Over 420 million people in the world speak Arabic making it the 6th most spoken language. It is hardly surprising then that many internationals want to learn or improve their Arabic by living and studying in a Middle Eastern country. In order to learn faster and practice the language daily with native speakers, the best situation is to be in the Arab world practicing everything that you learn every day.
Palestine is one of the best destinations to learn Arabic as you can study either formal Arabic (Fusha) or spoken Arabic (Ameya) with qualified teachers who make your learning time enjoyable, practical, and productive leading to much quicker results.
Can I study Arabic with a Palestinian visa?
Unfortunately, you cannot since Palestine is unable to provide entry visas to those who come to visit. Israeli Authorities control all the borders that lead to Palestine whether you arrive through the Jordan-Israel border or Ben-Gourion airport. At both of these entry points, you will get an Israeli visa for up to 3 months.
Am I allowed to study Arabic with an Israeli visa then?
Yes, you can since it is the only way to enter Palestine as you come to Palestine through Jerusalem. Israeli authorities are fully aware that many internationals come to Palestine to study Arabic and thus they will give you a tourist visa for up to three months.
Will Israel deny me a visa if I study Arabic in Palestine?
No, as you are coming to study Arabic, which is obviously taught in Palestine. As a native Arabic country, the authorities will grant you a visa. However, to avoid any complications we recommend that you tell the authorities if questioned, that while you are visiting Israel it is your intention to visit a number of well-known landmarks. You may be asked to name a few places you want to visit, so be prepared.
Those who are denied a visa are those who come to Palestine to participate in political activities such as demonstrations calling for an end to the occupation of the Palestinian territories or against the human rights violations committed by the Israeli Army or Jewish settlers.
Where can I study Arabic in Palestine?
In Palestine, there are a number of educational institutions that provide Arabic courses to internationals. For example, the Palestinian center – Go Palestine, which is located in Hebron (south of Palestine) offers Arabic intensive courses to all levels (beginner-advanced) using interactive teaching methods.
Studying Arabic in Palestine presents an optimal learning environment for Arabic as you learn from native-speaking teachers giving you the advantage to learn faster and practice what you learn with the Palestinian people that you might meet or live with during your time here.
How to reach us out?
Please send an email to info@gopalestine.org. In the body of the email tell us of your interest or ask any questions you may have. Very shortly we will reply to you!
