WHAT WE LIKE about this Program! - Historic city & intellectual capital of Morocco - Home to the largest mosque in North Africa and the most complex medina - School housed in a large Moorish-style villa

Enjoy an Arabic language course in Morocco at our language school in the city of Fez.

The mesmerizing, historic city of Fez, known as Morocco's "Intellectual Capital", provides a unique ambiance for studying Arabic in North Africa. The most ravishing and mystical of Morocco's imperial cities, Fez was founded by the great Moroccan ruler saint Moulay Idris II. Due to its great Islamic traditions, it is still considered Morocco's premier religious city.

Fez is the site of Qarawiyyin Mosque, the largest in North Africa. Its medina is the most complex, with more ancient monuments, mosques, Koranic schools, inns and souks (markets) than any other Moroccan city.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - School is located in residential neighborhood (5-minute walk from the city center) - Popular English school on ground floor enables interaction with Moroccans - Great facilities including a tv / video area, garden, library & cafeteria

Our school is located in a tranquil residential neighborhood of Fez, and the city center as well as many restaurants and cafes are within easy walking distance.

Our school is housed in a large Moorish-style villa surrounded by a large oasis-like garden with date palms and rosemary shrubs. Established in 1983 it is now the pre-eminent school in the Maghreb for the teaching of Arabic. The school building is also home to an English language school, thereby enabling interaction with young Moroccans. Students are welcome to use all of the school's amenities such as the private garden, library, TV area and snack bar.

PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all language levels (MSA & CMA) - Set course length of 3 or 6 weeks - Classes are Mon - Fri (school closed Sat - Sun) - Average class size 8 students- Dress code in effect (ie. modest attire)

Standard: 4 lessons daily (20 hours per week)
Monday - Friday. Length of program 3 or 6 weeks.

Our MSA and CMA instructors hail from prestigious Moroccan universities and traditional institutions. Our instructors are of exceptional caliber, have an excellent grasp of Arabic structure and vocabulary and apply a functional yet communicative curriculum.

NOTE: Students wishing to obtain university credit may be required to take a proficiency examination at the end of their studies. Our school can provide ACTFL proficiency examinations for a fee of approx. $40 and on request calculate a grade-point average.

After class is over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: Lectures on Moroccan or Arab culture, Arabic films, Tours of Fez, visit the Roman ruins of Volubulis, picnics in Ifrane (Atlas Mountains village), visits to a country souk (market) etc.

We also offer a hands-on cooking class in the Medina of Fez, which can be arranged on site.

School Residence: (private room) no meals
Our school residence is located in a beautiful villa across the street from the school. With a large garden and splendid view of the old medina, the residence provides a peaceful setting for studying and relaxing. All rooms have high ceilings and most open out onto private balconies. The kitchen and bath facilities are shared, no meals are included and women and men are separated.

Host Family: (private room) 2 meals daily
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 20-30 minutes.

Important notes about living and studying in Fez & Morocco:

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