The Teach English in Palestine: University courses have taught all about the history, government structures, and cultural norms of the Middle East. Many also teach Arabic, the lingua franca of the region. However, there was one thing that all of the studies cannot provide: actual experience in the Middle East. This desire to experience firsthand the traditions and daily life of culture create the initial interest in finding a program through which one can travel to the Arab world.
Chance to learn and participate in another culture
Almost anyone can participate in a study abroad opportunity in college, and they definitely offer students a chance to learn and participate in various cultures across the globe. However, what the Excellence Center offers is incredibly unique.
Not only is there the chance to learn and participate in another culture, but also an opportunity to offer one’s own services to a community and try to make even a slight difference in the lives of the people. The Teach English and Study Arabic in Palestine program at the Excellence Center in Hebron offers the perfect combination of both experiencing and volunteering.
The Teach English in Palestine
The Teach English in Palestine program allows its volunteers to culturally immerse themselves in daily life in Hebron. While at the Excellence Center, volunteers can learn about the culture through second-hand stories and by interacting with the Palestinians that work here. After a day at the Excellence Center, volunteers can experience for themselves how life exists here in Hebron.
We can walk the streets, attend restaurants and cafes, and participate in household activities with host families. This balance of learning in a structured environment and also having the ability to learn through experience was one of the major reasons that the Excellence Center entices its volunteers to join this program.
Make a real impact on people’s lives
As native English speakers in Palestine, nothing could be simpler for volunteers than using their native language to speak with others and teach them new vocabulary and grammar. And furthermore, knowing English is an important and sometimes essential skill for individuals attending university, working in professional businesses, or who work in tourism.
Therefore, the Teach English in Palestine program offered me an opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives, which is very attractive when searching for possible abroad programs.
Understand the complicated political situation
A final main motivation for volunteers to travel to Palestine involves the complicated political situation in Palestine that exists in the region and the complex history behind it all. Many individuals have heard about the conflict that exists in this region.
Traveling to Palestine allows volunteers to witness this firsthand. Traveling and volunteering in the West Bank would offer a chance to learn and help others while making friends and picking up Arabic along the way. For internationals, the program here in Palestine is a perfect combination of these aspects.
Teach English in Palestine Programs
The Teach English and Study Arabic in Palestine (TESA)
The Teach English and Study Arabic in Palestine (TESA) Program provides internationals the opportunity to live in Hebron, Palestine, and intern with the Excellence Center (EC). International Interns play a crucial role in achieving EC’s mission of providing Palestinians the resources necessary to gain language proficiency and professional skills. Hosting people from abroad helps to maintain a diverse cultural dialogue and language exchange at EC.
Teach for Palestine (English Teacher) Program
Teach for Palestine (English Teacher) Program provides internationals English teachers the opportunity to live in Hebron, Palestine, and volunteer with the Excellence Center (EC). International Volunteers play a crucial role in achieving EC’s mission of providing Palestinians the resources necessary to gain language proficiency and professional skills. Hosting people from abroad helps to maintain a diverse cultural dialogue and language exchange at EC.
Volunteer in Palestine Program from 1-12 weeks
Are you interested in coming to Palestine? Would you like to live with a Palestinian host family? Would you like to volunteer with school and university students as well as community members? Do you want to learn about the Palestinian culture, situation and the Arabic language?
If the answer is ‘yes’ to one of the above questions then the Excellence Center for Education and Training Services would like to invite you to volunteer in Hebron-Palestine. As a volunteer in Palestine, you will have the opportunity to experience Palestinian daily life and familiarize yourself with the area’s rich history.
Programs reviews
The Excellence Center in Palestine volunteer and Internship programs has more than 255 reviews (93%) on gooverseas.com and more than 50 reviews (96%) on goabroad.com
Visa to enter Palestine
Upon your arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel, you will be granted a tourist visa valid for 90 days. There is no need to obtain a visa ahead of time.
Pre-departure Support
Excellence Center will organize calls with you via Skype or Whatsapp, write invitation letters, send travel instructions, and give you advice on different topics related to your travels
Additional information
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How to apply
Please send us an email to Rafat@excellencenter.org, please mention in the subject line Teach English in Palestine. We will then send you the application form.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact at Rafat@excellencenter.org
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Thank you very much! We would be happy to have you in Palestine