Academic Calendar and Schedule
The dates below apply to our core programs in Classical Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic. Private tutoring, advanced modules, and group programs are customized based on specific needs. Our academic calendar consists of four terms: Fall, Winter, Spring (12 weeks) and Summer (6 weeks). Fall, Winter, and Spring terms offer 180 hours (3 hours/day), while Summer offers 120 hours (4 hours/day).
calendar
| Term | Dates | hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Sept 1–Nov 28, 2025 | 180 |
| Winter | Jan 6–Mar 28, 2025 | 180 |
| Spring | Apr 7–Jun 27, 2025 | 180 |
| Summer | Jul 7–Aug 8, 2025 | 180 |
Private Arabic Lessons – Tailored to Your Needs
Our private Arabic lessons are designed for students and professionals with demanding schedules or for those seeking an intensive, personalized learning experience. Whether your goal is to focus on a specific aspect of the Arabic language and culture or to progress more rapidly, our customized Arabic courses are available year-round, upon request.
Hourly rates vary based on group size and number of hours. Please refer to our “Tuition & Fees” section for more details.
Flexible Scheduling
Private sessions can be arranged during the day or evening, depending on student preferences and teacher availability.
Personalized Content
Lessons are tailored to your objectives — from grammar, conversation, and writing to reading classical texts or exploring Arabic for professional use.
One-on-One or Small Groups
Whether you prefer solo instruction or learning in pairs or small groups, we adapt the course format to suit your needs.
Located in Fez, Morocco
Learn Arabic in the heart of a city rich in culture and history, with native instructors experienced in immersive teaching.
Below are important things to take into account about our tuitions:
- In addition to Arabic instruction, the tuition includes cultural immersion activities (calligraphy workshops, cooking classes, a tour to the historic medina of Fez, a visit to craftsmanship workshops), tutoring and homework assistance in the afternoons, and comprehensive assistance from friendly and attentive staff.
- The tuitions do not include housing, textbooks, trips and excursions and airport pick-up/drop-off.
- The tuitions outlined below apply to our core program; that is, Classical Arabic and Modern Standard Arabic.
- Discounts are offered depending on whether a student is applying alone or with other friends or colleagues for the same term and in the same level as well as whether they are applying for more than one term. This meant to provide incentives for students/colleagues from the same school/organization and level, or friends and colleagues from a different school or organization, but the same level in addition to students who want to carry out their studies from one term to another. In this case, applicants should inform us that they are applying along with another or other applicants in order to benefit from the discount offered.
- Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute does not charge a registration fee and does not require a deposit.
- All amounts are in Moroccan Dirham (MAD). The normal exchange rate is €1 = MAD 10 – $1 = 9 MAD. Students may pay in one of the three currencies. For students who choose to pay in US dollar or Euro, we will apply the exchange rate of the day the tuitions are paid.
- Tuitions are shown per one student and are due the first week of class.
Important Notes!
We offer 20 percent discount for our alumni; this applies on the single applicant tuition above both for one term and multiple terms.
Students who are interested in attending one of these terms, but they do not want to spend the entire period can choose to spend at least two weeks from each term at a reduced tuition which varies depending on the period chosen. However, students must start their classes on the start date of the term and extend their studies to whatever period they choose. For example, if a student is interested in attending the summer term, but he is not willing to spend the entire six weeks of the term, he can do that provided that he spends at least two weeks from the term and must start on July 1. For more information on the tuition for such an option, please contact us with details on the term you are interested in and the period you want to spend.
In case the total number of students for a particular term is less than three, the tuitions stay the same but the number of teaching hours per day drops from 3 to 2.5 hours for the fall, winter and spring terms and from 4 to 3 hours in the summer term.
Tuition fees in MAD
one term
| Fall – Winter – Spring | summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | 16 200 | 10 800 |
| Duos & Trios | 13 500 | 8 700 |
| group | 9 800 | 6 500 |
| Fall – Winter – Spring | summer | |
|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | 14 500 | 9 800 |
| Duos & Trios | 12 200 | 7 900 |
| group | 8 900 | 5 900 |
multiple terms
Private Tutoring
| Less than 10 hours | 10 to 20 hours | More than 20 hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | 250 | 200 | 150 |
| Duos & Trios | 200 | 160 | 120 |
| group | 130 | 100 | 80 |
Student Resources
Safety & Support at IG Arabic Institute
Morocco stands out for its political stability and safety, with Fez being a peaceful city attracting tourists globally. Upon arrival, students can easily get a Moroccan SIM card and have access to institute staff for any assistance. The institute ensures support in emergencies, including health concerns, with a network of doctors available. We also recommend students bring their medical file and necessary items for their well-being.
Travel, Visa & Volunteering Support
Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute helps students with travel arrangements, offering assistance for booking affordable flights and organizing airport transportation to and from Fez Sais Airport. We also provide volunteering opportunities with local organizations in Fez, giving students a chance to immerse in Moroccan culture. Students can rely on our support for visa procedures, as citizens of 70 countries are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days. Our goal is to ensure a smooth arrival and cultural experience in Morocco, with additional services available upon request.
Financial Aid & Merit-Based Scholarships
Ibn Ghazi Arabic Institute offers merit-based partial scholarships for outstanding students dedicated to learning Arabic and promoting intercultural dialogue. These scholarships, which can go up to a full tuition waiver, reward academic excellence and commitment. Eligible applicants must have completed at least four semesters of Modern Standard Arabic and submit the required documents via email at least four weeks before the term starts.
Document 1
A scanned copy of the first page of your passport
Document 2
A Current résumé | CV
Document 3
Recent academic transcripts detailing the previous Arabic courses you have taken.
Document 4
A 600-1,000 word essay answering “What do you hope to achieve through your study of Arabic language?” in Arabic or in English.
Document 5
At least two letters of recommendation one of which should be provided by an Arabic language instructor.