Taa Marbouta Language Centre · La Marsa, Tunis

Intensive Arabic
2026/2027 INTENSIVE PROGRAMME

6 weeks · 120 contact hours · Modern Standard Arabic + Dialect

20 hrs / week Modern Standard Arabic + Dialect Small cohorts Certificate of completion

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Core
Core
Study up to a year's worth of Arabic in just six weeks.
£1,400
Full programme fee
Immersion
Immersion
Let us arrange your accommodation and help you truly immerse yourself.
£2,600
Full programme fee
Fluency
Fluency
Hotwire your fluency with a personal tutor AND a mentor with global experience.
£2,999
Full programme fee
Sessions schedule
September 2026 to September 2027

This annual calendar is organised across eight intensive Arabic sessions. Public holidays, planned breaks, and shorter summer sessions are listed beside each session so students can plan accommodation, travel, and registration dates clearly.

8 sessions across the academic year
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Breaks and public holidays included

The dates below include planned breaks between sessions and listed public holidays. Religious holiday dates should be treated as provisional until official confirmation.

Session 01 6-week session Break 1: 02 to 06 Nov +
21 Sept 2026 to 31 Oct 2026
15 Oct 2026: Evacuation Day
Break 1: 02 Nov to 06 Nov 2026
Classes resume with Session 02 on 09 Nov 2026.
Session 02 6-week session Break 2: 21 Dec to 03 Jan +
09 Nov 2026 to 18 Dec 2026
17 Dec 2026: Revolution and Youth Day
Break 2: Christmas and New Year, 21 Dec 2026 to 03 Jan 2027
Classes resume with Session 03 on 04 Jan 2027.
Session 03 6-week session Break 3: 15 to 19 Feb +
04 Jan 2027 to 12 Feb 2027
No days off planned
Break 3: 15 Feb to 19 Feb 2027
Classes resume with Session 04 on 22 Feb 2027.
Session 04 6-week session Break 4: 05 to 09 Apr +
22 Feb 2027 to 02 Apr 2027
Eid al-Fitr Holiday: 09 Mar to 11 Mar 2027, with 2 teaching days off only
Break 4: 05 Apr to 09 Apr 2027
Holiday scheduling should be confirmed once official dates are announced.
Session 05 6-week session Break 5: 24 to 28 May +
12 Apr 2027 to 21 May 2027
17 May 2027: Eid al-Adha
Break 5: 24 May to 28 May 2027
Classes resume with Session 06 on 31 May 2027.
Session 06 6-week session No break before Session 07 +
31 May 2027 to 09 Jul 2027
No days off planned
No formal break between Session 06 and Session 07. Session 07 starts on 12 Jul 2027.
Only the normal weekend separates the two sessions.
Session 07 6-week session No break before Session 08 +
12 Jul 2027 to 20 Aug 2027
13 Aug 2027: Women’s Day
No formal break between Session 07 and Session 08. Session 08 starts on 23 Aug 2027.
Only the normal weekend separates the two sessions.
Session 08 3-week session End of annual cycle +
23 Aug 2027 to 10 Sept 2027
No days off planned
Annual programme cycle ends on 10 Sept 2027
This is a 3-week final summer session.

Note: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha dates may depend on official announcements. Final days off and any catch-up arrangements should be confirmed before publication.

Full comparison
Core
£1,400
Career-builder
£1,849
Immersion
£2,600
Fluency
£2,999
Contact hours 120h 120h 120h 120h
Classes + cultural dates
Workshops 1
Certificate of completion
Internship placement
Airport pick-up / drop-off
Accommodation (Host Family)
Personal mentor
Private tutor
Intensive session presentation

Modern Standard Arabic intensive classes

Modern Standard Arabic classes are available throughout the year at the Taa Marbouta Language Centre.

Our new intensive format runs for six weeks, with 120 hours total and 20 hours per week from Monday to Friday. The programme now includes one full day trip and one themed workshop at no extra fee. These components are designed to combine structured classroom learning with real-life cultural immersion.

We have developed our own curriculum for Modern Standard Arabic, tailored to place Tunisia and North Africa at the center of study. The programme integrates all four key skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, within authentic cultural contexts. While we value established Arabic learning resources such as al-Kitaab, Alif Baa, Elementary Modern Standard Arabic, and Media Arabic: An Essential Vocabulary, our approach brings the Tunisian and Maghrebi dimension to the forefront.

We remain flexible and responsive to the goals of advanced learners and those following specific university curricula, with a proven record of adapting our programme to fit institutional requirements.

6 weeks Intensive format
120h Total contact hours
20h/week Monday to Friday
Included Day trip + workshop
Beginner level Students learn the Arabic alphabet, essential grammar, and key expressions while applying their new skills in real settings around Tunis. Experienced and patient instructors create a supportive, communicative environment for confident progress.
Intermediate level Courses combine grammar, writing, listening, reading, and speaking with interactive workshops and field experiences exploring Tunisian culture, minorities, democracy, human rights, journalism, and migration. Instruction is conducted entirely in Arabic, and internship options become available at this stage.
Advanced level Content is fully personalized according to each student’s academic or professional focus. Many instructors hold or are pursuing PhDs and design advanced modules linked to anthropology, politics, history, migration, and human rights. Students also gain access to research and internship placements through our network of Tunisian and international partners.
Book a meeting

Talk to sales

Students, parents, university teams, and partner institutions can book a 30-minute meeting with Iyed, our Head of Business Development, to discuss the programme, packages, internships, accommodation, and next steps.

Student life

Know more about life in Tunisia

For more information about the student experience, cultural activities, daily life in La Marsa, and what students can expect outside the classroom, visit our Student Life section.

Internship services

Arabic learning with field experience

Our internship service helps students connect their Arabic studies with meaningful field experience in Tunisia. Placements can be explored across civil society, NGOs, education, migration, women’s rights, youth empowerment, policy research, environment, media, culture, and social innovation, depending on the student profile and partner availability.

Placement matching We review the student’s academic background, Arabic level, interests, and goals before suggesting relevant placement options.
Local onboarding Students receive guidance before starting their placement, including expectations, communication norms, and practical support.
Professional exposure Internships are designed to help students understand the Tunisian professional, civic, and cultural context.
Stats
+20 Local partners
+100 Internship placements
+90% Satisfaction rate
Institutional partners

Partner institutions

This section can be used to highlight universities, schools, organisations, and institutional partners connected to Taa Marbouta programmes, student referrals, academic mobility, or collaborative projects.

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