Enjoy an Arabic language course in Jordan
at our language school in the city of Amman.

As both one of the oldest cities consistently lived in and a growing, rapidly modernizing metropolis, Amman is a vibrant city with foundations in the past and aspirations for the future. Artifacts dating back to 10050 BCE have been found which indicated a thriving culture though the city is thought to have been founded in 7000 BCE. It was know as Rabbath Ammon in 1300 BCE when inhabited by the Ammonites but it has been ruled by Assyrians, Persians, Greeks and, of course, the Romans who felt a special affinity for it as it was a city built on seven hills, just like Rome was. In 1921 Amman took its first steps towards becoming a modern metropolis when Abdullah I chose it as the site of his government which later made it the capital of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Today Amman has swelled from a small capital to a huge city spreading across, now, nineteen hills with enormous building investments and projects. Much of the influx in population comes from refugees like the Palestinians and Iraqis who have fled the wars in their countries. This has created a diverse and accepting populous which are encouraging of tourists and especially any students of Arabic.


Amman’s openness to visitors and refugees has made it one of the most liberal cities in the Middle East. Jordanian media, which operates largely out of Amman, is one of the most unrestricted in the area. There is also a vibrant and exciting arts and culture scene with many artists, musicians and writers being attracted to the city. Jordan strongly upholds freedom of worship and although the primary religions in Amman are Islam and Christianity there are many various sects. The city is full of churches and mosques many of which are historically significant or, as in the case of the King Abduallah I Mosque, are significant in size and splendor. Even though it is suggested to wear modest clothes when visiting religious sites there are no restrictions on the attire of men or women. Western tourists will actually find that Amman has embraced much of Western culture with a growing number of malls and shopping districts, international restaurants and cuisines and even has a few T.G.I. Friday’s to be found. There are still plenty of authentic and delicious shwarma and falafel though and, in the old downtown core(the Belad), one can find the old souk (a traditional market) and sense the city’s depth of culture.


What we like about Arabic in Amman:

  • One of safest cities in the Middle East with virtually no petty crime.
  • A bustling city with historical interest and modern convenience.
  • A city of growing importance and significance on the world stage and a valuable learning opportunity simply to visit.


See what other students say about the program in Amman:

“The center is located in a student-friendly area of north Amman. The school itself is excellent: Fadi, the Administrator, goes to enormous lengths to accommodate each student giving the center a very personal atmosphere. Where the school truly shines is in the quality of the teachers; where progress is bound only by the student.”