About the Program

Founded in 2010 under principal Joann Yousif, the school grew from informal tutoring into a full curriculum covering language, reading, writing, history and culture.

Over more than a decade it has taught over 1,000 students to read and write in Assyrian, and it now also offers classes for adults.

All classes are hosted every Saturday at Urnina Banquet Hall.

What Students Learn

Speaking

Reading

Writing

History

Culture

Curriculum

Class levels

Early Learners

Ages 4-5

Introduction to the Assyrian alphabet through play and repetition.

Beginner

Ages 6-9

Alphabet, vowels, and foundational reading and writing skills.

Intermediate

Ages 8-10

Expanding vocabulary, reading fluency, and written sentences.

Advanced

Ages 10-16

Grammar, translation, essay writing, and storytelling.

All Levels

Every Student

Stories, traditions, and topics about Assyrian heritage woven through every class.

Not Sure Which Level?

Call us on Saturdays between 11am-3pm and we’ll help place your child in the right class before the school year starts.

Ready to Enroll?

Classes are held at Urnina banquet hall in Skokie, Illinois on Saturday mornings.

Call or email and we’ll help place your child, or yourself, in the right class for the upcoming school year.

Write to us today!