The Excellence Center in Palestine for Education and Training Services was established in Hebron in June 2011 to provide educational, cultural, social, and community development services to its diverse group of international students, interns, and volunteers, as well as to Palestinian children, refugees, youth, women and community members in Hebron, West Bank, 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 Arabic language learning and offering specialized community development volunteer and internship programs.
The Excellence Center is located in the heart of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, on Ein Sarah Street, next to Al Hussein Mosque– the area under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority. The Excellence Center’s centralized location makes it easy to access for international and Palestinian students alike. With Hebron’s city center in close proximity, it is very convenient to visit municipal and educational organizations as well as as restaurants, super markets, banks, gym, shops, NGOs, cafes, mosques, city center, and much more.
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.
Volunteer And Internship 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, Palestine:
| 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 |
Arabic Immersion Intensive Programs
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.
Check out our many great reviews here:
- +730 Reviews (96%) on Gooverseas.com
- +160 Reviews (96%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
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.
Since our founding over ten years ago, we have hosted more than 1000 participants, including students, graduates, professionals and retirees who come from numerous countries all over the world, such as USA, UK, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Japan, among others.
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 All Over The World
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.
