Arabic Language Programs in Cairo, Egypt

The National Registration Center for Study Abroad in Cairo has been specializing in providing Arabic courses from beginner to advanced levels for over 30 years. In addition, they offer customized courses for diplomats, organizations, and companies, university study abroad programs, and study and travel courses for the more serious tourists. It is well situated with easy access to the city. The school houses 18 air-conditioned classrooms, Language Bookshop, Restaurant, Student Library, and Study Room/ Internet Center. The building has recently been completely refurbished and is fully air-conditioned. As Egypt is predominately a Muslim country it is important to respect their customs - in particular, the dress code when attending class.

What's the perfect way of learning a foreign language? Immersing yourself completely in a native-speaking environment. That's exactly what we guarantee in our intensive Arabic immersion program. This is an ideal opportunity if you want to learn in a non-traditional classroom setting, with the assurance of personalized lessons and complete attention from the teacher. Get the chance to experience local life in Egypt as well while living with a host family! Learn Arabic at your own pace and live the language daily as you chat over breakfast, enjoy lessons in your teacher's home, and socialize with your host family speaking only the language you are learning. Think of yourself as a guest in the home of your teacher!

Develop the necessary skills to interact with native speakers using spoken Arabic. Spend a holiday in Cairo, Egypt, and take the Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) or (Aameya) course. Due to its widespread use in media and music, ECA is the most commonly understood dialect of Arabic in the Middle East. This course focuses on Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar and is integrated with fun activities. IH Cairo uses a combination of in-house teaching materials and textbooks to facilitate learning. We use the Kallimni Arabi book series published by the American University in Cairo Press, which are commercially available. We have also developed supplementary educational resources to enhance the learning experience and complement our textbook series. The Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) course has 12 levels, ranging from Beginners (Level One) to Advanced (Level 12). Each ECA level is 40 Hours. Students can book a 2-week course, which is equivalent to half a level. 2-week ECA Course: Duration: 20 Hours Fees: $270 4-week ECA Course: Duration: 40 Hours Fees: $540

AUC’s Arabic Language Intensive Program (ALIN) offers intensive Arabic-language courses for students who need to gain a good command of contemporary Arabic language and culture as quickly and effectively as possible. ALIN provides international students with an intensive, full-semester 12 - 15 credit hours Arabic program with courses in Modern Standard Arabic, Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, media, translation and more, focusing on the communicative aspect and development of language skills. The program accommodates all skill levels with elementary, intermediate and advanced courses. ALIN also incorporates an important cultural dimension, where students explore Egyptian society and practice the language through free tours & subsidized weekend trips and language exchange partners. Established in 1921, the Department of Arabic Language Instruction (ALI) at AUC is the world’s leading academic center for the study of Arabic, providing both students and faculty with the most comprehensive and diversified Arabic-language instruction and training worldwide. It is fully accredited in Egypt and the United States, with an 80-year history of excellence.