Ahlan Cairo, Egypt
- Small class sizes
- You can combine courses at different schools of the same chain and the school will charge the inscription fee only once.
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
Modern Standard Arabic Intensive
In high demand!25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from€190€181 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 190 181 | 380 361 | 570 542 | 760 722 | 1,140 1,083 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,865 2,722 | 4,075 3,872 | 5,770 5,482 | 7,190 6,831 |
| Price in US$ | 209 | 418 | 627 | 835 | 1,253 | 1,670 | 2,087 | 3,147 | 4,476 | 6,338 | 7,897 |
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Ahlan Linguistic Package (MSA + ECA)25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from€205€195 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 205 195 | 410 390 | 615 585 | 820 779 | 1,230 1,169 | 1,640 1,558 | 2,050 1,948 | 3,030 2,879 | 4,275 4,062 | 6,050 5,748 | 7,590 7,211 |
| Price in US$ | 226 | 451 | 676 | 901 | 1,351 | 1,802 | 2,252 | 3,328 | 4,696 | 6,645 | 8,337 |
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
This course includes 3 lessons of Modern Standard Arabic and 2 lessons of Egyptian Colloquial Arabic per day.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 20 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Egyptian Colloquial Arabic10 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from€100€95 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,520 1,444 | 2,180 2,071 | 3,025 2,874 | 3,795 3,606 |
| Price in US$ | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 659 | 879 | 1,099 | 1,670 | 2,395 | 3,323 | 4,169 |
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 20 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Modern Standard Arabic Basic15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from€115€110 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 115 110 | 230 219 | 345 328 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 1,150 1,093 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,430 2,309 | 3,420 3,249 | 4,450 4,228 |
| Price in US$ | 127 | 253 | 379 | 506 | 758 | 1,011 | 1,264 | 1,813 | 2,669 | 3,757 | 4,888 |
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
- General course schedule
- 3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 20 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Bildungsurlaub Course30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Sunday)Offer!from€360€342 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 360 342 | 720 684 |
| Price in US$ | 396 | 791 |
- Starting dates
- Every Sunday
The Bildungsurlaub course offers employees the opportunity to use Germany’s educational leave programme to develop language proficiency and cultural knowledge in a unique, immersive environment. The course typically runs for 5 to 10 days, combining intensive language lessons with cultural activities.
This course focuses on practical language use, with classes tailored to various levels, from beginner to advanced. Participants will engage in interactive lessons, cultural excursions, and real-life scenarios to practice language skills in meaningful contexts.
Benefits:
- Improved Language Skills for professional and personal use.
- Cultural Insight into the region's traditions and social practices.
- Professional Growth through enhanced communication abilities.
- Certification to share with employers as part of the Bildungsurlaub programme.
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
One-to-One Lessons 10 hours/weekFor the summer, only limited places left!10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€120€114 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 120 114 | 240 228 | 360 342 | 480 456 | 600 570 | 720 684 | 840 798 | 960 912 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,440 1,368 |
| Price in US$ | 132 | 264 | 396 | 528 | 659 | 791 | 923 | 1,055 | 1,187 | 1,318 | 1,582 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
This course allow students to focus on their specific language needs.
Our prices for Ahlan include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Student opinions about Ahlan , Cairo
Ahlan , Cairo
The Uber costs about 200–300 EGP (as of March 2026, approx. €5).
Definitely order the Uber yourself. It’s cheaper and faster.”
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Ahlan
- Arabic teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree80% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Combine courses at different Ahlan chain schools and save
- Ahlan will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.Combine courses at these schools: Ahlan-Egypt (Alexandria), Ahlan (Amman). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Ahlan .
- Year of school foundation
- 2010
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 20 years15 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8Junior courses In summer: 8Junior courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Ahlan
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 12 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
07 Jan 2026, 25 Jan 2026, 19 Mar 2026 - 23 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 26 May 2026 - 30 May 2026, 16 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2026, 30 Jun 2026, 23 Jul 2026, 25 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026, 06 Oct 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
07 Jan 2027, 25 Jan 2027, 19 Mar 2027 - 23 Mar 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 26 May 2027 - 30 May 2027, 16 Jun 2027 - 17 Jun 2027, 30 Jun 2027, 23 Jul 2027, 25 Aug 2027 - 26 Aug 2027, 06 Oct 2027.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 before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Cairo International Airport:
- €20 one way
€40 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
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
Shared Apartment
In high demand!
17 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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| Price in US$ | 116 | 232 | 347 | 463 | 579 | 694 | 810 | 925 | 1,157 | 1,388 | 116 |
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Prices based on accommodation from Friday to Friday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Friday 16:00 or later
- Check-out
- Friday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €13 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 26 minutes walking (average reported by 9 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Shared Apartment
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
17 ratings Double room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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€60/ week Show more
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| Price in € | 60 | 120 | 180 | 240 | 300 | 360 | 420 | 480 | 600 | 720 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 70 | 139 | 209 | 278 | 347 | 417 | 486 | 555 | 694 | 833 | 70 |
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Prices based on accommodation from Friday to Friday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Friday 16:00 or later
- Check-out
- Friday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €10 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Average distance from school
- 33 minutes walking (average reported by 6 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 99
Questions and answers about Ahlan
Most importantly, my daughter should be in class with fellow students of the same level and age (19 years old).
During what time period are there more students at Ahlan Amman, so there is more chance of having peers?
During what time period are there more students at Ahlan Amman, so there is more chance of having peers?
In high season, there are many more groups and peers (from May to September).”
I would like to participate in the Summer Intensive Course. I would like to know details about the schedule and the number of students in each class.
Does Ahlan in Cairo also offer an intensive course with 25 lessons for absolute beginners?
I would like to stay in Cairo between October and December/January. Do you have courses at that time?
FAQ about Ahlan , Cairo
I am interested in travelling to learn the Egyptian language and culture. Could you recommend the best place to do this experience?
What is the exact address of the school?
I have a good level of Arabic and would like to take group classes rather than private lessons.
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If I take the 4-week course. At what level will I be able to master the language?
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.”
Does this school offer homestay?
Terms of Ahlan
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school






- Legal name/parent company
- Ahlan World | Tax registration ID: 262094150
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- 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.









This course includes 3 hours Modern Standard Arabic and 2 hours extra linguistic activities.