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Special Summer Program for University Students for 2008


The Yemen Language Center is offering a five-week package including round trip airfare, Arabic instruction at all levels, housing, and meals at a discounted price. The YLC/YCMES Summer Arabic Program is the first and only summer Arabic program in Yemen to be accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.  We are also happy to offer these five-week packages at a variety of times in order to accommodate student schedules.

This special offer includes the following:

1. Instruction: consisting of 4 hours of class per day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks with classes being capped at eight students per class. All class materials except Al-Kitaab are provided (Al-Kitaab is the primary textbook and available for purchase at the YCMES library for $65/50€).

2. Two meals per day: we offer breakfast and lunch, five days per week, Saturday through Wednesday.

3. Housing: A shared room in one of the Yemen Language Center's housing facilities. Please click here for a view of the YLC housing facilities.

4. Round Trip Airfare:   Special, Discounted RT Airfare by Yemenia

Europe: From Rome, London, Paris, or Frankfurt to Sana'a.           

America: From New York, Boston, or Washington, DC.

5. Services: High-Speed internet, comprehensive library, health services, 24-hour on-call emergency staff, airport transportation, lecture series on Islam, History, Politics etc., projection theater, visa services, travel arrangements, and more.

6. Excursions: One four day excursion to Hadhramout (or similar excursion if Ma'rib is closed) and 2 day trips to historical sites in Yemen.

7. Refund Policy: Cancellations made prior to arrival in Yemen will be refunded to the student with the exception of a $200 Administrative fee, UNLESS the non-refundable tickets or visas have been purchased.  Cancellations and early departures after arrival in Yemen are non-refundable.

Special 5-week courses:

From Europe

Special Summer Program Registration Form, Europe

Packages from other cities:

Please click on the city for specific packages.  Cities without a link will soon be online; please contact the Yemen Head Office in the meantime.

 Madrid, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Geneva, Moscow, Vienna, Scandinavia, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Atlanta

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