The Arabic School enrolls about 95 students each summer, mostly undergraduate and graduate students from U.S. colleges and universities.
In addition to regular coursework, students above the first level are required to participate in a club of their choice. The clubs hold two-hour meetings once a week, and the clubs are determined by student interest. Click on club to view our Clubs page.
At Middlebury's Center for the Arts, Ahmad Karout of the Arabic School faculty shares a photo exhibition from Syria with his students.
Sinan Antoon, a doctoral candidate at Harvard University, is a member of the Arabic School faculty. He also directs an Arabic School theatrical offering, such as "The Elephant, Oh King!" and "The King Is the King," every summer.
Algerian writer Rashed Boujedra (at far end of table, wearing jacket) was a writer in residence at the Arabic School in 1999. He joined several classes for discussions about his works and other modern Arabic literature.
Shereen El Ezabi from Cairo (at right) teaches High Intermediate Arabic and guides her students to an advanced level of language proficiency.
Every summer the Arabic School faculty prepares an outdoor dinner for their students featuring delicious authentic foods of the Arab World, music, dancing, and conversation.
The Arabic School's students and faculty gathered for this photo on the steps of Gifford Hall during the summer 1999.
Students practice Arabic calligraphy in a relaxed atmosphere at the Geonomics House on campus.
The Radio Club broadcasts live every week over the Middlebury College radio network, WRMC.
Dr. Dwight Reynolds demonstrates the Oud instrument during his lecture on Arabic music.
Arabic School students enjoy a picnic at nearby Lake Dunmore.
The Arabic School's Dance Club is a very popular activity.