- Location: Jordan - Amman
- GPA Requirements: 3.0 overall, 3.3 in Modern Standard Arabic GPA
- Other Requirements: 4 semester of college level Modern Standard Arabic or equivalent
- Program Structure: Hybrid
- Application Deadline: Fall: February 20 | Spring: September 20
- Program Term(s): Fall, Spring
- Official Website: Advanced Arabic Language in Amman, Jordan (CIEE)
Term | Start Date | End Date |
Spring 2024 | January 21st, 2024 | May 10th 2024 |
Fall 2024 | August 25th, 2024 | December 13th, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | January 19th, 2025 | May 9th, 2025 |
These dates are tentative. Confirm program dates before booking travel.
Where: Amman, Jordan
Amman has an ancient history and a diverse, vibrant modernity. It is an accessible, cosmopolitan city with numerous museums, art galleries, theaters, and cinemas. With its reputation for security and hospitality, Amman is home to inhabitants from all over the Middle East. The city provides a safe and stable environment for students to learn about the region.
Academics
The Advanced Arabic Language program provides students with a full immersion experience commensurate with their abilities and proficiency level. All courses are taught in Arabic and include both subject area content and language instruction. This approach enables students to develop a high level of proficiency in Arabic and gain an in-depth understanding of the culture as well as important issues facing Jordan and the Middle East today. In addition, the program has a language commitment that students agree to at the start of the program during orientation. Students are placed in classes depending on their proficiency level which is determined by the on-site placement test.
Students will take: Three required Arabic Language courses and One Arabic subject elective
Academic Structure
Classes are small and often taught in tutorial style. Participants take classes only with other students in the Advanced Arabic Language program.
Course Credit
CIEE courses: 3-6 U.S. semester/4.5-9 quarter credits; 45-140 contact hours
CIEE Directed Independent Research: 3 semester/4.5 quarter credits; 15 contact hours, 100-120 research hours
Courses
For a full list of course offerings, visit CIEE’s website here.
Eligibility
Housing & Student Life
Homestays: Study abroad students have the option of living with a Jordanian host family. Homestay placements are made based on compatibility between families and students, and in some cases, a suitable homestay may not be available for every interested student. All CIEE housing options in Jordan require students to make adjustments to the host culture, including curfews, limits on guests, and decorum. Students choosing a homestay normally have breakfast and a main meal with the families during the week and may have all meals with them on the weekends. Students are responsible for weekday lunches.
Student Apartments: al-Bayt al-‘Arabi is available pending a minimum number of program participants opting for this housing choice. It requires students to maintain language commitment among themselves. Students opting for al-Bayt al-‘Arabi should be aware that their space will also regularly serve as communal space and host informal and formal activities for the entire Advanced Arabic Language program. Students who opt for the al-Bayt al-‘Arabi are responsible for all their own meals.
Visa & Immigration information
Students studying in Jordan must obtain a visa in order to study abroad in Jordan. Please consult with CIEE regarding visa processing.
Application Process
Allegheny students must apply for approval to study off-campus from the Global Education office AND apply directly to their chosen program. For this program, students should work on the Allegheny approval application at the same time as the host program application. The Allegheny approval application deadline is February 20 for fall programs and September 20 for spring programs. Study away approval applications will be reviewed immediately following the appropriate semester deadline. The separate application deadline to apply directly to this program will vary and could be before or after Allegheny’s approval application due date. Check directly on their website (linked at the top of this page) for deadline information. For more information about the study away application process, please visit the application steps page.
Fees & Costs
Below find information on estimated costs for a semester abroad. You will receive a bill from Allegheny College, as you normally would, for the amount shown under “Costs Paid to Allegheny College.” All other study away program costs will be paid directly to a non-Allegheny entity and are listed in part two below. These amounts are estimates and will vary depending on individual choices. A total estimated cost of attendance for this program is shown at the bottom.
All financial aid awards can be applied to study abroad costs with the exception of federal work-study awards and certain tuition exchange scholarships. For more information, visit our page about Financing Study Away.
Part One: Costs Paid to Allegheny College
Tuition (12 to 20 credits) Students do not pay tuition directly to CIEE. Instead, students continue to pay tuition to Allegheny College. This fee includes academic related expenses, CIEE iNext travel insurance, CIEE deposit. |
$27,930 |
Housing – Double Room Rate – Includes Standard CIEE Housing with a homestay family |
$3,675 |
Meals – Gator Blue Plan – Homestay includes two meals a day on weekdays and three meals a day on weekends. If student is in an apartment, this cost is not billed and students pay for their own meals on-site. |
$3,375 |
Study Away Fee | $800 |
SUBTOTAL Paid to Allegheny College | $35,780 |
Part Two: Costs Paid to non-Allegheny Entity
Estimated Costs for Additional Meals | $560 |
Estimated Airfare | $1,200 |
Estimated Visa and Immigration Expenses | $60 |
Estimated Books and Academic Materials | $150 |
Estimated Local Transportation | $1,200 |
Estimated Personal Expenses Personal expenses include: the basic expenses for laundry, toiletries and other incidental expenses. It does not include an estimate for personal travel, entertainment or social outings. |
$250 |
SUBTOTAL Paid to NON-Allegheny entity | $3,420 |
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE
Subtotal Part One: Fees paid to Allegheny College (in section 1. above) PLUS | $35,780 |
Subtotal Part Two: Fees paid to non-Allegheny entity (in section 2. above) | $ 3,420 |
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE | $39,200 *** |
***Compare this to a semester at Allegheny in Meadville. |
NOTES:
Study Away Fee includes: administrative support, transcript translation and processing, pre-departure orientation, and emergency travel insurance.