Summer Arabic Program: The Arabic Summer Immersion Program is an excellent opportunity for those seeking an intensive Arabic course during the summer in the West Bank, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Israel, or the broader Middle East region. Recognized as one of the top Arabic language schools in Palestine, our Study Levantine Arabic school offers enriching summer Arabic courses suitable for all learners.
Whatever your reason, if you’re interested in learning Levantine Arabic (Shami dialect), our Summer Arabic Immersion Program is for you. With options for super-intensive and intensive immersion summer programs in dialects such as Levantine (Ammiya), Palestinian colloquial Arabic, and Modern Standard Arabic, Study Levantine Arabic welcomes all guests seeking to learn this beautiful language. Our students include undergraduates, graduates, professionals, and even retirees with abilities ranging from beginner to advanced.
From June to Late September 2025
The Summer Arabic program in Hebron, Palestine, is an immersive language learning experience that will take place from June to late September 2025. This program provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn Arabic in an authentic and immersive environment, while also experiencing the rich culture and history of Palestine.
The Summer Arabic immersion program 2025 is designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose when they would like to participate. Starting on the 1st day of each month (June, July, August, and September), there are three 4-week sessions available. This means that if you desire, you can spend up to three months living and studying Arabic with us here at Study Levantine Arabic.
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A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
The Arabic Summer Immersion Program offered by Study Levantine Arabic enhances your relationship with the Arabic language through comprehensive immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
For this reason, summer intensive Arabic classes are taught fully in Arabic, and students are invited to engage in cultural events and site visits organized by the center. This allows you to practice your language abilities in natural situations while also connecting with the local communities of Hebron, the West Bank, and Palestine.
Cultural Immersion in Palestine
Taking place in the city of Hebron, West Bank, you will not only be immersed in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life, but you will gain exposure to the current human rights conditions of Palestinian refugees. Through organized visits to local refugee camps, Palestinian universities, Bedouin areas, and local families, our programs provide not only Arabic language instruction but also meaningful engagement with life in Palestine. These visits play a crucial role in the program’s curriculum, providing students with insight into the culture and politics of daily life.
From June to Late September
The Summer Arabic Immersion program in Hebron, Palestine, takes place from June to late September. This program provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn Arabic in an authentic and immersive environment, while also experiencing the rich culture and history of Palestine.
Our programs are designed to be flexible, allowing participants to choose when they would like to participate. Starting on the 1st day of each month (June, July, August, and September), there are three 4-week sessions available. Our summer programs, therefore, allow for stays up to 3 months.
A Wide Range of Arabic Dialects
Our Summer Intensive Arabic program in Palestine covers a wide range of Arabic dialects, including:
| Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) | Classical Arabic اللغة الفصحى |
| Colloquial Levantine Arabic (Shami Arabic) | Palestinian Colloquial Arabic |
| Mixed Arabic (MSA and Levantine Arabic) | Ammiya (اللهجة العامية) Arabic |
In addition, the Study Levantine Arabic also offers each dialect in varying levels of difficulty, including starters, beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners. With 80 hours of Arabic language instruction per monthly session (4 weeks), you will study your desired dialect for four hours a day, five days a week.
A small Group Setting
Our summer intensive programs in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, are provided in small group settings made up of 2-5 students to ensure the quality of the course. Small courses create an active learning environment, providing each student with numerous opportunities to speak and fully develop their language skills. Additionally, our course design allows students to receive individualized attention and feedback from our highly qualified instructors. Our Arabic teachers have years of experience working with Arabic learners and have international experience.
Living with a Palestinian Host Family
As part of our summer Arabic program, you will be offered accommodation with a local Palestinian host family for the duration of your study in Hebron. These homestays provide an unmatched opportunity to practice your Arabic with local Palestinian people, including women, children, and youth. You may even get the chance to attend weddings and other cultural events with your host family.
Moreover, the intensive Arabic coursework, combined with daily interactions with the Palestinian host family, will help you rapidly increase your Arabic proficiency, regardless of your current level.
Arabic Program Structure
The Arabic Summer Immersion Program in Palestine offers Arabic classes for all levels (Starter, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced) held five days a week. Two days a week are dedicated to field trips in and around Hebron and the West Bank, all conducted in Arabic.
