Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages around the world and it is also one of the best and most popular foreign languages to learn. Studying Arabic can be a very enriching experience whether you wish to study Arabic for personal, professional, religious, or familial reasons. If you are considering studying Arabic abroad, some of the best intensive Arabic programs abroad can be found in Palestine.

Palestine offers a range of Arabic language programs that provide students with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the language and culture. Arabic study programs in Palestine make for a truly enriching experience and you will come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Arabic language and culture.

Taking An Intensive Arabic Program Abroad In Palestine With Engage In Palestine

Engage in Palestine is one of the best language schools in Palestine, as well as a top organization for short-term volunteer and internship programs in the West Bank. Engage in Palestine has over 11 years of experience in facilitating volunteer programs and Arabic language courses which bring overseas students and volunteers together with Palestinians. When you study Arabic with us in Hebron, Palestine, you will experience a fun, safe, and immersive atmosphere both inside and outside of the classroom. 

Our range of programs includes some of the best intensive Arabic programs abroad in Palestine, and they are suitable for anyone looking to study Arabic abroad, whether for personal, professional, academic, religious, or familial reasons. Our intensive Arabic programs are particularly popular with students looking for a study abroad program to further their Arabic studies, but they are well-suited for anyone wishing to study Arabic, particularly in the areas of Palestine, the West Bank, Israel, or the Middle East.  

Voted One Of The Top Language Schools Worldwide In 2022 By Go Overseas

Over the last several years, Engage in Palestine has been awarded several Community Choice Awards by Go Overseas, which are awarded based on the reviews from former participants. Most recently, we were awarded as one of the top language schools in the world in 2022 in addition to winning several awards for our volunteer and internship programs. We also received Go Overseas Community Choice Awards in 2021 for our volunteer opportunities and we were voted the best language school in the categories of “fun” and “instruction”. 

As you can see, Engage in Palestine is highly regarded as well as provides a very high standard of Arabic instruction, making ours one of the best intensive Arabic programs abroad in Palestine and one of the best language schools in the world to pursue your Arabic studies.

Where Is Engage In Palestine Located?

Engage in Palestine is located in the city of Hebron, along the main street called Ein Sara. Hebron is one of the most culturally rich and ancient cities in Palestine, located in the south of the West Bank and approximately 30km south of Jerusalem. Its governorate (which includes the city and surrounding villages) has a population of over 700,000 people and it is the largest city in the West Bank. Hebron is located not too far from cities such as Bethlehem, Ramallah, Jericho, Jerusalem, and Tel Aviv.

In addition to this, Hebron is a city on the frontline of the Israeli occupation and is the only city in the West Bank with Israeli settlers living inside part of the city itself. This makes Hebron a very important city, not only historically and economically, but also to see and understand the effects of the occupation.

Hebron Is The Commercial Capital Of Palestine

Today Hebron is known as the commercial capital of the West Bank while also being known for its religious significance and historical importance. The city is renowned for its rich cultural past, which is evident in its traditional arts and crafts, cuisine, and architecture. The Ibrahimi Mosque, a significant place of pilgrimage for both Muslims and Jews, is one of several historical and religious landmarks in Hebron’s old city, which itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Our Range Of Short Term Intensive Arabic Programs Abroad In Hebron, West Bank, Palestine

We know that students learning or wanting to learn Arabic come from diverse backgrounds and have diverse interests, preferences, and goals. Some overseas students wish to pursue their Arabic studies in Modern Standard Arabic, while some are looking to study the Palestinian Arabic language and others still are looking for Qur’anic Arabic study. As a result, we offer several different intensive Arabic courses and programs, with a range of intensities such as non-intensive Arabic, intensive Arabic, and super-intensive Arabic. You can find out more about our Arabic course offerings by clicking the links in the table below.

Super-Intensive, Intensive & Non-Intensive Arabic Immersion Courses	Individual Levantine Arabic Courses
Colloquial Palestinian Arabic Lessons	Study Arabic Courses for Arabs
Modern Standard Arabic Programs	Shami (اللهجة الشامية) Arabic Programs
Ammiya Intensive Arabic Programs	Palestinian & Levantine Online Arabic Courses
Mixed Arabic Courses (Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)	Arabic Language Course for Reading and Understanding the Quran

Our Intensive Modern Standard Arabic Program

Engage in Palestine’s Study Intensive Modern Standard Arabic Program is one of the best intensive Arabic study abroad programs in Palestine and the rest of the world. We offer you the choice between six different levels for your Modern Standard Arabic study, Beginner, Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced.

This range of intensive Modern Standard Arabic courses caters to all levels and as we teach Arabic in either small groups (2-5 students) or one-on-one, there is plenty of room for your teacher to personalize and individualize the lessons. During our MSA courses, students will improve their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills and will learn about MSA’s formulaic sentence structure, expressive vocabulary, and artistic script. 

