Instructions for Completing the Application Form:

• Please note that all questions in the application form must be completed. If a question is not applicable, please indicate so by inserting N/A in the appropriate space. Incomplete application forms will not be processed.
• Application forms that are hand-written must be legible or else they will be deemed technically ineligible.
• The Application Certification Statement at the end of the application form MUST be signed. Application forms that are not signed will not be processed.
• Essay Questions need to be answered. Answers to each essay question should not be less than 50 words (5 lines).
• Application forms may be photocopied, and are not for sale.
• Application forms that have been redeveloped will not be processed.
• Application forms submitted more than once by the same candidate will result in disqualification.
• Places are limited and selection is highly competitive.

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What is Tasmeem?

Tasmeem is a 26 month intensive design program. By the end of the program, graduates will have the opportunity to begin a career in three fields of design: graphic, industrial and jewelry. The program also includes intensive English language training throughout the 16 months as well as entrepreneurship training and apprenticeships with designers.

What are the requirements for enrollment?

You must be between the ages of 16 and 29. You must be fully committed to completing the program and to pursuing a career in the field of design.

How do I apply?

From our website, complete the application form.

Who are the partners involved?

The Tasmeem partners are Azza Fahmy, AMIDEAST, and The Townhouse Gallery

When does the program begin?

The program will begin during the first week of June 2012 and continue for 26 months.

Where will classes take place?

Classes during school breaks will take place at AMIDEAST’s premises in Dokki. During the school year, classes will be held at The Townhouse Gallery downtown.

How much will the Tasmeem design program cost?

The Tasmeem program costs are now being determined and will be announced shortly. However, a certain number of scholarships are available. Scholarships are highly competitive and only those with who are fully committed to the program will be accepted. A small transportation allowance will be provided.

How long will the program take?

The program will last 26 months. During school breaks, classes will be held 4 days a week. During the school year, classes will meet twice a week.

How do I benefit from the program?

You will gain the skills that will enable you to enter the field of design, which is the second fastest growing industry in Europe. You can work in a design business or as a designer in a company. You can become an entrepreneur and start your own design business. You will also become proficient in the English language, which is a gateway to opportunity.

Will I get a certificate at the end of Tasmeem?

Yes, you will get a certificate upon completing the Tasmeem program and employers, designers and graduate schools will recognize that this certificate means that you have received a very high level of design training and exposure in Egypt and that you are qualified to work in the design industry.

What if I want to start my own design business after I finish the Tasmeem program?

You will receive entrepreneurship training as part of the Tasmeem program. If you have a solid plan for a business and want to become an entrepreneur, Tasmeem will help you obtain start-up funds and assistance to help you star your own business.

What if I want to continue my design studies further?

Upon completing Tasmeem, if you are interested in continuing your design studies, Tasmeem will help you to apply to design programs abroad or at GUC and will work with you to obtain scholarships.