Study at the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies

Study At The

Yemen Language Center

Through The

Yemen College of
Middle Eastern Studies

CLICK HERE to read about several student's experiences studying Arabic at
the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies during the summer of 2007 in the
Carolinas Committee on U.S.-Arab Relations November 2007 Newsletter
(.pdf file - to download, right-click and select "Save Target As...")

Study:

2008 Summer Arabic Language Programs

During the summer of 2008 the Yemen Language Center (YLC) through the Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies (YCMES) will offer three 5-week academic terms of Arabic instruction. Students are invited to attend any combination of one, two or all three terms.

Term 7: 5 weeks June 08 to July 10
Term 8: 5 weeks July 13 to August 13
Term 9: 5 weeks August 17 to September 17

ONLY $2960 FROM THE UNITED STATES FOR FIVE WEEKS

Price includes the following:
1. Arabic Instruction - 4 hours of class, 5 days a week; max 8 students per class. Al-Kitaab textbook not included (available at YCMES for $65).
2. Two meals per day - breakfast and lunch, five days a week Saturday-Wednesday.
3. Housing - in a shared room at one of the Yemen Language Center’s housing facilities. Single rooms may be available with additional costs.
4. Round trip airfare – New York/ Washington DC/ Boston - Sana’a - New York/ Washington DC/ Boston
5. Services – airport pickup, high-speed internet, 24 hour on call emergency staff, library, visa services, travel arrangements, 24 hour guards and more.
6. Excursions - One 4-day excursion to Hadhramout and 2 day trips to historical sites in Yemen.

A housing deposit of $100 is due in addition to the cost of the package price. This will be returned at the conclusion of your stay, minus any charges for damages.

Students also have the option of paying an extra $45 for the YLC/YCMES to arrange a visa.

CLICK HERE FOR A SUMMER 2008 APPLICATION

You can read more about the program at the YLC/YCMES web sites:
- Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies Home Page
- Yemen Language Center Home Page
- Summer 2008 Information
- About the YLC/YCMES

Students interested in studying at the YLC/YCMES are invited to submit application materials and payment to the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations in Washington, D.C. for forwarding to the YLC/YCMES Head Office in Sana’a. Payments for YLC/YCMES Programs can be made through wire transfer (see instructions on the front page of the application), through check (payable to: National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, 1730 M St. NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC 20036), or through credit card (*call the NCUSAR office 202-293-6466 to do this, PLEASE NOTE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS INCUR AN ADDITIONAL 7% PROCESSING FEE).

If you have any questions please feel free to contact:
National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations
1730 M St., NW, Suite 503
Washington, D.C. 20036

Mark Morozink
E-mail: Mark(at)ncusar.org

Megan Geissler
E-mail: Megan (at)ncusar.org
Phone: (202) 293-6466
Fax: (202) 293-7770

2007-2008 Fall through Spring Academic Year

CLICK HERE FOR A 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR
APPLICATION / INFORMATION PACKET

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCHEDULES & FEES

Yemen College of Middle Eastern Studies