Dates & Costs

Dates

The program is divided into three sessions:

Session One: May 17th—June 13th, 2012
Session Two: June 14th—July 11th, 2012
Session Three: July 12th—August 8th, 2012

Participants are welcome to join us for one, two or three months but are encouraged to join the program for at least two months if possible to fully take advantage of the opportunities the program has to offer.

The first listed day of each session is the day which participants should plan to arrive. Activities will begin the following day. The last listed day of each session is the day participants should plan to leave (unless they are staying on for the following session). So, for example, if you are just participating in the first session your flight should arrive on May 17th. The orientation will take place the following day, May 18th. Likewise, if you are only participating in that first session, your departing flight should be for June 13th if possible. The last event in that session will take place on June 12th.

Please be aware that the prearranged weekend trips and classes from the first session are repeated in the third session. Those joining us for all three months are encouraged to utilize more of their time during the third and final session focusing more intensely on other aspects of their experience (time with their host families, personal projects, volunteer opportunities, etc.) [This only has an impact on participants registering for all three months].

Costs

The cost of the program is dependent on the length of your trip:

One Month: $2,060 USD
Two Months: $3,360 USD
Three Months: $4,130 USD

(Outside the U.S.? Use our currency conversion tool).

This price includes:

Breakfast and dinner
Housing with families
Arabic course and lecture series
Transportation from Jerusalem
Weekend excursions
Tips for drivers and tour guides
Arabic text book (if needed for class)
$150 registration fee
Preparatory Materials
International Cell Phone for participant use (returned at end of program)
Basic medical travel insurance

The price does NOT include:

      - Airfare
      - City transportation (taxi, bus)
      - Lunches
      - Visa and departure tax

Register:

To register, please use the 2012 online application form.

Payments:

More information about payment options are available at the payments page.

Deadlines

The deadline to apply for the program is April 13th, 2012. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case by case basis. We encourage you to apply well before the deadline to ensure your spot in the program (the sooner you apply, the better)!

The final payment deadline for the program is April 20th, 2012. This is the date by which all program payments must be submitted. If, for financial reasons, you have difficulty meeting this deadline we can likely be flexible—but please do let us know in advance to ensure your spot in the program.

Questions?

Please contact us.