The Summer Arabic Immersion Program is a great opportunity for those who are looking for an intensive Arabic course during the summer in the West Bank, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Israel or the Middle East in general. We are well known as one of the best Arabic language schools in Palestine.
Whatever your reason, if you’re interested in learning Levantine Arabic (Shami dialect), our Summer Arabic program is for you. With the options of super-intensive and intensive immersion summer programs in dialects such as Levantine (Ammiya), Palestinian colloquial Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic, the Excellence Center welcomes all guests looking to learn this Arabic beautiful language, including undergraduates, graduates, professionals and retirees. Living and learning in the city of Hebron, our students range from first timers to advanced learners.
Cultural Immersion in Palestine
Taking place in the city of Hebron, West Bank, you will not only be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics and daily life, but you will also have the opportunity to gain exposure to the current human rights conditions of Palestinian refugees by visiting local refugee camps and Palestinian villages. Furthermore, visits and tours to different Palestinian universities, Bedouin areas and local families are organized as part of the program to help engage and immerse you wholeheartedly.
By touring Palestinian refugee camps and neighbouring communities, students will be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. They will also have the chance to learn about the present human rights situation of Palestinian refugees. The curriculum includes visits and trips to several Palestinian colleges, Bedouin regions, and local people in the city of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine
From June to Late September
The Summer Arabic program in Hebron, Palestine is an immersive language learning experience that will take place from June to late September. This program offers participants the unique opportunity to learn Arabic in an authentic and immersive environment, while also experiencing the rich culture and history of Palestine.
The Summer Arabic immersion program is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose when they would like to participate. Starting on the 1st day of each month (June, July, August, and September), there are three 4-week sessions available. This means that if you desire, you can spend up to three months living and studying Arabic with us here at the Excellence Centre.
A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
The Summer Intensive Arabic Program offered by the Excellence Center in Palestine aim to enhance your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
For this reason, summer intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in the cultural events and site visits organized by the center. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local people in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine.
A Wide Range of Arabic Dialects
Our Summer Intensive Arabic program in Palestine covers a wide range of Arabic dialects including:
| Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) | Classical Arabic اللغة الفصحى |
| Colloquial Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) | Palestinian Colloquial Arabic |
| Mixed Arabic (MSA and Levantine Arabic) | Ammiya (اللهجة العامية) Arabic |
In addition, the Excellence Center also offers each dialect in varying levels of difficulty including starters, beginners, intermediates and advanced learners. With 80 hours of Arabic language instruction per monthly session (4 weeks), you will study your desired dialect in class for four hours a day, five days a week.
A small Group Setting
Our summer intensive programs in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine are provided in small group settings made up of 2-5 students to ensure the quality of the course and to give each student the chance to speak, discuss, participate and develop their language skills to their fullest.
Additionally, it will give you the chance to get the full attention from our highly qualified and experienced Arabic teachers who have studied and attended events both nationally and internationally.
Living with a Palestinian Host Family
As part of our summer Arabic program, you will be offered accommodation with a local Palestinian host family for the duration of your study in Hebron, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice your Arabic with local Palestinian people including women, children, youth and local community members. You may even get the chance to attend weddings and other cultural events with your host family.
Moreover, the intensive Arabic coursework combined with the daily interactions with the Palestinian host family will help you increase your Arabic proficiency within a short period of time, regardless of the level you are studying at.
Arabic Program Structure
The Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine will have Arabic classes for all levels (Starter, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) held five days a week, with two days devoted to field trips in and around Hebron and the West Bank conducted in Arabic.
