MedinaStudy

HERO · Madinah · gouden uur

Summer 2026 · July & August

Arabic in Medina, Summer course.

Intensive Classical Arabic and Qur'an in the blessed summer months, organised by Ustaadh Nabil El-Madani. Including Umrah, housing and guidance.

Start dates

Two periods, monthly start possible.

High season · most chosen

July 2026

1 July – 31 July

The classic summer period. Full group, lively community, ideal weather in the mornings.

Quieter group

August 2026

1 August – 31 August

A slightly smaller group, more individual attention. Fits well with the Dutch school year.

Pricing

Transparent prices, everything included.

One amount covers lessons, housing, Umrah and guidance. No hidden costs.

1 month

€1,875total

Short, intensive immersion. Ideal as a first introduction.

✓ ~60 hours of lessons
✓ Housing 4 weeks
✓ Umrah · 1×
✓ Mentor guidance

Most chosen

2 months

€1,675/ month

Our most chosen option, room for depth and community.

✓ ~120 hours of lessons
✓ Housing 8 weeks
✓ Umrah · 2×
✓ Mentor guidance
✓ City history excursions

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Longer

On request

For those who want to go deeper. A personal package is composed.

✓ Fully personal
✓ Unlimited Umrah
✓ Study guidance
✓ Visa support

Included

Everything you need, in detail.

Arabic lessons

15–20 hours per week, in class, taught by qualified teachers. Emphasis on Nahw, Sarf, Qira'ah and Mufradāt.

~120 hours over 2 months

Housing

A verified room in a quiet apartment 8–12 minutes' walk from Masjid an-Nabawi. Includes WiFi and a shared kitchen.

Private or shared room

Umrah trip

A monthly organised Umrah trip to Makkah, including transport, ihram preparation and spiritual guidance.

1× per month · group trip

Personal mentor

A mentor on the ground, one point of contact for administration, questions and support.

One fixed contact person

Local transport

Pickup from Madinah airport, transport for Umrah, and help with daily transport in the city.

Including first week

Study materials

Workbooks, audio resources and a personal digital learning environment for self-study and practice.

Print + digital

A day in Madinah

The rhythm of an average study day.

04:30

Fajr in Masjid an-Nabawi

Communal prayer in the Prophetic Sanctuary.

06:00

Breakfast & rest

Back to housing, breakfast, a short rest.

08:30

First lesson · Nahw

Classroom grammar lesson, ~90 minutes.

10:30

Second lesson · Qira'ah

Recitation and text analysis with guidance.

12:30

Dhuhr & lunch

Prayer in Masjid an-Nabawi, lunch with students.

15:00

Asr & self-study

Quiet time for revision, practice, or a walk.

18:30

Maghrib & evening circle

Community moment, shared meal, conversation.

20:00

Isha & rest

Last prayer, rest for the next day.

Housing

Within walking distance of the Haram.

Our verified apartments are an 8–12 minute walk from Masjid an-Nabawi. Comfortable, clean, and in a rhythm that suits study and ibadah.

✓ Private or shared room (siblings together possible)
✓ Shared kitchen & living space
✓ WiFi, air conditioning, daily cleaning
✓ Men's and women's apartments separate

Kamer interieur

Gebouw exterieur

Gedeelde studeerruimte

Gallery

A glimpse of Madinah, your home for a few weeks.

Masjid an-Nabawi · groene koepel

Kalligrafie · klassieke tekst

Studie · groep

Architectuur · boog

Madinah · gouden uur

Gebed · stille reflectie

Madinah · dageraad

Lessen · klaslokaal

Frequently asked questions

Specific to the summer course.

What should I bring?＋

Light, modest clothing, a Qur'an, a notebook, and your passport with visa. You receive a detailed checklist after enrolment.

Do I need a visa?＋

Yes. We guide you through the study visa for Saudi Arabia and provide the invitation letter.

How large is the group?＋

8–16 students per period, so the class stays intimate and effective.

What if I have to cancel?＋

Up to 30 days before the start the deposit is fully refundable. After that, our cancellation policy applies.

Do men and women travel together?＋

Lessons are separated or mixed depending on the track. Housing is strictly separate.

Ready for your summer in Madinah?

Places are limited, book now to reserve your period with a €500 deposit.

Start application 📞 +31 6 51540333 ✉ info@medinastudy.com