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 Fees | Starting From 230$ – American Dollar |
| Age | 18-75 Years Old |
| Minimum Duration | One Week |
| Maximum Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Starting/Ending Dates | Flexible – Anytime |
| Application Deadline | No Deadline |
| Program Language | English |
| Days off | Two days including Fridays |
| Educational Degree | Not 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) |
| Airport | Ben 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 Palestine | From 1 Week up to 12 Weeks | 230$ (American Dollar) |
| Teach English in Palestine/West Bank | From 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 program | Receiving a certificate & recommendation letter |
Questions about Teaching English in Palestine
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 option | Second option |
|---|---|
| Fly to Israel – Ben Gourion Airport | Fly to Jordan – Queen Alia International Airport |
Meet Our Lovely Team!
Mohammad Tamimi
Center Manager
Manar Amro
Programs Coordinator
Toqa Aljuneidi
English Teacher
Majd Alameh
Arabic Teacher
Hiyam Ashhab
English Teacher
Jibril Abu Hashhash
Hebrew Teacher
Nadine Mahmoud
Arabic Teacher
Moh’d Nasser
Arabic Teacher
Dua'a Qasim
Arabic Teacher
Manar Owais
Sworn Translator
Zaid Qawasmi
Law Program Guide
Bessan Muhtaseb
Arabic Teacher
Abdulrahman Nufal
Tour Guide
Ahlam Odeh
English Teacher
Shourouk Dwaik
Arabic Teacher
Marah Dweikat
Tour GuideMeet 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
Aya Nazer
Manar Akram
Raneen Nazer
Asma'a Masalmeh
Sadeq Sider
Doaa Abed
Omar Amin
Participating Countries Map since 2011
The Palestinian Center has hosted people who have come from a myriad of countries, such as the USA, the 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!
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