Study Arabic in Cairo
Summer Arabic Program 2026
Program Details
Levels: Beginner-Advanced
Duration: 4 weeks
Number of hours: 95 hours
Starting date: Monday 3rd of August 2026
Ending date: Monday 31st of August 2026
Prerequisites: None! Your level will be determined through a placement test upon arrival.
Age: 16+ (family program is available)
This intensive Arabic program in Cairo includes:
- 5 hours of study daily for 5 days a week.
- Leisure activities and trips to popular tourist attractions & historical sites in Cairo, (just 2 trips in Cairo).
- A student who demonstrates an advanced language proficiency level, and has no peers at the same level, will receive individual instruction for three hours per day instead of five.
Program Cost
Tuition fees with accomodation: £574.99.
Tuition fees without accomodation: £374.99.
Please note the following:
- The cost of the summer program in Cairo does not include airfare tickets.
- A nun-refundable deposit of £200 need to be paid on the 10th of May to secure your place.
- The rest of the fees is required to be paid on the 10th of July.
- Student will be given an oral and written placement exam in Egypt to determine his/her Arabic level.
- Placement test, books, certification and registration fees for USD 30 (to be paid in Egypt).
- More than 40% of classes will be concentrated on improving conversational and listening skill.
- Studying consists of 5 hours per day, 5 days a week as follows:
- 3 hours Arabic.
- 1 hour for Tajweed and Memorizing.
- 50 minute breaks
- Friday and Saturday are off.
- Entrance tickets for tourist sites in Cairo must be paid by each person in Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, classes are segregated.
It is recommended that students would arrive three days before the start of the program, and they can leave three days after the end of the program.
Yes, this can be arranged. Please let us know if that is your wish and we will guide you through it In’Shaa Allah.
Pick ups can be booked separately in advance. Clear instructions for arranging that with different options will be provided for the enrolled students before leaving to Cairo In’Shaa Allah.
You will be contacted by a representative from the Cairo Centre of our program to give you guidance and further instructions.
You will be provided by the contact data of people in Egypt that can help with that.
Yes, you can do that. Please make sure to inform the centre in Egypt of your wish. They will be able to provide help and advice In’Shaa Allah.
It is very hot. Still, classes, accommodation and transport are all air conditioned.
There are two trips inside Cairo included in the program fees. Other trips to places outside Cairo will be announced upon your arrival. They are usually held during the weekend and need to be paid for separately as they are not included in the fees.
Yes, there will be activities twice a week like football, swimming and shopping.
Most of the accommodation is in a beautiful compound called Gardenia which is 10 minutes drive from the centre. Other available accommodation cites are 10 minutes walk from the centre.