Arabic language courses in Palestine (1-12 Weeks)

In the heart of Palestine, students can fully register in Arabic language courses in Palestine and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the Arabic language and vibrant Palestinian culture, swiftly achieving language proficiency through specialized intensive courses. Located in Hebron, the Palestinian Center offers year-round, comprehensive programs in both Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine/Ammiya Arabic, providing a unique opportunity to experience the essence of language and culture through Intensive Arabic Language Courses in Palestine.

These courses, available for durations ranging from 1 to 12 weeks, provide students with flexible study options, a vibrant cultural immersion program, and daily Arabic practice, allowing them to rapidly enhance their language skills. With highly skilled instructors, a diverse range of cultural and language immersion activities, and a strong emphasis on total language immersion, the intensive Arabic courses at the Palestinian Center are unparalleled in their effectiveness and depth.

Rapid Arabic Language Mastery

For students seeking the fastest route to mastering Arabic, intensive classes offer the optimal solution. These immersive programs provide students with 4-6 hours of Arabic instruction per day, ensuring consistent exposure to the language and enabling accelerated learning.

At the Palestinian Center, remarkable progress in Arabic fluency can be achieved within a matter of weeks. By engaging with the language daily, students internalize knowledge more effectively, leading to improved linguistic abilities and accelerated fluency acquisition.

A Complete Arabic Immersion

Through complete language immersion, the intensive Arabic courses offered by the Palestinian Center aim to enhance students’ relationship with the Arabic language. Our intensive courses are conducted entirely in Arabic, with occasional English instruction, and students are encouraged to participate in center-sponsored cultural events. These extracurricular activities allow students to develop their language skills while connecting with the Hebron community.

Our intensive and super-intensive Shami Arabic courses are available in five levels, ranging from beginner to highly advanced. Palestinian Arabic, also known as Shami or Levantine Arabic, is the dialect spoken by nearly 42 million people across Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. For those intending to live, work, or study in any Arab country and needing to communicate with a diverse range of Arabic speakers, learning Shami Arabic is essential.

We have very qualified Arabic language teachers

Our teachers are highly trained, holding advanced academic degrees in linguistics, education, or related fields. The center currently employs over 10 full-time Arabic teachers, all of whom are passionate about teaching Arabic as a foreign language.

The instructors’ team at the Palestinian center includes language tutors, cultural coordinators, and language partners. Together, they support the students’ learning in and outside the classroom and help them overcome learning difficulties, and actively engage with the local community.

Our teachers also provide support for study-abroad students and help with any questions, comments, and clarifications. our teaching team is available to guide students through various study options and to help them reap all the benefits of their study abroad experience.

Individual Classes

An essential element of intensive language courses is the ability to participate in lively class conversations. Thus, the Palestinian Center’s intensive courses employ a communicative approach that emphasizes one-on-one classes. This allows ample time for student discussions and participation, as well as more individualized attention from the Arabic teachers.

Course Availability and Eligibility

Students can rest assured about course availability as intensive courses are offered year-round at all levels. Once enrolled, you can seamlessly progress through the levels for up to six months, ensuring continuous advancement without interruptions.

Participants between the ages of 18-75 are eligible to participate in the intensive or super-intensive Arabic program. No academic degree is required in order to apply. Those who are younger than 18 years old can also apply but with one condition. One of your parents has to fill out and sign a parental consent form.

What Arabic will you be learning in Palestine?

Courses in Modern Standard Arabic

The modernized form of Classical Arabic, from which all Arabic dialects get their roots, is known as Modern Standard Arabic (MSA). MSA is taught all around the world because it is used in Arab media, official correspondence, and Arabic literature worldwide. Our MSA intensive and super-intensive courses are provided at the Palestinian center at five different levels, from beginning to highly advanced.

Palestinian/Shami Arabic Intensive Courses

There are five different levels of our intensive and super-intensive Shami Arabic courses, ranging from beginner to highly advanced. Palestinian Arabic or “Shami/ Levantine” is the dialect of Arabic widely spoken by nearly 42 million people in four Arab countries: Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. For those who want to live, work, or study in any Arab country and need to communicate with a wide variety of Arabic speakers from different regions and backgrounds, learning Shami Arabic is very important.

