Our intensive Arabic language courses program by Salam Palestine in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine enables students to learn Arabic rapidly through full language and cultural immersion. We offer year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter) classes in Palestinian and Levantine colloquial Arabic, Ammiyya dialect, and Modern Standard Arabic. We also offer Individual Arabic classes.
Our intensive Arabic immersion courses range in length from one to thirteen weeks, and take place year-round. We can easily accommodate you if you are looking for a short but intensive Arabic course. By staying with us at the West Bank, Israel, Middle East you will experience a full cultural experience.
The startup date is up to you. We will design the intensive Arabic course to reflect your needs, language ability, and learning preferences. The classes you take will enable you to enhance your Arabic skills through a range of study options. You will also be able to practice the language daily with local Palestinians and other students at the center.
Our Arabic intensive classes take place in the city of Hebron. Here you will get to experience plenty of Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. visiting local refugee camps and Palestinian villages You will also have the opportunity to see firsthand the human rights situation of Palestinian refugees. Visits to various Palestinian universities, factories, and local families will also be organized, to help you engage fully with the program.
List Of Arabic Immersion Programs
We offer immersive Arabic programs here at Salam Palestine, covering a variety of dialects and intensity levels, as outlined below:
Intensive Arabic Course Highlights
The intensive Arabic courses at Salam Palestine are facilitated by knowledgeable teachers and dedicated student advisors and include a wealth of cultural immersion activities.
| Location | Hebron, West Bank |
| Length | 1-13 Weeks |
| Levels offered | Beginner Intermediate Advanced A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 |
| Arabic Immersion Level | Intensive Standard |
| Class Size | Private Arabic Lessons Small Class (1-4) Medium Class (4-18) |
| Weekly Classroom Arabic Hours | 12 Hours Non-Intensive 20 Hours Intensive 30 Hours Super Intensive |
| Registration/Placement Test | Available |
The Best Way To Learn Arabic Rapidly
Intensive courses and our summer Arabic immersion programs provide the best option for students looking to fast-track their Arabic language acquisition. We offer students 4-6 hours of Arabic classes per day, which provide them with a sustained engagement with the language.
With Salam Palestine, you will typically cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just 4 weeks. This will lead to a higher language retention rate and accelerated fluency.
A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
Salam Palestine’s intensive Arabic courses seek to strengthen your relationship with the Arabic language through total immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
For this reason, intensive Arabic courses are entirely in Arabic, and students can participate in the cultural activities and site visits that Salam Palestine organizes. This allows you to practice your language skills in authentic settings while simultaneously building connections with the local community in Hebron, Palestine.
Learn With A Dedicated Team Of Arabic Language Experts
Salam Palestine’s teachers are highly-trained professionals with advanced academic degrees in linguistics, Arabic studies, education, and related fields.
Currently, we have over 10 full-time Arabic teachers, all of whom are passionate about teaching Arabic as a foreign language. These people have undertaken specialized training in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. They are thus more than capable of passing on their Arabic language skills to their students.
Salam Palestine has been offering Arabic language courses to non-native speakers from all over the world since 2011, and we have hosted more than a thousand international visitors.
Our Success
We continue to strive towards “excellence”: In 2022 we were rated one of the top three programs worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities and one of the top three language schools worldwide by Go Overseas. We received a total of five Go Overseas Community Choice Awards in 2022. The Excellence Center was also recognized as one of the tops Teach Abroad Providers for the category of “benefits” and one of the Top Internship Abroad Providers for the categories of “growth” and “support”.
In 2021, we were ranked as one of the top three programs in the world for providing volunteer opportunities, demonstrating our continued commitment to “excellence.” In the categories of “best language school” “fun” and “education,” we won the community choice awards from Go Overseas.
Our inaugural “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” were given to us in 2019. This was a big recognition of Salam Palestine’s influence on the global travel community. Across its range of programs, Salam Palestine continues to receive excellent reviews from travelers.
Check out some of the many fantastic reviews we have here:
- +748 Reviews (96.8%) on Gooverseas.com
- +150 Reviews (96%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Enjoy Small Class Sizes
Essential to all intensive Arabic language courses is participation in lively class conversations, and as a result, our intensive courses employ a strong communicative approach.
