Reviews of Ahlan , Cairo, Egypt
Total number of reviews: 25
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 25 reviews of former students of Ahlan
| Overall rating Ahlan , Cairo, Egypt | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.3 |
| Organisation | 3.9 |
| Facilities | 3.5 |
| Social activities | 4.1 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.7 |
| Value for money | 4.4 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | --- |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.8 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Ahlan
2. Jan. 2024
1. Aissatou (24 years) 
101.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic [Arabisch] - 2 weeks
101.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Basic [Arabisch] - 2 weeks
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Amazing teachers and great en environment! Also very helpful for students to have these social events, loved it!
19. Nov. 2023
2. Artur (48 years) 
102.Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
102.Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
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The commitment of the teachers and their high level of expertise.
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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.
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Perfect place to live
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Lack of study materials
4. Jun. 2023
3. Alperen Germany
103.Course: Modern Standard (with teacher-in-training) - 4 weeks
103.Course: Modern Standard (with teacher-in-training) - 4 weeks
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14. May. 2023
4. Veronica Slovenia
104.Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic [Arabic] - 16 weeks
104.Course: Modern Standard Arabic + Egyptian Colloquial Arabic [Arabic] - 16 weeks
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4. Apr. 2023
5. Hannes Sweden
105.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive [Arabic] - 2 weeks
105.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive [Arabic] - 2 weeks
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20. Mar. 2023
6. Karim 
106.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive [Arabisch] - 1 week
106.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive [Arabisch] - 1 week
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27. Nov. 2022
7. Annelie (47 years) Germany
107.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 4 weeks
107.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 4 weeks
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30. Mar. 2022
8. Artur
108.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 4 weeks
108.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive - 4 weeks
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3. May. 2020
9. Khurshed (46 years) Canada
109.Course: Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (intensive) [Arabic] - 16 weeks
109.Course: Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (intensive) [Arabic] - 16 weeks
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22. Dec. 2019
10. Kadin (27 years) New Zealand
110.Course: Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (intensive) [Arabic] - 4 weeks
110.Course: Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic (intensive) [Arabic] - 4 weeks
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The teachers are what make the school great.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
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.
15. Nov. 2019
11. Sami (22 years)
111.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 2 weeks
111.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 2 weeks
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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.
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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.
City/place
Best season in autumn, avoid high summer if possible. If necessary, book course at Ahlan Alexandria (coastal city) in summer.
Accommodation
Ahlan runs two hostels in Cairo, I was lucky and was assigned to the more modern building with the better location. If you have the opportunity, ask for a room on Orabi Street.
4. Aug. 2019
12. Emmanuelle (50 years) United States
112.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
112.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
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Flowers.
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The reviews about Ahlan are not accurate. It seems to be amazing and it needs lots of improvement.
City/place
Cairo is a great city.
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Location was very difficult to find. Classes were ok. Teachers not very good. Expensive for value.
30. Jul. 2019
13. Yubin (22 years) South Korea
113.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 4 weeks
113.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 4 weeks
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Hanan the teacher and the students here are fantastic.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Bring thick clothes during the winter.
Other comments
Get rid of the manager who is never serious.
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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.
7. Apr. 2019
14. Lennart (20 years) Germany
114.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 3 weeks
114.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program - 3 weeks
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Negative comments aren't supposed to mean 'don't go there' because it is an awesome experience anyway.
17. Mar. 2019
15. Hani (23 years) Germany
115.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program with Experienced Teachers - 4 weeks
115.Course: Modern Standard Arabic Intensive Program with Experienced Teachers - 4 weeks
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13. Jan. 2019
16. Khurshed (45 years) Canada
116.Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 3 weeks
116.Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 3 weeks
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Fantastic teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
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.
30. Oct. 2018
17. Zuzanna (26 years) Poland
117.Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 4 weeks
117.Course: Modern Standard Arabic [Arabic] - 4 weeks
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Social activities and teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't just sign up for MSA, take some Egyptian Coloquial Arabic as well. It will make your life in Cairo so much easier.
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It is amazing. I highly recommend the school, you won't be dissappointed.
29. Jul. 2018
18. Sami (27 years) Netherlands
118.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 4 weeks
118.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 4 weeks
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Teachers, location, external trips & value for money
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Great experience!
1. Jul. 2018
19. Anastasiia (20 years) 
119.Course: Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
119.Course: Egyptian Colloquial Arabic - 4 weeks
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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.
29. Apr. 2018
20. Samuel (66 years) Spain
120.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
120.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - 2 weeks
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Yahia is an excellent teacher.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
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).
Other comments
excellent staff and location.
4. Feb. 2018
21. Laura (26 years) France
121.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 6 weeks
121.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 6 weeks
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3. Sep. 2017
22. Fabien (28 years) France
122.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Summer - 8 weeks
122.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Summer - 8 weeks
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1. Sep. 2017
23. Sergio (29 years) Spain
123.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Summer - 3 weeks
123.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Summer - 3 weeks
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Ambience
17. Apr. 2017
24. Sophia (29 years) Germany
124.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 2 weeks
124.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 2 weeks
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9. Apr. 2017
25. Moritz (21 years) Germany
125.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 3 weeks
125.Course: Modern Standard Arabic - Winter - 3 weeks
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The teachers. The price.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Go on the trips to Luxor and Alexandria.
