Student Life & Activities

•  Why Study Arabic in Egypt ?

Egypt is known as one of the world's first learning centers, with an illustrious history in the development of human knowledge and understanding. Egypt is renowned for being a nucleus in the teaching and study of the Arabic language. Major institutions of learning around the world recruit, and employ Egyptian educators to teach Arabic in their schools. The Arabic language, was, and still is one of the most vital languages in the world. We have seen a trend of non-Arabic speakers searching for places to study this great language, traveling as far as Yemen, Morocco, or Kuwait, yet only to discover an instructor from Egypt sitting before them. When people imagine Egypt , they think of the Pyramids and Pharaoh's hieroglyphics. Little is actually known by the outsider about the illustrious history of Egypt. Great Arabic Scholars such as ibn Heshaam and Ibn Maalik were educated in this country. Indeed, Egypt is a core of life, culture, education, and experiences. One can hear the echoes of great men from the past mixed with modern-day technologies and infrastructures. We, at the IAI, invite you to experience the wonderful history while learning the Arabic Language.

•  Activities

•  IAI Student Organization
•  Games & Recreations
•  Student activity calendar

  Studying in Egypt

•  Life in Cairo

Cairo is one of the most historically rich and thriving cultural centers in the world. Throughout Cairo, are remnants of the past, co-existing with modern infrastructures. Everything is right at the fingertips of the adventurer who decides to study abroad in our wonderful city. Cairo has internet-cafes, supermarkets, malls, restaurants (McDonalds, Pizza Hut etc), sports and recreational facilities, historical and religious sites, and excellent health care. So take advantage and broaden your horizons and learn Arabic here in Cairo, with the al-Ibaanah Arabic Institute (IAI).

•  Location of IAI & Transportation

Cairo is divided up into many subdivisions, Madinah Nasr (Nasr City), Ramses, Ma'adi, Giza , and Heliopolis etc. IAI's main branch is located in sector 8 of Madinah Nasr, which is divided into ten sectors. Our location is easily accessible by Cairo public transportation. Public transportation in Cairo is very inexpensive. It consists of taxis, microbuses, metro-tram, and buses. One can travel in and outside of Cairo for less than five American Dollars ($5.00).

•  Cost of Living & Accommodation

When one thinks of living abroad the word Expensive! Expensive! Expensive! comes to mind. Well that's not the case here in Egypt. The cost of living in Cairo is at least 50% less than living in countries like America and Britain. If you choose to live like you lived in the West, then the prices of food and apartments can be very expensive. If on the other hand, you choose to become completely immersed in the Egyptian culture and way of living, things will be very cheap for you indeed.

Egyptian restaurants offer delicious and exciting food at a very cheap price. On the average a complete meal will cost less than two American dollars. The food in the American restaurants will be similar to the prices in America, but if you decide to cook your own meals, this is the best and most inexpensive way to eat in Cairo .

The rental prices for apartments vary depending on the season. Listed below is an estimate of the prices of apartments during the Winter Season and Summer Season.

Summer Season

3 bedrooms, fully furnished, without air-conditioning $250 - $350

3 bedrooms, fully furnished, with air-conditioning $325 - $425

Winter Season

3 bedrooms, fully furnished, without air-conditioning $225 - $325

3 bedrooms, fully furnished, with air-conditioning $300 - $400

AL-IBAANAH ARABIC INSTITUTE

36 Saqaliya Street (from Makram Abeed), Zone 6, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt