Our Intensive Arabic Language Program, by Study Arabic Global Academy in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, enables students to learn Arabic rapidly through full language and cultural immersion. We offer year-round (spring, summer, fall, and winter) classes in Palestinian and Levantine colloquial Arabic, Ammiyya dialect, and Modern Standard Arabic. We also offer Individual Arabic courses.
Our Intensive Arabic Language Program courses range in length from one to thirteen weeks, and take place year-round. We can easily accommodate you if you are looking for a short but intensive Arabic course. By staying with us in the West Bank, Israel, Middle East you will experience a full cultural experience.
The startup date is up to you. We will design the intensive Arabic course to reflect your needs, language ability, and learning preferences. Your classes will enable you to enhance your Arabic skills through various study options. You will also be able to practice the language daily with local Palestinians and other students at the center.
Our Arabic intensive classes take place in the city of Hebron. Here you will get to experience plenty of Palestinian culture, politics, and daily life. visiting local refugee camps and Palestinian villages You will also have the opportunity to see firsthand the human rights situation of Palestinian refugees. Visits to various Palestinian universities, factories, and local families will also be organized, to help you engage fully with the program.
Intensive Arabic Language Courses for 2025/2026
Study Arabic Global Academy 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.
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List Of Arabic Immersion Programs
We offer immersive Arabic programs here at Study Arabic Global Academy, covering a variety of dialects and intensity levels, as outlined below:
Intensive Arabic Language Program Highlights
Knowledgeable teachers and dedicated student advisors facilitate the Intensive Arabic Language Program courses at Study Arabic Global Academy and include many cultural immersion activities.
| Location | Hebron, West Bank |
| Length | 1-13 Weeks |
| Levels offered | Beginner Intermediate Advanced A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 |
| Arabic Immersion Level | Intensive Standard |
| Class Size | Private Arabic Lessons Small Class (1-4) Medium Class (4-18) |
| Weekly Classroom Arabic Hours | 12 Hours Non-Intensive 20 Hours Intensive 30 Hours Super Intensive |
| Registration/Placement Test | Available |
The Best Way To Learn Arabic Rapidly
Intensive courses and our summer Arabic immersion programs are the best options for students looking to fast-track their Arabic language acquisition. We offer students 4-6 hours of Arabic classes per day, which provides them with sustained engagement with the language.
With the Study Arabic Global Academy, you will typically cover the equivalent of one semester of Arabic language study in just 4 weeks. This will lead to a higher language retention rate and accelerated fluency.
A Complete Arabic Immersion Experience
Study Arabic Global Academy’s Intensive Arabic Language Program courses seek to strengthen your relationship with the Arabic language through total immersion in Palestinian life and culture.
For this reason, Intensive Arabic Language Program courses are entirely in Arabic, and students can participate in the cultural activities and site visits that Study Arabic Global Academy organizes. This allows you to practice your language skills in authentic settings while simultaneously building connections with the local community in Hebron, Palestine.
Learn With A Dedicated Team Of Arabic Language Experts
Study Arabic Global Academy teachers are highly-trained professionals with advanced academic degrees in linguistics, Arabic studies, education, and related fields.
Currently, we have over 10 full-time Arabic teachers, all of whom are passionate about teaching Arabic as a foreign language. These people have undertaken specialized training in teaching Arabic as a foreign language. They are thus more than capable of passing on their Arabic language skills to their students.
Study Arabic Global Academy has been offering Arabic language courses to non-native speakers worldwide since 2011, and we have hosted more than a thousand international visitors.
Our Success
Study Arabic Global Academy 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
Enjoy Small Class Sizes
Essential to all Intensive Arabic Language Program courses is participation in lively class conversations, and as a result, our intensive courses employ a strong communicative approach.
Furthermore, by limiting class sizes to five students, we provide ample opportunity for discussion, inclusive participation, and individual attention from our Arabic teachers.
Guaranteed Availability
Our intensive courses are available at all levels year-round, meaning that you are guaranteed a place on a course at the time of your choosing.
Once you join a class, you will also be able to progress from one level to the next without gaps or interruptions.
Why Should I Join The Intensive Arabic Immersion Program?
Here are a few reasons for joining the Intensive Arabic Immersion Program in Palestine:
- There are diverse Arabic courses to choose from, such as Modern Standard Arabic, Levantine (Shami) dialects, Ammiya, Classical, and Palestinian Arabic, all of which use 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)
- Support before your departure and during your time in Palestine
- Visits to various sites in the city of Hebron, including refugee camps, the old city, and various factories
- An opportunity to learn about Palestinian politics and the experience of occupation in the West Bank
- An insight into the human rights situation while helping Palestinian refugees.
- Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
- Palestinian hospitality and a pleasant climate
- The chance to live in one of the most politically divisive and ambivalent regions of the Middle East
- The opportunity to visit unique tourist attractions from a native perspective, including Bethlehem, Ramallah, Nablus, Hebron, Tulkarm, Qalqilyah, Jenin, and the Dead Sea near Jericho
- Access to nearby cities 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.
Is The Arabic Immersion Program Suitable For You?
Still unsure if this course is for you? Here are some examples of groups who would greatly benefit from our Arabic lessons in Hebron, Palestine:
- Those who want to improve their theoretical language skills by practicing in real-life situations
- University Students who want to spend a semester studying abroad for a University Credit
- People who are interested in a Summer Arabic program
- Those who want to learn about their Palestinian family heritage
- Those who are interested in reading the Quran
- Political science students who would like to work in Arabic-speaking countries
- Social workers who are working directly with Arabic speakers
- People who are conducting fieldwork in the Middle East or an Arabic-speaking country
- Students who are planning to live or work in an Arabic-speaking country
- Students of the Middle East, refugee law, or human rights
- People who are interested in studying a language overseas
Intensive Arabic Language Program
Study Arabic Global Academy’s intensive Arabic courses are open to any student who would like to learn or progress their Arabic skills rapidly. Whether you are an undergraduate or postgraduate student or simply an avid language lover, these classes will help you improve your Arabic through classroom immersion.
Study Arabic Global Academy’s intensive courses include Modern Standard Arabic, Palestinian Arabic, and Levantine Colloquial Arabic. Please find more information below.
Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Courses
Modern Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic are largely considered the same dialect, except for minor differences in phrasing and diction. Because Modern Standard and Classical Arabic share identical vocabulary, those who enroll in our Modern Standard Arabic programs will be well-equipped to understand Classical Arabic.
In Study Arabic Global Academy, Modern Standard Arabic is taught at eight different levels, from complete beginner to highly advanced.
Modern Standard Arabic Course Details: >>
Palestinian Colloquial Arabic Courses
The Study Palestinian Arabic program is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the diverse culture of Palestine and the Levant or wish to connect with the wider Palestinian diaspora. Traveling to Hebron and acquiring the Palestinian spoken dialect will connect you with the region’s rich history and help you better understand its contemporary role in the Arab world and internationally.
At Study Arabic Global Academy, the Palestinian Colloquial Arabic courses are available at six different levels, ranging from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels.
Palestinian Colloquial Arabic: Course details: >>
Levantine Colloquial Arabic
The Study Levantine Arabic program is an ideal opportunity to expand your spoken Arabic to include the Levantine dialect.
Fortunately for participants of this program, our center is located in the heart of the Levant in the vibrant city of Hebron. As Levantine Arabic is one of the most widely spoken Arabic dialects, its acquisition is the ultimate passport connecting you with the Arabic-speaking world. Levantine Colloquial Arabic Course details: >>
Individual Arabic Courses
Study Arabic Global Academy offers intensive and non-intensive private lessons in a wide range of dialects, all taught one-to-one by a Study Arabic Global Academy Arabic teacher. As an Arabic student, you will have the opportunity to customize your Arabic course according to your needs and wishes. Our Palestinian teachers will prepare a curriculum to meet your needs, whether you wish to study Palestinian-spoken Arabic, Levantine, or Classical/Standard Arabic.
Our immersive Arabic courses cover both standardized Arabic classes and specific colloquial dialects from Syria, Palestine, and other regions of the Levant. As such, our Arabic lessons are suitable for a wide range of learners, from international businesspeople, diplomats, and travelers to people wishing to read the Quran. Our flexible private lessons can tailor your curriculum to suit your needs and requirements.
Online Arabic Courses
Alongside the Arabic programs offered in Hebron, we also offer intensive and non-intensive online Arabic lessons taught by qualified Palestinian teachers and instructors. You can find more information on these programs at this link: Levantine and Palestinian Arabic online lessons.
Non-Intensive, Intensive, And Super-Intensive Arabic Courses
All Arabic courses are available at different intensities, the level of which will determine the frequency of classes as well as the level of immersion and out-of-classroom coursework.
- Non-intensive Arabic lessons are taught for a total of 12 hours per week, usually divided into three hours of study a day for three days each week. Learning progresses through in-class immersion and day-to-day interactions with people in the city of Hebron. We recommend that students interested in a long-term program (between 1 and 3 months) enroll in a non-intensive Arabic course.
