Highlights

* Begin or improve your Arabic through intensive language training in Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Jordanian Arabic
* Develop core vocabulary and colloquial conversation skills through language and culture clubs
* Work with Peer Language Tutors to enhance language skills and learn about campus life
* Explore Jordan through excursions to places such as Roman heritage sites and desert castles

Cultural Activities and Field Trips
The academic program is supplemented with excursions to Jordan's archaeological, historical, and natural wonders. Students have day trips to Jordan's biblical sites, Roman heritage sites, or desert castles. The program also includes one overnight trip to Petra and Wadi Rum. CIEE Resident Staff keep students up to date on local cultural events, including films, concerts, and conferences.

Independent Travel
Students are encouraged to travel independently throughout Jordan on weekends. Any travel outside of Jordan is only permitted after students complete the CIEE Amman Independent Travel form, sign a CIEE independent travel waiver, and review potential security or safety concerns with the CIEE Resident Director. Students are also expected to consult their home institution and emergency contacts about their plans for independent travel outside of Jordan.

Peer Language Tutors
CIEE recruits University of Jordan students from the faculty of Foreign Languages to serve as Peer Language Tutors. Students are matched according to language ability and interests when possible. Students are briefed on expectations and are expected to commit up to three hours a week to meet with their Peer Language Tutor on campus for conversation and assistance with their Arabic. This program facilitates interaction with local peers and offers students insights into campus life.

Language and Culture Clubs
Each weekday, students have the opportunity to attend a different club. These clubs allow students to work on specific skills or explore cultural or artistic aspects of the language in a non-graded, non-credit setting. Clubs may include songs and music (building word families), colloquial conversation, calligraphy, and culture.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, local transportation stipend, orientation, cultural activities, a field trip, host institution identity card, comprehensive student handbook, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Credit Available

no

Experience Required

yes

• Overall GPA 2.75
• 0-6 semesters of college-level Arabic or equivalent

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel to Jordan

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Other

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947