Drayah Language School Drayah is a relatively small Arabic school in the Doqqi neighborhood of Cairo. The location is very good as it is close to the Cairo Metro and the surrounding streets are lively and full of places to get cheap food. There is an active market nearby each day, which adds to the learning environment. One of its biggest benefits is the price, at the time of this review a 5 week arabic class cost about $250 USD and a 7 week class $275. That is inexpensive compared to many other schools in Cairo. Classes are usually 3 hours a day, 5 days a week. The instruction at Drayah varies by instructor. The texts used are common, and include Al-Kitab for MSA and Anistuuna for Egyptian. They are also very flexible with scheduling and the staff is friendly. The students appeared to be mostly American and Canadian, but there is a wide variety of students from other countries. Drayah is all about the language, so don't expect fancy digs or high technology learning equipment. The school is very basic with a few small classrooms, a bathroom and a reception. However, at the time of this review it was being renovated and may be much larger by the end of Summer 2007. In summary, Drayah should be on anyones list if they want no frills Arabic instruction in Cairo. The staff is trustworthy and you will learn a lot.
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Drayah is cheap but I will
Drayah is cheap but I will not say that it should be on everyone's list if they need a place to study in Cairo. I took a 5 week class there and wish I did not. The institute lack space and my class had to be conducted outside amidst the noise of constructions, people screaming, etc. The teacher while not too bad, was not enthusiastic and lethargic most of the time. Gave tons of homework, some of which was useless. There was no follow up as to how a student is improving, etc. Sure, the typical Egyptian courtesy and friendliness is always there, but sometimes I think it is all for show. Overall, I did not learn much but the place is cheap compared to other institutes. Although I suppose if you put in enough effort and is serious about the language, you might benefit.
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Hi! As a start , I think it
Hi! As a start , I think it is a symbol of responsibility to sign your comments if you have been a student in Drayah.
Me too I have been a student myself in that school and I don't agree with yours views.
I reckon that's, the quality of the education received there, is great thanks to the outstanding preparation of the professors and their well-coming, warm attitude.
I have a degree at University but certainly I learnt a lot in Drayah, more than the three years spent studying arabic at University.
The school is small and not perfectly equipped because it is still young but it has a long way to go and to improve itself.
In conclusion I think if you are going to Egypt to just study the language, all you need is a book and a chair, nothing else.
Claudia Ruta
Italy
oh, and with the class
oh, and with the class outside, pigeons were flying all over the place, and pigeon shit is like all over the place! and there is also constant interuption of the class because someone always need something in the class or someone needs to talk to the teacher....urghh