Monthly Archives: September 2017

Our Courses

We offer general English courses from novice to advanced levels to school students, college students, professionals, job seekers, and homemakers alike. Additionally, we offer specialized courses to prepare students for international exams like the IELTS and TOEFL exams, to build up their skills to score higher on these exams, or develop their oral communication skills. We also assist interested students to organize a language course abroad with our partner, InLingua Cheltenham in England.

At Noor Majan all our teachers are certified English instructors; some of them even native English speakers, while others hail from Azerbaijan or Oman. We use The Headway Plus series (adapted to the Gulf region) for our general English courses, the Action Plan for IELTS for our exam preparation courses, and authentic media materials for the conversation courses. Courses for young learners are supplemented with themed stories, films, songs, or crafts.

Our courses are offered either as intensive block courses or stretched out over one or two months with classes meeting twice per week. Courses take place in the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We have courses specifically catering to school students that meet in the afternoon or during school holidays, as well as courses catered to oilfield professionals that follow their specific two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule. All courses at Noor Majan are recognized and certified by the Ministry of Manpower.

For our current and upcoming course schedules, please see here (download PDF file). To inquire, register, join the waiting list, or schedule a placement test appointment, please contact Mr. Mohammed Al Shueili at +968/93946379. Our administration is happy to counsel you between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm from Sunday through Thursday.

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English Language a Social Responsibility to Oman

Since our inception in 2012, our social responsibility for our host community and the creation of opportunities for cultural exchange have always be part and parcel of Noor Majan’s vision and mission. Therefore we offer a variety of English language courses for the Ibri and Dhahira community to participate in the region’s professional capacity building.

English Language a Social Responsibility to Oman2023-05-14T02:22:16+02:00

English Language

Noor Majan is committed to supporting the growth of advanced English literacy for all Omanis and residents of Oman. This is why Noor Majan offers English language courses to the local community in Ibri. Noor Majan is an active supporter of the professional development and strengthening of English teaching in Oman, we have co-sponsored workshops and contributed our experiences to improve the field of English language education.

English Language2019-10-27T14:23:32+01:00

Culture and Education

We believe that the act of learning a language leads to more than just the ability to communicate, rather a language introduces the best of a culture and people to an individual. Thus, at Noor Majan we are more than just a language institute, our programs facilitate opportunities for students to engage and learn about the Sultanate and its people: leading to a greater appreciation and understanding of the Middle East.

These intimate and positive language experiences led to more interest in visiting and traveling to Oman, which is crucial as the Sultanate continues to develop its tourism industry. Although our contribution to the growth of tourism is small, we are still proud to support the growth of educational and cultural tourism in Oman.

Culture and Education2019-10-27T14:24:41+01:00

Professional and Institutional Capacity Building

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Noor Majan is committed to designing its goals and vision in line with the Sultanate’s 2020 & 2040 visions. We believe in investing and developing the talents and abilities of our valued employees, strengthening their capacity to teach and compete in a competitive global economy. Our commitment to developing strong human capital enables usto be among the leading Arabic institutes in the Middle East.

The Sultanate’s 2020 and 2040 vision call upon us to develop human capital and strengthen Omani skills and competencies so that Oman sits among the world’s most competitive nations in a globalized economy. We believe in this and have developed capacity building workshops aimed at professionalizing the field of Arabic and English language teaching in the Sultanate. We have organized workshops with the Dhadh Institute, at the University of Nizwa and The Sultan Qaboos College for Teaching Arabic as a Second Language in Manah. We hold that mutual strengthening of skills and knowledge will lead to a more innovative and healthier economy.

Noor Majan participates in U.S. Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) training and capacity building workshops aimed at improving the institute’s performance in foreign language teaching, immersive best practices, and health/safety, logistics of study abroad programs. Noor Majan’s managers, admin personnel, faculty and language partners have participated in these training opportunities online, in the United States,and in Jordan. These training workshops serve as general training for all CLS institutes and then there are specific ones for Arabic institutes, which culminated in a collaborative agreement between Noor Majan and Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM).

