UM Summer Language Institute - Arabic

The UM Arabic Language Flagship Program offers high school students the opportunity to gain cultural competency and language proficiency through a summer intensive course for beginners in Arabic. Students selected for this competitive program will join a small cohort of dedicated language learners, earning 6 college credits in this month-long session. Arabic has been identified as a critical need language valued by employers and organizations across the globe, so the UM Summer Arabic Language Institute offers students a foundation for advancement in many career pathways. Immersive classroom instruction and dynamic extracurricular activities afford students opportunities to advance rapidly in their reading, writing, and conversational skills. Faculty and tutors emphasize real-world application through interactive experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Students live on the Ole Miss campus throughout the session, participating in a larger community of high school students taking college classes during the summer. Supervision and recreational opportunities are provided by Ole Miss Pre-College staff. Weekends and evenings offer students experiences designed to cultivate new interests and deepen their connections with peers.