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Four Illinois students receive Critical Language Scholarships

Four University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign students were awarded U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarships to study foreign languages this summer. Shireen Aydogan, Xavier Davenport, Karel Pene and Sylvia...

Eman Saadah awarded 2024 SLCL Diversity & Engagement Award

Headshot of Eman Saadah
We are excited to recognize Dr. Eman Saadah for receiving the 2024 SLCL Diversity & Engagement Award!  This award recognizes alumni or members of the community at large who have made significant contributions (tangible and intangible) to the SLCL community; contributions which...

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much does the Arabic High School Summer Program cost?

For students who need room and board, the cost is $2500.
For students who do not need room and board, the cost is $1400.

Showcase

At the end of the program, the students display some of what they learned in a video. Below are the videos the students have made in past years.

Applying and Attending

Application

Application and Registration Dates & Deadlines may be adjusted as we approach the Spring Semester.

EXTENDED Deadline: April 13, 2026 by 11:59 pm CST

Housing

Residential Students

Those who elect to stay on campus are considered residential students and will be housed in one of the university's residents halls.

Location and Maps

The Arabic High School Program is held on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus.

Schedule

The Institute

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Dr. Eman Saadah, Director of the Arabic Language Program, is featured on Al Jazeera!

Dr. Eman Saadah was featured in Al-Jazeera news, speaking about her role on the committee for this year's U.S Arabic Debate competition. In this article, she discusses how debating opportunities can enhance language learning....
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