TEL: 967 1 270 200 FAX: 967 270 127 EMAIL:YLC@YCMES.ORG YCMES U.S. OFFICE TEL: (202) 293-6466 FAX: (202) 293-7770 EMAIL: MEGAN@NCUSAR.ORG SPECIAL SUMMER OFFER FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ONLY $3335 FROM THE UNITED STATES FOR FIVE WEEKS OR $1535 WITHOUT FLIGHT Price includes the following: 1. Arabic Instruction 4 hours of class, 5 days a week; max 8 students per class. Al Kitaab textbook not included (available at YCMES for $65). 2. Two meals per day breakfast and lunch, five days a week Saturday Wednesday. 3. Housing in a shared room at one of the Yemen Language Center s housing facilities. Single rooms may be available with additional costs. 4. Round trip airfare (optional) From New York, Washington DC, or Boston 5. Services airport pickup, high speed internet, 24 hour on call emergency staff, library, visa services, travel arrangements, 24 hour guards and more. 6. Excursions One 4 day excursion (location to be announced) and 2 day trips to historical sites in Yemen. Name: Passport #: Nationality: Date of Birth: Gender: Male ( ) Female ( ) Address: University: Home phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: E mail: Please indicate the term(s) you wish to attend: Summer 2010 June 06 September 22 Term 7: 5 weeks June 06 to July 07 ( ) Term 8: 5 weeks July 11 to August 11 ( ) Term 9: 5 weeks August 15 to September 22 ( ) Yemeni Visa: The YCMES will arrange your visa for $75 (included in your package price). Please send a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport along with this registration form. Yemeni restrictions may affect your student visa, such as Israeli or Iranian stamps in your passport. If you will be staying in Yemen for longer than 1 month, for U.S. citizens, or 3 months, for E.U. citizens, you will be required to take and pass an HIV test and apply for an extended visa, both of which can be arranged through the YCMES and cost approx. $35 and $40, respectively. Please consult the YCMES for specific concerns. FLIGHT: Coming from: New York [ ] Washington DC [ ] Boston [ ] A housing deposit of $100 is due in addition to the cost of the package price. This will be returned at the conclusion of your stay, minus any charges for damages. Cancellations made prior to arrival in Yemen will be refunded to the student with the exception of a $200 Administrative fee, UNLESS the non refundable tickets or visas have been purchased. Cancellations and early departures after arrival in Yemen are non refundable. Payment of $3435 is due one month prior to departure. Please transfer your payments to: Pay to Citibank N.A. New York Swift Code: CITIUS 33XXX For Further Credit to Account No. 36154765 Swift Code: BSUIYESAXXX; Chips UID: 130493 In the name of Calyon Corporate and Investment Bank; Sana a/yemen Favoring of Yemen Language Center; Account No. 202640012031 This registration form, the Student Agreement, and the Emergency Information sheet must be completed and signed prior to starting instruction. The Special Summer Program is only open to students currently enrolled in university courses, recently graduated, or intending to enroll in a higher educational institution. Student ID cards or proof of student status may be requested by YCMES offices. Violation of any part of this registration or the attached forms is grounds for expulsion from the YCMES and the Republic of Yemen upon issuance of an exit visa and flight ticket from the YCMES. Signature: Date:
STUDENT AGREEMENT FOR STUDY AT THE YEMEN COLLEGE OF MIDDLE EASTERN STUDIES & YEMEN LANGUAGE CENTER I hereby state that I have come to Yemen for the exclusive purpose of learning Arabic, studying the contemporary Middle East, and experiencing Arab culture. I realize that I am sponsored by the YCMES for my study visa in Yemen, and therefore, I will not violate any of the clauses listed below. This includes the following: I will not work or seek employment as a condition of my study in the country. I will not study at another institute in Yemen while sponsored by the YCMES. I will not become involved in political, religious, or military affairs while in Yemen. I agree not to have intimate relations with a Yemeni national. I understand that smoking in any part of the YCMES facilities (including dorm rooms) other than the roof, mafraj, and kitchen is prohibited. I