Deewan Institute
Situated in the heart of Jabal AlWeibdeh, the cultural district of Amman. From this inspiring setting, we host multi-cultural events and teach students from all around the world. Founded by teachers from different cultures and backgrounds, we focus on Arabic studies and culture.
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What is Bildungsurlaub?
Bildungsurlaub (educational leave) is a legal entitlement in Germany that allows employees to take paid leave from work to participate in officially recognized educational programs.
In the State of Berlin, employees are entitled to several days per year for further education, provided that the course is officially approved by the Berlin authorities.
Since Deewan Institute for Languages and Cultural Studies is officially recognized by the State of Berlin, our Bildungsurlaub courses meet the legal and quality requirements for educational leave. This means:
• Employees in Berlin can apply for paid educational leave to attend our courses.
• The course content, structure, and number of teaching hours comply with Berlin’s official standards.
• Participants receive the necessary documentation to submit to their employer.
Bildungsurlaub enables professionals to improve their language skills and intercultural competence while continuing to receive their salary.
Bildungsurlaub ist ein gesetzlicher Anspruch in Deutschland, der es Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmern ermöglicht, bezahlte Freistellung von der Arbeit zu erhalten, um an offiziell anerkannten Weiterbildungsmaßnahmen teilzunehmen.
Im Land Berlin haben Beschäftigte Anspruch auf mehrere Tage pro Jahr für Weiterbildung, sofern der Kurs von den Berliner Behörden offiziell anerkannt ist.
Da das Deewan Institute for Languages and Cultural Studies vom Land Berlin offiziell anerkannt ist, erfüllen unsere Bildungsurlaubskurse die gesetzlichen und qualitativen Anforderungen für Bildungsurlaub. Das bedeutet:
• Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer in Berlin können Bildungsurlaub beantragen, um an unseren Kursen teilzunehmen.
• Inhalte, Struktur und Unterrichtsstunden entsprechen den offiziellen Vorgaben des Landes Berlin.
• Teilnehmende erhalten alle erforderlichen Unterlagen zur Vorlage beim Arbeitgeber.
Bildungsurlaub ermöglicht es Berufstätigen, ihre Sprachkenntnisse und interkulturellen Kompetenzen zu erweitern, während sie weiterhin ihr Gehalt erhalten.
Deewan Institute
The word ‘Deewan ديوان’ in Arabic refers to a wide range of meanings; a Deewan can be a place of gathering where members of a family or a tribe gather to discuss important matters.
Royal courts throughout the Arab world history are also called Deewan, such as Al-Deewan Almalaki or Deewan Al-Caliph.
Poets like Mahmoud Darwish wrote Deewan, which in this context means books of poetry.
Deewan also describes a community of knowledge where writers, thinkers, critics, scientists, and artists meet and exchange their knowledge.
Villages in the past hosted travellers and guests at their Deewan whenever a traveller needed a place to rest from travelling.
We opened our doors in 2017, and since then, we have taught students worldwide. Today, Deewan is not only a place to study Arabic and English but also is home to a multifunctional co-working and event space. Our multifunctional workspace awaits freelancers and students. In the evenings and weekends, we host various cultural events. The entire workspace or private rooms are available for rent for different occasions and conferences. In addition, Deewan offers language classes taught by native speakers. We offer one-to-one, two-to-one and group classes in Arabic Ammiyeh, FusHa and English. Check out our courses!
A Milestone Achievement in the World of Arabic Podcasts
We’re excited to share that our Arabic Conversation Podcast has been honored as the #2 best Arabic Conversation Podcast on Million Podcast, a leading platform that curates and ranks podcasts from a vast global library. This prestigious recognition places us among the top 20 Arabic-focused shows, showcasing our dedication to creating immersive, real-life conversations that resonate with listeners worldwide.
At Million Podcast, where millions of shows are evaluated, our podcast stands out for its authentic dialogues, cultural insights, and educational value. Whether you’re honing your Arabic skills, exploring Middle Eastern traditions, or simply enjoying casual chats, our episodes offer a blend of fun, learning, and community-building – all delivered in natural, conversational Arabic.
Location
Deewan Institute is a 3-minute walk from Paris Circle in Weibdeh
Al-Baouneyah St. 14, Amman 11191
2nd floor
Opening Hours
OFFICE HOURS 9:30 AM – 18:30 PM Sunday – Thursday | |
CLASS HOURS 9:00 AM – 20:00 PM Sunday – Thursday *For Saturday classes, please contact us. | |
WORKSPACE 9:00 AM – 20:00 PM Sunday – Thursday |
Testimonials
Deewan Institute has students from all over the world, from many different cultures and backgrounds. They all love learning with us! We have had students from the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Austria, France, Canada, Pakistan, Switzerland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Greece, India, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa, among many others.
Thanks to my teachers, I loved every class and I always felt supported and motivated! I was a total beginner in Ammiyeh and now after 2 months I feel much more confident and I can get myself around in Jordan. Deewan, you will be missed!
Giorgia Gusci Gusciglio