| | Languages Abroad: Arabic in Tetouan, Morocco | | | | | Departure Date: | Available all year around. See below for dates. | | | | Price: | starting from $560 USD | | | |
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| | | |   This is a Singles and Solo Friendly event. Read More. | | | |  Enjoy an Arabic language course in Morocco at our language school in the city of Tetouan, in northern Morocco.
WHAT WE LIKE - Key features of this program
Located on the Mediterranean Sea, 60km from Tangier with easy access to Spain. Beautiful UNESCO city in an impressive setting of the Rif Mountains. Tetouan experiences an extremely pleasant weather, excellent local beaches the city is a popular Moroccan resort. Good school located in the center of downtown!
Included in the price:
Placement test, Arabic course as booked, accommodation as booked, educational material on loan, certificate
| | | | Tetouan is situated on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Morocco close by to the city of Tangier. The city is less than an hour away by ferry from Southern Spain. It has been declared a World Cultural Heritage City by UNESCO in 1997. Tetouan was founded in the 14th century and destroyed in 1400 by the Castilians, and rebuilt in the 15th century by Muslim refugees who had been exiled from Andalusia, Spain. It was once the capital of Spanish Morocco from 1913 to 1956 and Spanish still continues to be widely spoken here. The city of Tetouan is extraordinarily enchanting with its impressive setting of the Rif Mountains and the cheerful and colorful Martil Valley. The white walled buildings and green tiled roofs create an unusual mix of Spanish and Moorish architecture. It has distinct Andalusian (Spanish) charm with its iron balconies, fountains and flower boxes. Take a stroll around the charming old buildings as you imagine living in Morocco's historical past. The locals are friendly and very much involved in the business of living. Today you will find the city surrounded by an abundance of fruits, nuts and and cypress trees. As you make your way around town, you will find women selling vegetables, herbs, butter and honey. The Hassan II Square is where the old and new town meet and is the heart of the city. As you explore the streets you will likely find that each street has trade guilds which can be very fascinating to watch. Tetouan experiences an extremely pleasant weather (the temperature ranges between 50F during the winter and up to 86 F during the summer season). With its excellent local beaches, Tetouan is a popular Moroccan resort. | | | | | | | |  | | | | SCHOOL FACILITIES
6 classrooms that are have ceiling fans (some AC) - internet access - common/social room - cafe - snack bar - library - sports facilities - pool and shops. | | | | The school is located in the center of downtown Tetouan. The building overlooks the city's most beautiful public square in the historic Spanish quarter of the city. The school can accommodate students into 6 classrooms that are have ceiling fans and some air- conditioning. The maximum number of students per language class is 12. The majority of the student who choose to study here are mostly from Europe with 43%, 29% from North America, 14% from South America, 7% from Asia and 7% from Africa. Students can choose between Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) or Colloquial Moroccan Arabic (CMA). | | | | | | | |  | | | | THE BASICS
Course for all language levels in MSA & CMA - use of course materials - lessons usually start at 8:00 am Monday to Friday - class size max 12 (classes with fewer than two students, hours of instruction will be reduced by 50%)- min age 18. The course start dates are normally mid week, due to religious holidays, please consider this when making travel arrangements. The school is closed on Friday's and Saturday's. | | | | Standard: 4 lessons daily Our programs cater for all language levels from absolute beginners to the more advanced. Each student will be expected to take a placement test on the first Monday morning of the course (unless a complete beginner), to determine the students language level and ensure placement in the correct class. All course materials have been elaborated by specialists in teaching Arabic for foreigners and are approved by some of the best universities in the world. In elementary courses, the textbooks are selected according to the students’ native language (English, Spanish, French or German). Examples are: Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-‘Arabiyya - Georgetown University Press, Ahlan Wa Sahlan - Yale University Press and Al-‘Arabiyya Al-Mou’aasira - L'institut Bourguiba. | | | | | | | |  | | | | After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture and everyday life. The school organizes various activities some examples: > Presentation of the history, Islamic architecture, culture and traditional arts of Tetouan, declared a World Cultural Heritage City by UNESCO in 1997
> Visits to the Medina of Tetouan
> Visits to Museums and historical monuments (Archeological Museum, School of Traditional Arts and Crafts, Ethnographic Museum, etc…)
> Lecture on Arabic Caligraphy
> Lecture on Islam
> Dinner and chat on Tetouani-Andalusian cuisine, musical concert in a traditional private house (optional: 15 euros)
> Moroccan films
> Lecture on the painters of the School of Tetouan by a tetouani painter
> Camel excursions in the desert (optional: 90 euros - departure from Marrakech). The package includes transportation and two nights at a hotel –half board) | | | | | | | |  | | | | Host Family: (private room) 3 meals daily. Living with a host family is probably the best and most effective way to become fully immersed into the language and culture of your chosen country. All families are carefully selected and usually live not more than 20 minutes away. However, you should also have realistic expectations and be flexible in adjusting to the local customs, standard of accommodation and Moroccan daily life. Students have access to all common areas and in most cases, will be expected to share the bathroom. All bed linens and pillows will be provided, however we suggest you bring your own towels. If your family does not provide a laundry service, they may allow you to use the laundry facilities for a small additional charge. When staying with a host family, your first night will be spent in a hotel and a school representative will introduce you to your host family the following day. | | | | | | | | | START DATES 2007 | | Jan. | | Feb. | | Mar. | | Apr. | | May | | June | | | 01*, 08*, 15*, 22*, 29* | 05*, 12*, 19*, 26* | 05*, 12*, 19*, 26* | 02*, 09*, 16*, 23*, 30* | 07*, 14*, 21*, 28* | 04*, 11*, 18*, 25* | | July | | Aug. | | Sept. | | Oct. | | Nov. | | Dec. | | | 02*, 09*, 16*, 23*, 30* | 06*, 13*, 20*, 27* | 03*, 10*, 17*, 24* | 01*, 08*, 15*, 22*, 29* | 05*, 12*, 19*, 26* | 03*, 10*, 17*, 24*, 31* |
| Program Prices (standard program, group instruction, prices in usd) | | Length of | Accommodation options (please see index below) | | Program | HF/SR/HB | Htl/SR | | 1 week | | $560 | | 2 weeks | | $1,010 | | 3 weeks | $1,220 | $1,440 | | 4 weeks | $1,580 | $1,870 | | Additional wks | $350 | $420 |
| WHATS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE | STANDARD: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
Use of teaching materials
Maximum class size: 12 students.
Host Family accommodation, private room, 2 meals daily (min. 3 wks) or hotel
Cultural and social activities
Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.
WHATS NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM PRICE
Airfare, passports, visas or permits, travel and medical insurance, spending money, some optional activities and excursions.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE:
Classes are held Monday to Friday. Accommodations are included in the program price from the Sunday before classes begin until the Saturday after they end.
COURSE ONLY PRICE
Please Note: A course only fee of $150 will be added to the cost of all Course Only programs if available. This fee covers specific administrative costs involved in booking this type of program.
Standard course only (per week): $180.00
Additional private lesson (per hour): $30.00
OPTIONS (AT AN ADDITIONAL COST)
Travel insurance (per week): $30.00
Airport pick up service from Tangiers Airport (one way): $90.00
Extra night’s accommodation if arriving early or departing late (per night): $40.00.
MINIMUM AGE TO ATTEND PROGRAM:
Minimum age is 18 years old. |
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