Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies

  Egypt

Cairo

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: 6/15-8/25

Description: Imagine listening to a guest lecture from an Egyptian parlimentary member, or the assistant to the Grand Mofti of Egypt. Imagine learning by spending your day immersed in Arabic language, from your Newspaper Arabic class to your Egyptian cooking class. Picture yourself finishing your semester able to navigate through one of the most ancient cities in the world, and the current outlet of Arab media.

This is part of the holistic approach we take at Hedayet Institute. We teach Arabic in the context of Arabic cultures, and ensure that interaction, activities, and outings cement the students' knowledge.

We are located in a serene, comfortable suburb of Cairo which is just a 20 minute train ride from downtown. There are numerous apartments available and we will do everything to ensure you are comfortable in your new home.

Highlights: * Flexible curriculum with electives including cooking, film, history (Egyptian, Islamic, Coptic), music, and specialized research
* United Nations office in New York regularly sends employees to train at Hedayet Institute
* Numerous Fullbright scholars have studied at Hedayet Institute
* Affordable housing arrangements available

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 2,500

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

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

Participants Travel to Egypt Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 2-6 per class

Scholarships are Available. We coordinate with the FLAS, Fulbright, and other scholarship programs

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Hedayet Institute's Mission Statement: At Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies, we have made Arab-West cultural understanding our mission. We believe that learning the Arabic language in its cultural context is a crucial element in building a bridge of understanding and appreciation between the East and the West cultures. We also believe that one of the best tools to learn a language effectively is total language immersion. Living the language in its Arabic cultural ambiance through proficiency-based material and teaching methods used by experienced instructors is the learner's fastest way of acquiring the functional skills of Arabic. Striving to make international students feel at home in this very Arab atmosphere and community, is our way to reaching our goal.

Year Founded: 1994