Study Abroad
Achieve native fluency by joining our study abroad program in Egypt
Information About Our Arabic Immersion Program in Cairo, Egypt
Accommodation Options for Study Abroad Students
Logistics of accommodation in Cairo are handled by the Arab Academy and are billed separately. Students typically stay in small hotels or apartments near the Academy so that they are able to easily commute to and from class. Once you register for a course and set your study period, we immediately start arranging for your accommodation in Cairo based on your preferences.
Clean and safe in premium neighborhoods in the heart of Cairo
All housing arranged by Arab Academy is guaranteed to be safe and clean because we carefully inspect accommodation options. All housing is also arranged in close proximity to the Arab Academy – either in the quiet Garden City district in the heart of Cairo, or in Mohandessin, which is one of the most popular residential and business areas of Cairo.
Academic Calendar
Arab Academy offers semester long, summer and monthly programs that run year round. Classes are held Sunday through Thursday, except on national holidays.
Summer Programs
Students who enroll in Summer Sessions 1 and 2 will have 20 hours of Arabic lessons per week plus go on outings (during and outside of class time) with teachers, giving them an opportunity to practice Arabic in real situations with native speakers. The total cost of the summer program is $995.
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Sun Jan 13, 2013 | ALPT, Orientation and Welcome Dinner |
| Mon Jan 14, 2013 | First Day of classes |
| Thu Jan 24, 2013 | Mawlid un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad) (Official Holiday) |
| Mon Feb 11, 2013 | Mubarak Step down from the Presidency (Holiday) |
| Thu Feb 21, 2013 | Holiday |
| Thu Mar 14, 2013 | Holiday |
| Thu Mar 22 – April 6, 2013 | Easter Break (Official Holiday) |
| Thu April 25, 2013 | Sinai Liberation Day (Official Holiday) |
| Wed May 1, 2013 | Labor Day (Official Holiday) |
| Mon May 6, 2013 | Egyptian Easter (Official Holiday) |
| Wed May 22, 2013 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thu May 23, 2013 | Final Exam |
| Summer Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Fri May 31,2013 | Arrival Date |
| Sun June 2, 2013 | Orientation and ALPT |
| Mon June 3,2013 | First day of classes |
| Tue June 4,2013 | Outing to : Egyptian Museum |
| Sat June 8 ,2013 | Outing to : Pyramids |
| Tue June 11,2013 | Outing to : The Mosque of ibn Tulun |
| Sat June 15,2013 | Outing to : Khan Al khalili |
| Tue June 18,2013 | Outing to : Al Azhar Park |
| Sat June 22,2013 | Outing to : House of Saad Zaghlul |
| Tue June 25,2013 | Outing to : Felucca |
| Thu Jun 27, 2013 | Last day of Classes |
| Summer Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Fri July 5,2013 | Arrival Date |
| Sun July 7,2013 | Orientation & ALPT |
| Mon July 8,2013 | First day of classes |
| Tue July 9,2013 | Outing to: House of Gayer-Anderson |
| Sat July 13 ,2013 | Outing to: Coptic Cairo |
| Tue July 16,2013 | Outing to: Egyptian Museum |
| Sat July 20 ,2013 | Outing to: Citadel |
| Tue July 23 ,2013 | Revolution Day(Official Holiday) |
| Wed July 24 ,2013 | Outing to: Umm Kulthum Museum |
| Sat July 27 ,2013 | Outing to:Islamic Cairo & Khan al-Khalili Market |
| Tue July 30,2013 | Outing to:Al Azhar Park |
| Thu Aug 1, 2013 | Last Day of Classes |
| Fall Semester (2013) | |
|---|---|
| Sun Sept 8, 2013 | ALPT, Orientation and Welcome Dinner |
| Mon Sept 9, 2013 | First Day of Classes |
| Sat Sept 14, 2013 | Outing to the Citadel |
| Thu Sept 26, 2013 | Holiday |
| Mon Oct 14- Fri Oct 18, 2013 | Eid-ul-Adh7a (Greater Bairam) (Official Holiday) |
| Mon Nov 4, 2013 | Islamic New Year (Official Holiday) |
| Thu Nov 28, 2013 | Holiday |
| Wed Dec 18, 2013 | Last Day of Classes |
| Thu Dec 19, 2013 | Final Exam |
Monthly Programs
Arab Academy study programs run all year round. We normally start a course on the first Sunday of every month. We also run short term and flexible programs for students with tight schedules. The table below displays when each session begins and when it ends. You may register for as many sessions as you wish.
| Starting Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2013 | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Feb 3, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Mar 3, 2013 | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Apr 7, 2013 | May 2, 2013 |
| May 5, 2013 | May 31, 2013 (Sham El-Nessim holiday: 6 May) |
| Jun 2, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Jul 7, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| Aug 4, 2013 | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 |
| Sep 29, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 (Eid holiday 14-17 Oct) |
| Nov 3, 2013 | Nov 28, 2013 |
| Dec 1, 2013 | Dec 26, 2013 |