École Suisse de Langue Programs in Egypt, Morocco, and the UAE

ESL - Language Studies Abroad (note: ESL is for "École Suisse de Langue", not English as a Second Language), is a Swiss agency specialized in the planning of language study abroad for students, adults, professionals and children. Please note that we are not a regular travel agency, as we don't offer "vacation" packages: we are focused on long term (6-12 months) learning and studying in a foreign country. With a little fun on the side, of course...

 

Our Arabic language programs offer students the opportunity to live and learn in Egypt, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. We only work with renowned schools which we select with care, and language courses are often completed with cultural or sports activities, sometimes even by a paid job or volunteer work. 

 

The prestigious Arabic language...a language course to discover it, to improve your skills in it? Whatever your motivations, your level of Arabic, the time you have at your disposal for this Arabic language course, we certainly have a "tailor-made" language course for you. For an intensive Arabic course of a month, for example, or for an entire year of Arabic language courses, our partner school in Cairo or Rabat will certainly offer a perfectly adapted solution to what you expect from a language course for studying Arabic.

AMIDEAST/Egypt Study Abroad Updates

AMIDEAST is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Because of the revolution and deteriorating security situation, AMIDEAST/Egypt evacuated all of its students from the Cairo program on January 31 and successfully transferred virtually all of them to other AMIDEAST program locations in Rabat, Morocco, and Amman, Jordan.  

Now we are planning for the reopening of the program here in the fall.  It should be a truly fascinating and opportune time for students to experience the “new Egypt” first hand.  Of course we continue to monitor the security situation very closely at all of our program sites in the region, and if conditions are not conducive to running the program here in the fall, we won’t.  The students who have been accepted for Cairo will be offered places in either Rabat or Amman (their choice, as was the case with the student evacuated in January). 

FALL 2011 DEADLINE April 1

Check out the different programs offered on their website: http://www.amideast.org/abroad/programs

Distinctive Features of AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World

AMIDEAST's Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World share a set of distinctive features:

• Arabic language instruction in both Modern Standard and Spoken Arabic
• Program-related excursions
• Facilitated dialogue discussions with students from local universities
• Activities to develop students' intercultural and global competence
• An AMIDEAST Education Abroad Program Manager familiar with the local environment to coordinate housing, orientation, excursions, issues discussions, and other program-related activities

Core Principles of AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World

AMIDEAST's Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World are built on a set of core principles. These are that all programs are

• student centered
• structured to maximize students'
  • acquisition of the Arabic language
  • development of knowledge of the host country and region
  • exposure to the host culture
  • development of intercultural sensitivity and global competence
• overseen by an Academic Consortium consisting of U.S. colleges and universities that jointly provide quality assurance for the programs through ongoing review and periodic site visits to meet with students, faculty and program staff
• large enough, in terms of student enrollment, to assure valuable discussion and diversity but not so large as to isolate students from the host society or become unwieldy and unmanageable

2011 Intensive Summer Language Institutes Program

American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the 2011 Intensive Summer Language Institutes Program taking place next summer in Alexandria, Egypt and Changchun, China. The Intensive Summer Language Institutes provide fully funded fellowships for U.S. classroom teachers to spend six weeks overseas studying intermediate and advanced-level Arabic and Mandarin Chinese. The program targets current K-12 teachers and community college instructors of the target languages, as well as students enrolled in education programs preparing them to teach these languages. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and non-native speakers of Arabic and Chinese in order to qualify. This U.S. Government language program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State(http://exchanges.state.gov/) and administered by American Councils for International Education: http://www.americancouncils.org/.
Participants in the Intensive Summer Language Institutes receive ten hours of graduate credit through Bryn Mawr College. Previous program participants have thrived on the Summer Language Institutes’ many opportunities for curriculum building and professional development. The sites in China (Northeast Normal University) and Egypt (Alexandria University), highly conducive to language learning, provide a myriad of activities to encourage language acquisition through cultural immersion. In addition to daily intensive language training, participants enjoy cultural activities and excursions designed to reinforce classroom material. Returned alumni are eligible for additional funding for relevant follow-on activities that promote program goals.
The program application, benefits, and detailed application instructions are located online at http://apps.americancouncils.org/isli2011. In addition to the online form, applicants are asked to provide official transcripts, two reference letters, and a medical form. All materials are due on March 4, 2011.

The Arabic Academy in Cairo

Arab Academy in Cairo is delighted to announce that our Arabic Summer Abroad in Cairo 2011 is now available for enrollment. We welcome all applicants – from those who don’t know Arabic to those at the most advanced levels, we are here to help you achieve proficiency in Arabic.

  

We offer you:

• Intensive four- or eight-week summer courses
• Orientation session, handbook to life in Cairo, and placement test
• All levels of Arabic language taught, including instruction in MSA and colloquial Arabic
• Small classes conducted entirely in Arabic at all levels
• Detailed weekly feedback
• Access to our award-winning online resources
• Cultural excursions and hands-on experiences integrated in the curriculum
• Certificate of studies
• Dedicated, experienced and professional staff
• Help with arrivals and accommodation
• Central location in Garden City in downtown Cairo
• An amazing adventure with Arabic language!

