1. Airport pickup - We can arrange to pick you up at the airport and bring you into the city. (The fee for each person is $35. For a group of 2 or more, the fee is $25 for each person.)
2. Hotel reservation - We can book a hotel room for you in the vicinity of the center temporarily. (There is no added fee for this service. Total costs include only the hotel reservation charge.) 3. Apartment Search - We can refer you to realty agents who can show you apartments for rent. (There is no added fee for this service. Total costs include only the finder's fee to be charged by the individual agent.) 4. Nursery - Families arriving in Cairo can be comforted to know that their children can be cared for during their studies at Sibawayh if they so choose. Parents have the option to enroll their children in an excellent nursery that is in close proximity to the Sibawayh Center. (Fees can be discussed with nursery administration.) 5. Health Assistance - Sibawayh provides students with information on local hospitals and clinics should any medical concerns arise. We also assist students in communicating with health care specialists if their level of Arabic does not allow them to do such themselves. (There is no added fee for this service.) 6. Trips - We offer students the opportunity to explore different parts of Egypt. Trips are arranged during the summer season for all students. During the winter and spring seasons Sibawayh assists students who wish to travel to different areas of the city during their own personal time. (Trip fees are not included in program prices.) 4 day trips 1. Sinai Peninsula (North) 2. Al-Aqsur and Aswan 3. Sharm al-Sheikh 4. Alwahaat 5. Marsa Matruh 1 to 2 day trips 1. Alexandria 2. Ismailiyya 3. Al Ayn Al Sakhina 4. Historical sites within Cairo 5. October 6 Panorama museum The staff of Sibawayh is not only concerned with the Arabic learning of its students but also with their comfort in Cairo. We therefore, are ready to assist students with any information that is necessary for their stay in Cairo to be a success. |