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Best Internship Programs in Europe
Best Internship Programs in Europe: The Excellence Center in Europe offers some of the most exciting and rewarding internship opportunities available. Students from around the globe seek out these programs […]
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Affordable Internships in Germany for Students
Affordable Internships in Germany for Students: Are you a student or a native English speaker? Do you want to visit Germany and do an internship here? Would you like to […]
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Affordable Short-Term Volunteer Programs in Germany
Are you on a tight budget and seeking affordable short-term volunteer programs in Germany? The Excellence Center in Europe offers a wealth of opportunities for anyone interested in volunteer work […]
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Best Volunteer and Internship Programs in Germany
Best Volunteer and Internship Programs in Germany: To anyone looking to gain language teaching experience; learn more about other cultures; take part in volunteer and internship programs in Germany; or […]
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From Humble Beginnings to a Thriving Community: The Excellence Center’s Journey
When the Excellence Center first opened its doors in 2018 at Steinweg 56, in Halle, Germany the breakfast room comfortably accommodated the initial five volunteers. As founder Rafat Shantir recalls, […]
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Meet Our Staff
Rafat Shantir
Co-founder
Rafat Shantir:Â Rafat has participated and volunteered in many community development projects in diverse places...
Dr. Elisa Kohl-Garrity
Co-Founder
Dr. Elisa Kohl-Garrity: Originally from Germany, Elisa has successfully earned her Ph.D. in Social Anthropolog...
Muaz Alabaid
Arabic Teacher
Muaz Alabaid, an esteemed Arabic teacher at the Excellence Center in Europe, brings a wealth of experience to ...
Radwan Almudallaleh
Activities Coordinator
Radwan Almudallaleh plays a crucial role as the local Educational Activities Coordinator at the Excellence Cen...
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Get to Know the Excellence Center In Europe
The Excellence Center in Europe opened its doors in Germany in 2018. Â Our sister organisation in Hebron, Palestine has operated as a community center since 2011. The Excellence Center is located in Leipziger Str. 16, 06108, the heart of Halle (Saale), a city in the southern part of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, as well as its largest city. Further, Halle is situated along the Saale River. The city has around 236,000 inhabitants and is approximately 170 km from Berlin.
There are many historic sites in Halle, including Francke Stiftungen, Haendel Hause, museums, churches, the old market, and the lovely historic architecture of the city. There are also many beautiful landscapes and green areas including parks, lakes, and rivers across the city of Halle (Saale).
The Excellence Center in Europe is conveniently only a three-minute walk from the city center. This makes many sites and attractions, such as restaurants, Arabic shops, cafes, bars, playgrounds, library, and the Martin Luther University, easily accessible.
Volunteer And Internship Programs
The Excellence Center in Europe provides a variety of volunteer and internship programs to those who want to travel to Germany, immerse themselves in the culture, all while working with refugees in Halle, Germany and migrants to make a meaningful difference.
Here, you can explore the list of our short-term volunteer and internship programs in Halle, Germany:
Intensive Arabic Programs
The Excellence Center in Europe offers high-intensive, intensive, and non-intensive Arabic immersion language courses, summer Arabic programs with dialects such as Levantine (Ammiya) Arabic, Palestinian colloquial Arabic, Modern Standard Arabic and online Arabic courses taught by qualified Arabic teachers.
The Center offers the following Arabic Immersion Intensive programs:Â
Colloquial Levantine Arabic (Ammiyya dialect) | Palestinian Colloquial Arabic Courses |
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) Lessons | A mixed program (MSA, Colloquial Levantine Arabic, and Palestinian Colloquial Arabic) |
Conversational German intensive course | Non-intensive German programs |
Summer Arabic Immersion Program | Online Arabic Courses |
Time & Duration
The Excellence Center in Europe welcomes students, English native and non-native speakers, and people from all countries who are 18 to 70 years old to join any of the Centerâs volunteer, internship and Arabic programs.
