Academic Calendar

Plan ahead with us and find the right term for you

We offer 8 consecutive terms throughout the year, each term spanning over a five-week period. Our yearly calendar helps students organize their schedules and make informed decisions about their learning journey. Whether you are balancing work, studies, or personal commitments, the calendar ensures you can plan effectively.

Our Arabic group courses are organized into seven progressive learning levels, from complete beginner up to fluent. Courses are offered at different paces: Slow, Regular, Accelerated, Intensive and Immersive.

Course Intensity Options

All courses are delivered over a five-week term. Students can choose from different intensity levels depending on their schedule and learning pace.

Group courses are ongoing throughout the day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Beirut time, Monday – Friday. Both online and in person.

Slow

15

TOTAL HOURS

1 day per week · 3 hrs per class​

Covers 1/4 of a proficiency level.

Regular

30

TOTAL HOURS

2 days per week · 3 hrs per class

Covers 1/2 of a proficiency level

Accelerated

45

TOTAL HOURS

3 days per week · 3 hrs per class

Covers 2/3 of a proficiency level

Intensive

75

TOTAL HOURS

5 days per week · 3 hrs per class

Covers full proficiency level

Immersive

150+

TOTAL HOURS

5 days per week · 6+ hrs per day

Covers 2 full proficiency levels

Immersive – SIASP Summer Program

This is a yearly summer program that consists of 150 hours over a five-week term, 6 hours per day, 5 days per week + 50 additional hours of student activities and workshops.

Saifi Academic Calendar 2026

Term Date
Winter Term 2 January 5 – February 6
Spring Term 1 February 16 – March 24
Spring Term 2 March 30 – May 6
Summer Term 1 May 11 – June 16
Summer Term 2 June 22 – July 27
Fall Term 1 August 3 – September 7
Fall Term 2 September 14 – October 16
Winter Term 1 October 26 – November 27
Christmas Term Bonus November 30 – December 25

Find the right course that matches your level and schedule

Browse all available courses and pick the term, pace, and time that works best for you.

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