ARABIC TEACHING INSTITUTE
FOR NON-ARABIC SPEAKERS
S-A-R
Mezzeh, Villat Sharkiyya - Damascus- Syria – P. O. Box 9340
Tel: ( +963 – 11 ) 613 2646 - 613 3151 - FAX: 611 9453
E-Mail: arabicinstitute@mail.sy
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The Institute was established in 1973 under the name The Arabic Teaching Institute for Foreigners, today it holds the name The Arabic Teaching Institute for Non-Arabic Speakers. We specialize in teaching of both Classical and Modern Standard Arabic to foreigners and emigrants of Arab descent whose circumstances have not allowed education in the Arabic language.
Our focus is on building all aspects of linguistic ability; encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills into our curriculum. Our faculty of specialists prepare lessons and researches utilizing academic technology in presentation to their students.
Academic Sessions and Fees :
Our Academic Sessions
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Registration Date
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Course Fee
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1st October through 15th January
1st February through 15th May .
1st June through 15th September .
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begins on 28th September
begins on 29th January
begins on 29th May
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10,500 SP ( approx. $200 )
10,500 SP (approx. $200 )
12,500 SP (approx. $240 )
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q Registration begins in Three days before the beginning of the course.
q Students should pay the required fees in cash in Syrian Pounds during the registration period.
q The placement Test Fee is 200 SP.
q The date of the Placement test will be set upon registration.
Academic Levels:
Upon admission to the Institute, students are required to take a placement examination and will be placed into one of six levels,
which are divided into two phases.
Curriculum
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Phase One ( 1 – 4 )
Level One through level Four
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Phase Two ( 5 – 6 )
Level Five and Six
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Grammar, Conversation, Books, Texts, Newspapers, Stories, and various selected articles.
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Grammar, Rhetoric, Conversation, Classical and Modern literature, History, Journals and short Stories, and various selected articles.
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Students who successfully complete each level receive their test results and a Certificate.
Those graduating from the final two levels of phase one and/or both levels of phase two receive a Diploma attesting to their linguistic accomplishment.
q The Institute employs its own specialized textbooks designed with contemporary teaching methodologies.
q The Library contains Classical and Modern literature in addition to dictionaries and other resources.
q Our Newspaper Reading Room is available to students during class breaks and refreshed daily with Syrian newspapers.
q A faculty member is present to answer questions and offer other assistance.
q The Media Room contains educational and various cultural films.
Class Schedule:
Classes are in session daily between 9:00am and 12:30pm, excluding Friday and Saturday.
Students are required to attend no less than 80% of the term’s sessions.
Residence Permits are granted to each registered student and extend for the duration of the term.
Our Additional Activities:
The Institute organizes day trips to Syria’s tourist and cultural attractions, including visits to museums and archaeological ruins in Damascus and throughout the surrounding areas. Additionally, films, speeches, and celebrations occur regularly within the Institute.
Required Documents:
Registration is exclusively in Person and is not admitted via travel agencies or any other person .
ü 7 passport style photographs.
ü 2 copies of all stamped passport pages ( personal data pages & visa page ) .
ü Certified Copy of your AIDS test result from the AIDS Test Center in Damascus, that we will provide you with a letter to the AIDS Test Center in Zablatani St, that will exempt you from paying the test fee .
ü Copy of your most recent degree .
ü Signed contract agreeing to adhere to the Institute’s policies and regulations.
Banks:
The Syrian commercial Bank Tel: 011-963-11-(2229294)
The Syrian Commercial Bank Branch#1 Tel: 011-963-11-(2244093)
The Syrian Commercial Bank Branch#2 Tel: 011-963-11-(2222456)
The Syrian Commercial Bank Branch (Free Zone) Tel: 011-963-11-(2278482)
The General Establishment of the Syria Commercial Bank Tel: 011-963-11-(2218890)
The Hotels:
Alamer Hotel( Damascus/ Albaramkeh) Tel: 011-963-11-(211-6600) 3Stars
Aljalaa Hotel (Damascus/ Mezeh Highway) Tel: 011-963-11-(662-2148) 4Stars
Alaywan Hotel (Damascus/ Bahsa) Tel: 011-963-11-(232-1481) 4Stars
Carlton Hotel (Damascus / Caforsoseh) Tel: 011-963-11-(212-2000) 4Stars
Omaya Hotel (Damascus – Maisaloor st) Tel: 011-963-11-(221-7700) 4Stars
Semiramis Hotel (Damascus – Victoria) Tel: 011-963-11-(223-3556) 4Stars
Cham Palace (Damascus) Tel: 011-963-11-(223-2300) 5Stars
Meridian (Damascus) Tel: 011-963-11-(373-8730) 5Stars
Sheraton (Damascus) Tel: 011-963-11-(212-2202) 5Stars
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