Academic Calendar

Plan ahead with us and find the right term for you

We offer 9 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.

2027

Saifi Academic Calendar 2027

All group courses run for five teaching weeks. Each term is followed by a one-week period for Registration & Compensation days. Public holidays occurring during a term are compensated during the following Registration Week. Islamic & Easter holiday dates are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

  • Registration Week
  • Compensation Days
  • Observed Holiday
Saifi Academic Calendar 2027
Term Term Dates Registration Week Compensation Days Observed Holiday
Winter Term 1 Term Dates January 4 – February 5 Registration WeekDecember 21 – 31, 2026Compensation Days—Observed Holiday—
Winter Term 2 Term Dates February 15 – March 23 Registration WeekFebruary 8 – 12Compensation DaysMarch 22 & 23Observed HolidayEid al-Fitr March 10 & 11*
Spring Term 1 Term Dates March 29 – April 30 Registration WeekMarch 22 – 26Compensation Days—Observed Holiday—
Spring Term 2 Term Dates May 10 – June 16 Registration WeekMay 3 – 7Compensation DaysJune 14 & 16Observed HolidayEid al-Adha May 17 & 18*
Summer Term 1 Term Dates June 21 – July 23 Registration WeekJune 14 – 18Compensation Days—Observed Holiday—
Summer Term 2 Term Dates August 2 – September 3 Registration WeekJuly 26 – 30Compensation Days—Observed Holiday—
Fall Term 1 Term Dates September 13 – October 15 Registration WeekSeptember 6 – 10Compensation Days—Observed Holiday—
Fall Term 2 Term Dates October 25 – November 29 Registration WeekOctober 18 – 22Compensation DaysNovember 29Observed HolidayIndependence Day November 22
Christmas Term Bonus Term Dates November 30 – December 24 Registration WeekOctober 23 – 26Compensation Days—Observed HolidayChristmas December 25, 2027 – January 2, 2028

Approximate dates based on astronomical projections. Islamic holidays are subject to official confirmation in Lebanon.

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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