A student writes in her Arabic notebook in class.

Advanced proficiency in Arabic is in high demand by both academic institutions and employers in all sectors. There is a growing need for qualified Arabic language teachers, as well as specialists who deeply understand Arab culture and contemporary Arab society. 

Graduate Degree Options

Students must have a BA (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution and graduate-level proficiency in Arabic to be eligible. 

Master of Arts in Arabic

The Master in Arabic, established in 2012, engages teachers, specialists, and scholars with high degrees of fluency in the Arabic language and Arab culture. Master’s students complete their course requirements entirely in four 6-week summers in Bennington, Vermont. The master’s program offers two academic tracks - General Track and Arabic Language Pedagogy Track.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Licensure

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) with Licensure offers a secondary (7–12) teaching license in Arabic valid for teaching in the U.S. public school systems. Students spend a summer at the Language Schools, an academic year online, a second summer at the Language Schools, and a final teaching practicum in their preferred place of residence.

Funding

Thanks to the support of generous donors (including many Language Schools alumni) and Middlebury’s commitment to provide an opportunity for as many students as possible, we are pleased to offer significant need-based financial aid and merit-based fellowships and scholarships for graduate students. Students can receive up to 100% of tuition, on-campus housing, and food.

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