School in The Middle East: Egypt website  (map)

Sponsor: C.V. Starr-Middlebury Schools Abroad

Location: Alexandria, Egypt

Description: 

Intended for students with an intermediate to advanced proficiency in Arabic, the Middlebury program in Alexandria provides students with the opportunity to increase their language abilities through courses taught in Arabic, as well as immersion and interaction with native speakers. Students enroll in courses specially designed for students on the Middlebury program (advanced students in their second semester may directly enroll in one class at the local university) and live in residence halls with local roommates or in homestays. 

Terms: 

• Full Year
• Fall
• Winter/Spring

Languages: Arabic

Language Requirements: 

4 semesters (6 quarters) or the equivalent of college-level Arabic

Housing: 

Home stay or residence hall

Program Costs: 

Estimated costs, Fall 2012
(See the program site for the most updated cost information.)

• Tuition: $10,800
• Room & board: $1,800
• SAAF: $2,400
• Transportation: $1,500
• Books & supplies: $25
• Personal expenses: $400
• Visa & fees: $40
• Total estimated costs: $16,965