Professional and Institutional Capacity Building2019-10-27T14:26:23+01:00

FAQ

What Are The Excursions?2019-10-27T21:01:07+01:00

The course fee includes one larger two-day excursion outside of Ibri and another smaller one-day excursion to an Omani village with its farms and falajs (irrigation canals) near to Ibri.

How Are We Assessed/Examined?2019-10-27T21:01:39+01:00

Upon arrival students take an assessment to determine their level. Throughout the course students take weekly quizzes and a final exam at the end of the course. Students are furthermore assessed through their homework and weekly oral presentations. Additionally students may take international language proficiency courses at their own expense (for further information on these tests refer to https://www.noormajan-institute.com/language-proficiency-test)

Who Provides The Course Materials?2019-10-27T21:02:06+01:00

Noor Majan provides all course materials. They are included in the course fee.

What Are The Class Sizes?2019-10-27T21:02:26+01:00

Our classes have a maximum of eight students per level.

Do You Provide Food?2019-10-27T21:00:07+01:00

Noor Majan provides lunches at the institute on school days (Sundays through Thursdays). Students living with a host family will share the family’s meals. All other students are responsible for their breakfast and dinner during the week and for all meals on weekends except on excursions. The apartments are equipped with a stove, oven, microwave, water cooker and kitchen ware. Students take a weekly bus trip to the supermarket to stock up on groceries. Prices at the supermarket are similar to Europe while eating out or take away from small restaurants is rather cheap (2-5 OMR per meal).

What Is The Accommodation?2019-10-27T21:00:48+01:00

Dormitories
All students live in our student apartments. This type of accommodation is covered by the course fee. The apartments consist of shared two-, three- or four-bedroom apartments. Bedrooms are double occupancy. The fully equipped kitchen, lounge area, bathrooms, an automatic washing machine and flat screen TV are for shared usage within one apartment. All apartments are equipped with WiFi internet access. Bed linen is provided but you need to bring your own towels.

Host Families
Female students have the opportunity to live with Omani host families for the duration of their course. For this arrangement Noor Majan has to charge an additional 150 OMR/month. The family provides a bed, wardrobe, desk, and bed linen but you need to bring your own towels. Students will share the regular family meals.

New schedule 2018 – 20192019-10-27T20:59:25+01:00

Code Start date End date Notes Fees
1064 6 Dec 2017 1 Feb 2018 1900 OMR
1065 11 Feb 2018 5 Apr 2018 1900 OMR
1066 8 Apr 2018 31 May 2018 Israa wa Miraj on 13 April

Ramadan starts on 16 May

 1900 OMR
1067  

3 June 2018 

 2 Aug 2018 Eid-Al-Fitr will be on 15 June, Thursday 14 June will be the last day of Ramadan Eid Break 14 Jun 2018 – 19 Jun 2018

23 July Renaissance Day included in Eid holiday

 1900 OMR
1068 5 Aug 2018 6 Sept 2018 Eid Break 19 Aug 2018 – 23 Aug 2018 5-Week Course

1100 OMR
1069 9 Sept 2018 1 Nov 2018 11 Sept Islamic New Year 1900 OMR
1070 4 Nov 2018 27 Dec 2018 18 Nov National Day

20 Nov Mawlid

 1900 OMR
1071 30 Dec 2018 21 Feb 2019 1900 OMR
1072 24 Feb 2019 18 Apr 2019 Israa wa Miraj on 3 April 1900 OMR
1073 21 Apr 2019 23 May 2019 Ramadan starts on 6 May 5-week course

1100 OMR
Training 26 May 2019 30 May 2019 Training & planning
Eid Break 2 Jun 2019 10 Jun 2019 Eid Al Fitr 5 Jun 5 days holiday
1074

 

 12 Jun 2019

 

 8 Aug 2019

 