Brief Information of the Intensive and Super-Intensive in Palestine Program

Place of the intensive and super-intensive Arabic courses	Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine
Age	18-75 Years Old
Minimum Duration of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic in Palestine Program	Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 20 Hours Super-Intensive Arabic Course = One Week – 30 Hours
Maximum Duration of Study Shami/Levantine Arabic in Palestine Program	Intensive Arabic Course = 12 Weeks x 20 Hours Super-Intensive Arabic Course = 18 Weeks x 30 Hours
Arabic Studying Hours	Intensive Arabic Course = 4 hours a day x 5 days a week. Super-Intensive Arabic Course = 6 hours a day x 5 days a week.
One Studying Hour	45 Minutes
Type of Arabic Class	Individual Class (One-to-One)
Intensive & Super-intensive Arabic Classes Time	Intensive Arabic Course = 8:30-12:30 Super-Intensive Arabic Course = 8:00-14:00
Starting/Ending Dates	Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline	No Deadline
Days off	Two days including Fridays & Thursdays or Saturdays
Educational Degree	Not Required
University Credit	Available

Where do I stay while taking my Arabic course in Palestine?

The Palestinian Center will arrange your living quarters with either a Palestinian host family or at our 8th-floor apartment in Hebron, which is conveniently located in the city center and within easy reach of supermarkets, restaurants, and public transportation. Daily breakfast at the Center with other internationals is included in the program.

Things to know before you come to Palestine!

Living Costs in Palestine	Approx. 50-70$ a Week
Weekend in Palestine	On Friday
Food in Palestine	The West Bank engages primarily in heavier meals involving the use of bread, rice, and meat, and coastal plain inhabitants frequent fish, other seafood, and lentils.
Wifi Access in Palestine	At houses, cafes, restaurants – Almost everywhere
3G Service in Palestine	Available since Jan 2018
The official language in Palestine	Arabic – Palestinian Dialect (One of the Levantine dialects)
Currency in Palestine	Mainly Israeli Shekel (NIS). Jordanian Dinar & American Dollars are also used in buying Real estate and land.
Transportations in Palestine	Yellow Taxies & Orange Mini-Vans
Weather in Palestine	Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
Nearest Major Airports to Palestine	Ben Gurion Airport in Israel if you travel via Israel Alia International Airport if you travel via Jordan

Our Arabic in Palestine Program Fees

1. Intensive Arabic Course – 5 Days a Week

430$

American Dollar

This includes 20 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

750$

American Dollar

This includes 40 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1100$

American Dollar

This includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1450$

American Dollar

This includes 80 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1800$

American Dollar

This includes 100 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2150$

American Dollar

This includes 120 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2450$

American Dollar

This includes 140 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2850$

American Dollar

This includes 160 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3200$

American Dollar

This includes 180 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3550$

American Dollar

This includes 200 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3900$

American Dollar

This includes 220 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

4250$

American Dollar

This includes 240 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2. Super Intensive Arabic Course – 5 Days a Week

550$

American Dollar

This includes 30 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

950$

American Dollar

This includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

1500$

American Dollar

This includes 90 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2000$

American Dollar

This includes 120 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2400$

American Dollar

This includes 150 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

2900$

American Dollar

This includes 180 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3250$

American Dollar

This includes 210 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

3900$

American Dollar

This includes 240 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

4250$

American Dollar

This includes 270 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

4550$

American Dollar

This includes 300 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

4850$

American Dollar

This includes 330 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

5200$

American Dollar

This includes 360 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.

What does your weekly schedule look like?

We at GO Palestine are keen to make your weekly schedule diversified, rich, and organized. Thus, it will contain a number of educational, social, and fun activities that will make your experience in Palestine special and unique.

The First Arabic Class starts at 8:30 for the intensive and at 8:00 am for the super intensive course

The day is divided into three or Arabic Arabic classes. The first Arabic class begins at 8:30 in the morning for the intensive Arabic students and 8:00 am for super-intensive Arabic students and continues till breakfast at 9:30.

