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Mamon Zanona
Arabic Language Teacher
Mamon Zanona serves as an Arabic/English teacher at the Excellence Center, where...
Ibrahim Abueissheh
English Teacher
Ibrahim Abueissheh holds a B.A. in English Teaching Methods from Hebron Universi...
Maram Imam
Arabic/English Teacher
Maram Imam serves as an Arabic/English teacher at The Excellence Centre in Hebro...
Rasha Tayyem
Arabic Teacher
Rasha Tayyem holds a B.A. in Arabic Language Specialization from Hebron Universi...
Duha Amro
Arabic Teacher
Duha Amro serves as an English/Arabic teacher at the Excellence Center in Hebron...
Salam Amro
English Teacher
Salam Amro assumes the role of an English Teacher at The Excellence Center in He...
Isaac Da’na
English Teacher
Isaac Da’na serves as an English Language Teacher at The Excellence Center, wher...
Saja Amro
Arabic Teacher
Saja Amro, an English/Arabic teacher at The Excellence Center, embodies sociabil...
Taha Abu Hussein
Media Coordinator
Taha Abu Hussein holds a crucial position as the Media Coordinator at the Excell...
Afnan Juneidi
Arabic Teacher
Afnan Juneidi, a native of Hebron, Palestine, serves as an English and Arabic in...
Maryam Joulany
Arabic/English Teacher
Maryam Joulany is an English and Arabic teacher at The Excellence Center in Hebr...
Khitam Shantir
Activities Coordinator
Khitam Shantir assumed the role of Educational Activities Coordinator at the Exc...
Osama Abu Hussein
Community Coordinator
Osama Abu Hussein serves as the Community Activities Coordinator at the Excellen...
Rafat Shantir
Founder
Rafat Shantir, the founder of the Excellence Center in Palestine, brings a wealt...
Marwa Shantir
Center Coordinator
Marwa Shantir is a leader at the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine. Instead ...
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The Excellence Center in Palestine مركز التميز
The Excellence Center in Palestine 🇵🇸 (مَرْكَزُ اَلتَّمَيُّزِ or Markaz Al Tamayoz) was founded in Hebron in June 2011. It provides educational, cultural, social, and community development services to international students, interns, and volunteers, as well as Palestinian children, refugees, youth, women, and community members in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. Situated in the heart of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, on Ein Sarah Street, next to Al Hussein Mosque, the Excellence Center operates in the area under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority. Its central location facilitates easy access for both international and Palestinian students.
Engage In Palestine
The Excellence Center later expanded its presence by establishing the “Engage In Palestine” branch, Study in Palestine and “Volunteer In Palestine” hubs. These new initiatives are dedicated to promoting the learning of Levantine and Palestinian Arabic languages, while also providing specialized community development volunteer and internship programs.
Volunteer And Internship Programs
The Excellence Center offers volunteer and internship programs which mainly focus on the topics of English instruction, human rights, women rights, media and journalism, medicine & healthcare, Palestinian refugees, music and Arts, Palestinian culture and politics, Palestinian laws and legal system, Palestinian children and youth. Our volunteer programs were designed to make an impact on the Palestinian community and aim to make a long-term difference in international and Palestinian participants’ lives.
1-13 Week Programs
Our volunteer and internship programs were developed for graduate and undergraduate students of Middle Eastern studies, Arabic studies, political sciences, professionals, employees of human rights organizations, scholars conducting case studies on Palestine and Israel, human aid workers, social workers, teachers, English native speakers, non-native speakers and anyone interested in engaging in the Palestinian culture and daily life.
The Excellence Center in Palestine welcomes participants of all ages (18+), who may stay for as little as 1 week, or up to 13 weeks, which is the duration of visas granted upon arrival at the Tel Aviv airport.
The following are our volunteer and internship programs in Hebron, West Bank:
Internship in Palestine Program (1-3 months) | Palestinian Laws & Legal Practices Internship |
The Palestine and Israel in Context internship Program | Human Rights Program in West Bank |
Women’s Rights in Palestine internship Program | Medicine & Healthcare in the West Bank |
Teach English in the West Bank internship | Volunteer & Study Arabic in Palestine |
Volunteering with Palestinian Children in the West Bank | Volunteer in Local Schools in Palestine |
Teach for Palestine Program (2-3 Months) | Volunteer in a Journalism Program in Palestine |
Intensive Arabic Program
Besides these internships and volunteering programs, the Excellence Center in Palestine offers super-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive Arabic immersion language courses, summer Arabic programs as well as Levantine (Ammiya), Palestinian colloquial Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic and online Arabic courses taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and professors.
