1 week learning Arabic in Madinah

The daily rhythm

Four hours of class a day, five days in a row. Outside class you are at the Haram, at the Seerah sites and among people — that is where the rest of the learning happens.

Who this package is for

• You want to know whether studying in Madinah suits you, without taking a month off straight away.
• You have limited leave and are looking for one week that counts.
• You are combining the trip with Umrah or with visiting family.

What you study

We work from the books: Durūs al-Lughah, the Madinah Books. Where you start depends on your level. We decide that together, using the free placement test and the intake call — not on paper beforehand.

Included in this package

• 5 days of structured Arabic classes
• 4 hours of learning intensity per day
• 20 hours of Arabic training total
• Small serious group (max. 6)
• Breakfast and dinner included
• Umrah in Makkah: 2 days, 1 night (included)
• Access to the Haram atmosphere
• Seerah visit: Quba
• Seerah visit: Qiblatain
• Seerah visit: Uhud

What comes on top

The package price covers the teaching programme. You choose the options below during the application; the final amount is confirmed in the intake call.

• Tailored travel support — €75
• Private tutor — €30 per hour, the number of hours is agreed at the intake

Free of charge, just tick the box

• Airport pickup
• Historical tour

Not included

You arrange your own visa: the rules differ per nationality and situation, and every participant is responsible for holding a valid one. Breakfast and dinner are included; lunch is not. The train ticket from Madinah to Makkah, flights and travel insurance fall outside the package.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not part of the price and is booked separately. A shared room is €50 per person per night, a private bedroom €100. You are also free to arrange your own stay.

How to apply

Every package starts with an application and an intake call. Payment only follows acceptance — so you never pay before we have spoken.

1. 1

   Take the free level test

   In about 15 minutes you know your level, your entry point in the curriculum and which package fits you. Optional, but useful.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   You choose your package, your start month and whether you want us to arrange accommodation.

3. 3

   Book your intake

   In a personal conversation we confirm your level and discuss any extra wishes.

4. 4

   Pay after intake and acceptance

   You receive payment instructions and then an invoice with the correct tax information.

Questions about this package

Is one week enough to actually learn something?

Twenty class hours across five days take you through the basics of reading and the first grammar. It is a serious start, not a complete course. What a sensible next step looks like is something we discuss in the intake.

Why four hours a day here, and three in the longer packages?

Because the week is short. Over two weeks or a month, three hours a day is easier to sustain and leaves time for the material to settle.

Can I combine Umrah with this week?

Yes. The Umrah is a two-day, one-night trip to Makkah, included in every package and guided. You buy your own train ticket from Madinah to Makkah.

The other packages

• Madinah Arabic Journey2 weeks learning Arabic in Madinah
• Madinah Arabic Intensive1 month learning Arabic in Madinah