Intensive Arabic Courses: If you are keen on learning Palestinian Arabic, Ammiya dialect, Levantine (Shami Arabic), Modern Standard Arabic, or any Arabic dialect in Israel, Palestine, or the broader Middle East, Engage in the West Bank, Palestine, is your ideal destination. We provide diverse, intensive Arabic language immersion courses tailored for international students of all ages and skill levels.
Since 2011, we have welcomed students, graduates, professionals, and retirees seeking to live and learn among Palestinians in the city of Hebron, West Bank, Palestine. Our intensive Arabic language programs are for all levels of Arabic language studies: first-time learners, beginners, intermediate-level speakers, and advanced speakers.
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Intensive Arabic Language Courses for 2025/2026
Engage in Palestine is now accepting applications for its Intensive Arabic Language Courses, including winter intensive Arabic courses, summer Arabic programs, online Arabic lessons, and Arabic for kids online for 2025/2026. These programs provide a unique opportunity to learn Arabic quickly through full language immersion in Palestine.
Students can choose from Palestinian and Levantine Colloquial Arabic (Ammiyya), Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), or tailored courses designed to meet their needs. Students have the chance to study 20 hours of instruction per week. With this format, students can quickly acquire Arabic skills and complete a full 80-hour course in just four weeks.
Programs Offered Year-round
Furthermore, the Center offers our intensive Arabic immersion classes year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter). These Arabic language programs span one week to three months at our base in Hebron, West Bank. Our programs will accommodate you perfectly if you seek short, intensive Arabic courses.
Additionally, it will be a good fit if you are interested in an immersive cultural experience in the West Bank, Palestine, Israel, or the wider Middle Eastern and Islamic world.
A Program Tailored for You!
As one of our Arabic students, you can choose the time and level of studies to meet your needs, language ability, learning preferences, and any other wishes. Naturally, the specific Arabic dialect you want to learn is an important decision. The Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers many dialects: Modern Standard Arabic, Classical Arabic, Colloquial Palestinian Arabic, all Levantine (Shami) Arabic dialects, and Ammiya Arabic.
Our Arabic classes at the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, are carefully designed for people who want to learn, practice, or improve their conversational Arabic skills with native speakers. This is all done while enjoying and living the daily life in Palestine, meeting new people, traveling in the Palestinian and Israeli areas, and having a lot of fun in Hebron. Our Arabic lessons are usually taught one-on-one or in small classes of two or three students. We believe that is the key to efficient and student-focused language learning.
Furthermore, each Arabic student can choose the dialect they wish to study. Additionally, the Center will provide all necessary books and learning materials. Participants can decide when they would like to start and end their Arabic programs. Most importantly, we are very flexible with starting dates and duration. You can join us here in Palestine for one week to three months.
Summer Arabic Courses
For students interested in studying through the summer, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, offers intensive Arabic programs from June to August. These courses are ideal for those with a summer break or for individuals looking to study on an extended visit.
Intensive and Non-Intensive Online Arabic Courses
In addition to the Arabic programs offered in Hebron, the Center also offers intensive and non-intensive Arabic online programs taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and professors. More information on these programs can be found here: Online Levantine and Palestinian Arabic Lessons.
Arabic Immersion Programs
The Arabic immersion programs combine a focus on language with full learning and engagement in Palestinian culture, politics, and history. These courses are some of the programs at the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, that offer international students the opportunity to combine the study of the Arabic language with an immersion into Palestinian daily life.
What’s more, we provide several immersive language programs here at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, varying from super-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive to accommodate your language goals. If you are not sure which dialect to study, considering which of these course interests you may help in your decision.
List of the Arabic Immersion Programs in Palestine:
- Super-intensive, intensive, & non-intensive Arabic Immersion Courses
- Individual Levantine Arabic Courses (1 to 12 weeks)
- Colloquial Palestinian Arabic lessons
- Study Arabic Courses for Arabs (Arabs born in a non-Arab country, wanting to learn Arabic)
- Modern Standard and Classical Arabic programs
- Study Shami Arabic programs
- Ammiya Intensive Arabic programs
- Palestinian and Levantine Online Arabic Courses
- Mixed Arabic Courses (Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)
- Arabic Language Course for reading and understanding the Quran
Usually, our Arabic Immersion Courses will start on the 1st day of each month. All other programs are offered at any time year-round. If you are interested in specializing further and studying individually, more information can be found here: Arabic Individual Courses in Palestine.
