Our study abroad program is at Arab Academy headquarters in the heart of Cairo, Egypt. Please check our website for our mailing address and map of our location.

Our Study Abroad Program runs year-round, although the majority of our students prefer to come during the summer months or winter holidays. Instruction is available throughout the year, and students can select the date and time of the year that is best for them to begin their studies. We will do our best to accommodate individual students' schedules.

The cost of our Study Abroad Program depends on the specifications set by students. Determining factors include the number of classes per week and private tutor or group classes. Prices do not change based upon the level of course taken (from novice to advanced). There are no added fees- program fees are inclusive of:
-Academic Tuition
PLUS
-Student Workbooks ($50 value)
-Arabic Language Proficiency Test (ALPT) ($65 value)
-Access to Online Program ($50+ value)

Refer to our study abroad page for a complete list of our fees.

Our program is very flexible, and can be designed according to a student's needs. We offer academic year, semester, and month-long intensive programs, in addition to customized schedules for students who want to study for less than one month or for several months at a time (but not an entire semester). Once students complete a course, they are moved to the next level; typically it takes one month of study to complete an entire course.

Obtaining a visa for travel to Egypt can be easily arranged in advance of travel by visiting the nearest Egyptian consulate/ Embassy near you. Please visit the Arab Academy website for more information on student visas.
Letters from the Academy are issued for students who need to submit official documentation to obtain a visa for travel and study in Egypt.
Many students choose to purchase a visa upon their arrival at the airport in Cairo. However, not all nationals are allowed to do this. Please check to see whether you need a pre-arrival visa.

Logistics for student accommodation can be handled by the Academy, and will be billed separately from tuition/program fees. Please send us an email at info@arabacademy.com to request more information. Please see our website for a list of recommended student accommodation. If you want the Academy to assist you in attaining a reservation, send us an email to info@arabacademy.com.
Chaperoned accommodation for teens can be arranged for through the Academy at least 3 months in advance; schools should feel free to provide their own chaperones for Study abroad students.

Yes, upon request we can arrange for an airport pickup. Fees for this are approximately $15. To request an airport pickup, please email us at info@arabacadmey.com.

Cairo is a relatively safe place to live, though visitors should be careful if they are alone and unfamiliar with the language. It is often very intimidating for visitors to walk alone on the streets of Cairo, so you may want to travel in a group until you are comfortable enough to travel alone.
Students are encouraged to register with their local embassy, which will make it easier for friends/family to contact them while they are in Egypt or in case of an emergency.
For more information on the safety and situation in Egypt, please visit:
U. S. Department of State Consular Information Sheet (Egypt)

One of the primary advantages of our Study Abroad Program is the cultural excursion component of the program. Students who register for the cultural excursion component are accompanied by an instructor on all site visits. Trips around Cairo are also included upon the request of the students/ group. For more information on out cultural excursion program, visit: www.arabacademy.com/arabic/arabic/studyabroad/tutor If you have any specific requests with regards to cultural excursions around Cairo or trips around Egypt, please contact us ahead of time to allow us to make necessary arrangements.

Certainly, you can choose up to three courses to study while in Cairo. You can choose to study any combination of Modern Standard, Egyptian Colloquial, or Islamic Arabic. However, remember that if you choose to study more than one program you may not finish a course in one month. Students typically finish one level (i.e. Arabic 100, or Arabic 101) in one month of intensive study, so if they are studying both Arabic 101 and Colloquial 101, they may not complete either course in its entirety.

If you complete a course before your period of study is over, we will move you on to the next course level. We will accommodate your individual learning pace (however slow or fast), so that you can receive the greatest benefit from your study abroad experience.

We encourage students to continue studying with us online after their departure from Cairo. This is a wonderful benefit of Arab Academy programs; students are able to continue their program of study in their home country, beginning where they left off in Cairo.