Intensive Arabic Courses in Palestine (1–13 Weeks)

I've spontaneously decided to book the trip to Palestine during the European summer heat. I've been keeping tabs on the country and felt like it was now or never to come and visit. I was nervous at first. However, the center took care of me by organizing regular phone calls. In those calls I've gotten a lot of reassurance. Strenghtened by the people and the words, I was quiet positive coming here. Once I arrived all my previous flew right out of the window. I was welcomed with open arms. The women's dorm is wonderful and cozy. The center and the teachers are not only very qualified but also funny. Working felt like a warm ray of sunshine. As a teacher I have never experienced this type of appreciation for my work. Only in Hebron. The children carry gratitude and love wherever they go. I was lucky enough to feel their gratitude and love. I hope they felt mine as well. When I wasn't teaching I had informative tours that showed me the life of Palestinians. On each tour I met another kind heart. I cannot count how many lovely human being I've encountered here. I think it is of importance to show up and see with your own eyes the situation. Educate yourself. Build your opinion. Talk to the people. The thought of leaving hurts me deeply. But I know this is not a goodbye. It's a see you soon. Oxala.

My time here was amazing. It was important to me to see first-hand how life is lived in the occupied West Bank. Through the Excellence Center I was able to visit with human rights activists, attorneys, NGOs, and locals to learn more about the ever-changing situation here. The experience was well-rounded, the Arabic instruction was exceptional, and the program is customizable - I was able to ask for specific visits and Osama would help arrange them. The accommodations were also great and I felt safe the whole time. I would love to come back!

I have had the most amazing experience here in Hebron. In my two weeks I met the most kindhearted people, who now feel like family. The food is incredible! Marwa and Osama are the best, they make everyone feel so welcome and make sure to give you an amazing time.
The apartment you live in is shared with other volunteers and is very nice and modern, and close to the center.
The city Hebron is very safe, there was no second where i had any doubts.
I wanna thank everyone who made this experience so special, I will absolutely be back and can only recommend it to everyone!

I spent 5 weeks in Hebron at the Excellence Center and my experience was wonderful. I had the possibility to improve my arabic with the amazing teachers that work at the center, Shahed and Lana. I also volunteered and helped other teachers in teaching english, it was so fun and I learned a lot from both teachers and students. Moreover, I am grateful to Marwa and Osama. They are special people, always ready to help and to answer to all my questions. I felt like at home here and I will come back soon, inshallah.

I had an excellent experience at the Excellence Center. The staff were incredibly welcoming, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing Palestinian culture and history. They went above and beyond to make me feel at home, offering thoughtful recommendations and creating a warm, friendly atmosphere from the moment I arrived.

For context, I am an Egyptian-American who speaks Egyptian dialect fluently but I was interested in learning Modern Standard Arabic. Osama and Marwa are very hospitable and do everything they can to make you feel welcome, and I cannot say enough about how great all of the teachers here are.

The activities and conversations were both engaging and eye-opening, and I left with a much deeper appreciation for the local community and culture. Whether you're visiting for a short time or planning a longer stay, I highly recommend stopping by the Excellence Center. It's an experience that will leave a lasting impression.

I've spent three weeks this summer studying Arabic at the Excellence Center in Hebron. It is in fact the second time I've made this journey, last year I was also here. I've been learning Arabic for about two years, both on.line and in Hebron, and it has been an amazing adventure. My teacher Haya is supportive and goal oriented and she gives the best possible inspiration to keep me going. The best place to learn a language is of course a country where the language is spoken, and coming to Hebron is definitely a cultural experience out of the ordinary. A memory for life. The people at the center make you feel welcome and you get the chance to meet students and volunteers from almost every corner of the world. It has been a true privilege to be part of Palestinian culture and daily life, and I've made progress in learning Arabic in a way I could not have imagined.

Had weekly online Palestinian Arabic lessons with Ms Haya for a couple of months and my Arabic improved massively. I had taken online lessons before through another provider which focused more on speaking, however, I appreciated that from the start, Ms Haya encouraged me to learn the alphabet and to read and write in Arabic script as opposed to Arabizi. It opened a whole new world for me and made me feel more confident in learning the language, it also meant I could take more ownership in my learning as more resources would be available.

Ms Haya is patient, knowledgeable and her classes are engaging and fun. She is always open to tailoring the classes to your needs.

Inshallah I look forward to going to Palestine one day and attend an in-person course!

Shukran kteer for everything!

I absolutely loved taking online Arabic classes with Haya. As a complete beginner, it was intimidating to start from scratch but Haya was so welcoming, accommodating and fun and I really looked forward to our lessons each week. She is a fantastic teacher and I was so happy with what I achieved under her guidance over the course. The classes were very good value for money too and being online meant that I could learn from my own home. I can’t recommend her and The Excellence Centre enough and I can’t wait to return to classes again in the future!