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6 Arabic Language Schools in Cairo - Ranking 2023

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Cairo Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 6 schools

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How our students rated their experience in Cairo

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Cairo
113 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Cairo
Nightlife
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Friendliness of locals
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Geographic setting
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Public transport
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Climate
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Cleanliness
1.9

Rating: 1.9/5.0

Affordability
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shopping
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Safety
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

What our students said about Cairo

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Best season in autumn, avoid high summer if possible. If necessary, book course at Ahlan Alexandria (coastal city) in summer.

Sami
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Negative comments aren't supposed to mean 'don't go there' because it is an awesome experience anyway.

Lennart
Germany

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Cairo

Ahlan

The teachers are what make the school great.

22 December 2019
Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
KadinAhlan
Ahlan

The other students were by far my favorite part of the experience. Very international and relatively young (~22-25). Although a bit more expensive than Egyptian hostels, I would recommend a room at Ahlan. At least there are no employees from the school living in Orabi St. and there is a very relaxed atmosphere. People do a lot together, help each other with homework (yes homework) and there is the possibility to walk to school together in the morning.
The quality of the teaching is very good. All teachers (mostly female) speak good English and are very competent. The only drawback is that at Ahlan you always have the feeling that the school wants to make an extra profit. In summary, they offer Egyptian service at European prices. Sadly, neither the teachers nor the local management are well paid. Would also advise against organized tours with Ahlan. Prices for buses and hotels are doubled (literally) and there is hardly any co-determination. If possible, just organize something with a few students. Living and traveling in Egypt is extremely cheap.

15 November 2019
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
SamiAhlan
Ahlan

Flowers.
The reviews about Ahlan are not accurate. It seems to be amazing and it needs lots of improvement.

4 August 2019
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic - 2 weeks
Student age: 50 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
EmmanuelleAhlan
Ahlan

Hanan the teacher and the students here are fantastic.
Get rid of the manager who is never serious.

30 July 2019
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 22 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
YubinAhlan
Arabeya Arabic Language Center

I liked the professionalism and training of teachers, the coordinator and director. Very careful to identify the right level even at the cost of dedicating a group course to one person. There is a high level of customizing to meet individual needs even in group courses. Small classes that allow you to interact a lot with the teacher.

12 February 2019
Course: Small Groups Program - 2 weeks
Student age: 36 years

5.0

Rating: 5

| 2 reviews
Ahlan

Social activities and teachers.
It is amazing. I highly recommend the school, you won't be dissappointed.

30 October 2018
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic - 4 weeks
Student age: 26 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
ZuzannaAhlan
Ahlan

Teachers, location, external trips & value for money
Great experience!

29 July 2018
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic - 4 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
SamiAhlan
Ahlan

Wonderful people. I felt I had come here not to study, but to a family - we were all like a big family. The quality of teaching is really high, everything is explained very well and clearly, they will help you with any problems any time, day and night.

1 July 2018
Course: Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
Student age: 20 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
Anastasiia Ahlan
Ahlan

Yahia is an excellent teacher.
excellent staff and location.

29 April 2018
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 21 reviews
SamuelAhlan
Arabic Language Center

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
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.

7 September 2012
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
Student age: 20 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 30 reviews
ILI - International Language Institute

The ease with which all different nationalities are mixed in the classes.
I know the school disagrees, but just like last year, I still think that combining MSA and ECA in the first period is a mistake: the two contradict each other too much. Also it gets very tiring to have to listen all the time, during an ECA lesson, to: no, that is fossha, not ameeya. Take one language at a time if you cannot keep the two separate.

22 August 2011
Course: Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (ECA) - 4 weeks
Student age: 59 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 58 reviews
ILI - International Language Institute

Living right at the school was the most convenient option.
I had several problems with the Administration of the school. They were very disorganized and I had great difficulty regarding payment of tuition and adding one extra week of class. They did not always have a record of prepayments that many students made and said we owed more money and that it was our responsibility to sort it out. Instead of trying to assist newcomers, they made it more difficult. They did not reserve my room for one more week, as we had discussed, and I had to move to another residence for the last few days at GREAT inconvenience. I was not the only one who had difficulty with the Administration - they are not very professional and did not accept responsibility for their mistakes. If they had at least accepted that it was their fault, I would have felt differently. I would not recommend them to anyone.