Arabic Course Components
● Class readings and discussions
● Book work
● Meetings with local Palestinians and participation in community and cultural activities
● Daily homework
● Quizzes, including a midterm and final exam
● Full immersion in the Palestinian culture
● Twice weekly site visits and field trips
Arabic Summer Immersion Program and Information Overview
| Program | Arabic Summer Immersion Program |
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Four Weeks = 1750€ (Euro) (Confirm Prices Here) |
| Age | 16-70 |
| Background in Arabic: | Starter and beginner: None requiredIntermediate: One year of previous study in ArabicAdvanced: Two years of previous study in Arabic |
| Minimum Duration | Four Weeks – 80 Arabic Hours |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks – 240 Arabic Hours |
| Teaching Hours | 4 hours a day, 5 days a week |
| Weekly Classroom Hours | 20 Hours |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Minutes |
| Average Class Size | 2 – 5 Students |
| Class periods | Mornings (8:30 – 12:30)Afternoons (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Immersion Level | Intensive |
| Starting/Ending Dates | June – September |
| Application Deadline | 30th of June 2025 |
| Days off | Two days (Saturday and Sunday) |
| Educational Degree | Not required |
| University Credit | Available |
● Lesson = 45 minutes
● Registration fee: 30€ paid once at registration
● Study materials booklet and books: Free
● Placement Test: Free
● Certificate of completion
● Fees include breakfast, accommodation, Arabic classes, as well as some visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron. For example, visits may include the old city of Hebron, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, and public parks, as well as local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University.
The Best Way to Learn Arabic Rapidly
Our Summer Arabic Intensive Classes are the ideal option for those seeking to accelerate their Arabic language learning. We provide students with 4-6 hours of Arabic sessions daily, enabling continuous engagement with the language.
With Study Levantine Arabic, you will cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just four weeks, resulting in quicker acquisition and a higher retention rate.
Eligibility
This Arabic Summer Immersion Program in Hebron, Palestine, is open to students, undergraduates, graduates, retirees, Arabic learners, and mature students with an academic background. However, English-language fluency is also require,d and you must be between 16-70 years old to apply.
Language Proficiency Level
We offer a full Arabic curriculum (with books and all course materials included), at six different levels to accommodate students of all language experiences and proficiencies, including:
● Starter Arabic Courses
For those without prior knowledge of the Arabic language, this course provides a foundation in reading and writing Arabic, as well as understanding and engaging in simple, daily conversations.
● Beginner Arabic Courses
The beginner Arabic courses are offered at two levels: Beginner I and Beginner II. These Arabic lessons are designed for participants who already possess a basic knowledge of Arabic and wish to develop further their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
● Intermediate Arabic Courses
The intermediate Arabic courses are also offered at two levels: Intermediate I and Intermediate II. In addition to improving your reading, writing, and listening skills, these lessons provide you with the opportunity to engage in Arabic conversations with native speakers.
● Advanced Arabic Courses
At this level, you will focus on refining and perfecting your speaking and writing skills, utilizing sophisticated and technical vocabulary. In this course, learners will be able to lead dynamic discussions about complex topics.
Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?
Of course! Students in all of our Arabic Summer Immersion Program are free to add additional Arabic language hours. Each hour costs 25 euros.
If you are interested in adding extra hours, please mention this in your email, and we will be more than happy to organize them for you.
Why Should I Join the Arabic Summer Immersion Program?
Here are a few reasons for joining the Arabic Summer Immersion Program in Hebron, Palestine:
● Diverse Arabic courses to choose from, such as Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic, using 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)
● Pre-departure and support during your time in Palestine
● Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron (including refugee camps, the old city, different factories, etc.)
● Understanding of Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank
● Getting to know the human rights situation and helping the Palestinian refugees.
● Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
● Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate
● Living and gaining impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
● The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions with a native perspective – including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho
● Visiting nearby cities both nationally and internationally, 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.
Great Reviews and Community Awards
Study Levantine Arabic has been honored with several prestigious Community Awards and recognized as the Best Language School and Top Volunteer and Internship Program Provider for 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
- +880 reviews (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
- +190 reviews (93%) on goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Our Great Experience (+14 Years)
Study Levantine Arabic has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011. We can proudly say that we have hosted more than a thousand international visitors.
Over the years, we have been continually developing and improving comprehensive Arabic immersion programs and online lessons. Keeping pace with the latest language teaching methods, our programs are continually fine-tuned to enhance learning outcomes each year. As education is a constantly evolving field, you will be part of the continued development of our methods whilst receiving a high-quality education.
Application Deadline?
To facilitate planning, we kindly request that you submit your Arabic application via email by May 30th of each year.
However, if you miss the deadline, you can still inquire about whether we have available places.
Conclusion
If you’re searching for an intensive Levantine (Ammiya), Modern Standard Arabic, or Palestinian Arabic education during the summer, check out the summer intensive Arabic programs in Palestine. Our programs fully immerse you in Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life in Hebron, West Bank.
Summer intensive courses run from June till late September, allowing stays for up to three months (13 weeks). However long your stay, the summer intensive courses will provide you with both unmatched Arabic language instruction and meaningful engagement with Palestinian life. From experiencing Palestinian hospitality to visiting famous historical sites, we invite you to see, taste, and experience everything Palestine has to offer this summer.
How to Get the Application Form?
Please send an email application request to Info@studyarabic.org and put the Arabic Summer Immersion Program as the subject line. We will then send you the application form. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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