Arabic Language Scheme

The British Omani Society, with generous support from the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is pleased to announce 10 full scholarships for a period of intensive language study in Oman.The scheme takes place at Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers, located in Manah, about 20 minutes from the city of Nizwa. The programme includes full board at the student hostel attached to the college in Manah. There are 5 hours of tuition per day, focused mainly on Modern Standard Arabic, but also including classes and practical language exchange in Omani dialect.

Aims of the Course:

To provide British nationals with the opportunity to improve upon their current level of Arabic proficiency.
Level of Arabic must be at Mid-Advanced level.
To provide British leaders of the future with an understanding of the history, environment, and culture of the Sultanate and its people.
To develop strong links between a variety of British universities and the Sultan Qaboos Language College for Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers.

The next Arabic Language Scheme will run 30 June - 22 August 2024.

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

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Deadline for applications: 31 October 2023.