 23 July Renaissance Day

Hajj (4 Dhu-l-Hijja) starts on 4 Aug

Eid Al Adha is on 12 Aug

 1900 OMR
Eid Break 11 Aug 2019 15 Aug 2019 5 days holiday
1075 18 Aug 2019 10 Oct 2019 31 Aug Islamic New Year 1900 OMR
1076 13 Oct 2019 12 Dec 2019 10 Nov Mawlid

18 Nov National Day

 1900 OMR
How Do I Get My Visa?2019-10-27T20:57:58+01:00

Noor Majan Training Institute applies for student visa for all of our students. These student visa cover the entire period of your stay with us as Noor Majan students. The student visa costs 30 OMR and has to be paid by the student. We need a scan of the participant’s valid passport and passport picture in order to apply for the visa. Once the visa is granted we’ll send a scan of the visa slip to the student who has to print it and present it to the immigration officer upon arrival at Muscat airport, where the actual visa is stamped into the passport. Student visas are non-extendable and multiple entry. Students entering from other border posts than Muscat airport, need to inform us ahead of time.

Do You Provide Transportation?2019-10-27T20:58:23+01:00

Noor Majan provides transportation to and from the institute for classes for all its students as part of the language course. We also provide the bus for the weekly supermarket trip. All other outings need to be arranged individually. There is no system of public transportation in Ibri. The taxi station for trips inside and outside of Ibri is in proximity to the students’ dormitory and there is also a bus station for trips to other Omani towns and Dubai. A taxi trip inside Ibri costs around 300 – 500 bz per person, and a taxi trip to Muscat 5OMR per person in a shared taxi. If you rent a taxi on your own to Muscat/Burj Al Sahwa that will cost 20- 25 OMR regardless of the number of passengers. A bus trip to Muscat/Ruwi is 3.800 OMR.

Noor Majan also provides airport transfer between Muscat International Airport and Ibri. On the day prior to the course start our driver will meet students in the arrival hall of Muscat International Airport (Ooredoo telecommunications stall) between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. and the bus leaves to Ibri at 11:30 a.m. A bus or taxi will be arranged to take students back to the airport in the afternoon of the last course day. Students arriving in Muscat late at night will have to spend the night in a hotel in Muscat and meet the group in the morning at the airport. Students arriving after the meeting time will have to make their way to Ibri individually by taxi or bus and we’ll meet them at the station in Ibri.

MERS2019-10-27T20:50:58+01:00

No cases of MERS have been reported from Oman so far, but we’d still recommend you keep a safety distance to unknown camels, especially as they may bite as well.

How About Dangerous Animals?2019-10-27T20:51:40+01:00

Snakes and scorpions might be encountered in Oman, especially during outdoor trips to the desert or wadis. Their bites are painful and potentially harmful but all health centers and hospitals dispose of the necessary anti-venom for all varieties found in Oman. Please inform the administration immediately of any snake or scorpion bite incidents and we’ll take you to the hospital.

Are There Any Bugs?2019-10-27T20:54:00+01:00

Due to Ibri’s hot climate you’re likely to encounter some ants and spiders as well as the occasional cockroach. Our janitor is responsible for cleaning the floors of shared spaces in the apartments once a week but apart from that the apartments’ cleanliness is the students’ responsibility. Especially the dustbins/garbage should be emptied in a timely manner to avoid bad smells and insect infestations.

What Should I Wear?2019-10-27T20:54:25+01:00

Men should wear long pants at all times. Sleeveless shirts or transparent fabrics worn without undershirts are not acceptable. Shirts should be long enough to cover the small of your back, even while sitting, preferably longer.
Women should wear loose-fitting long and opaque pants or skirts at all times. Shirt sleeves should be 3/4 length or long sleeves. Shirts should be long enough to cover the small of your back, even while sitting, or preferably longer.

What Is The Climate Like?2019-10-27T20:54:52+01:00

Winters (November – February) in Ibri are mild with temperatures around 20-25°C. Lowest temperatures in winter will be around 10°C at night. Summers (June – August) are hottest with average temperatures around 45°C. It can get as hot as 50°C during the summer months. Rainfall is most likely to occur between February and April; after heavy rainfalls wadis may be flooded.

