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American Language Center in Fes

The ALC Fes, established in the early 1960s, is the leading language learning center in this ancient city. In addition to providing high quality English language instruction, ALC Fes is known for sponsoring regular exchanges, and educational and cultural events in conjunction with ALIF, the Arabic Language Institute in Fez. Our center features a cafe, English langu

age bookstore, library, computer lab, student study center/Riad in the medina, and a garden for reflection and socializing. Arabic Language Institute in Fez

The Arabic Language Institute in Fez (ALIF) offers 3-, 6-week, 9-, and 12-week courses in all levels of Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Moroccan Arabic throughout the year. ALIF has an excellent reputation as one of the preeminent institutions in the Maghreb for teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Housed in a large, shady villa, ALIF provides an ideal setting for studying in Morocco's "intellectual capital", and for exploring the historic medina of Fez, one of the world's few remaining medieval cities. ALIF's teachers are highly qualified native speakers with years of experience instructing both independent students and study abroad groups from major universities. Former students include translators, Fulbright, FLAS, NSEP, and SSRC grantees, company representatives, and college and graduate students from major universities in the US and Europe. ALIF resources include an extensive library collection focusing on Arabic linguistics, the Maghreb, Islamic Art and Architecture, and Islam. In addition to language courses, ALIF offers cultural tours, lectures, and classes on Maghrebi literature, media and Islam. Private courses in any number of subject areas can be arranged. The modest ALIF tuition, low cost of living in Morocco, and widely available discount air fares, render ALIF a cost-effective alternative for the study of Arabic abroad or domestically. For more information, please visit the ALIF website: www.alif-fes.com or follow ALIF on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alif.fes/

The American Cultural Association

The ACA is the not-for-profit, bi-national parent organization of the American Language Centers and ALIF in Morocco, which teach English as a foreign language and Arabic. With 12 ALCs around the country, the ACA can boast a work force of more than 300 teachers and approximately 200 administrative support and staff members made up of many nationalities and people of of all ages. The American Language Centers are the first choice for English language learners in Morocco. Our student body represents every facet of Moroccan culture in both age and background and also includes people of other nationalities who may live and work in Morocco. The reason for this diversity is that the ALCs attract the best in teachers and students alike by offering truly unique experiences to both. History of the American Cultural Association

In the 1950’s the ALCs were founded by the United States embassy with the purpose of teaching English as a foreign language. By the 1970’s, independent non-governmental management was needed and the ACA was created. The purpose of the ACA and its ALCs is to promote good relations and understanding between the peoples of the US and Morocco through the exchange of languages and ideas. The Association is involved in various activities including English and Arabic language instruction, teacher training, and a variety of cultural and community service activities at our various centers. From the 1950’s to present, the ALCs in Morocco have multiplied from just one center and bookstore in Rabat to now 11 centers located around the country in Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Kenitra, Marrakesh, Meknes, Mohamedia, Oujda, Tangier, and Tetouan. In addition, in 1983 the Arabic Language Institute in Fez was created at the ALC Fes. ALIF teaches both Colloquial Moroccan Arabic as well as Modern Standard Arabic to visiting students from around the world. The website for the ACA is www.aca.org.ma

Last Sunday at the ALC-ALIF bookstore, participants enjoyed a series of talks by authors Philip Brebner, Lucas Peters, a...
16/05/2024

Last Sunday at the ALC-ALIF bookstore, participants enjoyed a series of talks by authors Philip Brebner, Lucas Peters, and Rachid Khouya! This was part of a two-day event organized by the Oliveseed Foundation: the 1st National Gathering of Student Writers in English. ALC Fes is a proud sponsor.        .alif.bookstore

Lilya Band is coming to ALIF Riad on Thursday, May 23rd, starting at 6:30pm. 🌟 Let's turn up the volume, feel the beat, ...
15/05/2024

Lilya Band is coming to ALIF Riad on Thursday, May 23rd, starting at 6:30pm. 🌟 Let's turn up the volume, feel the beat, and dance with friends old and new! Did we mention it's free and open to everyone?

ALIF students from Leeds university  visited the famous and historic Al Quarawiyine Library as part of their translation...
13/05/2024

ALIF students from Leeds university visited the famous and historic Al Quarawiyine Library as part of their translation course with Professor Khalid Mesbahi. They were shown exclusive original manuscripts from the 11th century and learned about ancient processes of conservation prior to modern technology. This is just one of the unique world heritage sites that students can explore while living and learning in Fes!

To find out more or join us next year, visit www.alif-fes.com

Join our free clubs, open to all! Whether you’re into art, tech, or something in between, there’s a spot for you. Join t...
10/05/2024

Join our free clubs, open to all! Whether you’re into art, tech, or something in between, there’s a spot for you. Join the fun, learn, and connect with our amazing community now!

