The Excellence Center in Europe
The Excellence Center in Europe
Why choose The Excellence Center in Europe ?
The Excellence Center in Europe opened its doors in Germany in 2018. Our sister organisation in Hebron, Palestine has operated as a community center since 2011.The Center is located in the heart of Halle (Saale), a city in the southern part of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, as well as its largest city. Further, Halle is situated along the Saale River. The city has around 236,000 inhabitants a...
The Excellence Center in Europe opened its doors in Germany in 2018. Our sister organisation in Hebron, Palestine has operated as a community center since 2011.The Center is located in the heart of Halle (Saale), a city in the southern part of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, as well as its largest city. Further, Halle is situated along the Saale River. The city has around 236,000 inhabitants and is approximately 170 km from Berlin. The Excellence Center provides a variety of volunteer and internship programs to those who want to travel to Germany, immerse themselves in the culture, all while working with refugees and migrants to make a meaningful difference. Besides these internships and volunteering programs, the Center offers Arabic and German intensive and non-intensive language ...
The Excellence Center in Europe Reviews
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Lovely Town and Wonderful People
by: Linda Zimmermann - United StatesProgram: Volunteer to Teach English & Study German (1-12 Weeks)I wasn't sure what to exactly expect when I signed up for 2 weeks of learning German and Teaching English at the Excellence Center in Halle. Being a slower season, the program wasn't as intensive as I had anticipated in either learning or teaching, but what I hadn't anticipated was how enriching it turned out to be in other ways. I did love the German lessons with Muaz and the other volunteers, knowing what I know now I definitely would have signed up for extra hours. I also absolutely loved wor...
A fantastic experience!
by: Bethan Morris - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer to Teach English & Study German (1-12 Weeks)I had a wonderful time at the Excellence Center in Halle! I experienced something not only of German culture, but also of cultures from around the world, hearing the stories of staff, volunteers and students. It's a place where everyone is made to feel welcome. A typical weekday begins with a tasty communal breakfast, providing a chance to get to know other volunteers and staff at the centre, then perhaps one or two teaching sessions and a German lesson. This leaves plenty of time to explore ...
I already miss it!
by: Sebastian Prieto - United StatesProgram: Study Arabic in Germany (Colloquial Levantine & MSA Arabic)I didn't know what to expect when I arrived at the ECE. I have studied abroad before, and while my previous experience was incredible, I was worried nothing could top it. I was wrong. It was everything I wanted and more. I stayed for five weeks, which unfortunately flew by much too fast. The Arabic language instruction was perfect, as the classes were small enough to accommodate my level. Every single member of the staff was incredibly kind. Rafat makes great choices in his staff. Breakfast e...
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Volunteer to Teach English & Study German (1-12 Weeks)
Volunteers taking part in short-term volunteer projects in Germany will be responsible for teaching one-to-one conversational English courses to ...
Study Arabic in Germany (Colloquial Levantine & MSA Arabic)
Study Arabic in Halle, Germany, with the Excellence Center. Our program doesn't just immerse you in the Arabic language, but it also enables you ...
Internship in Halle, Germany (Refugees & Migrants)
The Internship in Germany Program is open to those looking to gain leadership experience and make a difference in refugee lives. If you wish to i...
Volunteer with Refugees in Germany (1-12 Weeks)
The Volunteer with Refugees in Germany program is a great opportunity for those who want to work, interact, and engage with refugees in Germany. ...
Volunteer to Teach English & Study Arabic in Germany
The Volunteer to Teach English and Study Arabic in Germany program provides you with the opportunity to volunteer with refugees, immigrants, and ...
Intensive & Non-Intensive German Courses (1-12 Weeks)
The Study German Language program in the city of Halle, Germany, is an ideal opportunity to study intensively while living daily life and meeting...
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Kyuwon Ahn
Participated in 2019
Kyuwon Ahn is a second year undergraduate student from South Korea attending a US-based university in the Middle East. She has worked as an English tu...
Kyuwon Ahn
Participated in 2019
As an aspiring International lawyer, I have always been looking for chances to go abroad to widen my perspective and engage with new people. I wanted to use the summer break the best I can, and wanted to step out of my comfort zone. I am familiar with the culture of south and east Asia, so I was targeting Europe, a continent that I didn’t have much information about. I was delighted when I found out that the internship was located in Germany, a country I have never been to. I was also excited because I have many friends in university who are Germans, and also because I had just recently started learning the German language. I thought it was a good fit for my interests, so I decided to go abroad for the summer.
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