The Center offers the following Arabic Immersion Intensive programs:
Study Arabic online (Levantine and Palestinian) | Summer Arabic immersion Arabic Program |
Individual Arabic lessons | Colloquial Palestinian Arabic Classes |
Mixed Arabic (Shami Arabic or Classical Arabic) | Modern Standard Arabic courses |
Intensive Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) Programs | Beginners Palestinian Arabic Lessons |
Online Arabic courses for Children | Intensive Arabic Programs for Quran |
Awards And Recognitions
We continue to strive towards “excellence”: In 2022 we were rated one of the top three programs worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities and one of the top three language schools worldwide by Go Overseas. We received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards in 2022. The Excellence Center was also recognized as one of the top Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits” and one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”.
In 2021, we were also rated one of the top three programs worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities. We received the community choice awards by Go Overseas in the categories “Best Language School”, and voted best on “fun” and “instruction.”
In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” to acknowledge the Excellence Center’s impact on the community of travelers around the world. The Excellence Center continues to be a highly rated travel organization across its selection of programs.
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- +730 Reviews (96%) on Gooverseas.com
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Engage With Internationals And Locals
Our participants enjoy the opportunity to engage with the many internationals and local Palestinians they meet during their time in our programs, with the Excellence Center serving as a convenient shared meeting space for these conversations. Our internship programs also provide meaningful experiences interacting with and supporting Palestinian people, including refugees in the refugee camps in and around Hebron.
Our Programs Make Great Impact
Our Volunteer and Internship programs in the West Bank, Palestine are well researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into daily Palestinian legal affairs and human rights. We aim to make a long term difference for the Palestinian local community through the exchange of ideas and “walking in each other’s shoes”.
Volunteering and interning in Hebron, West Bank is a unique opportunity to genuinely make an impact on your life as well as others including Palestinian children, refugees, women, youth and community members in the West Bank, Palestine.
Flexible Booking
At The Excellence Center, we understand that things change. As such, our programmes are incredibly flexible in case you need to alter travel plans or just simply have a change of heart. As programs begin at the center year-round (with flexible start and end dates), you decide your arrival.
Furthermore, you’re able to change your start date entirely free of charge if requested at least two weeks beforehand.
Well-Known In Palestine And Worldwide
Today, the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine stands as a remarkable educational, cultural, and community development center, making a lasting impact not only in Hebron, West Bank but also throughout the Middle East and across the globe. It abounds with diverse opportunities, offering a rich array of transformative experiences.
If you share our passion for making a difference in people’s lives, we eagerly await the opportunity to embrace you as a part of our warm and welcoming family in Hebron, Palestine. Together, let’s embark on a journey of positive change, creating a brighter future for ourselves and others.
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Programs for 2024/2025
The Excellence Center in Palestine has exciting volunteer and internship programs for 2024/2025! These programs focus on important topics like human rights, women’s rights, Palestinian refugees, Palestinian culture and politics, Palestinian laws, and how things are going in Palestine and Israel right now.
These programs are perfect for students and anyone who wants to volunteer or intern in the summer. They’re located in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the Middle East.
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Human Rights Internship Program
The Human Rights Internship Program in the West Bank, Palestine offers valuable experience in humanitarian aid, diplomacy, and international law.
Interns develop Arabic language skills and intercultural competency while raising awareness of the West Bank’s situation and amplifying local voices. They play a key role in fostering relationships between international visitors and local communities
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Online Arabic Programs
The Excellence Center offers a range of online Arabic programs covering Levantine dialects (Ammiyya Arabic) from Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Modern Standard Arabic.
Join our Intensive Online Arabic courses, which provide 20 hours of instruction per week. With this format, students can quickly acquire Arabic skills and complete a full 80-hour course in just four weeks.
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Palestinian Laws Internship
Palestinian Laws and Legal Practices Internship: Ideal for law, social sciences, and human rights students interested in the West Bank legal system. Intern for 1 to 13 weeks year-round. Gain comprehensive knowledge of legislation in West Bank and Gaza.
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Palestinian Refugees Program
The Palestinian Refugees Volunteer Program offers a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages, from students to retirees, who are passionate about human rights.
Volunteers work directly with Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, focusing on enhancing skills and providing education to children, youth, and women in refugee camps near Hebron, Palestine.