A short immersive winter programme in Cairo that pairs Arabic classes with 40–80 hours of Quran study: tajweed, recitation and hifz, from beginner to advanced.
23 Nov – 17 Dec 2026 or 22 Dec 2026 – 14 Jan 2027 (4 weeks each), or 8 weeks 23 Nov – 14 Jan
Explore Arabic's Winter Arabic Programme 2026–27 takes place at the Itqan Alarabiyah Centre in Nasr City, Cairo. The Arabic Language & Quran package runs in 4-week blocks (23 November – 17 December 2026, and 22 December 2026 – 14 January 2027) or as one 8-week block.
Alongside the Arabic classes, the Quran part gives 40 hours (4 weeks) or 80 hours (8 weeks) of tajweed, recitation and hifz in small groups of 3–8 students. Accommodation is booked separately.
Full details and booking are on Explore Arabic's official Egypt winter programme page.
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