About the School
AMIDEAST is an educational organization founded to promote mutual understanding between the United States and the Middle East. The school offers Arabic language and regional studies programs at two campuses: in Amman (Jordan) and Rabat (Morocco). The primary audience is American college and university students, but programs are open to other adult learners. Instruction is offline, with full immersion in the language environment.
Programs and Formats
AMIDEAST offers a variety of programs:
- Area and Arabic Language Studies — comprehensive study of Arabic language and regional studies.
- Blended Modern Standard & Colloquial Arabic — combination of literary and spoken Arabic.
- Colloquial Moroccan/Jordanian Arabic — focus on local dialects.
- Media Arabic — language of media and news.
- Community-Based Learning — learning through volunteering and interaction with the local community.
- Regional Studies in French — regional studies in French (available in Morocco).
- Intensive Arabic Summer — intensive summer courses.
Formats: semester, year-long, and summer programs. Classes are held in small groups with an emphasis on conversational practice. The program includes homestays and cultural excursions.
Cost and What's Included
Program costs depend on duration and format. Exact prices should be confirmed with the school's manager. Typically, the cost includes: tuition, study materials, homestay (with meals), excursions, and cultural activities. Visa, airfare, and insurance may be additional.
Why Choose AMIDEAST
- Full immersion: classes + living in an Arabic-speaking environment.
- Combination of literary language and dialect.
- Homestays for daily practice.
- Cultural excursions and volunteer projects.
- Experience working with American students (high educational standards).
What to Consider Before Choosing
- Programs are primarily designed for American students, so schedules and requirements may align with the US academic calendar.
- A certain level of English or French (for Regional Studies in French) may be required.
- Visa: CIS citizens may need a visa for Jordan and Morocco; the process can take time.
- Prices are above average due to included homestay and excursions.