B - On Registration
Q1: In what months or semesters of the year does Al Diwan Center offer courses?
A1: Al Diwan Center offers its teaching services all year round, with help of Allah. There are no vacations, except the weekly Muslim Sabbath: Friday (Juma'ah) and the two Eid celebrations (in total, 7 days).
Q2: When do courses start? And when do we have to register?
Regular and intensive courses ( throughout the year )
You can register for the regular or the intensive course at any time throughout the year, however, you have to register at least a month before your arrival if you decided to study anytime from September to May. If you want to study the regular or the intensive course during the summer months( June, July, August) you have to register at least two month before.
Most of Al-Diwan students prefer the private classes (one-to-one or two-to-one). Group classes are not available unless five students or more in the same level come together and want to study as a group and this will give the opportunity to get a big discount.
Summer Course: ( June – until August)
· All the details about the Summer course are provided in January.
· The registration for the Summer course stars in January and ends at least a month before the program starts.
· Discounts are offered for early registration.
The Nine-Month Course: (from September until May)
· Registration starts in the 15th of June.
· Discount is offered for the early registration.
· The classes start in the 1st of September and end middle of May of the next year.
Q3: What are the requirements to study at the Center?
A3: The student must be over the age of 8 years. However, our present curricula is not appropriate for students younger than 15 years of age. But we are working on revising the curricula.
Q4: What are the steps I need to take from registration to beginning my studies at the Center?
A4:
a. Fill in the free Registration form online, or send us at: info@aldiwancentre.com
b. Wait for Al Diwan's confirmation receipt message (that we received your application).
c. Send us a deposit to ensure we can reserve a place for you.
d. Wait for AL Diwan's confirmation receipt message (that we received your application, and reserved a place for you under your name).
e. Send a confirmation and flight itinerary to the Center two weeks before your departure for Egypt.
f. Upon arrival in Egypt, you will be required to pay your tuition and fees.
g. Sign the agreement of study at the Center
* Completing all the registration steps ensures a quick and successful start to your studies.
Q5: What if I do not register and just come directly to Al Diwan Center?
A5: In this case, we cannot immediately inform you when your study schedule will begin. You might begin in a few days, a week, or more, as class seats quickly fill up.
During the "The Summer Program" in June - August, you will have difficulty reserving a seat if you did not register during the registration period, before the program begins.
Q6: I have a friend of mine living in Egypt who wants to pay the deposit for me; is that possible?
A6: Yes.
Q7: My wife and I would like to take a private class together. Is this option available or do we need to take our classes separately?
A7: We can arrange a private class for you and your wife, as long as both of you are at the same level.
Q8: Can a student alternate their schedule, i.e. study one week with regular hours and the following week intensively?
A8: We are unable to change course hours until the level finishes (i.e.: a period of one month). However, depending on the number of students enrolled at the time, we may be able to accommodate your request.
Q9: I want to pay tuition and fees by credit card; do you accept credit cards?
A9: No. As of now, this method of payment is not available. Payment of tuition and fees must be made in cash.
Q10: How do I know my rights and duties while studying in the Center?
A10: There is a policy agreement that students sign when they first start their registration in the Center. This policy agreement covers all related matters between the student and the Center. Students have actively helped the administration in the establishment of this policy.
Q11: Can I continue my studies at Al Diwan after I finish the summer program?
A11: Sure, you can!
Q12: I have been studying Arabic in my country for a year. At what level should I expect to begin my studies?
A12: Our assessment of a student’s level of language proficiency does not depend only on his or her previous training. We need to know more information, such as: How many hours did you study per week? Who was your teacher? Was he a native speaker? In what discipline did he specialize (i.e.: Teachers of Arabic for non-speakers differ from teachers of Arabic for natives). What curricula were you studying? What textbook? And what method of instruction did your teacher implement
Q13: Tuition fees: are they changing?
A13: Tuition fees published on AL Diwan website are the exact fees you will be required to pay when you arrive at Al-Diwan campus. Any changes will be declared at least a month ahead of the effective date. During your study at Al-Diwan, if there are any plans to raise tuition, you will be notified a month ahead. Mostly, tuition increases do not go beyond 10%, and most of the time they occur at the beginning of the year.
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