  

Program Details:

• 3 -30 Jun (1st session) and 1-28 Jul 2011 (2nd session), enroll for one or both
• 20 contact hours per week
• 7 cultural outings with teachers per session allowing you to practice Arabic in real situation
• Competitive price: $995 per session

Arab Academy in Cairo was the pioneer in delivering online Arabic programs since 1997. We have also offered study abroad programs since 2002 and are currently expanding to serve individuals and universities seeking programs that provide students with proficiency in Arabic in the shortest possible time while engaging with Arab culture. Our varied study abroad programs, offered year-round, include an integrated program of cultural outings accompanied by our Arabic teachers giving students a chance to practice Arabic both inside and outside the classroom.

 

To apply or to find out more please visit our website: http://www.arabicincairo.com/.  Questions may be directed to info@arabacademy.com

Arabeya Association

Intercultural Communications and Marketing at the Arabeya Association is a renowned Arabic language school located in the heart of Cairo, Egypt and with branches in Giza and Alexandria. Our school specializes in intensive Arabic language and cross-cultural exchange programs with a variety of universities and academic institutions across the world.
Offering a diverse body of Arabic language programs in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the Arabeya Association also teaches courses on Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA), the most widely spoken dialect in the Arabic-speaking world. All instructors are native speakers of Arabic, and are required to possess an excellent command of English. Classes are small to allow for greater flexibility, and students are given a placement test upon arrival to ensure that they receive the proper level of instruction.

In addition to Arabic language classes, the school also offers its facilities for a wide variety of other academic pursuits, such as guest lectures and credited academic courses, taught by either members of your own faculty, if available, or by prominent Middle Eastern scholars from any of the academic institutions with whom we have a relationship, such as the American University in Cairo. Many universities and academic institutions have taken advantage of this attractive offer, such as Harvard, Columbia, New York, and Northeastern universities. While most of these courses tend to be focused on Middle Eastern or Islamic studies, courses in areas as diverse as photography and archaeology have been hosted at our facilities as well. More details about the specifics of their programs, alongside testimonials and references, can be found on our website at http://www.arabeya.org/ . The Arabeya Association is very flexible in what it has to offer, and is always willing and able to accommodate the needs of its students.

Outside of the classroom, the Arabeya Association offers a host of other activities and excursions to better introduce our students to the rich culture of ancient and modern Egypt. Greater Cairo alone offers a vast mosaic of opportunities for cultural immersion and interaction, and at the Arabeya Association, it is recognized how essential a component this is for a student's education and experiences in the Arabic language and Egyptian culture.

For further information, please contact: jameslatta@arabeya.org

Arabeya Association's programs 2010-2011

Welcome to the Arabeya Association's Study Abroad program! We offer students the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study the Arabic language while immersing themselves in the culture and history of both modern and ancient Egypt.

In addition to Arabic language courses, our school offers university groups the opportunity to take credited cross-disciplinary study at our facilities. In other words, students can supplement their Arabic studies here with courses or lectures within their own department, through members of their own faculty or from esteemed Middle Eastern scholars from Egyptian universities. This past summer, Harvard, Howard, Northeastern, and the Air Force ROTC program participated in our combined-study program, and we at the Arabeya Association are looking forward to working with them again in the future.For further information, please contact us at: info@arabeya.org

Short Term Study Abroad Tours -- College Study Tours

See the world and enhance your curriculum in just one to four weeks. EF College Study Tours offer short-term faculty-led educational tours designed specifically for college students and faculty.

Egyptian Kingdom

10 or 13 days starting at $2,095. Cruise along the Nile for a glimpse into Egypt's ancient realm. Discover one of the world's most legendary civilizations.

For further information, check out: http://www.efcollegestudytours.com/

Adelaide Bryan: Adventures at American University of Cairo

Adelaide Bryan is a NELC student currently studying abroad in Cairo, Egypt. To document her unique adventures in the sand land, Addy has begun a regular blog posting that you can view at http://addytravel.wordpress.com/egypt/.

"Officially Adelaide, introduced as Addy, and this is my travel blog…
I am just days away from starting out on what will be incredible eight months in Egypt.  Over the summer I will be participating in a volunteer program though Marhaba (gomarhaba.org and I’m in Program 2).  Volunteers will,

"(T)each conversational English classes at Resala, a large development organization led by Egyptian youth. Resala offers a range of programs, including Arabic literacy classes, food and clothing distribution, courses for the blind, and orphanages for street children. Marhaba volunteers will teach young Egyptian adults who volunteer at the centers. Volunteers will work in pairs at different branches of the organization throughout Cairo.”

