Al Minbar Institute

Academic Programs

Discover our programs and sessions, from four-week sessions to a full semester or Academic Year of Arabic in Rabat.

Modern Standard Arabic

Arabic Immersion Programs in Rabat

Our immersion programs are designed for students who want to spend an extended period in Morocco while developing their Arabic through study and everyday life. The experience combines structured Arabic instruction with opportunities to use the language beyond the classroom and engage with Moroccan society and culture.

Living in Rabat gives students the time and environment to make Arabic part of their daily routine, as they interact with teachers, language partners, host families, local institutions, and the wider community, encountering the language in a variety of real-life contexts while becoming familiar with life in Morocco. At the same time, the program offers opportunities to explore the country, build relationships, and take part in activities that complement classroom learning, with accommodation, cultural activities, excursions, volunteering, and other elements of the experience arranged as part of the program.

What will you experience?

  • Study Modern Standard Arabic in small groups, twenty lessons a week
  • Use Arabic in everyday situations beyond the classroom
  • Build familiarity with Moroccan culture and daily life
  • Gain experience using Arabic in a variety of social and cultural contexts
  • Make Arabic part of your everyday life while living in Rabat
  • Progress through a modern Arabic curriculum, advance to higher levels, and earn a certificate documenting your achievement
Students at Al Minbar Institute

Academic Programs

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Winter Session

4 weeks80 hours

$1,270

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  • Beginner to advanced
  • Dec 21 to Jan 15, 2027

Cancellation and refund terms live in our General Policy.

The Winter program includes

  • 20 hours of Modern Standard Arabic per week

  • A language partner twice a week

  • Two hours a week of one-to-one tuition

  • The official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (programs of eight weeks and longer), full assessment and a transcript

  • Cultural activities complement classroom learning, offering opportunities to practice Arabic while discovering Moroccan culture.

Timetable

Four hours of class per day, Monday to Friday

A break of approximately 30 minutes is provided during the morning.

Everything above is included in one program price, accommodation apart. See how the programs compare.

Pricing

One total per program, without accommodation. Program students can add accommodation at a single rate of $155 per week, host family or student residence.

  • Winter Session (4 weeks): $1,270 per program

Electives are optional: you can add a Content course or Area studies to your program.

In-house cultural activities, including cooking, calligraphy, zellige, and discussion groups, are included for all students, with at least one free activity each week. See our cultural program

Accommodation

We arrange accommodation in a host family or student residence, booked separately from the program fees at a single rate of $155 per week for program students.

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When you can start

Start any Monday, all year

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Winter Session

Dec 21 to Jan 15, 20274 weeks

80 hours

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$1,270

per program

11,700 MAD · ~€1,085

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Fall Semester

Aug 30 to Nov 19, 2027

240 hours · 12 weeks

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$3,450 per program31,800 MAD · ~€2,945

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Spring Semester

Jan 18 to Apr 9, 2027

240 hours · 12 weeks

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$3,450 per program31,800 MAD · ~€2,945

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Summer Program

Jun 7 to Jul 30, 2027

160 hours · 8 weeks

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$2,470 per program22,800 MAD · ~€2,110

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Academic Year

28–36 weeks

Aug 30 to May 6, 2028

560–720 hours

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From $7,910 per program73,000 MAD · ~€6,760Tuition covers 28 weeks. For a longer year, up to 36 weeks, contact us.

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Extras

What you can add around your course, and what it costs.

Elective: content course in Arabic (50 h)$9108,400 MAD · ~€780
Elective: Area Study, one-to-one in English with university faculty (20 h)Ask for a quote
Host family$155per week1,450 MAD · ~€135
Student accommodation$175per week1,600 MAD · ~€150
Studio$315per week2,900 MAD · ~€270

What these programs are for

Structure of the Immersion Programs

Duration

Immersion programs are available in different formats, from four week seasonal sessions to a full semester or Academic Year. Students can choose the duration that best suits their academic and personal plans.

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Content

The programs combine Arabic language instruction with sustained exposure to the language and Moroccan environment. Students develop the four main language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while using Arabic in everyday situations and through activities outside the classroom.

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Certifications

Students receive documentation of their studies, including the course taken, contact hours, and assessed proficiency level. Programs of eight weeks and longer also include an official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview with an independent certified examiner.

Credit and transcripts
Rabat, Morocco

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