A language centre in Salalah built on a simple idea: learning a language should open doors and expand the mind.
Maakum was founded to give students in Salalah access to language teaching that is practical, structured, and genuinely useful. We saw too many learners finish a course able to pass a test but unable to hold a conversation, and we set out to teach the opposite way round.
Today we teach Arabic, English, and French to students of all ages and backgrounds, in small groups, one-to-one, in our classrooms, and online. Our instructors are qualified, experienced, and measured on one thing: whether their students can actually use the language.
We teach language you can use the same week you learn it, not language that only works in an exam.
Every course is led by an instructor qualified in that subject, with real classroom experience behind them.
Students of all ages, backgrounds, and starting points are welcome, and placed at the level that fits them.
Our instructors bring university qualifications and years of classroom experience. Alongside our language courses, we are preparing to offer computer application courses.
Arabic Teacher
Graduate of Al-Azhar University. Managed Arabic and Islamic studies school for over ten years, teaching both native and non-native speakers.
English Teacher
Master’s degree in Communications, with many years of experience in project management and professional training.
Computer Applications Instructor
Over 25 years of experience in computers and computer applications, joining us as we prepare to offer computer courses.
Visit our classrooms in Salalah, or start online from wherever you are.
