Canadian students can fully dive into learning Arabic and experiencing Palestinian culture through the Intensive Arabic Courses in Palestine. Located in Hebron, the center offers year-round programs that focus on both Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine/Ammiya Arabic, giving students a rich and unique learning experience.
These courses offer flexible study options, a fun cultural immersion program, and daily Arabic practice to help students improve their skills quickly. You can choose a course length that fits your schedule, from one week to three months. With skilled teachers, various cultural activities, and a focus on full language immersion, the Intensive Arabic Courses in Palestine are a great choice for anyone looking to learn Arabic in a meaningful way.
Rapid Arabic Language Mastery
For individuals 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 on a daily basis, students internalize the 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 improve a student’s relationship with the Arabic language. Because of this, our intensive Arabic courses are offered entirely in Arabic, with occasional English instruction, and students are encouraged to take part in center-sponsored cultural events. Along with their Arabic immersion classes, students can develop their language skills while also connecting with the Hebron community through these extracurricular Arabic immersion events.
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.
We have very qualified Arabic language teachers
Our teachers are highly-trained with advanced academic degrees in linguistics, education, or related fields. The center currently has 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.
One-on-One Classes
An essential element of intensive language courses is the ability to participate in lively class conversations. Thus, the Palestinian center intensive courses employ a communicative approach that depends one on one classes. This helps leave sufficient time for student discussions and participation, as well as more individualized attention from the Arabic teachers.
Courses availability & who can apply?
Students don’t have to worry about course availability because intensive courses are offered all year long at all levels. After enrolling in a class, you can continue learning for up to six months while advancing smoothly from one level to the next without any breaks or pauses.
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
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 DollarThis includes 20 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
750$
American DollarThis includes 40 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
1100$
American DollarThis includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
1450$
American DollarThis includes 80 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
1800$
American DollarThis includes 100 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2150$
American DollarThis includes 120 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2450$
American DollarThis includes 140 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2850$
American DollarThis includes 160 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
3200$
American DollarThis includes 180 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
3550$
American DollarThis includes 200 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
3900$
American DollarThis includes 220 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
4250$
American DollarThis 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 DollarThis includes 30 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
950$
American DollarThis includes 60 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
1500$
American DollarThis includes 90 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2000$
American DollarThis includes 120 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2400$
American DollarThis includes 150 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
2900$
American DollarThis includes 180 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
3250$
American DollarThis includes 210 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
3900$
American DollarThis includes 240 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
4250$
American DollarThis includes 270 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
4550$
American DollarThis includes 300 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
4850$
American DollarThis includes 330 hours of Arabic classes, accommodation, local visits, day trips, daily Palestinian breakfast, and a certificate of participation.
5200$
American DollarThis 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?
The First Arabic Class starts at 8:30 for the intensive and at 8:00 am for the super intensive course
Breakfast starts at 9:30 am
The second Arabic Class starts at 10:15
The Third Arabic Class starts at 11:20, super-intensive Arabic students get two extra classes
Homework & Revision
Lunch Break starts at 2:00 pm
Day Trips to Refugee Camps in Bethlehem & Hebron
Local Visits to Learn about the Landmarks of the city of Hebron
Prepare & Cook a Traditional Palestinian Dish
Free Time starts at 16:00 or at 16:30
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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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.