Arabic Course Components
- Class readings and discussions
- Book work
- Meetings with local Palestinians and participation in community and cultural activities
- Daily homework
- Quizzes, including a midterm and final exam
- Full immersion in the Palestinian culture
- Twice weekly site visits and field trips
Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program and Information Overview:
| Program | Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion |
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Four Weeks = 1750€ (Euro) |
| Age | 16-70 |
| Background in Arabic: | Starter and beginner: None required Intermediate: One year of previous study in Arabic Advanced: Two years of previous study in Arabic |
| Minimum Duration | Four Weeks – 80 Arabic Hours |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks – 240 Arabic Hours |
| Teaching Hours | 4 hours a day, 5 days a week |
| Weekly Classroom Hours | 20 Hours |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Minutes |
| Average Class Size | 2 – 5 Students |
| Class periods | Mornings (8:30 – 12:30) Afternoons (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Immersion Level | Intensive |
| Starting/Ending Dates | June – September |
| Application Deadline | 30th of June 2023 |
| Days off | Two days (Saturday and Sundays) |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| University Credit | Available |
- Lesson = 45 minutes
- Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
- Study materials booklet and books: Free
- Placement Test: Free
- Certificate of completion
- Fees include breakfast, the accommodation, Arabic classes, as well as some visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron. For example, visits may include the old city of Hebron, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, and public parks as well as local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University
The Best Way to Learn Arabic Rapidly
Our Summer Arabic Intensive Classes are the best option for those who want to accelerate their Arabic language learning. We give students with 4-6 hours of Arabic sessions every day, allowing them to maintain a continuous engagement with the language.
You will almost always cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just four weeks with the Excellence Center, resulting in a greater language retention rate and quicker proficiency.
List of the Arabic Immersion Programs
We provide several immersive language programs here at the Excellence Center in Hebron varying from super-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive to accommodate your language goals year round.
If you do not have a full month to join our Summer Intensive Arabic immersion courses and wish to study for less than a month, please check out the following Arabic Immersion Programs instead:
Eligibility
This Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Hebron, Palestine is open to students, undergraduates, graduates, retirees, Arabic learners and mature students with an academic background. However, English-language fluency is also required and you must be between 16-70 years old to apply.
Language Proficiency Level
We offer a full Arabic curriculum, (with books and all course materials included), at six different levels to accommodate students of all language experiences and proficiencies including:
- Starter Arabic Courses
For those who do not have any prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would like to start with learning the alphabet, this course will allow you to gain the fundamental skills in reading and writing Arabic as well as understanding and engaging in simple, daily conversations.
- Beginner Arabic Courses
The beginner Arabic courses are offered at two levels: Beginner I and Beginner II. These Arabic lessons are designed for participants who already have a basic knowledge of Arabic and would like to develop their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
- Intermediate Arabic Courses
The intermediate Arabic courses are also offered at two levels: Intermediate I and Intermediate II. Typically, these lessons provide you with the opportunity for Arabic conversations with native speakers to improve your conversational and colloquial skills. Moreover, we focus on further improving your reading, writing and listening abilities.
- Advanced Arabic Courses
At this level, you will concentrate on refining and perfecting your speaking and writing skills by learning sophisticated and technical vocabulary for use in most topics and discussions.
Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?
Of course! Students in all of our Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program are free to add in additional Arabic language hours, with each hour costing 25 Euro.
If you are interested in adding extra hours, please mention this in your email and we will be more than happy to organize them for you.
Why Should I Join the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program?
Here are a few reasons for joining the Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in, Hebron Palestine:
- Diverse Arabic courses to choose from such as: Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic using up-to-date teaching techniques in an intensive learning environment.
- Tuition from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with excellent educational backgrounds
- Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)
- Pre-departure and support during your time in Palestine
- Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (including refugee camps, the old city, different factories, etc.)
- Understanding of Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank
- Getting to know the human rights situation and helping the Palestinian refugees.
- Engagement in educational, social and community activities
- Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate
- Living and gaining impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions with a native perspective – including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin and the Dead Sea in Jericho
- Visiting nearby cities both nationally and internationally such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth
- A certificate upon completion
As an international student learning Arabic in Palestine, you will also have the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations.
