A unique feature of Ali Baba’s programs is our Jordanian homestay accommodation service. Indeed, staying with a local Jordanian family is the best accommodation option if you are looking to inject culture, and better understand Jordan and its people through a mutual exchange of traditions, knowledge and culture in a safe and caring environment.

Families Selection

We have a large variety of responsible and trustworthy families of all different kinds to ensure that we find you the perfect match. All of our homestay families have been selected because they have a genuine interest in international students and will make you feel welcome from the very beginning. They are patient, caring, and will do their best to ensure that you will enjoy your homestay experience. There is normally plenty of opportunities for conversation practice as Jordanians are sociable and have deep interest in knowing about other peoples’ cultures. If conversations become difficult to follow in Arabic, don’t worry as most families will have an elementary or intermediate level of English! Regular visits to host families are made to check they are an appropriate standard.

House Structure & Location

The majority of our host families live in upper-class residential areas; the northern and western parts of Amman. A host family may live in a large apartment or in an independent house. A typical house/apartment will have a living room/dining room, a kitchen, a bathroom, and three or four bedrooms. A few families live within a walking distance from the center, other families live in different parts of Amman. The average Taxi drive to the center from most host families naturally varies, but in general they are within a 10-minute cab ride away in reasonable traffic.

Airport Transfer

We provide a transfer service from the airport to your host family and back. Please note that host families require their students to be dropped off at their homes by drivers affiliated with our center. Therefore, if you choose to stay with a host family, you must also sign up for our airport transfer service upon arrival.

Check-in / Check-out times

Accommodation is available from the Saturday before the course starts until the Friday following the end of the course. Extending the period of the homestay is possible through the person in charge at the center.

What Families Offer

Wireless Internet access and utilities (water, electricity, gas) and two meals are included in the rental price. Some of the main features of homestay include:
• Accommodation is half board; you will have breakfast and dinner together with the host family.
• You will have your own room, with at least a wardrobe and a desk, and bed linen is provided.
• Laundry and cleaning facilities are provided and can be used by the student.

Host family Assignment

When you apply for a homestay you, we will try to find the homestay that best suits you. Students with specific preferences, such as dietary restrictions, allergies, or the family's distance from Ali Baba, should indicate these preferences at the time of submitting their applications. We will send you the details of your host family shortly after enrollment. You will then be able to contact the family directly to introduce yourself and ask any questions. During your stay our accommodation officer at the center will be there to guide you or help you with any further questions. Please remember that the host family accommodation may not be luxurious but the family will be hospitable and you will be well looked after. If you have any problems, please do not hesitate to talk to us, as other arrangements will always be possible.