We were so happy to welcome you to the Reimage art exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Cyrus Tang atALIF Riad! in her...
09/05/2024

We were so happy to welcome you to the Reimage art exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Cyrus Tang at
ALIF Riad! in her final exhibition, Tang, an artist resident at Nawat Fes, ALC Fes - ALIF’s artist residency program, shared a series of abstracted photographs, as well as footage developed in Fes that will be part of a new three-channel video exhibition that will premier in Melbourne, Australia. Take a moment to relive the experience of ‘Reimage’ through these snapshots.

Practice your language skills by reading fun and engaging stories, books, and articles of a variety of genres. All level...
09/05/2024

Practice your language skills by reading fun and engaging stories, books, and articles of a variety of genres. All levels welcome!

Join our free clubs, open to all! Whether you’re into art, tech, or something in between, there’s a spot for you. Join t...
06/05/2024

Join our free clubs, open to all! Whether you’re into art, tech, or something in between, there’s a spot for you. Join the fun, learn, and connect with our amazing community now!

An unforgettable day of talent, teamwork, and triumph at the ALL ALC Face-off in Kenitra! Our clubs rocked with awesome ...
06/05/2024

An unforgettable day of talent, teamwork, and triumph at the ALL ALC Face-off in Kenitra!
Our clubs rocked with awesome drama, sports, community projects, and student voices. Plus, our debaters clinched victory in the national competition!
A huge thank you to all participants and to ALC Kenitra for hosting this incredible event.

Join us on Sunday, May 12th at 12PM at the ALC-ALIF Bookstore for a series of talks by authors Philip Brebner, Lucas Pet...
05/05/2024

Join us on Sunday, May 12th at 12PM at the ALC-ALIF Bookstore for a series of talks by authors Philip Brebner, Lucas Peters, and Rachid Khouya! This is part of a 2-day event organized by the Oliveseed Foundation: 1st National Gathering of Student Writers in English. ALC Fes and the ALC-ALIF Bookstore are sponsors.

This exhibition offers a visual journey into the delicate interplay between the familiar and the strange. By blending tr...
03/05/2024

This exhibition offers a visual journey into the delicate interplay between the familiar and the strange. By blending traditional craft, particularly embroidery, with photography, Cyrus Tang curates a visual narrative that invites viewers to explore the nuanced relationship between tradition and modernity, reflecting her own experience of navigating dual cultures.

Our recent Storytelling Workshop, led by the talented Zakia Elyoubi, was a journey of creativity and inspiration. Partic...
03/05/2024

Our recent Storytelling Workshop, led by the talented Zakia Elyoubi, was a journey of creativity and inspiration. Participants explored the art of crafting and sharing their own tales, fostering connections and sparking imaginations.

Exciting English adventure this season with our Intensive Junior Course at ALC Fes! 🚀 With three levels condensed into s...
02/05/2024

Exciting English adventure this season with our Intensive Junior Course at ALC Fes! 🚀 With three levels condensed into six weeks (60 hours), participants delve deep into language learning. We provide the pathway to English mastery. Secure their spot today and let ALC Fes lead the way to success!

Celebrating a day of creativity and inspiration! 🎨✨ We were thrilled to host the Geometry Open Day, featuring a captivat...
02/05/2024

Celebrating a day of creativity and inspiration! 🎨✨ We were thrilled to host the Geometry Open Day, featuring a captivating exhibition by Hamza El Fasiki at ALIF Riad. The event showcased the remarkable geometric drawings!

Summer 2024 is your time to shine in English! 🌟 Join our intensive courses at ALC Fes and experience a dynamic learning ...
02/05/2024

Summer 2024 is your time to shine in English! 🌟 Join our intensive courses at ALC Fes and experience a dynamic learning environment. From beginners to advanced learners. We can help you achieve your English goals. Don't wait -- register now!!

On the occasion of Labor Day, ALC Fes will be closed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Classes will resume on May 2, 2024.بمناس...
30/04/2024

On the occasion of Labor Day, ALC Fes will be closed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Classes will resume on May 2, 2024.

بمناسبة عيد الشغل، ستتوقف الدراسة في المركز اللغوي الامريكي بفاس يوم الاربعاء فاتح ماي 2024!
ووستُستأنف يوم الخميس 2 ماي 2024

Join artist Cyrus Tang to explore shape and pattern, so important in Morocco’s Islamic art. This workshopaims to deconst...
29/04/2024

Join artist Cyrus Tang to explore shape and pattern, so important in Morocco’s Islamic art. This workshop
aims to deconstruct the way we think about the aesthetic of pattern and shape.