Our Levantine And Colloquial Palestinian Arabic Programs

The intensive Levantine/Shami Arabic and Colloquial Palestinian (Ammiya) Arabic language programs offered by Engage in Palestine are also some of the best intensive Arabic programs abroad in Palestine. These programs are quite different compared to our MSA program because they focus on the types of Arabic that people in Palestine and the Levant (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine) speak and communicate with on an everyday basis. Local Dialects are linguistically different compared to MSA (or Fus’ha) in grammar, sentence structure, pronunciation, vocabulary, and more.

We offer you the choice between four different levels for our local Arabic dialect programs: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. This makes our Arabic courses suitable no matter your level, and the one-on-one or small group class size allows your teacher to tailor your lessons to your level. 

Summer Intensive Arabic Programs

Engage in Palestine offers the ideal intensive Arabic summer programs abroad for international students considering studying Arabic in the Middle East, Palestine, Israel, or close to the cities of Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Ramallah, or Tel Aviv.

During June through September, you can choose between our special four-week summer intensive Arabic programs or our regular intensive Arabic programs (1-13 weeks). No matter which option you choose, our staff and Arabic teachers will provide a fun and welcoming environment and an immersive Arabic language learning experience with a very high standard of Arabic tuition. 

Summer Intensive Small Group Arabic Classes

Summer is one of the peak times to study Arabic abroad and as such, we run additional special small-group four-week intensive summer Arabic programs, beginning on the first day of each month from June through September. While our short-term intensive Arabic programs throughout the year can last from one week up to 13 weeks (however long the student decides), our small-group intensive Arabic study programs last for four weeks each and correspond to one level per dialect (for example – intermediate 2 in MSA or beginner in Levantine Arabic). 

This means that the summer is the perfect opportunity for you to take up to three of our best intensive Arabic programs abroad in Palestine across three months (90 days). There is a three-month maximum duration due to the 90-day limit of the Israeli tourist visa needed to study Arabic in Palestine.

What Levels Are Our Summer Arabic Programs?

We run our Arabic study abroad summer programs in each dialect that we teach, at each level. Each level lasts for approximately 80 class hours (about 20 class hours per week). Our classes are suitable no matter your level, and if you aren’t sure of your level, we will happily provide a free placement test for you.

For Levantine Arabic and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic (Ammiya), we offer the following four levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. 

For Modern Standard Arabic, we have the following six levels available: Beginner, Elementary 1, Elementary 2, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2, and Advanced.

Learn Arabic In A Small Group Setting

In each of our intensive Arabic classes, there are typically 2-3 students, with a maximum of 5 students. We offer private and small group classes to provide an immersive and supportive learning environment throughout your Arabic studies with us. This small class size allows our Palestinian teachers to tailor and personalize the lessons based on the student’s needs, abilities, and Arabic level while giving students plenty of personal attention and instruction.

This allows students to build their proficiency faster than taking Arabic courses in a large group in an impersonal environment. Having a small group of fellow students in your class also allows you to practice with each other both inside and outside of the classroom and it’s also a great opportunity to make friends with similar interests. 

Our Intensive Arabic Programs Build Your Skills Rapidly

Our intensive Arabic courses in the summer and the rest of the year are immersive and designed to build your Arabic skills and ability quickly. Each day (except weekends) you will have several hours of lessons, in addition to homework and extra time for your studies.

Our English-speaking native Arabic teachers are friendly, and supportive, have excellent educational backgrounds, and are also experienced in teaching Arabic to international students. Together with your teacher, you will develop your Arabic proficiency, increase your vocabulary, and strengthen your Arabic grammar. 

Outside of the classroom, you will be immersed in an Arabic-speaking environment both at our center and outside it in the city. You will have the opportunity to hear, see, and use Arabic in your daily life and will have countless opportunities to interact and connect with Palestinian native Arabic speakers in an authentic setting. 

Spend Your Time In Palestine Learning More Than Just The Arabic Language

Spending any amount of your time with us in Hebron, West Bank, whether in summer or any other time of the year, is a unique opportunity to acquire not only the Arabic language but also the culture and customs that are entwined with it.

All of our Arabic study programs include trips and tours to places in and around Hebron that are significant from a cultural, political, or historical standpoint, such as the old city of Hebron. In addition, you will have plenty of time to explore Hebron and other parts of Palestine and experience Palestinian culture and hospitality first-hand. 

Study Arabic At Different Paces

Engage in Palestine offers overseas students Arabic courses at a range of different paces, to meet different needs, learning styles, and budgets. You can study Palestinian Arabic, Levantine Arabic, or MSA with us in a non-intensive course, intensive course, or super-intensive course. 