Variety of Arabic Dialects Offered
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine is delighted to provide a wide selection of Arabic dialects one can learn. Our Arabic courses will accommodate your language requirements, whether you want to learn or improve your Arabic for work, business, traveling, religious reasons, or anything else.
There is often a big difference between the various Arabic dialects in the Arab world. Therefore, we recommend carefully choosing a dialect to study, particularly for first-time learners. For absolute beginners, we generally recommend Modern Standard Arabic or Levantine Arabic (a dialect that can be understood in many Arabic-speaking countries).
Here is a full list of the dialects we offer in our Immersive Arabic Courses:
- Modern Standard Arabic (MSA)
- Classical Arabic (Fusha Arabic – formal literary Arabic)
- Colloquial Arabic
- Palestinian spoken dialect
- Shami or Levantine Arabic (Ammiya dialect)
- A mixed program (MSA, Levantine Arabic, and Colloquial Palestinian Arabic)
Housing in Hebron
When residing in Hebron, male program participants will have the option of either staying with a Palestinian host family (depending on availability) or in a very nice apartment just a 5-minute walk from Engage in Palestine. Both options offer unique advantages.
Staying in the apartment provides extra time to bond with other participants and volunteers, fostering a sense of community. Located near Hebron’s metropolitan center, the apartment offers convenient access to explore the vibrant city with fellow roommates, opening the door to many new and exciting experiences!
The second option available to participants will be to reside with a Palestinian host family. This option will provide participants an intimate view into Palestinian daily life, customs, and culture, while also giving them a chance to become familiar with family structures and taste some of the delicious Palestinian cuisine. It’s also likely that participants residing with a host family will be invited to family gatherings and cultural events, guaranteeing a culturally immersive experience!
Why Study Arabic at the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine?
Here are a few reasons for studying Arabic in Palestine:
- Experience the hospitality of Palestinians and a pleasant environment to learn in
- Opportunity to live in and gain impressions from one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- Chance to visit unique tourist attractions with a particular native perspective – locations including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea in Jericho
- Visit nearby cities such as Akko, Herzliya, Beersheva, Eilat, Tiberias, Netanya, Safed, Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Masada, Amman, Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Nazareth
- Meet Palestinian university and school students as well as members of the Hebron community, and members of local organizations
- A variety of courses are offered, with modern teaching techniques in an intensive learning environment
- Well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with an excellent educational background
- Experience various aspects of the Palestinian culture through their living arrangements with host families and various local trips organized during your stay in Palestine
- Certificate upon completion
What is the Difference Between a Non-Intensive, Intensive, and Super-Intensive Course?
All Arabic courses are available in different intensities. The intensity of the Arabic course is different from the course level. The program intensity determines the frequency of classes, as well as their level of immersion and out-of-classroom coursework.
1. Non-Intensive Arabic Course:
The most relaxed intensity available meets for a total of 12 lesson hours (45 minutes per lesson hour) per week, about 3 hours of Arabic courses a day for 3 days a week. This intensity is designed to give students plenty of in-classroom immersion while also giving them plenty of time to explore the city of Hebron, Palestine! We recommend that students interested in a long-term program (anywhere from 1 to 3 months) enroll in a non-intensive Arabic course.
2. Intensive Arabic Course:
Designed to further immerse students into the Arabic language and culture. These courses consist of 20 lesson hours a week, with about 4 teaching hours of Arabic language instruction per day, 5 days a week. Intensive Arabic courses will have additional homework and out-of-classroom assignments.
3. Super-Intensive Arabic Course:
It is designed for students who want a completely immersive, high-intensity, classroom-oriented experience. Courses will include 30 lesson hours of language instruction per week, with 5 hours of language instruction per day, 5 days a week. We recommend Super-Intensive courses to those who are enrolled in shorter programs (1 – 4 weeks) because of the intensive course load.
