At the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine and Germany, we are proud to announce that we have been selected for the Go Overseas Community Award once again! Out of the 13,000 organizations hosted on GoOverseas.com, we received the following awards:ย
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1. Go Overseas Community Choice Award for 2023
In 2023, the Excellence Center was recognized as one of the best organizations worldwide for volunteering, internships, teaching abroad, and language education. We proudly received the following awards from GoOverseas:
Overall Top Internship Abroad Providers of 2023!ย
Top Teach Abroad Providers of 2023 for Fun!
Top Volunteer Abroad Providers of 2023 for Support & Fun!
Top Language Schools of 2023 for Support & Fun!
2. The 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards
The Excellence Center has been selected as a finalist for the 2022 GoAbroad Innovation Awards in the following categories:
Innovative New Program โ Volunteer Abroad
3. Awards for 2022
We continue to strive towards โexcellence.โย In 2022,ย we were ratedย one of the top three programs worldwide for offering volunteer opportunitiesย andย one of the top three language schools worldwideย by Go Overseas. We received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards in 2022. The Excellence Center wasย also recognized as one of the topย Teach Abroad Providersย for the category of โbenefitsโ and one of theย Top Internship Abroad Providersย for the categories of โgrowthโ and โsupportโ.ย
4. Awards for 2021ย
Overall Top Volunteer Abroad Providers of 2021: If you are looking to make a genuine impact abroad, look no further! Our program has been named in the top 3 programs worldwide for offering a unique and powerful volunteer experience.
What is Go Overseas?ย Go Overseas is a community review site that allows readers to explore and discover international, culturally immersive programs, trips, and jobs. It enables them to make an informed decision about their volunteering choices.
There are over 17,500 programs hosted by the Go Overseas site, and it is a great honor and achievement for The Excellence Center to be recognized as one of the top 3 Volunteer Abroad providers.
Why Did Go Overseas Award the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine?
Companies everywhere work hard to improve and change the world for the better. Many of these companies allow volunteers to join them from abroad on their mission, which becomes a powerful opportunity to change the world. It can also be difficult for volunteers to know which providers offer the best experience across all the important areas that affect the volunteer experience. This can make it difficult to choose a suitable volunteering program. Go Overseas has a team of reviewers who rate each program across selected categories, and awards are presented based on the overall scoring of a program within all the relevant categories and criteria.
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine had top scores across all of the categories that the reviewers were asked to rate, making it one of the top volunteer abroad providers from 2021.
2. Top Language Schools of 2021 for Instruction and Fun: Due to our inclusive and open environment inside and outside the classroom, our volunteers have named us as one of the most enjoyable and fun schools to learn Arabic! We are also highly regarded for the quality of the instruction received by learners at the Excellence Center.
How Did the Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine Obtain This Award?
Go Overseas believes that learning a language abroad should be a fun experience, and they ask every reviewer to tell them how much fun they had overseas for almost every program they rate on their site. Reviewers are asked to rate the social scene of their language school.ย
The quality of the instruction is also of utmost importance. We know that language learning is a complex process and that it is different for every language learner. Some students want to gain fluency, whereas others are looking for enough to get by on their next trip. Therefore, language schools need to meet various student needs, and it can be difficult to do a great job for everyone.ย
The Excellence Center achieved consistently high scores from program reviewers, which shows that it met the needs of its students, volunteers, and visitors, offering an exceptional experience.ย
The Excellence Center/Engage in Palestine was consistently highly rated for fun and instruction, making it into the top 3 providers in both of these categories.
We at the Excellence Center strongly agree that learning a new language should be a fun, social, and immersive experience. We must also deliver a high standard of instruction to all our students. We always strive to meet the needs of our learners.ย We are delighted and honored to have our efforts recognized and to receive awards in both the fun and instruction categories.ย
5. Awards for 2019ย
We received the following awards in 2019
1. Top Study Abroad Providers of 2019 for Safety: Studying abroad can be a daunting experience. Our programs are here to make that easy and safe while offering you new and exciting opportunities.ย
2. Top Language Schools of 2019 for Support and Fun: The best way to learn a language is in a comfortable and fun environment where you can be creative while exploring the culture. This opportunity is what makes our language programs one of a kind!
We work very hard at the Center to offer the best programs for those interested in learning Arabic and volunteering in Palestine and Germany. We believe these awards reflect our hard work and our international volunteers’ enjoyment and satisfaction! The Center cultivates a positive and empowering environment for our international volunteers and local Palestinian and refugee communities through our intensive Arabic classes, Palestinian cultural immersion, and rewarding volunteer opportunities.
We hope to continue to provide and improve our programs to offer you the best Palestinian cultural experience and Arabic language programs. For more information and the complete list of our volunteer opportunities, visit the link here.ย
At Engage in Palestine, we understand that a comfortable and welcoming living environment is essential for international participants to make the most of their experiences in Palestine.
We take pride in offering modern apartments that serve as a home away from home, providing a secure and pleasant haven for our diverse community of learners, volunteers, and interns.
Best Language School for 2021 & 2022
Intensive Arabic Courses
Engage in Palestine offers a variety of Arabic courses for all levels, from Starter to Advanced. You can choose from immersive Arabic classes in Palestine, summer and winter intensive courses, or online lessons. Our offerings include Levantine Arabic (Ammiya), Palestinian dialect, and Modern Standard Arabic, all taught by experienced Palestinian teachers.
Programs are tailored to fit your schedule, allowing you to start and finish on dates that work best for you. Choose from super-intensive courses with 30+ hours per week, intensive courses with 20 hours per week, or regular classes at 10 hours per week. These programs combine focused Arabic language learning with an enriching experience of Palestinian culture and are available year-round.
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Our Programs 2025
Engage in Palestine is thrilled to announce the opening of registration for a variety of short-term volunteer and internship programs in the West Bank for 2025 and 2026. Our programs focus on vital areas such as Palestinian human rights, advocacy for children and women, journalism and media, English teaching, sports, healthcare, refugee support, and exploring the cultural, political, legal, and historical contexts of Palestine and Israel.
These opportunities are ideal for students, professionals, and individuals looking for meaningful summer experiences in Palestine, Israel, or the broader Middle East. Join us to make a difference, gain hands-on experience, and build valuable skills while connecting with local communities.
Best Volunteer Provider 2021 & 2022
Our Human Rights Program
Engage in Palestine is committed to raising awareness about the realities of life in the West Bank, Palestine. By connecting volunteers, interns, and Arabic students with the local Palestinian community, we ensure that the voices of Palestinians are heard and amplified.
Our Human Rights Program in Palestine offers a unique opportunity to explore human rights issues firsthand, engage with Palestinian daily life, visit families, villages, NGOs, and community centers, and participate in diplomacy efforts. Participants will also experience an immersive introduction to Palestinian culture, language, and traditions.