Our non-intensive Arabic language programs include 12 class hours per week, which might look like two hours per day, five days a week, or four hours per day, three days per week. Our intensive Arabic courses have about 20 lesson hours per week, which means around 4 hours per day, five days per week. Finally, our heaviest course load is our super-intensive Arabic program which has six hours of Arabic lessons per day, five days per week. The choice between three different paces or intensities for your Arabic studies allows you to choose what works best for you.

Duration And Timing Of Our Intensive Arabic Programs 

As one of the top language schools, Engage in Palestine offers overseas students a great amount of flexibility and students can choose which dates to begin and finish their Arabic language program year-round. Each course can last from as little as one week and up to 13 weeks and students have the freedom and flexibility to choose their program duration. 

In summer, we offer a series of four-week small-group intensive Arabic courses in Levantine/Shami Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic. Each of these courses will begin on the first of each month, from June through September, and last for four weeks. These are particularly ideal for university or college students looking for study-intensive Arabic study abroad programs or summer courses in Arabic studies, especially Palestinian Arabic language studies.

Flexible Booking

We understand that whether due to a change of heart, unforeseen circumstances, or last-minute emergencies, plans can change. Therefore, we make all of our volunteer programs, internships, and Arabic courses flexible so that you can change or delay your plans. 

All of our programs have flexible start and end dates and during the application process, you can choose when to begin and end anytime throughout the year for 1-13 weeks.

Date Changes

If you need to make any date changes to your intensive Arabic program in Palestine, you can do this for free two weeks or more before your original start date. However, if you wish to make changes or cancelation within two weeks of your original start date, any payments you have made will be converted to a credit for you to use towards any of our other programs in the future either in Palestine or with our sister location in Germany.

Quick Facts About Our Intensive Arabic Language Immersion Programs

Below you will find quick key facts about our different intensive Arabic courses. 

Intensive Arabic Immersion Courses	Super-Intensive Program	Intensive Program	Non-Intensive Program
Program Duration	1-13 weeks	1-13 weeks	1-13 weeks
Lessons Per Month	30	20	12
Days Per Week	5	5	3
Lesson Duration	45 minutes	45 minutes	45 minutes
Average Class Size	1-3 students	1-3 students	1-3 students
Maximum Class Size	5 students	5 students	5 students
Program Levels(Levantine/Shami And Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)	Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced	Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced	Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced
Program Levels (Modern Standard Arabic)	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced	Beginner Elementary 1 Elementary 2 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Advanced
Lesson Periods	Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 12:30-16:00	Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 12:30-16:00	Morning 8:30-12:30 Afternoon 12:30-16:00
Application Deadline	No Deadline	No Deadline	No Deadline
Start/End Dates	Flexible	Flexible	Flexible
Program Fee Per Week	Check the fees here	Check the fees here	Check the fees here
University Credit	Available	Available	Available

Who Is Studying Arabic Abroad In Palestine For?

Studying Arabic abroad in Palestine with Engage in Palestine, is suitable for anyone with an interest in beginning or continuing their Arabic learning journey, whether they have chosen Modern Standard Arabic (Fus’ha), Levantine (Shami) Arabic, Colloquial Palestinian Arabic, or Qur’anic Arabic. 

Our Prospective Arabic Students May Be:

• Current university students looking to spend a semester abroad studying Arabic for academic credit or not for credit
• Anyone looking for a summer intensive Arabic language program
• University or college students or graduates who are studying or have studied Middle Eastern Studies, Arab Studies, Islamic Studies, Human Rights, International Relations, Diplomacy, Political Science, or other related fields
• People with Palestinian or Arab heritage wishing to learn their family’s language and reconnect to their roots
• Students, interns, or professionals planning to live, study, or work in an Arabic-speaking country in the Middle East
• People who are social workers or otherwise work with refugees, particularly Palestinian or Syrian refugees
• Anyone interested in immersive language learning or studying Arabic abroad
• Anyone interested in learning to read the Holy Qur’an
• Anyone who has previously studied Modern Standard Arabic or Fus’ha and now wants to learn a dialect of Arabic (Levantine/Shami Arabic, Ammiya Arabic, or Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)

Requirements To Study Arabic Abroad With Engage In Palestine

All of our intensive Arabic courses are open to anyone from any nationality, whether you are an advanced Arabic speaker or a first-time learner as long as you fulfill three main criteria. The first is to be aged between 18-70 years old, although if Engage in Palestine’s director approves, an exception can be made.

The second requirement is to have colloquial fluency in either English or Arabic, which is required because these are the two languages that we teach our Arabic lessons in. Thirdly, we ask all of our Arabic students to have a positive attitude, an open mind as well as an eagerness to learn. If you meet these three requirements, you are welcome to join us!

