Arabic Language and Cultural Studies

  Syria

Dimashq [Damascus]

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: All year

Description: Arabic language and cultural studies - cultural immersion program. Spoken and Written Arabic.

Teaching the living Arabic language and culture focusing on the links between language and lives of people. It stands in contrast to other Arabic programs that consider language is mostly books, papers and classroom.

The advantages of our program:
- Comprehensive for language and research: from the alphabet to the perfect mastering of the language plus many specialized cultural courses for advanced students and researchers.
- Flexible program: curriculum development and flexible course length and timing for special requirements.
- Modern: Modern and communicative methods. Liberal and secular strategy.
- Spoken-Written integrated program: Respect for the integrity and the unity of Arabic and the natural social function of each type of the language compromised with student's exams.
- Focused and practical: Time, efforts and money saving. Offers only what the students need for their own personal, business or academic career or interests.
- Reliable: Free information, assistance and tips on housing, socializing, cultural events, shopping, touring and work out any difficulty student may face in his/her daily life in Syria.
- In order to enjoy the richness and diversity of Middle East culture, not suffering it! Good place with good program always proved to guarantee the best result. That is the secret of our success and our students' immediate or long-term satisfaction.

Highlights: Cultural immersion, Flexible timing, fast progress and complete fluency of Arabic!

Living costs in Syria are very reasonable. Food, transportation etc. are remarkably cheap. Housing is readily available. Small basic flats cost 150$ to 250$ a month, and big comfortable apartments range between 300$ and 500$ a month. Cheaper houses can be found in working class areas.

Fast progress is our main goal. Students are given all kinds of help and care needed to manage their study and their social life in a foreign country.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: see courses cost for each group size

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Syria Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 2-10

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

IRAMES Group's Mission Statement: The Arabic language is the fourth largest in the world in terms of number of native speakers, and it is also widely understood by over a billion Muslims. Long restricted to a few scholars or researchers, Arabic is today accessible to all and can be learned easily and enjoyably using modern, communicative ways of teaching. Here in Damascus, you can learn Arabic at the source while experiencing the joy and adventure of living in Syria.

Year Founded: 1988