Arabi Weekend is a year-long Arabic study program that meets on weekends, specifically on Thursday afternoons and on Friday mornings (once every three weeks). The program focuses on spoken Palestinian Arabic and is divided into two stages.
The program is designed for Hebrew- and English-speaking professionals and adults from the public and private sectors who have little to no previous exposure to Arabic. Participants with prior knowledge of Arabic may join at a later stage following an interview.
Program Structure
The program is divided into two stages, and participants may decide independently whether to continue from Stage One to Stage Two.
| Stage One | Stage Two |
|---|---|
| Dates: October 2026 - January 2027 | Dates: February 2027 - May 2027 |
| In this stage, students will build the foundations of Arabic reading and writing and develop basic spoken Arabic for everyday conversations. | In this stage, students will develop greater confidence and fluency in spoken Arabic, including conversations about social, current, and work-related topics. |
Added value of the program
- End-of-week model
- Highly professional, experienced staff
- Small classroom size—maximum 16 participants
- Experiential learning, intensive practice in small groups
- Pastoral learning environment that promotes assimilation of the language
- Option for meals and accommodation on site, an opportunity for social encounters and networking
- Classes are held at the beautiful Notre Dame Jerusalem campus in Tantur, offering a dedicated and welcoming environment for language learning
Schedule
Thursdays: 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
Fridays: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (Once every three weeks)
Fees
NIS 7,500 per stage, including VAT.
Questions?
Additional information can be found here. For questions, please email jerusalem@nd.edu.
