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CIEE Summer Arabic Language Program in Rabat, Morocco (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Rabat, Morocco
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Arabic Housing Options: Apartment (shared), Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Internships, Linguistics, Service Learning, Social Science Program Type: study abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Summer Arabic Language

RABAT, MOROCCO

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Program Overview

Diversify your resume and work experience with one of the most sought-after language skills in today's job market: Arabic. Designed for students who want to polish their Arabic language skills, the Summer Arabic Language program brings you to the enchanting city of Rabat, where you'll study, live, and explore Moroccan life.

When class is in session at CIEE Rabat, you'll learn both Modern Standard and Moroccan colloquial Arabic from prestigious faculty. Outside the classroom, you'll put your language skills to the test by communicating with locals. Head to Rabat's Old Market, where you can bargain over souvenirs in souks. Participate in a traditional Moroccan cooking class, sip Moroccan mint tea while getting to know your host family better, or swim in the Atlantic Ocean, only steps away from your home. Everyday activities like these will give you plenty of opportunities to practice your new language skills during your time abroad.

Your courses will be complemented with co-curricular activities and excursions outside the classroom to enhance your cultural understanding of present-day Moroccan society. See firsthand why Morocco's rich and celebrated heritage makes it an ideal destination to study abroad! 

Unique Experiences

SEE THE NORTH AFRICAN COAST,

Casablanca, Chefchaouen, Marrakesh, the village of Ourika, Asilah and Tangiers.

GET ARABIC INSTRUCTION

at just the right level for you.

PRACTICE ARABIC

in real life as you go to museums, NGOs, and cultural events.

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Excursions & Activities

  • Explore thousands of years of history with a guided tour of Rabat’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Old Medina and Kasbah, the ancient ruins of Challah, and the Andalusian Gardens 
  • Take weekly trips outside the classroom to apply your language skills at locations such as the National Jewelry Museum, ICESCO headquarters, or a local newspaper. 
  • Cross flowing streams and climb up rocky ravines as you hike through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, stopping to visit an indigenous Amazigh Village in Ourika 
  • Wander through the streets of Chefchaouen, the “Blue Peal of Morocco”, and watch the sun set over the city from the Spanish Mosque 
  • Hike to the Akchour waterfalls, stopping to drink a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice while you rest your feet in the crystal-clear waters of the nearby rivers 
  • Get lost in the red-walled medina of Marrakech, one of Morocco’s four imperial cities, and watch the sun set as street performers, musicians, and storytellers appear in Jemaa el-Fnaa 

Projects

  • Volunteering: Immerse yourself in Morocco by lending a helping hand to locals in the community – work with descendants of pre-Arab inhabitants of North Africa, hospital patients, visually impaired students, mentally challenged youth, women’s groups, or children from low-income families.
  • Peer-to-peer tutoring: CIEE connects you with local Moroccan university students from day one. They’re a part of everyday programming and will help you integrate into Moroccan society.
  • Language Partners: Practice and build your language skills by meeting with local Moroccans and discussing topics of common interests.

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to Dutch culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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