Turath 2026
Arabic Study Abroad Program
OMAN (5 WEEKS, 8 WEEKS, OR 13 WEEKS)
- 8 Weeks:
May 31 – July 23 - 5 Weeks:
July 26 – August 27 - 13 Weeks:
May 31 – August 27
JORDAN (5 WEEKS OR 10 WEEKS)
- 5 Weeks:
Session I: June 7 – July 9
Session II: July 19 – August 20 - 10 Weeks:
June 7 – August 20
(July 12 – 16: break, no classes, students on their own)
Oman
Noor Majan Institute
Muscat, Oman
- 8 Weeks:
May 31 – July 23 - 5 Weeks:
July 26 – August 27 - 13 Weeks:
May 31 – August 27
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Arabic Language Courses at Noor Majan (Muscat, Oman)
Students will depart from their hometown to Muscat, Oman to begin their Arabic courses. Student programming will consist of the following components:
- Modern Standard Arabic
- Language partners with a choice of Fusha or Omani dialects
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Educational travel excursions
- Community-based experiential learning
- Total program contact hours: 100 hours for 4 weeks & 200 hours for 8 weeks (These numbers don’t include the weekend program excursions.)
- Tutoring as needed
- All students will be required to take a placement test upon arrival at Noor Majan.
Students will have an immersive Arabic as One Language experience. Noor Majan will pair students with a local peer for the language partners component, for which pairs will meet in local public spaces of their choice to have conversations in Arabic. This component of the language curriculum will have a more colloquial tone, meant to give students exposure to local dialects and speaking habits. In addition to language instruction, students will participate in rich cultural activities and educational trips at each institute. All program-related transportation will be included (including to and from the airport).
The diverse enrichment activities offered at Noor Majan are meant to give students a cultural perspective on life and society in the Arab world. Some of the cultural activities at Noor Majan will include presentations by local Omani NGOs, calligraphy workshops, and conversations with representatives from the Sidab Women’s group. Travel excursions will include trips to Nizwa and Wadi Bani Khaled.
Accommodations
Noor Majan will provide student housing (double occupancy) for the duration of the program in furnished apartments within walking distance of the institute.
Noor Majan Institute (Oman) Itinerary Overview
- Each weekday (Sunday – Thursday) the program starts at 8:45 AM and lasts until 3 PM, including class time, a lunch break (lunches included in program cost), cultural activities (once/week), and language partners.
- Students have free time after 3 PM, in the evenings, and during the weekends if there are no travel excursions.
5 -Week Itinerary (95 contact hours, not including program weekend excursions)
8 -Week Itinerary (152 total contact hours, not including program weekend excursions)
15 -Week Itinerary (247 contact hours, not including program weekend excursions)
PROGRAM FEES –
8 Weeks:
May 31 – July 23: $6,753
5 Weeks:
July 26 – August 27: $4,452
13 Weeks:
May 31 – August 27: $10,705
Included in program fees:
All coursework, cultural activities, lunches during the program at Noor Majan, and program excursions.
Not included in program fees:
Airfare, daily meals, travel insurance, health insurance, and personal expenses.
PLEASE NOTE:
International health insurance is required for participation in the program. Travel insurance is recommended but not required.
The summer 2026 Turath Oman program may be eligible for federal and private funding, including FLAS for college students. We encourage students to seek scholarship opportunities through their home institutions and are happy to provide any documentation necessary to fulfill their funding requirements.
More details about tuition and insurance requirements coming soon. Please email info@alifinstitute.org for more information.
Official transcripts will be provided at the end of the program. Alif is open to signing Memorandums of Understanding and School of Record agreements for the transfer of credit to your host institution. All you need to do is send an email to our Arabic Language Program Director, Kinda Hanano connecting us to your advisor, administrator, or study abroad office during the registration process.
Eligibility
The Summer 2026 Turath Study Abroad Program is open to students of Arabic of all levels. Given the intensive and immersive nature of the program, applicants should expect to make a serious commitment to learning Arabic during their time with Alif and Noor Majan.
PLEASE NOTE: International health insurance is required for participation in the program. Travel insurance is recommended but not required.
Application Instructions
For additional information about the summer 2026 Turath Oman program, please contact info@alifinstitute.org.
