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

 

 

Registration Date

 

 

Course Fee

 

 

1st  October through 15th January

 

1st  February through 15th May .

  

1st  June through 15th September .

 

 

begins on  28th  September

 

begins on  29th  January

 

begins on  29th   May

 

10,500 SP   ( approx. $200  )

 

10,500 SP   (approx. $200  )

 

     12,500 SP   (approx. $240  )

 

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

Phase One  ( 1 – 4 )

Level One through level Four

Phase Two  ( 5 – 6 )

Level Five and Six

 

Grammar, Conversation, Books, Texts, Newspapers, Stories, and various selected articles.

Grammar, Rhetoric, Conversation, Classical and Modern literature, History, Journals and short Stories, and various selected articles.

 

 

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 (DamascusMaisaloor st)            Tel: 011-963-11-(221-7700) 4Stars

Semiramis Hotel (DamascusVictoria)              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