While Egypt used to be a popular place for studying Arabic, Israel has become increasing popular as a safe place to study Arabic. Beside Muslim communities, there are also Arab Christian communities near Jerusalem and other parts of the country.
Universities
Summer immersion programs
https://overseas.huji.ac.il/?CategoryID=901&dbsRW=1
Semester program US$7,900 (one semester) - US$12,500 (one year) (not including housing)
Tel Aviv University
4 weeks summer program
US$1450 (not including housing)
https://international.tau.ac.il/arabic_program
University of Haifa
US$1280 – 1850 (one to two months intensive course)
http://uhaifa.org/index.php/2014-03-10-14-00-25/intensive-arabic-language
Other Institutes
Center for Jerusalem Studies (Al Quds)
Morning classes in the Old City
http://www.jerusalem-studies.alquds.edu/en/
(About US$12 an hour for its course)
POLIS
Within walking distance in the city
http://www.polisjerusalem.org/
(About US$10 an hour for its course)
Universities
- Language courses offered by universities are often more expensive than those offered by private institute, but quality is good and credits may be counted towards a degree. There are a variety of short-term courses, or you may take it slow and join semester courses.
Summer immersion programs
https://overseas.huji.ac.il/?CategoryID=901&dbsRW=1
Semester program US$7,900 (one semester) - US$12,500 (one year) (not including housing)
Tel Aviv University
4 weeks summer program
US$1450 (not including housing)
https://international.tau.ac.il/arabic_program
University of Haifa
US$1280 – 1850 (one to two months intensive course)
http://uhaifa.org/index.php/2014-03-10-14-00-25/intensive-arabic-language
Other Institutes
Center for Jerusalem Studies (Al Quds)
Morning classes in the Old City
http://www.jerusalem-studies.alquds.edu/en/
(About US$12 an hour for its course)
POLIS
Within walking distance in the city
http://www.polisjerusalem.org/
(About US$10 an hour for its course)