PROGRAM OVERVIEW
4 hours/week of private Arabic lessons, tailored to your schedule and interests
Full-time internship at an organization in Amman
Opportunities to participate in the cultural activities taking place during the Summer Intensive Arabic Program
The Supervised Internship Program follows the same academic schedule as the Summer Intensive Arabic Program. The course consists of two individual sessions, each covering a period of 5 weeks. Students are encouraged to apply for either or both of the programs, and are welcome to combine them by taking one session of each.
Students enrolled in the Supervised Internship Program will participate in a supervised internship at the organization of their choice while learning Arabic part time at the Sijal Institute. Upon their application, students will be given a wide array of internship options, from which they will rank their top three choices. Sijal will then coordinate with the organizations and place students at one of their desired locations. Host organizations will be paid a stipend to ensure both accountability and equitable compensation for their work in supervising.
For their Arabic learning, students will receive four hours weekly of private classes, tailored to their level and learning goals. Class schedule and content can be arranged according to each student’s responsibility at their chosen organization, so that their Arabic studies can help them better engage at their workplace.
Sijal will also offer an orientation session to help guide students in navigating their work environment and a mid-semester reflection session to discuss students’ experiences while still at their work sites. To date, we have had students complete internships or volunteer opportunities at local and international organizations in fields related to development, public policy, health, international relations, mass media, environmental issues, cultural heritage, and many more.
The supervised internship program is appropriate for students and individuals from all backgrounds, including undergraduate students looking to develop professional skills, graduate students working towards deepening their experience in the field, and individuals looking for a career change or work in an international environment.
*Please note that the decision as to whether an internship application is accepted ultimately rests with the organization. While the Sijal staff are more than happy to offer mentorship to students during the course of the program, students are kindly reminded that the organization of their choice may be subjected to its own working culture.
SESSION DATES & TIMES
The Supervised Internship Program follows the same academic schedule as the Summer Intensive Arabic Program. The course consists of two individual sessions, each covering a period of 5 weeks. Students are encouraged to apply for either or both of the programs, and are also welcome to combine them by taking one session of each. *Please note that there is an individual application form for each program.
Session 1 2025: June 15 - July 17 (Orientation: June 14)
Session 2 2025: July 20 - August 21 (Orientation: July 19)
PRICING
The tuition fee for one session (5 weeks) of the Supervised Internship Program is 1,300 USD. This covers 4 hours of weekly private lessons (20 contact hours in total), orientation, program administration, and stipend paid to the organization.
The tuition fee for two sessions (10 weeks) of the Supervised Internship Program is 1,970 USD. This covers 4 hours of weekly private lessons (40 contact hours in total), orientation, program administration, and stipend paid to the organization.
APPLICATION
Applications for the Supervised Internship Program are now open.
Eligibility:
The Supervised Internship Program is open to students of Arabic at all levels, whether they are currently enrolled at university or are working professionals. Given the intensive, immersive nature of the program, students should expect to make a full time commitment to their workplace and learning Arabic during their time at Sijal.
Application Instructions:
Please use our application form below to apply. *The applications for both sessions of the Supervised Internship Program are due by May 8.
In completing the application, please consider the following:
CVs and transcripts should be submitted in PDF form
Unofficial transcripts are accepted
You cannot save an application once it has been started, so please give yourself ample time to complete the application
Upon Admission:
Admitted students should send confirmation of enrollment and make a deposit in order to reserve a space at the Sijal Summer Institute.
THE SUPERVISED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND ADMISSIONS DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
May 8 Application Deadline
May 20 Confirmation of attendance and enrollment deposit due for final applicants
June 14 Orientation to living in Amman, Tuition payments due for all students
June 15 Workplace orientation - students begin at their internship placement
June 30 Midterm reflection session
July 17 Last day at placement - goodbye celebration at Sijal
July 19 Orientation to living in Amman, Tuition payments due for all students (optional for continuing students)
July 20 Workplace orientation (optional for continuing students) - students begin at their internship placement
Aug 10 Midterm reflection session
Aug 21 Last day at placement - goodbye celebration at Sijal