Accommodation:
A good apartment in Alexandria close to the school outside of the summer season costs approximately Euro €170 to 200, however in summer the prices rise 2-3 times (an apartment that is Euro € 170 outside of summer will be around Euro € 400 during the summer months). Please keep this in mind when planning your studies.
We offer shared accommodation for single students during the summer at the following prices per month:
|
Single Room |
Double Room
(shared with
another student) |
Air Conditioned |
Euro €100
Euro €140* |
Euro € 70
Euro € 95* |
Non Air Conditioned |
Euro € 85
Euro € 115 * |
Euro € 65
Euro € 80 * |
* Prices in summer season (June, July and August)
These prices include bills.
These apartments are well furnished, within walking distance to the school and most contain ADSL, AC, phone, satellite and a fan in every room
Places are limited so please register early.
Note: If you wish to stay in a very nice apartment with all the modern appliances be prepared to pay LE 1700 ( Euro €200 )and above in winter. Also in summer time prices for accommodations rise considerably.
Accommodating students can be difficult and expensive, depending on the time of year that the student arrives. We ask that in this issue you be patient with us. It is not always possible to find exactly what you want, where you want, for the price you want, but we try.
For further information on accommodation, please refer to:
www.e-dar.com
http://www.sooqelaqarat.com/index.php
Contact Information:
Qortoba Institute for Arabic Studies the Alexandria Branch
Muhammad Nabeel Hamdy St. off Khalid Ibn Waleed St.
Alexandria, Egypt
Tel: 0020- 3 -556 2959
Mob: 0020-10 584 3438
email: info@qortoba.net
Please use this email if you experience any difficult with our main email addresses: qortoba1@hotmail.com
Comments from our students in Alexandria:
I came to Qortoba Institute with no background in Arabic. I could not write or read the language, nor did I have any prior understanding of anything related to it. Now after 3 weeks, I am very comfortable with the alphabet, I know how to ask basic questions, my writing isn't great but I can write clearly enough to make myself understood, and I've learnt a lot of words. If you want a really intense (hard work for sure) but beneficial experience, I would highly recommend the Qortoba Institute.
Geertjan Wielenga, Dutch
The first thing that struck me about Qortoba was the administration. I had heard a little something about Egyptian hospitality but nothing to the extent which I experienced with Qortoba. They picked us up from the airport, took us to visit the Cairo branch, brought us to Alexandria , and set us up with a place to stay, and arranged for a private driver to take us touring for 3 days, all before I even enrolled.
What I like about the studies at Qortoba is the complete freedom you have to study what you want – after completing the beginner levels. After finishing the first Kitabul Asasee book I decided I didn't want to complete that program and jumped to the Ibn Saud Course and because within the Ibn Saud program there are more than a dozen books you can choose to study from, like Hadeeth, Qur'an, and even Fiqh. I'm able to study Arabic in the context that I prefer.
Sana Ali, American
I think because Qortoba is a smaller institute than others students are able to get better teaching., this should benefit the students study of Arabic.
Altaf Ismail, British
I have studied at Qortoba 3 years ago and have returned to continue my studies and I really benefited in my Arabic studies and Islamic studies. The Islamic books curriculum helps us to understand meanings of words in daily use and also to give us good understanding of the Quran, Hadith, and Islamic history. Private tutoring has helped me to progress faster and has helped me to a level that I can teach Arabic.
Ummhidaayah, Pakistani/American
For the past five years I have attempted to study at various places including US, Saudi Arabia , and Egypt . Alhamdulillah, the program at Qortoba has proven to be the most organized, gradual, and productive. I originally came to Cairo with my wife for three weeks to try out the program. Now, we returned to Egypt ( Alexandria ) to continue the program. Alhamdulillah, I'm extremely satisfied with what I have studied so far. I highly recommend brothers/sisters to take a minimum of 6 months break from the rat race of daily life to come and jump start their knowledge about the language. Many people have tons of questions about the conditions of living, cost, etc… However, it doesn't seem very difficult to get adjusted here. These 4-6 months can save you years of frustration and grief. Put your trust in Allah
Ismail Shah, American
As a non-Muslim American (Christian) I have to recommend Qortoba whole-heartedly for anyone who would like a complete linguistic and cultural experience. You will learn classical Arabic very well and you will learn about Islam.
Theron Tingstad, American
Qortoba's three week winter program in Alexandria was the perfect mixture of work and pleasure. The small class size and entertaining teacher made learning easy, and the location in a neighborhood untouched by the sort of parasites who prey on tourists made practicing Arabic and learning about the culture happen naturally. It was a good use of my time and money, and a great way to get away from the snow.
Louis Ruppert, American
AbdelRahman 6/6/2007:
I started at QAIS knowing Arabic well enough to speak Egyptian slang but I had very little knowledge of classical Arabic (fusha). After a short while, I was able to replace a lot of the dialect with classical Arabic, and my vocabulary improved. The students and teachers converse in classical Arabic and the environment is great for learning.
Manguj Alhan 16/03/2008:
Qortoba Alexandria is a good place to study. My experience overall thus fun 91.5 months) has been good. The city and people are welcoming and warm, alhamdulillah.
Darquis D-C:
Alexadria is a very pleasant city to spend some times. I shall have no hesitation in coming each for a more advanced course. If you are interested in learning Arabic, enjoy Qortoba.
Maira Nasir 21/12/2006:
Qortoba method of teaching was excellent. I have learned to speak very basically in a short period of time. My writing has dramatically improved unfortunately was not able to stay long enough to finish the course but overall enjoyed the experience and inshaAllah. I'm sure it will benefit a great deal.
Safiyyan Qurershi Khan(Holland) 21/12/2006
A huge pat of my time in Egypt was spent studying at the Qortoba Institute when I came to Alexandria with my husband in 2006. Not only was I impressed by the teaching methodology, but also by the Islamic atmosphere at the Institute itself. If is such a peaceful environment and all the people teaching and working here embody the Sunna in their words and actions. It has been an amazingly unique experience and I would recommend the Qortoba Institute to everyone.
Humaiyun Qureshi (UK)11/12/2006
Although my time at Qortoba was very shot I found the Institute extremely organised, welcoming, helpful and most importantly their teaching at the highest standard. I feel my time here has been very productive and I would recommend everyone who has the opportunity to live abroad to spend as much time as possible studying at Qortoba. Success is guaranteed inshaAllah.
Aline Hebenstruit 7/12/2006
QIAS picked me from the airport and arranged a flat for me. Staff and teachers were always helpful and friendly. Lessons were great, I learned a lot & hope to come back in future.
Nina Navajas Pertagas(Spain) 25/1/2005
A lovely experience, very dedicated people to their teaching task. I would recommend it to everyone.
Kevin Wash 27/12/2006
I am very pleased with the professional quality of the teaching and management from QIAS. After starting with no Arabic 2 months ago, I am now speaking only Arabic in class and in the city. QIAS has an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. I highly recommend the program to young professionals like myself.