The Impact Of Studying Arabic Abroad With Engage In Palestine

Through all of our short-term Arabic courses, volunteer programs, and internships, we aim to make a long-term difference for both the local Palestinian community and you. Studying Levantine Arabic with Engage in Palestine in Hebron, Palestine can have a meaningful impact on both the individual Arabic learner and the local Palestinian community.

Local Palestinians in Hebron are friendly and hospitable, with many Palestinians being very eager to talk with international visitors. Chatting and connecting with local Palestinians will make your time in Hebron more rich and fulfilling, while it can also have a positive on locals, who may have never been able to travel or otherwise meet many people from other countries or cultures.

Gain A Greater Understanding Of Palestine While Developing Your Skills

Additionally, during your time in Hebron studying Arabic, you will gain a greater awareness and understanding of Palestinian culture and the problems facing Palestinian society through cultural and Arabic language immersion.

You will also get to develop a range of skills and abilities, such as cross-cultural communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. These will positively impact you in a variety of professional scenarios as well as in your personal life.

Some Of The Benefits And Highlights Of Taking An Intensive Arabic Program With Engage In Palestine

• Your accommodation in Hebron is included as part of your program and arranged by us, either in a homestay or shared apartment).
• Each morning (except Fridays), join us at our center for a Palestinian breakfast as part of your Arabic program, shared with other participants and our staff.
• Immersing yourself in Palestinian culture and daily life in Hebron.
• The choice between a super-intensive, intensive, or non-intensive pace for your Arabic studies.
• The choice between learning Levantine (Shami) Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic, or Colloquial Palestinian (Ammiya) Arabic.
• Learn Arabic privately or in a small group class (2-5 students) in an immersive environment and with personalized instruction.
• Learn Palestinian-spoken Arabic from native speakers and embrace the opportunity to communicate with locals.
• Meet and make friends with people from all over the world.
• The chance to gain a better understanding of Palestinian politics and experience the Israeli occupation in the West Bank.
• The possibility of learning about the human rights situation in Palestine and supporting Palestinian refugees, children, and women (if you wish). 
• The opportunity to travel to historical locations and nearby cities including Jerusalem, Jericho, Ramallah, Nablus, and Bethlehem in your free time.
• You will have days off so you can visit other nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth.
• Visits are arranged by us to Palestinian universities, local institutions, and organizations specializing in culture and education.
• Having lots of chances to eat local Palestinian foods and delicacies.
• We offer you pre-departure support as well as ongoing in-country support during your time with us in Palestine. 
• You can obtain academic credit towards your degree for currently enrolled university or college students.
• You will receive a certificate upon completion of your Arabic course. 

Reviews and Awards

Volunteer in Palestine has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011. We have developed many Arabic immersion programs and online courses over the years. We use the most advanced teaching methods, which we develop and enhance year after year. Education is an active process always advancing, and you will be part of the development. 

Despite continuous program improvements to ensure the best learning experience, our core goal remains connecting, teaching, and developing individuals. Additionally, we aim to promote and encourage exchange in the local and international communities. 

We continue to strive towards excellence:

In 2022, we ranked as “one of the top three organizations worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities”. We also ranked as “one of the top three language schools worldwide” by Go Overseas. We also received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards. Among others, Volunteer in Palestine earned recognition as one of the top Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits”. Besides that, we were also one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”. 

In 2021, we were one of the top three volunteer programs in the world. Go Overseas awarded us the community choice awards in the categories of “best language school”, “fun”, and “teaching”.

In 2019, we received our inaugural “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards.” This award recognized Volunteer in Palestine’s positive effect on the global travel community.

Overall, Volunteer in Palestine is a highly-rated travel company.

• +840 Reviews and ratings (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
• +170 Reviews and ratings on goabroad.com
• Participants’ video testimonials

Final Thoughts

Engage in Palestine offers some of the best intensive Arabic programs abroad in Palestine and the rest of the world world. Go Overseas has recognized our language school in 2021 and 2022 as being one of the top language schools in the world and they have awarded Engage in Palestine with several other Community Choice Awards since 2019. 

Our intensive study Arabic abroad programs are suitable for current students, graduates, professionals, retirees, those taking a gap year or sabbatical, those with Arab or Palestinian heritage, or anyone else wishing to pursue an Arabic language journey. 

Engage in Palestine provides a very high-quality of Arabic instruction in either Modern Standard Arabic or local dialects provided by our supportive and well-qualified native Arabic teachers. Pursuing your Arabic studies with us is sure to improve your proficiency and develop your skills, all while in an immersive and supportive environment.

On top of that, our intensive Arabic courses include several benefits such as accommodation, daily breakfast (except Fridays), ongoing support, and sightseeing trips around Hebron all included. Engage in Palestine offers our intensive Arabic courses in summer in small-groups as well as intensive Arabic courses throughout the rest of the year. We hope you will join us at Engage in Palestine soon and start or continue your Arabic language learning journey with us!

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