Your Guide to Teaching English in Palestine (One Week – 12 Weeks)

Teaching English in Palestine is designed for those who want to teach English to Palestinians and to learn about the Palestinian culture. Furthermore, it provides you with an excellent opportunity to travel to Palestine, visit historical sites, learn about Palestinian culture, live with a Palestinian host family, and, most importantly, make a significant positive impact on the Palestinian community.

The Teaching English programs include teaching lessons to children aged 7-13-year-old, adults, and community members. You can apply anytime throughout the year according to your scheduling needs. Whatever time of year you plan to attend the teaching English program, you can customize your program from a minimum of one week up to a maximum of six weeks.

Why is it important for Palestinians to speak English?

Palestinians are a receptive audience to English language learning since they wish to study abroad, obtain overseas employment, or simply because they are intellectually curious to learn the culture and language of other people. Here are the main reasons why Palestinians are eager to learn how to speak English:

  • English is spoken by populations in over 80 countries across the world.
  • English is also the primary language in many schools, and the number of those who study English as a foreign language increases every day.
  • Palestine includes English within its schools’ curriculums, as well as in most university curriculums.

What if it’s my first time teaching English?

If this will be the first time you teach English, don’t worry our local teachers will be there for you. They will definitely guide, assist and provide you with all the needed materials.

In addition, at the beginning of the program, you will be attending English classes to see how teachers manage their classes which give you the time to be prepared.

Information about Teaching English in Palestine

Place of the Program Hebron (H1 – Under Palestinian Control), Palestine
Program FeesStarting From 230$ – American Dollar
Age18-75 Years Old
Minimum DurationOne Week
Maximum Duration12 Weeks
Starting/Ending Dates Flexible – Anytime
Application Deadline No Deadline
Program Language English
Days off Two days including Fridays
Educational DegreeNot Required
University Credit Available

Teach English at Go Palestine – The Palestinian Center in Hebron!

The Palestinian Center for Education and Cultural Exchange – Go Palestine was established to meet the cultural, social, and educational needs of the Palestinian Community. The Center offers educational and community services to its Palestinian population through a diverse international staff. Through tutoring and educational programs, the center promotes unyielding support to Palestinian youth.

The center acts as a meeting point for all the internationals who come from every corner of the world in order to immerse themselves in Palestinian culture and to become acquainted with Palestinian daily life. Our international interns and volunteers teach Palestinian youth and more mature Palestinian community members about their own home cultures, thereby gaining valuable experience and knowledge for themselves. It is a true cultural exchange.

Living in Palestine while Teaching English

Living Cost Approx. 50$ a Week
Meals Provided Daily Breakfast at the center
Weekend On Friday
Wifi Access At the Center, Host Family & Our Dorm
Currency Israeli Shekel (NIS)
Transportation Taxies & Mini-Vans
Weather Summer (25-30°C), Winter (0-9°C)
AirportBen Gurion Airport in Israel – No Airport in Palestine

Teaching English Programs at Go Palestine

Program Name Duration Fees starting from
Teach Conversational English & Study Arabic in PalestineFrom 1 Week up to 12 Weeks 230$ (American Dollar)
Teach English in Palestine/West BankFrom 1 Week up to 12 Weeks 230$ (American Dollar)
Teach English & Learn Arabic ONLINE!From 2 Weeks up to 4 Weeks 100$ (American Dollar) – One Time

What do the fees include?

Accommodation Host Family/Our Apartment/ Private (extra cost)
Meals Daily Breakfast at the center
Tours & Day Trips Local tours in the city of Hebron – Day trips to Refugees camp in Hebron and Bethlehem
Arabic Hours 3 hours a week – Two Classes/1,5 Hours class each
Arabic type Standard Arabic or Ammiya (Levantine Arabic)
Upon completion of the programReceiving a certificate & recommendation letter

Questions about Teaching English in Palestine

QuestionAnswer
Do I need to speak Arabic? No
Do I need a visa to enter Palestine? It depends on which passport you hold
Can I get a University credit? Yes
Can I extend my program duration?Yes
Can I combine a program with another one?Yes
Can I add more Arabic hours?Yes
Do I need to hold an academic degree?No
Do I need to have previous experience?No
Do I have to wear Hijab? No
Can I travel to other Palestinian cities?Yes, it’s very easy and cheap.
Can I travel to Israel during my time there?Yes
Will I get travel instructions? Yes, we provide you with all Infos
Can I join a gym nearby?Yes, there are many of them in Hebron
Is there internet access in Palestine?Yes, everywhere
Is it safe to come alone? Yes, many people did that & you won’t be alone
Can I organize an activity/workshop? Yes and we gonna help you out

How to travel to Palestine?

