AAI Foundation
Foundation
Study Abroad Programs
Posted on Tuesday October 28, 2008
The programs listed are offered by institutions not affiliated with AAI. Please contact us to have your program included in our list.
The group will spend several days in Washington, D.C. and seven weeks in Jordan, including a six-week Arabic language institute at the University of Jordan in Amman. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be age 15-18 at the start of the program. Graduating seniors qualify as long as they are no older than 18 on the first day of the program (arrival in Washington, D.C.). No previous Arabic experience is required.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
Arabic Language & Area Studies Programs, Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies
The YCMES offers year-round Arabic language instruction through the Yemen Language Center (YLC) along with a Program in Contemporary Middle Eastern Studies (PCMES). Students at the YCMES have the opportunity to focus entirely on Arabic language instruction, the PCMES, or a combination of the two.
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
League of Arab States Exchange
Participants meet with Arab League officials and ambassadors, as well as officials at the U.S. embassy (e.g. public affairs, press, or information attaches). If in session, the group may have the opportunity to observe specialized committees of the League. Participants also meet with prominent Egyptian intellectuals, visit Egypt’s ancient attractions, and visit with fellow international students at the American University in Cairo.
High School Focus on Egypt Program, AFS Intercultural Programs
Year Program
The school year runs from September until May with a two-week vacation in January. Most students will attend private language schools and wear uniforms. Some classes may be taught in English, others in Arabic, and subjects can usually be chosen freely, depending on the school.
Summer Homestay Language Study Program
This four-week program is designed to give students an intensive introduction to the Arabic language and immersion into Egyptian culture. You will live with a Egyptian host family in Cairo, attend Arabic language classes, and will travel with your fellow AFS Students to cultural and historic sites.
Come and celebrate Palestine! The Palestinian Summer Celebration is a unique annual program that gives people from all over the world the chance to encounter the life, culture, and politics of Palestine. Learn Arabic and study Palestinian history at Bethlehem University.
Youth Exchange Programs, Siraj Center for Holy Land Studies
The Youth Exchange Program is divided into two sections: high school students and university students. This program fosters face-to-face interaction between youth from all over the world and the youth of Palestine and the Holy Land.
Programs for Americans, AMIDEAST
AMIDEAST Education Abroad Programs in the Arab World offers semester, academic year and summer programs designed for undergraduate students who want to accelerate their acquisition of Arabic language proficiency, and deepen their understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa.
Language Programs
International Language Lab Center
Offers cultural immersion programs in various locations. Please refer to the website or contact the center by e-mail for more information.
Contact: contact@languagelabcenter.com
STARTALK Domestic Language Programs
Robust list of various language training programs, and information on funding resources.
List of summer language programs (domestic and oversees).
For information on AAIF’s Youth Leadership Awards, AAI internships, and other student opportunities, see our Student Resource Center.