Breakfast starts at 9:30 am

The breakfast starts at 9:30 in the morning and ends at approximately 10:15. Our breakfast contains a number of ingredients, including Palestinian thyme (Zaatar), labneh, tomato, cucumber slices, falafel, hummus, mortadella, olives, yellow cheese, jam, pita bread, boiled or fried eggs, and French fries. The ingredients are changed (among the mentioned ingredients) from time to time to diversify the breakfast.

The second Arabic Class starts at 10:15

The second Arabic class begins at 10:15 am directly after breakfast and continues till 11:15 am. After that, students will get a 5-10 minutes break.

The Third Arabic Class starts at 11:20, super-intensive Arabic students get two extra classes

The third Arabic class begins at 11:20 am directly after the break and continues till 12:20 pm. The super-intensive Arabic students get two extra classes; a fourth class that starts at 12:30 and continues till 13:15. Following that, they have a 5-minute break before beginning the fifth class from 13:20 to 14:00

Homework & Revision

In order to ensure that you get the most out of the class, homework and revision are made to allow you ample time to complete all of your assignments and conduct a little further studying after class. It begins at 12:20 and lasts till 2:00. For The super-intensive Arabic students, homework & revision start after lunch at 15:00 and till 16:00.

Lunch Break starts at 2:00 pm

At two o’clock in the afternoon begins the lunch break, which lasts for an entire hour. You can buy lunch from a restaurant next to the center. There are a number of restaurants nearby, which provide meals such as shawarma, falafel, and fried chicken as well as traditional Palestinian meals such as Maqluba, Hebron’s Qidreh, Chicken Mansaf or Lamp Mansaf, and other meals. There are also a number of supermarkets/malls nearby where you can buy what you need and cook yourself in the center.

Day Trips to Refugee Camps in Bethlehem & Hebron

Once every week, a day trip is organized to the refugee camps in Hebron and Bethlehem, as well as to areas of political importance whenever the opportunity arises. These trips will give you the opportunity to learn about the conditions of the Palestinian refugees, talk to them and learn their stories. These trips depart at 10:45 am from the center and end approx. at 2:00 or 3:00 in the afternoon.

Local Visits to Learn about the Landmarks of the city of Hebron

Once every two weeks, local visits are organized to the historical and economic landmarks of the city of Hebron. This includes a visit to the Ibrahimi Mosque, the Old City, and Al-Shuhada Street as well as visiting a number of factories in the city, such as keffiyeh, glass, and ceramic factories.

Prepare & Cook a Traditional Palestinian Dish

Once every two or three weeks, all our volunteers, interns, and Arabic language’ students join together to prepare and cook a traditional Palestinian dish. This includes preparing appetizers, frying vegetables, cooking rice, chopping chicken or meat, and stuffing some vegetables depending on the dish to be cooked that day.

Free Time starts at 16:00 or at 16:30

After your time in the center is over, you have free time where you can hang out with other international participants and/or locals you met during your stay in Hebron by going to a café or coffee shop or going to a park and enjoying your time in the evening. There are many cafes and parks not far from the center, as the center is located on one of the most lively streets in the city.

What happens when I’m not studying Arabic?

You will have plenty of chances to get involved in our social, cultural, and community events in addition to studying Arabic intensely or super-intensively in Palestine. The center plans and hosts a lot of social and cultural events in Hebron. The center also arranges excursions/sightseeings to interesting locations in Hebron and Bethlehem.

Sightseeing may include visits to the old city and its many souqs and markets, the Ibrahimi Mosque, a refugee camp, the Russian Orthodox Church is known for its beautiful gold dome, and the glass factories, to name a few destinations. Hebron is a city full of cafés and restaurants where you can spend an enjoyable time.

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Travel instructions to Hebron, Palestine

How do I apply or receive additional information?

Please send an email to Mr. Tamimi, at info@gopalestine.org. Please type “Intensive or Super-intensive Arabic course in Palestine Program” in the subject line. In the body of the email tell us of your interest, ask any questions you may have, and request an application. Very shortly we will reply to you.