Arabic Language Instruction Flagship at Michigan State University
The Arabic Language Instruction Flagship (ALIF) program at Michigan State University is a unique language learning opportunity for students interested in developing superior-level proficiency in Arabic. Students major in a subject of their choice while completing specialized coursework in Arabic language and culture through the four years of their college experience. When applying to this program, students are automatically considered for partial scholarships.
The philosophy of the ALIF program at Michigan State University is to form a partnership between the university and a K-12 school district in order to develop a national model for foreign language instruction that flows smoothly across all grades and builds on previous learning. Michigan State University has partnered with the Dearborn Public School District in order to achieve this goal. To see the exciting ways in which Dearborn schools integrate Arabic language learning with school learning from kindergarten through high school, click on the link to Dearborn Schools on the right side of this page.