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Arabic school in Cairo: Arabic Language Center

Arabic Language Center has ceased operations - Permanently closed down
Arabic courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Cairo.

Location: The school is located in the El QUBBA area which is close to the Heliopolice area and the famous EL Qubba Palace.
  • The language school Arabic Language Center was founded in Cairo, Egypt in 1988.
  • Tax registration ID: 86245563

Arabic Courses

General Language
Private

Information for all courses offered by Arabic Language Center

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 € per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Dec 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 12 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 05 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 18 Jun 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 23 Jul 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per Arabic language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 100€

Videos & Photos

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Arabic Language Center

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Arabic teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Arabic Language Center and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Western Union - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 5
    Number of public PC workstations: 8

Additional comment about facilities of school

* Audio, video and multimedia equipment

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 20
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 12
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 17
Minimum age of students
12 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Cairo International Airport:
30 € one way
50 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Cairo airport.
More information about airports around Cairo and how to get from the airport to Cairo on your own here on our Cairo page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Egypt.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Student opinions about Arabic Language Center, Cairo

Liked
The organisation was very good. The people from the school helped where they could, and they could always. The apartment was very big and so was my room. They always managed to give me more than I expected. Another good thing is, that you can go to the internet in school, whenever you want.They give you a cellphone with a prepaid card so anyone can call you and you feel less lost (and safer) in that big city
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Student apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
5. Jul. 2009
Liked
As a lesson was explained carefully, I could understand very well. I booked a group course though, I was offered a one-to-one lessons as another student cancelled. I enjoyed very much because I could talk about each country and understand the difference. He took me for sightseeing after school. We visited many monuments such as the Great Pyramid at Giza
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The staff were always ready to help you. You can ask anything to enjoy Egypt and to know Egypt. Teachers and staff are very kind and friendly.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Student apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Both the school and the apartment where you live are in the center of a residential area, so it is possible to experience real Egypt. Being close to a subway station and big streets, it was very easy to access to downtown and convenient for tourism. The neighbors were really friendly and kind also.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
7. Sep. 2012
Liked
I liked the teachers, the fact that they speak english and also german, and the little breakfast after the first break was great
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
23. Aug. 2007
Liked
Very warm welcome, friendly atmosphere and very accessible and a kindness on the part of any team I warmly thank
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I did not learn much in so little time, quality teacher professional
Course: Modern standard Arabic - 3 weeks
3. Sep. 2006
Liked
The people working at the school were all very kind and always gave advice and help when needed.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General
17. Mar. 2005
Liked
-The hospitality of the staff. -The rythm, quality and intensity of the course.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The book that the school offers for 30 Eur.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
16. Aug. 2010
Liked
International meeting point of extraordinary quality
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I made a quite pleasant experience with taking the minibus to the Metro station. "Taxi" is often the only English word taxi drivers know and they do not have any knowledge/imagination of a street map. Although the school/apartment is very close to the President's palace one should think, taxi drivers would recognize the place on a map! But instead they try to read the name of the street in Western letters.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The Arabic Language Center is a small but a very fine school where you'd like to go to. Organization and teaching meet international standards in an African city. As a real beginner for the Arabic language you should be aware that you have to practice a lot at home. What I particularly liked very much was the internationality of the students which was maybe due to the starting date of the course: 24.12.04: German, Swiss, Italian, American/Iranian, Portuguese, Pakistani and Japanese. Being in an apartment with 3 other women we spoke all together 9 languages. I personally speak fluently English, French + Italien; Arabic is my 4th foreign language. Leisure organised by the school depend on the interest of the students.
Course: General
21. Jan. 2005
Liked
The warm welcome by the school's director, Hatem
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Staying in the available apartments in an ordinary Cairo neighborhood was a real treat
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Student apartment
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Single Crash Course, 20 lessons - 1 week
27. Feb. 2008
Liked
Small classes, the organisation is very good
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Come to Egypt for a longer stay so you have enough time to explore this amazing country, beside all the things you visit in Cairo of course.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Everybody at school is very friendly and they do everything for you to make it comfortable for you and you will enjoy your stay.
Course: Modern standard Arabic - 3 weeks
11. Aug. 2006
Liked
The atmosphere and the friendly people
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern standard Arabic - 3 weeks
26. Apr. 2006
Liked
The level of instruction was excellent
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Make full use of tape and book together
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The Centre`s location outside of the tourist areas makes it an ideal place to get in contact with locals. Students should make use of local people`s friendliness as an aid to practice theirs listening language skills.
Course: Modern standard Arabic - 2 weeks
8. Feb. 2006
Liked
Very good support in every situation
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments friendly and helpful employees, good offerings for freetime
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
14. Sep. 2007
Liked
Extremely friendly and helpful staff
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern standard Arabic - 3 weeks
30. Aug. 2006
Liked
All the staff was very friendly
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Try to be a local instead of just a tourist (for example in ((modest)) clothing): you'll show more respect that me, you'll be more respected yourself, and you'll meet not just annoying tourguides but mainly lovely Egyptians!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Good location (though it seems to be far out of the city centre), good quality of teaching and as i said a helpful & friendly staff. They even surprised me with a birthday party!
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
26. Jul. 2007
Liked
The care taken for the students
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Single Crash Course, 20 lessons - 1 week
26. Oct. 2006
Liked
The very nice authentic people
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
11. Sep. 2008
Liked
Little snacks in the morning
Insider tips about what future students should not miss sightseeingtrips offered by school
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Staff takes so much care for the students, helps organising private trips through Egypt and students can always count on them, day and night.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
13. Sep. 2007
Liked
My teacher and the lessons
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
23. Aug. 2007
Liked
The kindness of the staff
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
10. Apr. 2007
Liked
The teacher was very good
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the pyramids
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 4 weeks
25. Jan. 2007
Liked
The nile, the pyramids
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
5. May. 2007
Liked
The people
Insider tips about what future students should not miss see everything but watch out for scammers
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Student apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
22. Oct. 2008

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543 El Saudia Buildings, El - Qubba, - 11281 Cairo
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FAQ about Arabic Language Center,

  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Cairo International Airport (30 €)
  • 100% of teachers at Arabic Language Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Arabic Language Center comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Netherlands (15%).
  • Arabic Language Center offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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