The Institute for Arabic Studies at the Jewish-Arab Center for Peace at Givat Haviva has been active since 1963, offering professional level courses taught by an experienced and skilled team of teachers.
The Institute’s unique approach sees language as part of a complete cultural and social milieu. Therefore, in addition to the Arabic language, its courses include content about Arab culture. This comes from the recognition that language and culture are inevitably intertwined, and that familiarity with them is necessary for the existence of a shared society.
The Institute offers a variety of day and evening courses, at all levels, both face-to-face and online, for individuals and groups with special foci, from weekly formats spread over the entire year to concentrated intensive courses. Many of the thousands of graduates who studied at the Institute are engaged in teaching and researching Arabic and strengthening ties between Jews and Arabs in various settings in Israel and abroad.
The Institute for Arabic Studies at Givat Haviva is an adult education institution recognized by the Ministry of Education; approved for preparation for the matriculation examination in Arabic; and approved for redemption of the deposit for discharged soldiers.
מגוון קורסים למתחילים ולמתקדמים, בימי השבוע השונים.
להרשמה לקורסים לחץ – כאן.
Comprehensive Course in Arabic
The course meets 5 days a week – from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon. The institute’s teachers are academics, experienced, and most of them are native Arabic speakers.
The course teaches all aspects of Arabic language and culture, including spoken and written Arabic on social networks, in the press, and in the media., and includes lectures in Arabic in the fields of culture, Islam, and the Middle East. During the course, when possible, we go on day-long study tours to get to know the lifestyle, culture, and tradition of the Arab population in Israel up close.
The Institute for Arabic Studies in Givat Haviva offers face-to-face or online courses for organizations, businesses, communities, and kibbutzim. The courses can be held anywhere in Israel and include content specifically tailored to the group’s needs. Courses at different levels can also be scheduled simultaneously.
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Spoken Arabic for upper secondary and high school students: An extension course in spoken Arabic for middle and high school students who study literary Arabic as part of the regular curriculum.
During the course, students will expand their ability to communicate in the Arabic language through a unique and effective teaching method that operates according to the following principles:
* Lessons taught fully in Arabic throughout the lesson.
* A holistic approach to language learning.
* Use of prior knowledge and language integration.
* Relevance to the lives of students and the world of teenagers.
The program operates nationwide and is taught by experienced and professional teachers.
Course times and dates are determined according to each school.
To view the course in the Gefen system (Hebrew) – click here
Registration is open!
Markhaba, welcome! We are excited for the opening of the upcoming Comprehensive Course, which will run from April 20 to July 3, 2025, 5 days a week, from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon. The Institute's teachers are experienced academics, and most of them native Arabic speakers. The course teaches all aspects of Arabic language and culture: spoken and written Arabic on social networks, in the press, in the media, with lectures in Arabic in the fields of culture, Islam, and the Middle East. During the course, when possible, we go on day-long study tours to get to know the Arab population in Israel up close: lifestyle, culture, and tradition. Tuition is 4,000 NIS for a period of 4 weeks, and10,000 NIS for 10 weeks (the course lasts 11 weeks, but not consecutively, as there are days off during the period, totaling about a week). The dates of the holidays are April 29 - May 1, 2025 Memorial Day and Israel's 77th Independence Day, and June 1 - 2, 2025 Shavuot. *Opening of the course is conditional on a minimum number of participants. *Room and board on campus is available for an additional fee. The registration fee is a downpayment of 1000 NIS, which covers the first week, and will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the learner.
Registration is open!
Welcome, اهلا وسهلا We are happy and excited to announce the opening of the upcoming comprehensive course, from April 4 through July 3. The course will meet 5 days a week – from Monday afternoon to Thursday afternoon. The Institute's teachers are experienced academics, and most are native Arabic speakers. The course teaches all aspects of spoken and written Arabic language and culture: Social networks, in the press, in the media. Lectures in Arabic on culture, Islam, and the Middle East. When possible, during the course students go on daily study tours to get to know the Arab population in Israel up close: lifestyle, culture, and tradition. Tuition: 4,000 NIS for 4 weeks, total 10,000 NIS for 10 weeks (the course lasts 11 weeks, but not consecutively, as there are days off totaling about a week). Below are the holiday dates: 4/29/2025 Remembrance Eve 4/30/2025 Memorial Day for IDF Martyrs and Independence Day Eve 5/1/2025 Israel's 77th Independence Day 6/1/2025 Shavuot 6/2/2025 Shavuot * The opening of the course is subject to a minimum number of participants. * There is the option of accommodation and meals for an additional fee. The Institute's teachers are experienced academics, and most are native Arabic speakers. To register for the course, you must pay a total of 1000 NIS for the first week. The registration fee is an advance on the total payment, and will not be refunded in the event of cancellation by the learner.
Institute office 046309242, 046309330 arabic1@givathaviva.org.il