Summer 2010 9 week courses

[Abu_ubayd]

Hi

I am interested in coming over from the UK to do one of the 9 week courses which are running over the summer. Can someone please answer the following questions for me.

What is a typical day like in terms of timetables etc..
Are the Islamic studies part of the actual courses or is that separate thing which I would have to pay for?
Are there any mosque's close by?
Is there segregated areas for brothers and sisters or is it mixed?
and finally How long is the process of applying, getting the visa's ad everything sorted?


Regards

[jeffofarabia]

The language courses are separate from the religion courses, but the school is very flexible about meeting your individual needs, so if you want to focus on religious language I am sure they will be accomodating.
The classrooms are segregated and most people have private lessons. When I was there a few years ago men and women did meet outside together but many women were completely covered and we didn't interact.
If you are British the visa process is easy. Just arrive at the airport. The application process is quick and painless.
The neighborhood is full of mosques. I remember three that we only a few minutes from the apartment.
Good luck this summer.

[jeffofarabia]

I guess the visa situation is now different:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8471768.stm