Great Reviews and Community Awards
Since 2011, the Excellence Center in Palestine has welcomed visitors from all around the world. Even though we are constantly improving our programs to deliver the finest learning experience possible, our core objective remains unchanged: to connect, teach, and develop individuals. Additionally, to promote/encourage exchange in the local and international communities.
We continue to strive towards “excellence”:
In 2022, we were rated as “one of the top three organizations worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities” AND “one of the top three language schools worldwide” by Go Overseas. We also received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards. The Excellence Center was recognized as one of the top Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits” and as one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”.
In 2021, we were named as one of the top three volunteer programs in the world. Go Overseas awarded us the community choice awards in the categories of “best language school”, “fun”, and “teaching”.
In 2019, we received our inaugural “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” which recognized The Excellence Center’s positive effect on the global travel community.
The Excellence Center is a highly rated travel company. We are highly acclaimed throughout the world! Check out our plethora of positive feedbacks here:
- +690 Reviews and ratings (95%) on Gooverseas.com
- +150 Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Our Great Experience (+12 Years)
The Excellence Center in Palestine has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011 and we have hosted more than a thousand international visitors.
Throughout these years, we have been developing and delivering many Arabic immersion programs and online lessons, using the most advanced teaching methods which we enhance year after year. As education is an active process that is always advancing, you will be part of this important, continued development whilst receiving a high quality level of education.
Traveling to and From Hebron, West Bank
All of the Excellence Center’s volunteers travel to and from Hebron using single or shared taxis which pass through checkpoints.
You will find all the necessary information about how to get to Hebron and the Excellence Center with relevant contact information in these four articles:
- How to fly to Palestine
- How to get to Hebron, Palestine
- Planning your trip to Palestine
- How to get from the Ben Gurion Airport, Israel to Hebron
How to Fly to Palestine?
The easiest way to get to the Excellence Center is to fly to:
- Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel. It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to the Excellence Center via shared taxi.
Alternatively:
- Flying to Eilat airport in the south of Israel and then traveling by shuttle or by taking a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron. However, the duration of the trip can last between six and seven hours.
- Flying to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan and then crossing the border to Palestine. However, this takes more time and is more expensive.
How Do I Get a Visa to Visit Palestine?
Most of our international participants get a tourist visa for three months when they fly to Israeli airports or cross from Jordan to the West Bank.
Generally, no prior visa is needed for Americans, Canadians and most Europeans in order to enter Palestine but please refer to the visa exemption agreement for further information. Upon your arrival at the Israeli Airports in Tel Aviv or Eilat, you will be granted a tourist visa that is valid for 90 days. This is sufficient for participation in the Excellence Center’s programs and to enable you to travel around Palestine and Israel easily.
Tel Aviv Airport Pickups
The Excellence Center staff can organize a taxi to pick you up at Ben Gurion Airport and take you straight to Hebron and the Center. This is the easiest and fastest way (about an hour, 60 km/37 miles) to get to us.
Additional fees apply and the trip costs about 150 Euro. Please us if you are interested in this option.
Application Deadline?
To help with planning, we ask that you submit your Arabic application via email before the 30th of April of each year.
If you miss the deadline, you may always inquire as to whether we still have available places.
Conclusion
If you’re searching for an intensive Levantine (Ammiya), Modern standard Arabic or Palestinian Arabic education during the summer, check out the summer intensive Arabic programs in Palestine. You will be completely immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank.
From June till late September, the Excellence Center hosts summer intensive Arabic courses. You can opt to spend up to three months (13 weeks) learning Arabic and residing in the country. The summer Arabic intensive course combines a total language concentration a thorough knowledge of and engagement in Palestinian politics, history, and culture.
Arabic students will enjoy Palestinian hospitality, culture, and visit well-known historical sites in the world all while while learning Arabic. We invite you to see, taste, and experience everything Palestine has to offer as summer approaches.
How to Get the Application Form?
Please send an email application request to Rafat@excellencenter.org and put Summer Intensive Arabic Immersion Program as the subject line. We will then send you the application form.
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