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Core program - Level 1 (Group)

Arabia Experience Institute
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Course description

Arabic Language core program - Level 1 is 2 weeks program
5 days per week and 4 hours per day(2 hours local arabic and 2 hours modern Arabic)
each week covers 20 lessons

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
Every Sunday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday and Saturday - Sunday

Class times

Morning session
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 6 - 70 years old
Average 30 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Arabia Experience Institute in Oman offers engaging classes in Omani Gulf Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic. We offer a full-time day program, afternoon private classes, and 4 week intensive modules throughout the year.

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Arabic speakers
All
Teachers with Arabic teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Arabia Experience Institute varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 30.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
80%
Germany
5%
Other
15%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None
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"Not a quality experience, very amateur feeling."

Stephen Dietrich, student from USA

When I got to the Arabia Experience Institute I felt as if the place had not been used in weeks. The facilities were not located in Muscat, but in Seeb, a town over 35 minutes away by taxi.

The teacher I had did not seem to know how to deal with someone with my complete lack of Arabic despite being told that this would be alright. Even though I booked a one on one course, on day two, another student was added to my class.

On this day, cleaning was taking place which made the whole place seem a but more reputable. There were no after class activities as were advertised, no cultural excursions or seminars. It was class only.

The "notebook" that we worked from was a photocopied pamphlet which was very difficult to read the Arabic as it had been copied too many times. The facilities are located very far from hotels. I did enjoy learning from the teacher when she taught reading and writing, but this was not much of the course in the three days I attended. I did not go back for day 4 or 5 of my course as I was completely unsatisfied and thought it a waste of my time and money.

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Date of study
20 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Nasser Al Jabri, Director at Arabia Experience Institute responded to this review.
17 December 2022

I'm very sorry to see that you had a bad experience. However, I was never informed that this was the case. You never spoke with any of our staff, so we weren't able to address your problems.
Unfortunately, many of our teachers were sick during your course, so some changes had to be made at the last minute. We did our best to inform you about the situation, and I'm sorry if you were not adequately informed.

housing

Housing

Arabia Experience Institute offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 232
weekly
Age range: 17 - 75 years old
Address: senayah 10, seeb, muscat, oman
Location: mabellah
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 15 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 08:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 232
This accommodation is a single room in a dorm. There is a curfew till 11 p.m. One room to one student occupant. With bed and cupboard and the kitchen is common that the student can cook. There is no iron, no pillow and no blanket. If you want to buy you may advise the institute.
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Hotel - Single-person room

NZ$ 558
weekly
Age range: 18 - 70 years old
Address: PO BOX 1258 , Seeb, muscat 132, Oman
Location: mabellah
Housing type: 3-star hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 10 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 558
The room is a single room having King Size Bed with Free Internet, coffee and tea. No breakfast.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Muscat based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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