Born in Hong Kong, Cyrus Tang moved to Australia in 2003. She finished her Master of Fine Arts in
Monash University, Australia in 2010. Cyrus has been awarded residencies in programs including Helsinki International Artist Program in 2013; The National Art Studio in South Korea in 2012; and Cité International de Arts, Paris in 2009. Tang is captivated by how impermanence and decay can serve as expressions of nostalgia. She deliberately employs labor-intensive analog techniques and works with mutable materials like wax, clay, ash, steam, snow, and hair to bring out the visual effects that permeate her photo media.

ALC Fes is happy to announce that its new Young Learners Program will begin in Fall 2024. This hands-on program is desig...
27/04/2024

ALC Fes is happy to announce that its new Young Learners Program will begin in Fall 2024. This hands-on program is designed for kids ages 7-10. Registration opens on July 15th. ALC Fes is where Fes comes to learn English!

In this important book talk by Nawat Fes writer in residence noam keim for our World Book Day celebration at The ALC-ALI...
26/04/2024

In this important book talk by Nawat Fes writer in residence noam keim for our World Book Day celebration at The ALC-ALIF Bookstore, we journeyed through ancestral landscapes and tangled histories. Keim’s upcoming essay collection, “The Land is Holy,” not only captivated us with its exploration of identity and belonging but also served as a poignant reminder of the power of storytelling to bridge cultures and generations. Grateful for this enlightening exchange during Keim’s residency at Nawat Fes.

Join us for a unique book club session with author noam keim noam keim is writer raised in a Jewish Moroccan family in F...
26/04/2024

Join us for a unique book club session
with author noam keim

noam keim is writer raised in a Jewish Moroccan family in France and currently living in Philadelphia, USA. Their first book, The Land is Holy, is an essay collection inspired by memories of ancestral homelands, the refusal of colonialism, plants and finding belonging in the natural world. The Land is Holy won the American Megaphone Prize judged by Hanif Abdurraqib and comes out in May 2024 via Radix Media.
noam is in residence at Nawat Fes, the artist residence program of ALC-ALIF.

Journeying through the pages of imagination! 📚 Our inquisitive 6th graders from Al Moustakbal School recently explored t...
25/04/2024

Journeying through the pages of imagination! 📚 Our inquisitive 6th graders from Al Moustakbal School recently explored the wonders of literature at the ALC-ALIF Bookstore with a visit & reading workshop. Take a peek at their inspiring moments captured in these snapshots!

Let's journey back to the captivating ambiance of Fes as we reminisce about the remarkable moments from the recent book ...
24/04/2024

Let's journey back to the captivating ambiance of Fes as we reminisce about the remarkable moments from the recent book launch event of 'A Spiritual Guide to Fes.' 📚✨ We delved deep into the spiritual legacy that permeates every corner of this remarkable city, along the ancient walls and through the bustling streets. From heartfelt discussions to profound insights, the event was a testament to the enduring allure of Fes for the modern-day "za'ir", or spiritual traveler.

Unlock your potential this summer with a fully funded six-week virtual exchange program for high school students. Explor...
24/04/2024

Unlock your potential this summer with a fully funded six-week virtual exchange program for high school students. Explore the intersections of Leadership and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) while connecting with their peers and develop skills in civic engagement, leadership, and intercultural communication while learning how to implement a service project in their own community. Apply by May 13, 2024!

You are eligible if you:
• Are between the ages of 14–18 years old
• Currently enrolled in high school
• Have basic English language competency
• Have regular access to the Internet
• Can devote two to four hours each week to the program

Students from the Dutch United Nations Student Association (SIB-Groningen) from Groningen, the Netherlands, visited ALIF...
23/04/2024

Students from the Dutch United Nations Student Association (SIB-Groningen) from Groningen, the Netherlands, visited ALIF as part of a study tour in Morocco. They learned about the Arabic language and Moroccan culture, met local students, and enjoyed delicious Friday couscous. We welcome them back any time!

We had the pleasure of welcoming the amazing Atlas Maior  last week. It was a vibrant outdoor concert to the rhythm of t...
23/04/2024

We had the pleasure of welcoming the amazing Atlas Maior last week. It was a vibrant outdoor concert to the rhythm of the progressive jazz and world music. With their boundless energy, Atlas Maior literally set the stage on fire 🔥

Join us for our weekly interactive workshops filled with sharing, activities, and ending with a positive/inspirational m...
22/04/2024

Join us for our weekly interactive workshops filled with sharing, activities, and ending with a positive/inspirational message. From exploring self-love and love languages to discussing grief and loss, women in sports, self-development, and various issues facing both women and men, each session offers a safe and nurturing space to share and explore. Come and be a part of our community!

During this session, participants will visit local artisans to photograph their products and their environment, with the...
22/04/2024

During this session, participants will visit local artisans to photograph their products and their environment, with the aim of creating an enduring portfolio of their work.

Discover the captivating world of Moroccan geometric patterns at our upcoming exhibition. Join us at this exhibition and...
21/04/2024

Discover the captivating world of Moroccan geometric patterns at our upcoming exhibition. Join us at this exhibition and be inspired by the Medina Children Library kids artistic journey. Together, let's celebrate the beauty and significance of at-Tastir, as these children bring Medina's rich cultural heritage to life.