understand that returning to the YCMES in a visibly intoxicated state is prohibited and that alcohol is not allowed into YCMES facilities. Public intoxication is illegal by Yemeni law as is underage consumption. I understand that bringing or allowing non-ycmes students into any student housing area is prohibited. I understand that dressing or acting in a culturally unacceptable fashion outside of student housing areas is prohibited. I understand that class attendance is mandatory, and absences are only excused if I am sick. Failure to attend class can result in failure and expulsion. I will not harass or disrespect any fellow student, teacher, or staff at the YCMES. I understand that I am liable to follow Yemeni law and judicial procedure. I understand that the YCMES is not held responsible for any security breaches outside of its control. I am aware in the event of inappropriate behavior and/or infractions of the YCMES Student Agreement and/or Yemeni culturally acceptable practices, I forfeit my housing deposit and/or may be expelled from all YCMES programs without a refund of any monies paid to the institution. I am also aware upon my expulsion from the program at the YCMES, my visa will be cancelled and I will have to depart from the Republic of Yemen upon issuance of an exit visa and flight ticket from the YCMES. If I chose to terminate my studies at the YCMES, I agree to depart Yemen and return to my country of origin upon issuance of an exit visa and flight ticket from the YCMES. I am aware that if I am found to be employed by or volunteering for a Yemeni company without permission from the YCMES I will be immediately expelled from the country. By signing this agreement, I agree to all of the principles listed above. Student Name (Please Print) Passport Number Student Signature Date
TEL: +967 1 270 200 FAX: +967 270 127 EMAIL: YLC@YCMES.ORG YCMES U.S. OFFICE TEL: (202) 293-6466 EMAIL: NCUSAR@YCMES.COM Emergency Contact & Health Information Student Name: Nationality: Passport Number: Mobile Number in Yemen (if applicable): Emergency Contact Please provide the contact information for two family members or friends, in case of emergency. Name: Relationship: Address: Phone Number: Email: Name: Relationship: Address: Phone Number: Email: Health Information Please provide us with details of relevant past health problems or any allergies to medications:
TEL: 967 1 270 200 FAX: 967 270 127 EMAIL:YLC@YCMES.ORG Previous Arabic Experience YCMES U.S. MAIN OFFICE TEL: (202) 293-6466 FAX: (202) 293-7770 EMAIL: MEGAN@NCUSAR.ORG Name: Term: First Language: Second Language: Educational background (degrees received, area(s) of concentration, etc.): Sex: { } Male { } Female Date of birth: Anticipated Period of Study at the YCMES: { } 5 weeks { } 10 weeks { } 1 year Other: Have you studied Arabic at any other school before coming to the YCMES? { }Yes { }No If yes, please give: 1- The name and address of that school.. 2- Program (Classical or Colloquial Arabic).. 3- The period of time you studied there.. 4- The book. Have you studied al-kitaab? { }Yes { }No If yes, please give: Book one { } chapter { } Book two { } chapter { } Book three { } chapter { } Comment: Time spent living or traveling in Arab countries
1. Countries: 2. Approximate duration of stay: Estimate your ability in the following areas: Speaking Excellent { } Good { } Fair { } Poor { } None { } Reading Excellent { } Good { } Fair { } Poor { } None { } Writing Excellent { } Good { } Fair { } Poor { } None { } Understanding Excellent { } Good { } Fair { } Poor { } None { } Estimate your overall skill level in Arabic: None { } Survival { } Elementary { } Upper Elementary { } Intermediate { } Upper Intermediate { } Advanced { } Upper Advanced { } If you have studied Arabic before, please write in Arabic a few lines about yourself and your reasons for learning Arabic: Please assist us in developing your program by listing below any expectations you may have of the YCMES and your term of study here. Be as specific as possible. By the end of my studies at the YCMES, I will be able to accomplish the following (i.e. read the newspaper headlines, articles; discuss topics such as politics, etc.): How did you hear about the YCMES? Web Search { } Friend { } Study Abroad Office { } Representative { } Other { } Please specify:.