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A Program of the U.S. Department of State

Program Overview

Program Impact
See All CLS Languages...
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swahili
Eligibility

Language Levels and Prerequisites

Selection Process

Participation Requirements

Health and Safety

Advisor Directory

Applicant FAQ
Alumni Directory

Alumni Ambassadors

Professional Development
Advisor Accounts

Evaluator Sign-Up

Advisor Roadmap

Advisor FAQ

Search

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Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria, Egypt

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Stories

Igniting my Arabic Journey with CLS Spark

CLS Perspectives

Nov 12, 2024

Wajiha Mekki shares how her CLS Spark Arabic experience has ignited her passion for Arabic language and culture.

CLS Scholar Spotlight: Ninamarie on Musical Exchange in Meknes, Morocco

CLS Perspectives

Aug 12, 2024

CLS Arabic scholar Ninamarie is expanding her understanding of Arabic language and culture through her weekly piano lessons.

CLS Spark Spotlight: Josh Phillips on Arabic Language & Culture

CLS Perspectives

Aug 24, 2023

An interview with 2023 CLS Scholar Josh Phillips on his experience studying Arabic virtually with CLS Spark.

CLS Student Spotlight: Snake Bites, Public Health & Arabic with Chloe Vasquez

CLS Perspectives

Aug 01, 2022

What do snakes, public health and the Arabic language have in common? Ask CLS Arabic Scholar Chloe Vasquez!

The CLS Program at the Annual ACTFL Conference

Alumni Impact

Nov 22, 2019

The CLS Program reconnected with alumni who went on to enter the education and language services field.

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