Jordan
Sijal Institute
Amman, Jordan
5 – Week Program:
Session I: June 7 – July 9, 2026
Session II: July 19 – August 20, 2026
10 – Week Program: June 7 – August 20, 2026
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Arabic Language Courses at Sijal Institute (Amman, Jordan)
Students will depart from their hometown to the Sijal Institute in Amman, Jordan to begin their Arabic courses. Student programming will consist of the following components:
- Modern Standard Arabic
- Language partners with exposure to the Jordanian dialect
- Cultural enrichment activities
- Educational travel excursions
- Community-based experiential learning
- Total program contact hours: 95 hours for 5 weeks and 190 hours for 10 weeks (These numbers don’t include any weekend program excursions.)
- Tutoring as needed
- All students will be required to take a placement test upon arrival at Sijal Institute.
Students will have an immersive Arabic as One Language experience. Sijal will pair students with a local peer for the language partners component, for which pairs will meet in local public spaces of their choice to have conversations in Arabic. This component of the language curriculum will have a more colloquial tone, meant to give students exposure to local dialects and speaking habits. In addition to language instruction, students will participate in rich cultural activities and educational trips at each institute. All program-related transportation will be included (including to and from the airport).
The diverse enrichment activities offered at Sijal are meant to give students a cultural perspective on life and society in the Arab world. During their time with Sijal, students will participate in a “Welcome to Amman” city walk, cooking activities featuring Jordanian cuisine, and a local graffiti art tour.
Accommodations
Sijal will provide student housing for the duration of the program in furnished apartments within walking distance of the institute. A homestay option is available but limited and on a first come, first served basis.
Sijal Institute (Jordan) Itinerary Overview
- Orientation is on June 6 (Session I) and July 18 (Session II).
- Students will have 19 contact hours per week.
- Each weekday (Sunday – Thursday) the program starts at 9 AM and lasts until 4 PM, including class time, a lunch break, cultural activities and lectures, and language partners. (*Please note that the standard work week in Jordan is Sunday-Thursday. Course hours are standard educational hours, meaning fifty minutes of class time with ten minutes of break.)
- Students have free time after 4 PM, in the evenings, and during the weekends.
- Office hours are available from 3 PM – 5 PM.
5-Week Jordan Itinerary (95 contact hours, not including weekend program excursions)
10-Week Jordan Itinerary (190 contact hours, not including weekend program excursions)
PROGRAM FEES –
Session I (June 7 – July 9): $3,595
Session II (July 19 – August 20): $3,595
Session I & Session II (June 15 – August 21): $6,170
Housing Options (included in tuition):
- Homestay
- Limited availability.
- Includes all utilities and meals.
- Transportation to Sijal NOT included.
- Furnished apartment
- Includes all utilities.
- Meals not included.
- Walking distance from Sijal.
Included in program fees:
Coursework, cultural activities, help with visa extensions, and program excursions.
Not included in program fees:
Airfare, daily meals, travel insurance, health insurance, and personal expenses.
PLEASE NOTE:
International health insurance is required for participation in the program. Travel insurance is recommended but not required.
The summer 2026 Turath Jordan program may be eligible for federal and private funding, including FLAS for college students. We encourage students to seek scholarship opportunities through their home institutions and are happy to provide any documentation necessary to fulfill their funding requirements.
For more information, please email info@alifinstitute.org.
Official transcripts will be provided at the end of the program. Alif is open to signing Memorandums of Understanding and School of Record agreements for the transfer of credit to your host institution. All you need to do is send an email to our Arabic Language Program Director, Kinda Hanano connecting us to your advisor, administrator, or study abroad office during the registration process.
Eligibility
College students, adults, and working professionals: The Summer 2026 Turath Study Abroad Program is open to students of Arabic of all levels. You need not be enrolled in an academic institution to attend this program.
High school students: High school students are eligible to apply to the Jordan program only.
- High school students should apply as a group through their school.
- Schools will send a faculty or staff chaperone with the group of students and will be responsible for their student’s safety.
- A limited number of Jordanian families will be available to host high school students for parents willing to send their children without a school group.
Given the intensive and immersive nature of the program, applicants should expect to make a serious commitment to learning Arabic during their time with Alif Institute and Sijal.
*NOTE: travel and health insurance is required for participation in the program.
Application Instructions
For additional information about the Summer 2026 Turath Jordan program, please contact info@alifinstitute.org.