Who are the Intensive Arabic Immersion Programs Most Suitable for?
Still unsure if this course is relevant to you? Here are some examples of past groups who have benefited from our Arabic lessons. For example, participants who are:
- Coming directly from the university and want to improve their theoretical language skills
- Political science students wanting to work in embassies in Arab countries
- Social workers working directly with Arabic-speaking people
- Planning to conduct fieldwork in the Middle East or an Arabic-speaking country
- Students planning to live or work here in Israel/Palestine, or any other Arabic-speaking country
- Wanting to brush up on their Palestinian family heritage and language
- Curious about language studies abroad, particularly Arabic
- Interested in reading the Quran
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine has an Arabic Immersion Program for you, whatever you may be looking for. Therefore, regardless of your motivation or Arabic level, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers you the right courses and group study options. Do you find it difficult to study in big groups? You can study Arabic in groups (2 or 3 students) or in one-on-one independent settings. No matter the study environment, we look forward to having you in our Arabic classes in Palestine!
Language Proficiency Level For Intensive Arabic Courses
We offer a full Arabic curriculum, including books and materials, at six different levels to accommodate students of all language experience and proficiency. Below is a range of the levels of classes we offer:
Starter Arabic Courses
The main target group of this course is Arabic learners who do not have any prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would like to learn the alphabet. This course will allow students to gain skills in reading and writing Arabic and basic conversational skills.
Beginner Arabic Courses
The beginner Arabic courses are offered at two levels: Beginner I and Beginner II. These Arabic lessons are designed for participants with basic knowledge of Arabic and would like to develop their speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills.
Intermediate Arabic Courses
Intermediate Arabic courses are also offered at two levels: Intermediate I and Intermediate II. Typically, these lessons provide students with the opportunity to have Arabic conversations with native Arabic speakers to improve their conversational skills. Moreover, they focus on improving students’ reading, writing, and listening abilities.
Advanced Arabic Courses
Students at this level concentrate on refining and perfecting their speaking and writing skills.
Which Course Should I Enroll In?
To focus our teaching effectively, students with previous knowledge of Arabic are expected to take a placement test after submitting their application to assess their language level.
Students with no knowledge of Arabic will take a starter Arabic course. All our Arabic Immersion Programs incorporate all the foundational language skills: speaking, reading, writing, and listening.
What’s more, if you are having difficulty deciding which course to enroll in, the Engage In the West Bank, Palestine offers a free placement test to evaluate students’ Arabic language skills in 4 crucial areas: speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Additionally, we are happy to consult you if you have any questions about course level or intensity. Our contact information can be found at the bottom of this page, along with our Facebook and other social media platforms.
Can I Add More Arabic Hours to My Study Program?
Of course! Students in all our programs are free to add additional Arabic language hours. However, each extra hour costs 25 Euro. If you are interested in adding Arabic hours, please mention this in your email as we would be more than happy to organize them for you!
Where Do Our Arabic Students Come From?
In short, everywhere. Here at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, we are proud of our international openness towards people of all nations, religions, and cultures. For us, there is no ‘foreigner,’ only people with unique cultural perspectives, from whom we are delighted to share our time and experiences.
The largest portion of our Arabic students in Palestine come from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Canada, France, Spain, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Moreover, students from countries including Brazil, Mexico, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, 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 have also taken to studying Arabic in Hebron, West Bank.
Is your country not on the list? Then now is your chance to become a trailblazer, become the first representative of your nation, and join our ever-expanding international community!
Overview of Intensive Arabic Language Courses:
| Place of Program | Hebron, West Bank, Palestine |
| Program Fees | Intensive = Starting from 450 € (Euro) Please Check the Price List |
| Age Requirement | 16+ |
| Minimum Duration | Intensive = One Week – 20 Hours |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks or 3 months |
| Teaching Hours | Intensive = 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. |
| One Teaching Hour | 45 Minutes |
| Average students in class | 1 – 3 Students (individual classes can be specified) |
| Arabic lessons periods | Morning (8:30 – 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 – 16:00) |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible/Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Days off | Two days (Fridays and Saturdays) |
| Educational Degree | Not Required |
| University Credit | Available |
| Reviews and Ratings | Reviews and ratings on Gooverseas.com Reviews and ratings on Goabroad.com Participants’ video testimonials |
Reviews and Community Awards
In 2019, 2021, and 2022, 2we received our “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” in acknowledgment of Engage in the West Bank’s impact on the community of travelers from around the world. For many years, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, has been one of the most highly rated travel organizations for its Levantine Arabic Program.