During the fall semester, I will attend the American University in Cairo (AUC) through Indiana University’s Egypt Study Abroad program.  My major at IU is Anthropology and Near Eastern Languages & Cultures (Arabic) with a possible Political Science minor, but that minor is still very much in the works. My goal in Egypt is to speak Arabic as much as possible, and to find out what it's like to be an international student.

On a very different note, but still very relevant, I am notoriously a bad speller.When in doubt, I sound it out, and have found this rarely works. Though I am going to try my best to keep spelling errors to a minimum, it is unlikely that I will be faultless. So, I can say they’re incorrect, they will at least always be creative if not at least phonetic."

For more stories, pictures and camels, please check out Addy's blog!

National Registration Center for Study Aborad

The Program


Complete Immersion Homestudy student programs are monitored by resident regional organizers. These regional organizers gauge the progress of each student and are on call to solve the slightest personal problem that any students might have. If for any reason the student wishes to change the teaching family no reasons need be given. It is sufficient to say 'I do not feel comfortable' or ' I do not feel happy'. In this way, the family will be swiftly changed with no embarrassment on either side, as all teachers know that sometimes there can be a clash of personalities through no fault of either student or teacher.

Homestudy Program

Study 15, 20 or 25 hours per week. Students are placed in homestays for lodging and for language training. One or two students live with a qualified language instructor and learn a language in the home. Students are completely immersed in the foreign language and can take between 15 and 25 hours of instruction per week. One excursion per week chosen by the tutor but without extra charge.

All teachers have the highest possible qualifications which ensure that they are professional, and above all trained to teach. Every single teacher holds a teaching certificate recognized by their own authorities or a University degree or equivalent accepted by the private sector.

Note: If two students are studying in the home, they must have similar language proficiency.

Homestudy + Activities Program

Study 15, 20 or 25 hours per week. The Homestudy + Activities Program is available for the same price of the Homestudy Program. In this program, the student receives fewer language lessons than the Homestudy Program, but the hours missed are replaced by an activities program. Activities may consist of excursions, sports or cultural activities with an adult member of the host family. The student is free to choose the activities that interest him/her in advance or may consult with the tutor about specific activities upon arrival.

The student must pay for all expenses, including all entrance fees & bus or train tickets for both him/herself and the tutor or member of the tutor's family accompanying him/her. Similarly, in the case of sports such as tennis, golf or horse riding, the student must pay for him/herself and the tutor or family member accompanying him/her.

Edu-Travel International: Study Arabic in Alexandria, Egypt

We offer language programs for all levels (beginner to advanced) in Modern Standard Arabic, with immersion practice using Egyptian colloquial-native dialect. We assess our guests pre- and post program to ensure placement in the proper level and track growth and improvement. We encourage the use of online Arabic programs prior to, and after completion of our program, and provide a language lab onsite for extra practice 24-hours a day.


Our instructors are friendly and energetic, and encourage interactive creativity and participation. We teach to a proficiency model, and as such, ensure the greatest potential for success and improvement in the function and use of your newly acquired Arabic language skills. We strive to provide the maximum exposure to Arabic language and culture through our many enhancement activities.

You will be encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to experience several group outings to local areas of interest with focus on community interaction and language practice. These experiences will be incorporated into photo and writing journals and culture profile projects to enhance your learning experience and incorporate learning into real-world activities.

Take advantage of as much (or as little) of our all-inclusive program as you like. Package prices start at $60/day and include:


• “Meet and greet” and customs assistance at Cairo International Airport
• Round-trip transportation from Cairo Airport to Alexandria
• Shared or single, dormitory-style, rooms or host family stays (private accommodations extra)
• Two in-house meals daily
• Emergency Mobile Phone (minutes extra)
• Use of Computer with Internet
• Up to four hours of intensive Arabic classes, five days per week
• 24-hour access to our Arabic language lab
• Culture excursions, five days per week
• Weekend excursions, including the Pyramids at Giza (camels optional)
• Guided language and social exchange immersion practice with native-Arabic speaking students of English, five days per week
• Optional Qur’an and Islamic lessons, five days per week
• One free day per week for rest or exploring independently

Marhaba Service Learning Program

Spend your summer volunteering in Cairo!

Marhaba: Volunteers in the Middle East is announcing its summer 2010 service-learning programs in Cairo, Egypt. We offer summer experiences for college students that combine Arabic language study with meaningful service to communities Egypt. This year volunteers will either teach English classes at an Egyptian youth-led NGO which addresses urban poverty or teach extracurricular classes to refugee children in summer school. Students should expect to spend 15 to 20 hours per week volunteering. Additionally, we arrange Arabic courses, cultural events, and group trips throughout the summer.
Marhaba is pleased to offer two scholarships of up to $1,000 to support volunteers in either program who would not otherwise be able to volunteer abroad.

While we welcome applicants from all majors. Students with experience in the performing and visual arts are especially encouraged to apply to Program 1 with St. Andrews Refugee Services.

More information is available at www.gomahaba.org or by emailing info@gomarhaba.org.