The period of participation can span anywhere from 1 to 13 weeks. For volunteers, interns, and students, the ECâs program flexibility is designed to work around their schedules, with programs being available year-round (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter), as well as starting and ending dates up to the participantâs choice!
Meeting Point
The Excellence Center works as a meeting point between internationals, locals, refugees, and immigrants. Our participants will have the chance to interact and help refugees who have fled war-torn homelands for a future of peace, stability, and safety in Germany.
The EC has hosted many people including students, graduates, professionals and the retired who come from a myriad of countries around the world, such as the USA, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, China, Canada.
Our Programs Make Great ImpactÂ
Our Volunteer and Internship programs in Halle, Germany are well researched, targeted, and suitable for anyone who wants to gain insights into German and Arabic culture as well as refugeesâ daily life. We aim to make a long term difference for our local community through the exchange of ideas and âwalking in each otherâs shoesâ.
Volunteering and interning in Halle, Germany is a unique opportunity to genuinely make an impact on your life as well as others including children, refugees, women, youth and community members.
Community AwardsÂ
The Excellence Center In Europe has been honored with several prestigious Community Awards, recognized as the Best Language School and Top Volunteer Provider for the years 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. For more details, please visit our profiles on GoOverseas.com and GoAbroad.com.
Flexible Booking
At the Excellence Center in Europe, we understand that things change. As such, our programmes are incredibly flexible in case you need to alter travel plans or just simply have a change of heart.
As programs begin at the center year-round (with flexible start and end dates), you decide your arrival. Furthermore, youâre able to change your start date entirely free of charge if requested at least two weeks beforehand.
One Big Family
The atmosphere in the Excellence Center in Europe will make you feel at home, where everyone has fun by participating in the social and cultural activities organized by the Center. Depending on the season, the EC organizes a number of activities, including barbeques, parties, movie nights, international dinners as well as social activities where participants from all countries meet with refugees and locals in the city of Halle to address various issues.
Your participation in the Excellence Center programs will leave a positive and meaningful impact on the refugee and immigrant community at the Center. You can teach them language skills including English and you will be able to participate or lead English language classes either inside or outside the Center.
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Join Our Family In 2025
Explore unique volunteer and internship opportunities with the Excellence Center in Europe in 2025!
Whether youâre interested in teaching English, supporting refugees, learning German or Arabic, or exploring media and journalism, our volunteer and internship programs offer an unforgettable experience.
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Volunteer & Internship Programs
The Excellence Center in Europe provides volunteer and internship programs in Teaching English, refugee support, media and journalism, and community development in Germany.
These volunteer and internship opportunities are ideal for individuals keen on exploring Europe, immersing themselves in German culture, and making a meaningful contribution by working with refugees and migrants in Halle, Germany.
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Arabic? Yes, & More
“I spent 8 weeks at the Excellence Centre in Halle, my second summer doing an “Arabic Intensive Program” . Unlike the academic setting at the University of Wisconsin, Halle was full of life. Arabic came out of the textbooks and into real lifeâthrough songs, games, cooking, and even love letters.
We explored history, culture, and the language in a way that made it truly meaningful. Muaz brought Arabic to life, and the experiences in Halle, from trips to museums to visits to Arab restaurants, deeply enriched my learning. The Excellence Centre was not just a place to study Arabicâit became a community, and Iâm grateful for everything.” Hannah- Belgium
Our Summer Internship 2025
Our Summer internship in Germany programs for 2025 are perfect for students seeking international experiences in Europe, even in between semesters.
There is also university credit available for those looking for an internship to fill school requirements. The EC accepts international volunteers all year long, but the Summer is the most popular time to join our family- and for good reason! The EC provides one of the best rated Summer internships in Europe.
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Lovely Town & Wonderful People
“I spent 2 weeks volunteer to learn German and teach English at the Excellence Center in Halle. While the program wasn’t as intensive as expected, I enjoyed the German lessons with Muaz and loved teaching English one-on-one.
The best part was bonding with the volunteers and connecting with Rafat and the staff, which made me feel part of something special. Halle is a beautiful city with great people and culture, and I hope to return one day.” Linda- United States