First optionSecond option
Fly to Israel – Ben Gourion Airport Fly to Jordan – Queen Alia International Airport

Meet Our Lovely Team!

Mohammad Tamimi

Mohammad Tamimi

Center Manager
Manar Amro

Manar Amro

Programs Coordinator
Toqa Aljuneidi

Toqa Aljuneidi

English Teacher
Majd Alameh

Majd Alameh

Arabic Teacher
Hiyam Ashhab

Hiyam Ashhab

English Teacher
Jibril Abu Hashhash

Jibril Abu Hashhash

Hebrew Teacher
Nadine Mahmoud

Nadine Mahmoud

Arabic Teacher
Moh’d Nasser

Moh’d Nasser

Arabic Teacher
Dua'a Qasim

Dua'a Qasim

Arabic Teacher
Manar Owais

Manar Owais

Sworn Translator
Zaid Qawasmi

Zaid Qawasmi

Law Program Guide
Bessan Muhtaseb

Bessan Muhtaseb

Arabic Teacher
Abdulrahman Nufal

Abdulrahman Nufal

Tour Guide
Ahlam Odeh

Ahlam Odeh

English Teacher
Shourouk Dwaik

Shourouk Dwaik

Arabic Teacher
Marah Dweikat

Marah Dweikat

Tour Guide

Meet Our Local Volunteers!

Meet our local volunteers from Hebron who joined Go Palestine -the Palestinian Center’s family. We are so grateful to have them as a part of our diverse, selfless team.

Being involved with such amazing people has made us want to do as much as we can to help the Palestinian community. Our volunteers engage at our interesting events & workshops to help and raise awareness in different fields.

Raghad Zabadi

Raghad Zabadi

Aya Nazer

Aya Nazer

Manar Akram

Manar Akram

Raneen Nazer

Raneen Nazer

Asma'a Masalmeh

Asma'a Masalmeh

Sadeq Sider

Sadeq Sider

Doaa Abed

Doaa Abed

Omar Amin

Omar Amin

Participating Countries Map since 2011

The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USAthe United Kingdom, Denmark, Colombia, France, Japan, China, Chile, Switzerland, Russia, Germany, and many more. All that you need to join us is to speak English very well and have management skills.

Go Palestine welcomes all people who are 18 to 75 years old to apply to any of our volunteer/internship/language programs. Academic or professional degrees are not required to join any of our programs. 

How do I get a visa to enter Palestine?

Visas are routinely granted upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport (Tel Aviv) if you are a citizen of an exempted country, or at the Allenby-King Hussein Bridge border crossing; Hamas controls the border in Gaza with Egypt. Tourist visas are valid for 90 days; most Americans and Europeans are issued three-month visas upon arrival and clearing customs.

If your home country does not have an exemption agreement with Israel, you will have to procure a visa from the Israeli embassy/consulate at home before you visit. Because many Arab countries do not accept Israeli stamps upon passports, Israel now issues their visa on a separate small card with a bar code indicating the visa time validity. Please keep this visa card WITH your passport at all times. You may check to see whether your native country participates in a visa exemption agreement.

Weather in Palestine

  • Winter in Palestine spans about three months duration, and the temperature sometimes does fall to zero; however, it does not usually snow in Palestine. In recent years it has snowed only twice.
  • Summers in Palestine are hot. July and August are the hottest months in Palestine. The Temperatures may reach 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit), and even higher some days. Although the summer is hot, the evenings are cool. Evenings are popular for going out to enjoy the cooler weather after a hot day. A sweater or light jacket may be comfortable for evenings.
  • The climate during the remainder of the year is mild and moderate. Rainfall in Palestine is very limited, with the rainiest months occurring from November to February.

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Traveling Solo to Palestine

Traveling to Palestine, whether with someone or alone, is an interesting and once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Safety is always a concern no matter where you travel, but with common sense and planning, your travel can be enjoyable, fun, and worry-free, as well as save you money.

People in Palestine are very friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to help and to talk to people from different cultures and countries. The opportunities to interact with internationals will make the day for a Palestinian, and, in turn, this will make your trip more enjoyable and interesting. If you are traveling alone, your solitariness will make you more approachable than if you are traveling as a group member.

Do not let your fears and apprehensions paralyze you and rob you of the adventure of a lifetime. Come to Palestine as a solitary traveler and experience its fascinations and beauties. It has been said that “the world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”.  Allow yourself to read the whole book – a book you will never forget!

Documents you’ll receive from us!

How to apply or ask for additional information?

Please email Mr. Tamimi at  info@gopalestine.ps. Please type the program name in the subject line. We will then contact you back!

Chat With US!

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We’d be very happy to have you in Palestine!