Dreaming to Study English

Reham Jaber, 20, lives in Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip. Reham is studying Educational Mathematics at the Islamic University in Gaza (IUG) and is in her third year.

Reham is among the first group of students to join the Professional English Language Training at the American Institute AMIDEAST, which is offered as a part of the skilling component of the Dynamic Future’s program. 

“Studying English was a dream for me, and I always hoped to have a chance to study at AMIDEAST, but it was never possible, the cost is high and my family, under the current financial difficulties and crisis, cannot pay the fees for the course.” Reham stated.

She added “For me English is a key to any career, if you need to apply to any job in Gaza, you need to have English language skills.”

In her placement test, Reham placed in the ninth out of 12 Levels and started the course with great enthusiasm. “The course is excellent with new teaching approaches and there is a great focus on listening and speaking, the skills that we did not practice in school.”

Reham added, “Teachers were concerned to share knowledge and improve our skills, it was not just book materials that we needed to memorize. I truly feel the difference course, I feel I am more confident to speak and have conversations in English.”

Reham concluded “The AMIDEST course was excellent, and I am looking forward to the next level, as we are offered three courses as part of the by Dynamic Futures program, which will allow me to study up to Level 11. I hope I can also have the chance to go for Level 12!”

Out of 240 students of Dynamic Futures students that have taken placement tests at AMIDEAST, over 170 of them have completed all three of their levels.