Language Programs in Africa
Serious students know that understanding Africa begins with language study. Language schools in Africa are a big draw not only for students interested in learning critical languages, such as Swahili or Arabic, but also for students who want to practice more common languages, like Portuguese and French, in a very unique context. Students drawn to learn the indigenous African languages will not be short of options, as there are some 2,000 to choose from! No matter what your motivation or language of choice, one truth remains: a strong emphasis on understanding the cultures that accompany your new lingua franca will be central to your language program in Africa.

37 Language Courses in Africa

Dar Loughat : Cross-Cultural Language Center
Arabic Language Immersion Programs in Morocco
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Arabic Language and Immersion in Alexandria, Egypt
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ISA by WorldStrides
ISA Study Abroad in Meknes, Morocco
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The American University in Cairo
Arabic Language Intensive Program (ALIN) at AUC
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The National Registration Center for Study Abroad
NRCSA Learn Arabic in Cairo, Egypt
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Wits Language School
Learn to Speak English in South Africa
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Arab Academy
Study Arabic Language in Cairo with Arab Academy
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World Unite!
Swahili Language Lessons in Zanzibar and Moshi
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Qalam wa Lawh
Learn Arabic and Explore in Morocco | Qalam wa Lawh
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International House Cairo
Study Arabic in Egypt with International House Cairo
Studying Arabic at IH Cairo offers a world-class language learnin...
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SenegalStyle French Language Program
SenegalStyle French Language Program + B&B Stay
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Language School in Kenya
French Language Courses in Nairobi, Kenya
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Abc sprachen
Small Group Language Learning in Switzerland
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Good Hope Studies
Study English in Cape Town (Newlands), South Africa
Improve your conversational skills at our English language school...
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Immersive English Learning in Morocco
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A Guide to Language Study Abroad in Africa
Locations
The location of your language program in Africa will depend primarily on (yup, you guessed it) which language you choose to study! However, the most popular cities for language study in Africa include:
Rabat, Morocco. In between shopping sprees at the local souk, drinking bottomless cups of pipin’ hot mint tea, and planning your Sahara camel back adventure, take time to attend a language school in Morocco. Both French and Arabic are spoken widely in Morocco, so be prepared for a multi-cultural experience unlike anywhere else on the planet.
Cape Town, South Africa. The most cosmopolitan city on the African continent is a big draw for language learners. While you can opt to perfect your English, brush up on your Afrikaans, or tackle a new language altogether (Zulu, anyone?), foreign students can find opportunities to study just about any language in Cape Town. Students can spend their free time working on their galala dance moves, conquering Table Mountain, or pigging out at a local braii.
Cairo, Egypt. Try your luck at mastering Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic while living, learning, and loving in Cairo. Situated on the Nile river, Cairo is famous for its varied history, its seamlessly multifaith sections, and its fabulously medieval vibes.
Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. This exotic island destination is 99 percent Muslim, but its highly spiced culture has African, Middle Eastern, and Indian influences. Those who attend language programs in Stone Town will never tire of getting lost in its intricate passageways or watching the sun set across the Indian Ocean. Students will be able to make sense of all those Lion King lyrics as they improve their Swahili skills.
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