What Voltage And Socket Types Are There?2019-10-27T20:55:40+01:00

Voltage: 220-240 Volts (U.S./Canada are 110-120 Volts), Primary Socket Type: British BS-1363; Multi-voltage appliances (laptops, etc.): Plug adapter; 110-120V electronics: Plug adapter + step-down transformer; Hair dryers, curling irons, etc.: Plug adapter + voltage converter (source: http://www.adaptelec.com/index.php?main_page=document_general_info&products_id=218)

Phones And Internet?2019-10-27T20:56:23+01:00

The institute and the student apartments are equipped with wireless internet access. We encourage students to bring along their own laptops as Noor Majan does not provide computers for students to use.

We recommend purchasing an Omani SIM card upon your arrival in Oman. A SIM card is 2 OMR and contains 2 OMR credit already. You can call, text or WhatsApp us on +968 994 333 81 (Sultan Al Farsi) to inform us about your arrival in Oman.

What Shall I Bring?2019-10-27T20:57:36+01:00

  • Towels
  • Laptop (the institute doesn’t offer computers for public use)
  • Telephone
  • Dictionary for use at home
  • Stationary
  • Personal toiletries
  • Sunscreen
  • Appropriate clothing (long pants/skirts, long/elbow-length sleeved shirts or tunics; all clothes should be opaque and lose)
  • Waterproof sandals for hiking in wadis and walking shoes
  • Spending money for breakfasts and dinners, occasional snacks and individual outings/excursions, telecommunications, souvenirs
Certificate of Completion2019-10-27T20:49:26+01:00

At the end of your course the administration will provide you with a course certificate stating the numbers of contact hours, the course level and your final result. These certificates have been recognized for credit by several US, UK and European universities as well as government bodies in the US, Germany, and Austria.

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    FAQ2019-10-27T14:27:04+01:00

    U.S. Funding Sources

    Studying abroad has become a significant component of the U.S. higher education journey, offering valuable experiences. However, the financial burden associated with studying abroad can pose challenges for students. Recognizing this, we have collected a list of scholarships and resources for students aiming to study in the Middle East and hopefully at Noor Majan.

    Critical Language Scholarship

    Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship (select universities)

    Boren Scholarship and Fellowship

    Gilman Scholarship

    Project GO Grants

    The Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation

    Diversity Abroad Scholarships

    U.S. Funding Sources2023-05-14T02:06:49+02:00

    Student Internship Program

    Noor Majan believes that all students should be able to afford a study-abroad experience. Over the years, we have worked to promote external funding sources to students and offer our own. Many of our students have studied with us with support from public and private funding options in their countries.

    During the summer of 2023, Noor Majan offered its first-ever summer student internship program, which offered students a 50% tuition scholarship for the summer I session (June–August). The two positions are designed to give students a chance to support Noor Majan’s digital presence through either photography or video blogging. We hope to offer this opportunity to prospective students again in the future. Please follow our Instagram for updates @nmti_oman.

    Student Photographer

    The student photography intern will photograph institute excursions, class activities, and independent leisure activities in the community. Photographs may be used on our website or social media. Photography has become a popular pastime among young Omanis in recent years and is a great way to engage with your host community.

    Requirements:

    • A DSLR camera.
    • A portfolio of your photography work to attach to your application.

    Student Video Blogger

    The student video blogger will create a total of 12 Instagram Reels 45–90 seconds in length showing excursions, class activities, daily life, and community events. These videos will be uploaded to our social media. Speaking content must be subtitled in English.

    Requirements:

    • A smartphone with excellent video quality.
    • Experience with video editing (TikToks or Reels preferred).
    • A portfolio of two videos you have produced.
    Student Internship Program2023-05-08T06:58:32+02:00

    Application

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    Application2023-05-14T02:13:42+02:00

    Noor Majan Arabic Institute

    Come study Arabic abroad in Oman. We're offering authentic Arabic taught by native and experienced Omani Arabic teachers. Ideal for Arabic immersion. Come study abroad!

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