10 December 2010
Course: Combined ECA/MSA - 5 weeks
Student age: 48 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 58 reviews
Arabic Language Center

-The hospitality of the staff. -The rythm, quality and intensity of the course.

16 August 2010
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
Student age: 24 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 30 reviews
ILI - International Language Institute

The management is not capable of separating advanced students from beginners. If you have any other wish e.g you would like them to organise a minibus for a trip they cannot do it. They will only sell their own trips for way to much money!! I was not allowed to change class and the classes are over the limit of students they say there is. and they do not provide a new teacher, even though already 1 student per month pays the amount of one teachers wage! Under no circumstances i can recommend this school and after talking to other students the majority has the same opinion and wont come back to ILI Cairo!

13 July 2010
Course: Combined ECA/MSA - 5 weeks
Student age: 27 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 58 reviews
ILI - International Language Institute

The ability to mix so many different students and student needs. I was clearly an old hen (58) between a lot of young chicks, but at no time this felt like a problem. Cae in point: I am already arranging my agenda to repeat the experience next year!
A four hour trip to Alexandria (and back) is NOT funny when there are nine of you stuffed into a 6 persons van. Not the behaviour one expects from a classy institute like ILI!

4 July 2010
Course: Combined ECA/MSA - 4 weeks
Student age: 58 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 58 reviews
ILI - International Language Institute

nice teachers, great general organisation

2 January 2010
Course: Combined ECA/MSA - 5 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.1

Rating: 4.1

| 58 reviews
Arabic Language Center

nice building with aircondition, friendly staff, you can choose yourself on which grammar you want to focus

26 August 2009
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 30 reviews

Information about Cairo

Why Cairo? Every visitor in Egypt comes to Cairo, to gasp at the outstanding Pyramids and the sprawling immensity of this city. Cairo boasts bazaars, mosques and the city Citadel and an extraordinary antiquities Museum. It is equally impossible not to find yourself carried away by the street life, where medieval trades and customs co-exist with a modern, cosmopolitan mix of Arab, African and European influences.

Key Facts about Cairo

Population:   9,607,000
Time zone: +12h. (GMT +2)
Region: Muḩāfaz̧at al Qāhirah,
Currency: EGP (1 EGP = 0.0324 USD)
Name of city in Arabic: القاهرة
Visa: Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Egypt. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Egypt in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Egypt on the official website - US Arab Chamber of Commerce in Washington.
High season: July
Low season: November
Average course price per week (High season): 100 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 146 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Student price index excluding rent:48* (52% cheaper than New York)
  • Student price index including rent:39* (61% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:59* (41% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Egypt average): 75.08 EGP
    (53% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type F
  • Residential voltage: 220 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz

Weather in Cairo

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Events in Cairo

Best time to take a language course in Cairo
October
6th of October
6th of October

06 October 2023On the 6th of October, to commemorate the victory of the October war, there is a military parade and air show.

What to do in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar Mosque
Pyramids
Pyramids
Nile River Cruise
Nile River Cruise
Al-Azhar Park
Al-Azhar Park
Cairo
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Arrival airport

Cairo International (CAI) - 16 km. from Cairo city center

Public transportation to city center:

, 17 minutes.

Main stops:

Every 5 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Kolyet el Banat, Cairo Fair, Abbasia, Abdou Pasha, El Geish, Bab el Shaaria, Ataba

Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of Cairo

Public transportation in Cairo

Q&A - Questions and answers about Cairo

  • Our partner schools in Cairo offer courses in Arabic only. But we have another partner schools in Taiwan and China offering courses in Mandarin.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - May 17, 2023
  • Ahlan school offers Arabic courses throughout the year, not just in April, June, July, and August. Therefore, you can choose any time range that suits your schedule.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2023

FAQ about courses in Cairo

  • Ahlan has received the best overall rating in Cairo.
  • Arabeya Arabic Language Center, located in 13 Tahrir Sq. Downtown, Cairo has been voted as the school with the best location in Cairo.
  • Schools in Cairo offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: Other exams.
  • See the climate table of Cairo and the event calendar of Cairo with events such as 6th of October.
  • 212€ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an Arabic course in Cairo. The average cost of a language course in Cairo is 126€ per week.

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