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Ahlan Cairo, Egypt

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

25 students - overall rating
7 Gamal Aldin Abou Al Mahasen St.Garden City - 4272036 Cairo - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.

Position in Cairo: Ahlan is found in the Islamic Cairo district of the city. It is to the north of Cairo, and filled with eateries, souvenir shops, spice stalls, tea vendors as well as lots of historical artefacts and mosques. The school is to the south of the area, a 10 minute walk from the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

Moving around Cairo: The school is on a main street in Islamic Cairo, and there is a bus stop minutes from the school entrance. Bab El Shaariya metro is the closest station to Ahlan and this is 15 minutes away by foot. The GL3 line stops at this station and has stops close to the main sights of Cairo.

Main features in the city: Just down from the Khan el-Khalili is the Al-Azhar Mosque. The Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle and Mosque of Muhammad Ali are both south from Ahlan, and take around 40-60 minutes by bus depending on the time of day. From here, students can also visit the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, which is a short walk from the Castle.

Course structure: The school has group lessons for standard Arabic as well as the local everyday use of the language in Egypt. There is even a combination course where students can learn the difference between the two. Private package lessons are also available at Ahlan.

School chain: The Ahlan schools all stem from the Ahlan World group. They have several schools throughout Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Italy, teaching Arabic, at all levels, to the highest of standards.

The Ahlan philosophy outlines their approach to teaching. Their view is that learning a new language is not merely learning how to spell or speak that language, but also learning about the cultures surrounding the language and its history. Many Ahlan schools offer extracurricular activities, including local seminars, initiatives with local organisations, and weekly activities and excursions.

Ahlan means welcome, outlining how all Ahlan schools strive to make students feel welcomed whilst studying with them.

Arabic Courses

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General Language
Modern Standard Arabic IntensiveMost Popular Arabic course
25 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
170€162€
Course Details
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
10 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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90€86€
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Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (with teacher-in-training)
10 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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60€57€
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Modern Standard (with teacher-in-training)
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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75€72€
Course Details
Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
25 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
180€171€
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Modern Standard Arabic Basic
15 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
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105€100€
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Modern Standard Intensive (with teacher-in-training)
25 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
125€119€
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Online
Online One-to-One Lessons
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
350€333€
Course Details
Private
General One-to-One Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
150€143€
Course Details
General One-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
300€285€
Course Details
General Two-to-One Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
100€95€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Advanced One-to-One LessonsRecommended Arabic course
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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200€190€
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Our prices for Ahlan include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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  • Entrance
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Student opinions about Ahlan , Cairo

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Ahlan , Cairo
25 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (15 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The other students were by far my favorite part of the experience. Very international and relatively young (~22-25). Although a bit more expensive than Egyptian hostels, I would recommend a room at Ahlan. At least there are no employees from the school living in Orabi St. and there is a very relaxed atmosphere. People do a lot together, help each other with homework (yes homework) and there is the possibility to walk to school together in the morning.”
Review details
Other comments The quality of the teaching is very good. All teachers (mostly female) speak good English and are very competent. The only drawback is that at Ahlan you always have the feeling that the school wants to make an extra profit. In summary, they offer Egyptian service at European prices. Sadly, neither the teachers nor the local management are well paid. Would also advise against organized tours with Ahlan. Prices for buses and hotels are doubled (literally) and there is hardly any co-determination. If possible, just organize something with a few students. Living and traveling in Egypt is extremely cheap.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Nov. 2019 by Sami Karsli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Wonderful people. I felt I had come here not to study, but to a family - we were all like a big family. The quality of teaching is really high, everything is explained very well and clearly, they will help you with any problems any time, day and night.”
Review details
Course: Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2018 by Anastasiia Torlina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Amazing teachers and great en environment! Also very helpful for students to have these social events, loved it!”
Review details
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic [Arabisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2024 by Aissatou Cisse
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The commitment of the teachers and their high level of expertise.”
Disliked
“The terrible quality of materials and textbooks, or rather the lack of them. The textbook I received was not only badly photocopied (half of the texts illegible), but also lacked Arabic letters for the most part. The school does not offer any materials, texts that you can work on at home and translate yourself. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Lack of study materials
Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic  - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Nov. 2023 by Artur Żak
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Hanan the teacher and the students here are fantastic.”
Insider tip: “Bring thick clothes during the winter.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: They have really nice teachers. And they really teach well. But the manager named Bahaa is horrible at managing the school. Not serious, plays loud music when we are having class. And always jokes around even though we are talking about business which I think it is really offensive, he doesn't take me seriously when I am trying to be very serious. But other than that the teachers are really nice.
Other comments Get rid of the manager who is never serious.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Jul. 2019 by Yubin An
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers, location, external trips & value for money”
Review details
Other comments Great experience!
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2018 by Sami Rahman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are what make the school great.”
Insider tip: “Make realistic expectations about your time there. Understand that it will take a couple of weeks to get used to the city and study if you’re not already a student.”
Review details
Course: Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (intensive) [Arabic] - 4 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2019 by Kadin Luiten
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Social activities and teachers.”
Insider tip: “Don't just sign up for MSA, take some Egyptian Coloquial Arabic as well. It will make your life in Cairo so much easier.”
Review details
Other comments It is amazing. I highly recommend the school, you won't be dissappointed.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Zuzanna Nabulssi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Yahia is an excellent teacher.”
Insider tip: “Take time to explore Cairo. A cheap place to stay downtown is Dahab Hostel. Uber to school at Khan el Khalili is cheap (prepare to learn how to cross the street and walk a bit of a distance).”
Review details
Other comments excellent staff and location.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Apr. 2018 by Samuel Cristler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers. The price.”
Insider tip: “Go on the trips to Luxor and Alexandria.”
Review details
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2017 by Moritz Von Knebel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Fantastic teachers.”
Insider tip: “They should plan the extra classes based on budget and explain to the students how many hours of extra classes will be provided daily or weekly.”
Review details
Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Jan. 2019 by Khurshed Chowdhury
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
“Flowers.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Location was very difficult to find. Classes were ok. Teachers not very good. Expensive for value.
Other comments The reviews about Ahlan are not accurate. It seems to be amazing and it needs lots of improvement.
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2019 by Emmanuelle Apruzzese
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Ambience”
Review details
Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Summer - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. Sep. 2017 by Sergio Vendrell Felici
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Ahlan Cairo

