Course Start Dates and Schedules
Students may apply for one of four Arabic study options at Qalam Center:
- Flex Study Program
- Semester Study Abroad Program
- Winter Session Program
- Summer Intensive Programs
1) Flex Study Program Dates
There are no registration deadlines for non-credit Arabic study at Qalam Center. Registrations are continuously accepted until classes are full.
There are 9 levels of Modern Standard Arabic offered at Qalam Center on an on-going basis. All Courses are offered with a rolling admissions policy. Non-beginner students may join group classes on any Monday (52 weeks per year). Students may register for any course duration they choose. The minimum course length is 2 weeks.
For non-beginners, student levels are determined via written and oral placement tests administered on the first day of classes. Group courses are ongoing in all proficiency levels throughout the year and private courses are also available to suit individual study goals. The limited darija (dialect) and private course timeblocks are available on a first to register, first reserved basis.
2010 Complete beginners Start Dates
These start dates are for complete beginners who have never studied Arabic and are unable to read/write using the Arabic script even at the most basic level. All other students can join the Flex Study Program on any Monday (52 weeks a year).
| 4 Jan |
1 Feb |
1 Mar |
29 Mar |
| 26 Apr |
24 May |
21 Jun |
19 Jul |
| 16 Aug |
13 Sep |
11 Oct |
8 Nov |
| 6 Dec |
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2) Semester Study Abroad Program Dates
| Program |
Dates |
Application Deadline |
| Fall Semester 2010 |
29 Aug-20 Nov 2010 |
15 Aug 2010 |
| Spring Semster 2011 |
01 Feb-25 Apr 2011 |
15 Jan 2011 |
3) Summer Intensive Study Abroad Program Dates
| Program |
Dates |
Application Deadline |
| Session 1 |
24 May-18 Jun 2010 |
closed |
| Session 2 |
21 Jun-16 July 2010 |
15 June 2010 |
| Session 3 |
19 Jul-13 Aug 2010 |
15 July 2010 |
4) Winter Session Study Abroad Program Dates
| Program |
Dates |
Application Deadline |
| Winter Session 2010/2011 |
12 Dec 2010-16 Jan 2011 |
1 Dec 2010 |
2010 Holidays: 1 Jan, 11 Jan, 26 Feb, 1 May, 30 July, 20-21 Aug, 9-10 Sep, 6 Nov, 17-19 Nov
Course week
A course week is from Sunday to Saturday. Classes take place Monday-Friday. Please plan to arrive on the Sunday before your Monday start date and depart on the Saturday.