Furthermore, by limiting class sizes to five students there is ample opportunity for discussion and inclusive participation, as well as individual attention from our Arabic teachers.
Guaranteed Availability
Our intensive courses are available at all levels on a year-round basis, meaning that you are guaranteed a place on a course at the time of your choosing.
Upon joining a class it will also be possible for you to progress from one level to the next without gaps or interruptions.
Why Should I Join The Intensive Arabic Immersion Program?
Here are a few reasons for joining the Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine:
- Diverse Arabic courses to choose from, such as Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic, all of which use up-to-date teaching techniques in an intensive learning environment.
- Tuition from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with excellent educational backgrounds
- Breakfast with other participants (6 times a week)
- Support before your departure and during your time in Palestine
- Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron, including refugee camps, the old city, and various factories
- An opportunity to learn about Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank
- An insight into the human rights situation while helping Palestinian refugees.
- Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
- Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate
- The chance to live in one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions from a native perspective, including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea near Jericho
- Access to nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Nazareth
- A certificate upon completion
As an international student learning Arabic in Palestine, you will also have the opportunity to meet Palestinian university and school students as well as members of the Hebron community and local organizations.
Where Do Our Arabic Students Come From?
Everywhere! Here at Salam Palestine, we are proud to host people of all nations, religions, and cultures. For us there is no such thing as a ‘foreigner’, only those with unique cultural perspectives with whom we are delighted to share our time and experiences.
We have welcomed many Arabic students to Palestine from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium and Switzerland. Our students have also hailed from Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Australia, Japan, South Africa, Singapore, South Korea, Ireland, China and New Zealand.
Is your country missing from the list? Now is your chance to become the first representative of your nation to join our ever-expanding international community.
Is The Arabic Immersion Program Suitable For You?
Still unsure if this course is for you? Here are some examples of groups who would greatly benefit from our Arabic lessons in Hebron, Palestine:
- Those who want to improve their theoretical language skills by practicing in real-life situations
- University Students who want to spend a semester studying abroad for a University Credit
- People who are interested in a Summer Arabic program
- Those who want to learn about their Palestinian family heritage
- Those who are interested in reading the Quran
- Political science students who would like to work in Arabic-speaking countries
- Social workers who are working directly with Arabic speakers
- People who are conducting fieldwork in the Middle East or an Arabic-speaking country
- Students who are planning to live or work in an Arabic-speaking country
- Students of the Middle East, refugee law, or human rights
- People who are interested in studying a language overseas
Intensive Arabic Language Courses
Salam Palestine’s intensive Arabic courses are open to any student who would like to learn or progress their Arabic skills rapidly. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student, or simply an avid language lover, these classes will help to improve your Arabic through the technique of classroom immersion.
Salam Palestine’s intensive courses include Modern Standard Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, and Levantine Colloquial Arabic. Please find more information below.
Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Courses
Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic are largely considered the same dialect, except for minor differentiations in phrasing and diction. Because Modern Standard and Classical Arabic share identical vocabulary, those who enroll in our Modern Standard Arabic programs will be well-equipped to understand Classical Arabic.
At Salam Palestine, Modern Standard Arabic is taught at eight different levels, from complete beginner to highly advanced.
Modern Standard Arabic Course Details: >>
Palestinian Colloquial Arabic Courses
The Study Palestinian Arabic program is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the diverse culture of Palestine and the Levant or wish to connect with the wider Palestinian diaspora. Traveling to Hebron and acquiring the Palestinian spoken dialect will connect you with the region’s rich history and will better help you to understand its contemporary role in the Arab world and internationally.
At Salam Palestine, the Palestinian Colloquial Arabic courses are available at six different levels ranging from beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. Palestinian Colloquial Arabic: Course details: >>
Levantine Colloquial Arabic
The Study Levantine Arabic program is an ideal opportunity to expand your spoken Arabic to include the Levantine dialect.