Ratings of Ahlan compared to ratings of all schools in Egypt

 Ahlan CairoAverage of all other schools in Egypt
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared flat3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Ahlan

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Arabic teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Ahlan and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
PayPal - logoTravellers Check - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2010
Legal name/parent company
Ahlan World | Tax registration ID: 262094150

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
20 years
15 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses In summer: 8
Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 25%
France 15%
USA 15%
England 10%
Italy 5%
Spain 5%
China 5%
Other nationalities 20%

Information for all courses offered by Ahlan

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Public holidays will be made up for EXCEPT Eid el-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. These days will not be made up for or discounted from the final price.

Please note that in a case where there is only one person in a level, the school will organize private tuition (One-to-One) for half of the course hours.

One-to-One classes are taught from Saturday to Thursday and are normally held after 15:00.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 15 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Dec 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 11 Apr 2024, 12 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 05 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 18 Jun 2024, 19 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 23 Jul 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
07 Jan 2025, 25 Jan 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 02 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 06 Jun 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 27 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 03 Jul 2025, 23 Jul 2025, 24 Jul 2025, 06 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 09 Oct 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Arabic language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 240 12
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 480 24
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 540 27
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 600 30
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 660 33
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Cairo International Airport:
20 € one way
35 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Cairo international airport.
More details about airports near Cairo and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cairo page. For flight comparisons to Cairo, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Egypt.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Music
Sailing
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

All activities organised by the school involve a small additional fee.

Adults - Paid activities

Cooking classes, calligraphy classes, trips in the surroundings of Cairo, group dinners.

Accommodation

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Shared Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
14 ratings
from
90 €
Shared Apartment
Double room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
14 ratings
from
55 €

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Questions and answers about Ahlan

  • “Yes, our partner school in Cairo offers Arabic courses all year round.”
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 16, 2023
  • “Unfortunately, there is no intensive course for absolute beginners in Cairo, but you can choose the standard course with 15 lessons and add a few private lessons in the afternoon. This is no problem and very effective! ”
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2024
  • “The school offers Modern Standard Arabic Intensive 25 lessons per week, 5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place from 9:00 till 12:00. The maximum number of students per class is 8 students. ”
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2024
  • “Winter is the off-season and therefore teachers can pay more attention to each student by monitoring their progress and having a personalised teaching approach for each of them.

    In high season, there are many more groups and peers (from May to September).    ”
    Francesca Convertini, Administrative Coordinator from Ahlan World Jordan - Dec 02, 2024

FAQ about Ahlan , Cairo

  • “For accommodation, the school only offers shared flats (for a minimum of 4 weeks), there are no host families.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 11, 2023
  • “At Ahlan, if you opt for a 4-week course with 20 lessons per week, you will have completed 80 hours, meaning you have pretty much completed A0 and are officially no longer a beginner.

    If you already have knowledge of the Arabic language, or some feeling for it, or already know a language similar to it, this will speed up your progress.

    Private lessons are also highly recommended, as you will have a moment with the teacher to focus on your personal sticking points and special goals. Even one private lesson will make a difference. Your progress in the group course will also accelerate as a result, as you will understand the material faster.    ”
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2024
  • “Please note that even though there are usually many groups with different levels, the school cannot guarantee the presence of a fitting group for higher level students. They will have a better grasp closer to the starting date. If no group is formed, then the student will have private lessons. But not to worry, you will still interact with other students during the breaks and during the school activities.
    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 23, 2024
  • “The school address is 7 Gamal Aldin Abou Al Mahasen St.Garden City - 4272036 Cairo”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 28, 2024
  • 100% of teachers at Ahlan hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Ahlan comes from Germany with a 25% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and USA (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Ahlan offers courses from 20 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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