- The Intensive Arabic course is designed to enhance any previous immersion in the Arabic language and culture. These courses are held for 20 hours each week, with approximately four hours of Arabic language course instruction per day, five days a week. Intensive Arabic courses include additional homework and out-of-classroom assignments.
- The third and final course intensity, the Super-Intensive Arabic program, is for those who want a completely immersive, high-intensity, classroom-oriented experience. These courses offer 30 hours of instruction per week, with five hours of language instruction per day, five days a week. We generally recommend super-intensive courses for those enrolling in shorter programs (1 – 4 weeks) due to the larger study load.
General Information Regarding Intensive And Non-Intensive Arabic Courses
| Super-Intensive Program | Intensive Program | Non-Intensive Program | |
| Program duration | 1-13 Weeks | 1-13 Weeks | 1-13 Weeks |
| Hours of tuition per week | 30 Hours | 20 Hours | 12 Hours |
| Days of tuition per week | 5 Days | 5 Days | 3 Days |
| Lesson duration | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 45 Minutes |
| Average number of students in class | 1-3 Students | 1-3 Students | 1-3 Students |
| Maximum number of students in a class | 3 Students | 3 Students | 3 Students |
| Program levels | 6 Levels (Beginner to Advanced) | 6 Levels (Beginner to Advanced) | 6 Levels (Beginner to Advanced) |
| Lesson periods | Morning (8:30 – 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 – 16:00) | Morning (8:30 – 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 – 16:00) | Morning (8:30 – 12:30), Afternoon (12:30 –16:00) |
| Application deadline | None | None | None |
| Start/End dates | Any time | Any time | Any time |
| Program fees per week | 700€ (Confirm prices here) | 450€ (Confirm prices here) | 370€ (Confirm prices here) |
| University credit | Available | Available | Available |
| Reviews, Ratings, and Testimonials | Reviews and ratings on Gooverseas.com | Reviews and ratings on Goabroad.com | Participants’ video testimonials |
- One lesson = 45 minutes
- Registration fee: Once-off registration fee of 30€
- Study materials: Free
- Placement test: Free
- Certificate of completion
- Fees include breakfast, accommodation, Arabic classes, and visits to different institutions in the city of Hebron such as the old city, glass and ceramic factories, local companies, refugee camps, public parks, and local universities such as the Palestine Polytechnic University and Hebron University.
Intensive Arabic Programs And Study Options
You may enroll in your Arabic language courses directly or as part of the following Intensive Arabic Study Abroad Programs.
1. Flexible Year-Round Intensive Arabic Courses
Intensive Arabic programs are available year-round. Each course lasts four weeks, and students can proceed to the next level after passing a final exam and giving an oral presentation.
2. Intensive Study Abroad Programs
The Study Abroad Arabic immersion programs include intensive courses, cultural activities, and trips, making them ideal for students seeking an accredited academic program to improve their Arabic and gain insight into Arabic culture and society. Study Arabic Global Academy offers the following intensive Arabic Study Abroad programs.
3. Summer Intensive Arabic Programs
For an immersive Arabic experience, Study Arabic Global Academy offers the Intensive Arabic Study Abroad summer program, which includes intensive Arabic courses and other non-intensive Arabic and area study courses.
4. Winter Intensive Arabic Programs
While summer study abroad programs are more popular with students, Study Arabic Global Academy also offers Arabic Intensive Programs through the winter months. Students who wish to improve their Arabic through an accredited study abroad experience for four weeks during the winter break will be able to study in our December and January sessions.
4. Intensive Arabic Semester Or Year Programs
Intensive Arabic Semester programs are ideal for university students seeking immersive Arabic language courses and cultural experience for their semester abroad. Study Arabic Global Academy provides intensive Arabic courses through this program as well as study courses in a variety of other specialized subjects.
Assessment And Placement
Firstly, except for complete beginners, all students take a written and oral language proficiency assessment on the first day of classes. Teachers will then determine their placement by examining their performance and taking prior language study into account.
Staying With A Palestinian Host Family
Studying Arabic Language also offers international Arabic students a chance to stay with a Palestinian host family. With them, students can practice their Arabic skills, learn more about Palestinian culture, and experience daily Palestinian life.
Importantly, homestays are only guaranteed for female students and are subject to availability for male students. We recommend that you apply for the program of your choice as early as possible to secure a homestay.
How to Apply for the Intensive Arabic Language Program in Palestine?
If you want to participate in the Study Modern Standard Arabic Online course, please email us at Info@studyarabic.org. In the subject line of your email, write “Intensive Arabic Language Program in Palestine.” We should be able to respond to your initial inquiry within 1-2 business days.