Witness the extraordinary talent of the apprentices from the Medina Children Library, who are dedicating a year to mastering at-Tastir, the traditional art of Moroccan geometric patterns. Embark on a visual journey through intricate designs and vibrant shapes, as these young artists showcase their passion and dedication to preserving their cultural heritage. Each drawing, sketching and piece tells a story of their growth, creativity, and the rich history behind these patterns. Don't miss this opportunity to appreciate the remarkable skills of these budding Moroccan artists.

Join us for a captivating journey where you can tell your own story and delve into the enchanting world of traditional M...
21/04/2024

Join us for a captivating journey where you can tell your own story and delve into the enchanting world of traditional Moroccan storytelling! 📖✨

Nawat Fes artist in residence  noam keim led a captivating workshop on the history, meaning, and variety of zines. Stude...
20/04/2024

Nawat Fes artist in residence noam keim led a captivating workshop on the history, meaning, and variety of zines. Students and community members finished the event with their own mini zines in-hand.

📚 Community Service Book Drive & Free Public Libraries Project 📚 Give your old books new life! Drop off your novels, tex...
20/04/2024

📚 Community Service Book Drive & Free Public Libraries Project 📚
Give your old books new life! Drop off your novels, textbooks, children’s books, and more at ALC Fes, beginning April 23rd to celebrate World Book Day. Please ensure they are in good condition. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]. We're here to help.

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American Language Center in Fez The ALC Fez, established in the early 1960s, is the leading language learning center in this ancient city. In addition to providing high quality English language instruction, ALC Fez is known for sponsoring regular exchanges, and educational and cultural events in conjunction with ALIF, the Arabic Language Institute in Fez. Our center features a cafe, English language bookstore, library, computer lab, student study center/Riad in the medina, and a garden for reflection and socializing. Visit the ALC Fez blog to find out what's happening: www.alcfezbook.com Arabic Language Institute in Fez The Arabic Language Institute in Fez (ALIF) offers three and six-week courses in all levels of Modern Standard Arabic and Colloquial Moroccan Arabic throughout the year. ALIF has an excellent reputation as one of the preeminent institutions in the Maghreb for teaching Arabic as a foreign language. Housed in a large, shady villa, ALIF provides an ideal setting for studying in Morocco's "intellectual capital", and for exploring the historic medina of Fez, one of the world's few remaining medieval cities. ALIF's teachers are highly qualified native speakers with years of experience instructing both independent students and study abroad groups from major universities. Former students include translators, Fulbright, FLAS, NSEP, and SSRC grantees, company representatives, and college and graduate students from major universities in the US and Europe. ALIF resources include an extensive library collection focusing on Arabic linguistics, the Maghreb, Islamic Art and Architecture, and Islam. In addition to language courses, ALIF offers cultural tours, lectures, and classes on Maghrebi literature, media and Islam. Private courses in any number of subject areas can be arranged. The modest ALIF tuition, low cost of living in Morocco, and widely available discount air fares, render ALIF a cost-effective alternative for the study of Arabic abroad or domestically. For more information, please visit the ALIF website: www.alif-fes.com The American Cultural Association The ACA is the not-for-profit, bi-national parent organization of the American Language Centers and ALIF in Morocco, which teach English as a foreign language and Arabic. With 12 ALCs around the country, the ACA can boast a work force of more than 300 teachers and approximately 200 administrative support and staff members made up of many nationalities and people of of all ages. The American Language Centers are the first choice for English language learners in Morocco. Our student body represents every facet of Moroccan culture in both age and background and also includes people of other nationalities who may live and work in Morocco. The reason for this diversity is that the ALCs attract the best in teachers and students alike by offering truly unique experiences to both. History of the American Cultural Association In the 1950’s the ALCs were founded by the United States embassy with the purpose of teaching English as a foreign language. By the 1970’s, independent non-governmental management was needed and the ACA was created. The purpose of the ACA and its ALCs is to promote good relations and understanding between the peoples of the US and Morocco through the exchange of languages and ideas. The Association is involved in various activities including English and Arabic language instruction, teacher training, and a variety of cultural and community service activities at our various centers. From the 1950’s to present, the ALCs in Morocco have multiplied from just one center and bookstore in Rabat to now 11 centers located around the country in Agadir, Casablanca, Fes, Kenitra, Marrakesh, Meknes, Mohamedia, Oujda, Tangier, and Tetouan. In addition, in 1983 the Arabic Language Institute in Fez was created at the ALC Fes. ALIF teaches both Colloquial Moroccan Arabic as well as Modern Standard Arabic to visiting students from around the world. The website for the ACA is www.aca.org.ma


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