Our Story
Rooted in the journey of an immigrant family who migrated to the U.S. in pursuit of education, our story began in the classroom but quickly grew beyond it. While traditional schooling offered structure, it often lacked cultural depth and overlooked the rich legacy of Arabic. We recognized the importance of preserving our roots and shedding light on the profound influence of Arabic, particularly during the Golden Age of Islam, on many subjects that are still taught today without historical context. Our mission is to first build a strong foundation in teaching the Arabic language, then expand into broader disciplines that reveal its enduring impact on modern knowledge. We aim to create a nurturing, motivating space where learners grow in language, understanding, and purpose. We believe that true education takes place beyond test scores, through curiosity, confidence, and meaningful engagement with the world.
Our Story
Rooted in the journey of an immigrant family who migrated to the U.S. in pursuit of education, our story began in the classroom—but quickly grew beyond it. While traditional schooling offered structure and neatly stacked textbooks, it often lacked cultural depth and left the rich legacy of Arabic tucked away like an unopened treasure chest. We saw something missing: the heart, history, and depth that make Arabic not just a language, but a living bridge to centuries of wisdom and creativity.
We recognized the importance of preserving our roots and shining a spotlight on the profound influence of Arabic—especially during the Golden Age of Islam—on so many subjects still taught today, often without historical context.
At the heart of this journey is a community that wants to learn Arabic—not just the words, but the meaning, the rhythm, and the culture that give the language its soul. Alongside this community are siblings who found themselves in the IT field. With their technical expertise and shared passion for Arabic, they envisioned a modern path to language learning—one that merges technology with tradition to create a seamless online learning journey.
Together, we’ve built an online learning experience designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and connect learners with the deeper significance of Arabic.
Our mission is to first lay down a solid foundation in Arabic, but we don’t plan to stop there. We aim to explore the disciplines and discoveries that Arabic shaped—everything from math to medicine—and show how its legacy still influences modern knowledge.
Most importantly, we’re building a community. A place where learners, dreamers, and language enthusiasts can grow—not just in vocabulary, but in understanding and purpose. We believe that true education extends beyond test scores; it is found in curiosity, connection, and meaningful engagement with the world.
We recognized the importance of preserving our roots and shining a spotlight on the profound influence of Arabic—especially during the Golden Age of Islam—on so many subjects still taught today, often without historical context.
At the heart of this journey is a community that wants to learn Arabic—not just the words, but the meaning, the rhythm, and the culture that give the language its soul. Alongside this community are siblings who found themselves in the IT field. With their technical expertise and shared passion for Arabic, they envisioned a modern path to language learning—one that merges technology with tradition to create a seamless online learning journey.
Together, we’ve built an online learning experience designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and connect learners with the deeper significance of Arabic.
Our mission is to first lay down a solid foundation in Arabic, but we don’t plan to stop there. We aim to explore the disciplines and discoveries that Arabic shaped—everything from math to medicine—and show how its legacy still influences modern knowledge.
Most importantly, we’re building a community. A place where learners, dreamers, and language enthusiasts can grow—not just in vocabulary, but in understanding and purpose. We believe that true education extends beyond test scores; it is found in curiosity, connection, and meaningful engagement with the world.
Our Instructor
Nijmeh Zayed has dedicated over 30 years to teaching the beautiful and poetic Arabic language, inspiring students of all ages and backgrounds. Raised in the West Bank of Palestine and the eldest of ten, she has always exemplified academic excellence and resilience. After years of teaching across the Middle East, she moved to the U.S. where she spent over two decades nurturing students at ISA, later known as KAA. With the school’s closing in 2025, her mission continues through StarPlus Learning. A seasoned educator and International Baccalaureate Arabic examiner, author, and advisor, Nijmeh now brings her passion and expertise to a global audience, guided by faith, driven by purpose, and committed to making Arabic education accessible to all.
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