Arabic Language, Islamic Culture.

  Syria

Dimashq [Damascus]

Term: Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 

Description: IQRA Instituteis a specialist center in teaching & learning the Arabic language, Aims to perfection the standards of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. All programs and courses are considered both in MSA Modern standard & classical Arabic, in teaching students, training instructors and developing the curriculums.

IQRA Institute Programs are unique because they provide different programs for people with different needs and backgrounds, based on long teaching experience, especially the needs of university students.

IQRA Institute Programs are especially successful because they provide complete immersion in Arab language, culture and society. In-class instruction is accompanied by tours, visits, trips, and other activities that enrich the students' learning experience, and enable them to live, learn, and practice the language in authentic setting.

IQRA Institute Programs are very carefully designed, based on consultation of top Arabic instructors in both the East and West. They solve the weaknesses found in other programs, in both program design and teaching methodology, and enable students to become proficient in speaking, reading, and writing Arabic in a very short time.

Highlights: IQRA Institute was established in the Summer of 2000, as a specialized center for Arabic learning for foreign students.

Its Centers are based on excellence of instruction, using:
   
a) qualified and experienced teachers
b) strong and proven learning curriculums
c) reasonable prices.

IQRA Institute Centers exist presently in Beirut, Damascus, Cairo, and Amman, and other Middle Eastern cities.

programs of IQRA:

a) Special Arabic Programs For graduate students, researchers, those studying Arabic culture, society, and history, and others with special needs or time constraints. Such students can have special or private programs set up to suit their needs, with all the benefits of other Iqra Institute programs at very reasonable rates.
b) Programs for Diplomats and Foreign Employees in the Middle East.
c) Programs for those of Particular Language and Culture Needs.
d) Intensive Summer/Spring/Autumn/Winter Programs.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: IQRA Institute Teachers are all native language instructors who combine:

a) Strong academic qualifications,
b) Excellent teaching skills,
c) experience,
d) rich and diverse backgrounds and dynamic personalities, in order to give students a full learning experience in both Arabic language and its social and cultural contexts.

IQRA Institute Curriculums

IQRA Institute curriculums are based on and derived from top Arabic curriculums, customized and supplemented according to the needs of different programs and individual students.

Cost in US$: as the program.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Syria Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 8 students

IQRA Institute's Mission Statement: IQRA Institute is a specialist Arabic language center to non-native speakers in teaching & learning, based in Beirut, Lebanon & Damascus, Syria. Aims to perfection the standards of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. All programs and courses are considered both in MSA Modern standard & classical Arabic, in teaching students, training instructors and developing the curriculums.

Year Founded: 1997