Check out our many great reviews here:
- +860 Reviews and ratings (96.8%) on Gooverseas.com
- +175 Reviews and ratings (91%) on Goabroad.com
- Participants’ video testimonials
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine, has been offering Arabic courses for non-native speakers since 2011. Throughout these years, we have developed many Arabic immersion programs and Arabic online courses. We use the most advanced teaching methods, which we develop and enhance year after year. Education is an active process that is always advancing, and you will be part of the development.
Traveling to and from Hebron, Palestine
You may find all the necessary information about how to get to Hebron, Palestine in these three articles, along with the rest of this article:
Engage In the West Bank, Palestine’s staff will organize calls with you via WhatsApp, write invitation letters, send travel instructions, and offer you advice on different topics related to your travels to Hebron, Palestine.
Flying to Palestine from Abroad
Unfortunately, there are no airports in Palestine, so flying directly to the West Bank is currently impossible. We believe the easiest ways to get to Hebron is:
- To fly to Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport (Israel). It takes about two and a half hours from the airport to Hebron in Hebron via shared Taxi.
- You can fly to Eilat airport and then travel by booking a shuttle or taking a bus to Jerusalem and then to Hebron. The whole trip can last between 6 and 7 hours.
- Flying to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, and then crossing to Palestine takes more time and is more expensive.
Traveling to Palestine on Your Own?
Are you interested in studying Arabic in Hebron, Palestine, but worried about being alone? No worries, you’ve come to the right place!
You will meet many Palestinian university and school students and community members with various interests. Palestinians enjoy meeting new people from different cultures and exchanging ideas and experiences, particularly in Hebron.
Furthermore, Engage In the West Bank, Palestine hosts many international visitors from all over the world who will be studying, volunteering, visiting, or interning during your stay. You will have the opportunity to engage with them in some of the educational and community activities organized by the Center.
Everyone at Engage In the West Bank, Palestine– Palestinian students, international visitors, and staff alike– is one big family. There are always activities on offer that bring us all together. In addition, Hebron is a good place for international visitors to stay and offers a memorable social environment.
Visa for Palestine
If you qualify for the visa exemption agreement, you will acquire a tourist visa valid for 90 days when you arrive at Ben Gurion Airport, Israel. In this case, there is no need to obtain a visa ahead of time.
Living in the West Bank, Palestine
We understand many of our students might want to organize accommodation privately. This table provides some basic information about the logistics of living in the West Bank and studying with Engage In the West Bank, Palestine
| Living Cost in the West Bank | Approx. 70€ – 100€ a Week |
| Meals Provided | Daily Breakfast at the Center |
| Accommodation | Palestinian Host Family Shared Apartment Private Apartment (Additional Cost) |
| Wifi Access | At the Center, host families and male dorm |
| Currency in Palestine | NIS (New Israeli Shekel) |
| Common Modes of Transport | Shared taxi Buses |
| Weather | Summer (25-35°C), Winter (0 – 20°C) |
| Nearest Airports | Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv Airport Eilat Ramon Airport Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan |
Application Deadline
To help with planning, we ask that you submit your application via email at least one week before the starting date of your chosen Arabic Intensive Program or Individual Arabic Courses.
If you miss the deadline, you may always email us to inquire whether we still have places in our courses in Palestine.
Additional Information
Please click here (Frequently Asked Questions) for more information regarding accommodation, visa, the application process, etc. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Info@ecpalestine.org
Application Form and Booking Your Arabic Course
Please send an email application request to. Please put ”Intensive Arabic Courses” as the subject line. We will then send you the application form. Do you want to apply for our courses? Then we hope to hear from you soon!
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