Application now open for our Arabic language immersion programme to Saudi Arabia, April 2020.

We are delighted to announce that the application for our Saudi Arabia trip is now open.

Travel dates –

4th April 2020 – 19th April 2020
Open to male students only
Join us this coming April, 2020 for 15 days on an epic journey in learning the Arabic language in the city of Madinah.
Study the Arabic language, immerse into the Arabic culture and take advantage of the many benefits Madinah & Makkah and its surrounding areas have to offer, including visits to various historical sites, museums and exhibitions, and more….
Trip is open to students wishing to enrol on the full Arabic language immersion programme, and to those only wishing to perform Umrah only.

What does the trip include?

-Visa acquisition
– Internal transport
– 40+ hrs of Arabic lessons (beginner & intermediate levels only, not advanced)
– Arabic language support throughout
– 16hrs of Tajweed lessons
– Accommodation – 15nts, half board | quad sharing (please contact us should you require alternative options)
– Accomodation at –
  • Madinah | Manazili Al Qiblah (3* rating and only 3 min walk to the Haram)
  • Makkah | Le Meridien Towers (5* international rating – 24hrs shuttle bus services to and from Haram)
– Ziyarah in both holy cities
– Visit to Dar Al Madinah museum and other such places …..
– Visit to the Kiswah (Ka’bah cloth) factory
– Visit to Makkah museum
– Exclusive and unique visit with Shaykh Uthman Taha (official calligrapher of the Madinah Mushaf)
– Calligraphy workshop with Ustadh Hani Al Taweel (student of Shaykh Uthman Taha) TBC
And more……
Some of the elements from above are only available to students on the immersion programme, and not to only Umrah pilgrims. Please see information pack for further details.

Not included

– Flights (we will assist in selecting best possible flights upon request)

Cost

Applicants on immersion programme with Umrah – ONLY £1,050
Applicants on Umrah only – ONLY £800
Flexible payment plan available (T&C apply)
To request an information pack or to fill in application form, click here.

Student testimonial from Saudi Arabia Immersion trip, April 2019

“Excel Arabic provided a fantastic opportunity for me to compliment my learning of the Arabic language through this immersion programme to Saudi Arabia. The programme offered significant exposure to the language, which was taught completely in Arabic. By the end of the programme I had definitely broken through barriers of confidence and engaged more with the course tutor directly in Arabic.

The studying part of the programme focused on Arabic grammar, speaking, listening as well as tajweed. Outside of studying hours visits to museums, exhibitions and historical sites were arranged, which gave a rich account of Islamic history as well as further opportunities to engage with the local people in Arabic to best of our abilities.

In all aspects of the trip Excel Arabic provided careful guidance so that I could make the most of my trip.”

Mohammed Iqbal Ahmed, Cyber security consultant