Fortunately for participants of this program, our center is located in the heart of the Levant in the vibrant city of Hebron. As Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely spoken Arabic dialects, its acquisition is the ultimate passport connecting you with the Arabic-speaking world. Levantine Colloquial Arabic Course details: >>
Individual Arabic Courses
Salam Palestine offers intensive and non-intensive private Arabic lessons in a wide range of dialects, all taught one-to-one by a Salam Palestine Arabic teacher. As an Arabic student, you will have the opportunity to customize your Arabic course according to your needs and wishes. Our Palestinian teachers will prepare a curriculum to meet your needs, whether your wish is to study Palestinian-spoken Arabic, Levantine, or Classical/Standard Arabic.
Our wide range of immersive Arabic courses covers both standardized Arabic classes and specific colloquial dialects from Syria, Palestine, and other regions of the Levant. As such, our Arabic lessons are suitable for a wide range of learners, from international businesspeople, diplomats, and travelers to people wishing to read the Quran. Our flexible private lessons can specialize your curriculum to suit your needs and requirements.
Online Arabic Courses
Alongside the Arabic programs offered in Hebron, we also offer intensive and non-intensive online Arabic lessons taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and instructors. You can find more information on these programs at this link: Levantine and Palestinian Arabic online lessons.
Non-Intensive, Intensive, And Super-Intensive Arabic Courses
All Arabic courses are available at different intensities, the level of which will determine the frequency of classes as well as the level of immersion and out-of-classroom coursework.
- Non-Intensive Arabic lessons are taught for a total of 12 hours per week. These hours are usually divided into three hours of study a day for three days each week. Learning progresses through in-class immersion as well as through your day-to-day interactions with people in the city of Hebron. We recommend students interested in a long-term program (between 1 – 3 months) enroll in a non-intensive Arabic course.
- The Intensive Arabic course is designed to enhance any previous immersion in Arabic language and culture. These courses are held for 20 hours each week, with approximately four hours of Arabic language courses instruction per day, five days a week. Intensive Arabic courses include additional homework and out-of-classroom assignments.
- The third and final course intensity, the Super-Intensive Arabic program, is for those who want a completely immersive, high-intensity classroom-oriented experience. These courses offer 30 hours of instruction per week, with five hours of language instruction per day, five days a week. We generally recommend super-intensive courses for those enrolling in shorter programs (1 – 4 weeks) due to the larger study load.
General Information Regarding Intensive And Non-Intensive Arabic Courses:
| Super-Intensive Program | Intensive Program | Non-Intensive Program | |
| Program duration | 1-13 Weeks | 1-13 Weeks | 1-13 Weeks |
| Hours of tuition per week | 30 Hours | 20 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Days of tuition per week | 5 Days | 5 Days | 3 Days |
| Lesson duration | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
| Average number of students in class | 1-3 Students | 1-3 Students | 1-3 Students |
| Maximum number of students in class | 3 Students | 3 Students | 3 Students |
| Program levels | 6 Levels (Beginner to Advanced) | 6 Levels (Beginner to Advanced) | 6 Levels (Beginner to 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 | None | None | None |
| Start/End dates | Any time | Any time | Any time |
| Program fees per week | 700€ | 450€ | 370€ |
| University credit | Available | Available | Available |
| Reviews, Ratings and Testimonials | Reviews and ratings on Gooverseas.com | Reviews and ratings on Goabroad.com | Participants’ video testimonials |
- One lesson = 45 minutes
- Registration fee: Once-off registration fee of 30€
- Study materials: Free
- Placement test: Free
- Certificate of completion
- Fees include breakfast, accommodation, Arabic classes, and visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron such as the old city, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, public parks, and local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University.
Intensive Arabic Programs And Study Options
You may enroll in your Arabic language courses directly or as part of the following Intensive Arabic Study Abroad Programs.
1. Flexible Year-Round Intensive Arabic Courses
Intensive Arabic programs are available on a year-round basis. Each course has a duration of four weeks and students can continue on to the next level after passing a final exam and giving an oral presentation.
