Duration of study
19 weeks
Date of study
22 Dec 2017 - 11 May 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"My Percpective of Arabic writing changed"

Amal saeed

Calligraphy has changed my way of seeing the Arabic language in a different light, I am benefiting from the classes and learning at a fast pace. Calligraphy has become a stress reliever for me, the focus of writing each letter is very soothing. The teacher is also very helpful and allows you to understand the history of the Arabic calligraphy and answers all questions. Also what I liked is the teacher being patient with the student .

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
23 Oct 2018 - 12 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Ahmed Kandil, General Manager at Arabic Calligraphy Services responded to this review.
14 November 2018

Thanks for your nice comment, I hope to see most of Arabic calligraphy learners like you .

"Professional"

Mike Spencer

Professional customer service, good rates, and quality Arabic Calligraphy.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2018 - 31 Oct 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Arabic Calligraphy Services offers the following housing types:
hotel

Hostel - 4-person shared room - Breakfast

NZ$ 125
weekly
Age range: 13 - 90 years old
Address: 1 Seket El Fadl St. el Abd Sweet , Talaat Harb, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Location: In the city center of Cairo
Housing type: Hostel
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 24 - 30 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 11:00 AM
NZ$ 125
Valencia Hostel is an elegant and quality lodging that will make your stay in El Cairo and Egypt something else and a truly pleasure. We have a vast experience in the hospitality sector, so we capitalize such facto to offer our guests and travellers the best possible experience with us and in our city.

We are located in one of the best positions within the city, near to some of the most renowned landmarks and attractions of the area such as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Aquarium Grotto Garden, Museum of Islamic Art Cairo and Prince Mohamed Ali Palace, amongst other wonders and marvelous spots that youc an discover in El Cairo.

Valencia Hostel Cairo offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and views of the city. There is a bar and a shared lounge. Furnished with a simple décor, rooms come with a balcony and a wardrobe. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include a desk. Valencia Hostel Cairo provides a 24-hour front desk and a library. Local excursions can be arranged by the tour desk. The property offers free parking.

Valencia Hostel Policies and Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 48h before arrival.

Check in from 12:00.
Check out before 12:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.

Taxes not included - 10.00%
Breakfast included.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cairo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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