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Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025

Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025: In the Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program at the Excellence Center in Europe, students will learn about the language and culture of the Arabic Diaspora.

The Excellence Center in Halle (Saale) is the perfect place to conduct a summer Arabic study abroad program for students, or an intensive Arabic summer internship for recent graduates. The Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 is not limited to students or young people though! Applicants of all ages are welcome and from all around the world.

With offices in Halle (Saale), Germany the Excellence Center in Europe (EC) is uniquely located at the intersection of Arabic and German culture. Many refugees, migrants, and asylum seekers live in Halle, offering a blend of cultures where the Arabic language is regularly used outside of the Middle East and North Africa. Over the past 25 years, the Arabic language has become increasingly important to intercultural and international relations – especially in Germany.

What Is Levantine Arabic

Levantine Arabic, also known as Ammiyya or the Shami dialect, is the subtype of Arabic with which people in countries like Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine communicate. It is a mixture of different speaking styles of the region, that features unique sounds, vocabulary, and grammar rules which set it apart from other Arabic dialects.

From the 1st of June to the 14th of June 2025

The Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 in Halle runs from the 1st of June to the 14th of June, offering an immersive two-week experience. This session has limited spots available, so early registration is recommended to secure your place.

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Why Study Arabic in Germany?

Germany is home to a large population of native Arabic speakers with over one million people using Arabic in their homes. As the largest host to refugees in Europe, Germany has a diverse linguistic landscape.

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The city of Halle in Saxony-Anhalt, where the Excellence Center is located, is home to thousands of refugees and migrants from the Middle East and North Africa. The Excellence Center, which has been supporting the large Arabic-speaking community in Halle since 2018, is an ideal location to interact with native Arabic speakers daily. If you are looking for an intensive Arabic language program that allows for language immersion without needing to visit the Middle East or North Africa, then this is the perfect program.

Studying Arabic in Germany

The Excellence Center is an amazing and well-recognized destination for intensive Arabic courses for young people and students looking for summer language programs in Europe. The Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 is offered in June, a popular time to join the Excellence Center. Participants are not only students but also active members of the Excellence Center Community and thus have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Arabic language.

An intensive summer Arabic program at the Excellence Center in Europe also offers the possibility of university/college credits. In our accredited summer intensive Arabic courses, students can make exceptional progress in their language skills, preparing for life after college when these skills can be crucial in a competitive job market. Students will leave the Excellence Center with a Certificate of Completion and possible credits toward an internship.

How Are Arabic Classes Conducted?

Classes are conducted in small groups. Students of a similar skill level will be grouped in groups of up to 20. These classes are intensive, immersive Arabic courses that focus on speaking in small groups. Students work on group projects, go through the process of learning a new language together, and make new friends from around the world!

What Is the Level of the Course?

Levantine Beginner Arabic Course: This level is for those who do not have any prior knowledge of the Arabic language and would like to start learning the alphabet. These courses will allow you to gain fundamental skills in reading and writing Arabic as well as understanding and engaging in simple, day-to-day conversations.

Applicants Eligibility Requirements

Available to anyone between the ages of 16 – 75 (Exceptions made upon special request with the Center’s director)
Available to all nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and beliefs
No prior knowledge of Arabic needed
An upbeat and can-do attitude
Interest in learning about other cultures

Why Should I Join the Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025?

Here are a few reasons for joining the Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 in Halle, (Saale), Germany:

Education from well-qualified, attentive Arabic teachers with excellent educational backgrounds
Engagement in educational, social, and community activities
Access to the Arabic community in Halle as well as to the Center’s connections in the community
Understanding the human rights situation and helping local Arab refugees
A possible homestay (per availability) with an Arabic family provides ample opportunity to practice new language skills
Access to the numerous Arab small businesses, shops, and cultural sights in the city
Breakfast with other participants (5 times a week)
Pre-departure and support during your time in Germany
The option to participate in the Center’s community outreach activities with the Arab community
Opportunities to visit German historical sights and cultural centers such as Leipzig, Weimar, Dresden, Frankfurt, and Berlin
An opportunity to learn about the unique fusion of German and Arab cultures that has taken place in the past decade
University credits offered
A certificate upon completion

Program Overview:

Program	Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025
Place of Program	Halle (Saale), Germany
Program Fees	1350 Euro
Age	Older than 16 years
Background in Arabic:	None required
Duration	2 weeks
Teaching Hours	40 Hours
One Teaching Hour	45 Min
Average Class Size	Groups of 20 Students
Class periods	Mornings (8:30 – 12:30) Afternoons (12:30 – 16:00)
Starting/Ending Dates	1st to 14th of June 2025
Application Deadline	Until the 15th of April 2025
Days off	Two days (Saturday and Sundays)
Educational Degree	Not required
University Credit	Available

*Costs include study materials, booklet, and books, placement test, a tour of Halle, breakfast four days a week, accommodation with a host family or in a shared apartment, in-country and pre-departure support with logistics and travel, Arabic classes, and a certificate of completion. Registration fee: Paid once at registration.

Classes Include:

Class readings and discussions
Book work
Meetings with local Arab refugees and migrants
Participation in community and cultural activities
Daily homework
Quizzes
Full immersion in Arab-German culture

Reviews and Community Awards

The Excellence Center in Halle has been working with the Arabic-speaking community in Halle since 2018, building a positive relationship and developing our programs to be as effective as possible.

We continue to strive towards “excellence”. In 2021 we were rated one of the top three programs worldwide in offering volunteer opportunities. We received the community choice awards from Go Overseas in the categories “best language school” and voted best on “fun” and “instruction.”

In 2019, we received our first “Go Overseas Community Choice Awards” to acknowledge the Excellence Center’s impact on the community of travelers around the world. The Excellence Center continues to be a highly rated travel organization across its selection of programs. Check out our many great reviews here:

+830 Reviews and ratings (96.8%) on gooverseas.com
+160 Reviews and ratings on goabroad.com
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How to Get to Halle?

The easiest way to get to the Excellence Center in Germany is to fly to Leipzig/Halle Airport. It takes about 25 minutes to get from the airport to the Excellence Center via train; however, flights into the Leipzig/Halle Airport can be more expensive.

You can also fly into the airport in Berlin (BER), and then you have two ways to get to the Excellence Center. The first is to come by bus. You can take a bus operated by companies such as FlixBus or Eurolines. The bus ride takes about two hours. The second choice is to come by train through Berlin-Central Station or Berlin Südkreuz. The train ride takes around an hour and a half.

Application Questions and Concerns

If you are interested in participating in the Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 please write to us at Info@eceurope.org. We should respond to your initial inquiry within 1 – 3 business days. Do not hesitate to ask us any questions or concerns you may have.

When you are ready to apply, write in the subject line of your email “Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025”. Upon writing back to you we attach an application form, which you will fill out and return to us to begin the on-boarding process. We hope to hear from you soon!

Summary

The Excellence Center in Europe is a community that sits on the historic convergence of Arab culture in Germany. The Arabic language continues to gain relevance in today’s world, especially in Germany. The Excellence Center in Halle (Saale) offers a chance to experience the distinctive blend of Arab and German cultures and become a part of a historic intercultural union.

The EC’s Intensive Summer Levantine Arabic Program 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity to study Arabic in Germany. Students can learn about the Arabic language and the culture in groups of 20 people during an intensive two-week period. Students will leave the Excellence Center with an understanding of Arab culture and language and a certificate of completion. Finally, students will leave as a member of our unique family, and with an experience you can truly gain nowhere else in the world.