2. Intensive Study Abroad Programs
The Study Abroad Arabic immersion programs include intensive courses, cultural activities, and trips, making them ideal for students seeking an accredited academic program to improve their Arabic as well as gain insight into Arabic culture and society. Salam Palestine offers the following intensive Arabic Study Abroad programs:
3. Summer Intensive Arabic Programs
For an immersive Arabic experience, Salam Palestine offers the Intensive Arabic Study Abroad summer program, which includes intensive Arabic courses in addition to other non-intensive Arabic and area study courses.
4. Winter Intensive Arabic Programs
While summer study abroad programs are more popular with students, Salam Palestine also offers Arabic Intensive Programs through the winter months. Students who wish to improve their Arabic through an accredited study abroad experience for four weeks during the winter break will be able to study in our December and January sessions.
4. Intensive Arabic Semester Or Year Programs
Intensive Arabic Semester programs are ideal for university students seeking immersive Arabic language courses and cultural experience for their semester abroad. Salam Palestine provides intensive Arabic courses through this program as well as study courses in a variety of other specialized subjects.
Assessment And Placement
Firstly, except for complete beginners, all students take a written and oral language proficiency assessment on the first day of classes. Teachers will then determine their placement by examining their performance as well as taking prior language study into account.
Staying With A Palestinian Host Family
Salam Palestine also offers international Arabic students a chance to stay with a Palestinian host family. With them, students can practice their Arabic skills, learn more about Palestinian culture, and experience daily Palestinian life.
Importantly, homestays are only guaranteed for female students and are subject to availability for male students. We recommend that you apply for the program of your choice as early as possible to secure a homestay.
Traveling To And From Hebron
You will find all the necessary information about how to get to Salam Palestine in Hebron in these four articles:
- How to fly to Palestine
- How to get to Hebron, Palestine
- Planning your trip to Palestine
- How to get from the Ben Gurion Airport, Israel to Hebron
How To Fly To Palestine?
The easiest way to get to Salam Palestine is to fly to Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport in Israel. It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to Hebron via shared taxi. Alternatively, you can fly to Eilat airport in the south of Israel. After arrival, you can travel by shuttle or take a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron.
The duration of this trip can vary from between six and seven hours. Participants can also fly to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, and then cross the border to Palestine. This trip, however, takes more time and is more expensive.
How Do I Get A Visa To Visit Palestine?
Most of our international participants get a tourist visa for three months when they fly to Israeli airports or cross from Jordan to the West Bank.
Generally, no prior visa is needed for Americans, Canadians, and most Europeans to enter Palestine but please refer to the visa exemption agreement for further information. Upon your arrival at the Israeli airports of Tel Aviv or Eilat, you will acquire a tourist visa that is valid for 90 days. This is sufficient for participation in Salam in Palestine’s programs and will enable you to travel around Palestine and Israel easily.
Tel Aviv Airport Pickups
Salam Palestine staff can organize a taxi to pick you up at Ben Gurion Airport and take you straight to Hebron and the Center. This is the easiest and fastest way (about an hour, 60 km/37 miles) to get to us.
Additional fees apply to this trip, coming to about 150 Euros in total. Please inform us if you find this interesting.
Frequently Asked Questions
I want to study Arabic for a semester or a year. Are there any other long-term study options?
For those interested in a traditional academic semester-style study program, the Academic Study Abroad Program will suit your needs. You can also of course choose to combine intensive and semester-style Arabic courses during your time with Salam Palestine.
What is the minimum duration of the Intensive Courses?
The minimum study duration is 1 week. One intensive course takes 4 weeks to complete. Still, most students register for a period of from 4 to 13 weeks.
How long does it take to complete one Intensive Course?
It takes 4 weeks of intensive study to complete a course (around 80 hours of class time).
What if there aren’t any students at my proficiency level?
Salam Palestine hosts roughly 50 students every year. Occasionally we receive students who are the only ones at their proficiency level. When this happens, the student can take the group courses they originally chose at a reduced number of class hours. This is so until more students join the class.
How To Book Your Arabic Course
Please send an email application request to Info@ecpalestine.org with Intensive Arabic Language Courses as the subject line. We should be able to respond within 3 business days, and we will then send you the application form. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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