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The education section includes information on education in Israel for all ages, from kindergarten to university: the structure of the school system, preparatory university courses for new immigrants, special programs, and assistance to immigrant students. |
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| Elementary and secondary education |
The Israeli schooling system generally comprises of four stages: preschool, elementary school, middle school, and high school, as well as special education institutions. Most schools and educational institutions are operated by the local authorities, and offer immigrant students various types of assistance to ease their absorption.
 Short guide for immigrant students
Detailed guide for immigrant students |
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| Preparatory courses for higher education – Mechinot |
A Mechina (plural: Mechinot) is a one-year pre-academic program for immigrant students, held at most of Israel’s universities and designed to orientate the students to Israel’s university environment and study methods, as well as preparing them for university entry exams.
General information on Mechinot
Information on programs in various universities
Sapir pre-academic program |
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| Assistance to university students |
The Student Authority at the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption offers a diversity of services for students, including counseling and financial assistance through grants, loans and scholarships. The Student Authority section features details about types of assistance, eligibility, registration, and a list of higher education institutions.
Application form to the Student Authority
Student Authority information booklet |
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| Special programs |
The Ministry of immigrant absorption and the Jewish Agency for Israel have set up a number of special academic and pre-academic programs for immigrant students:
Taka and Taka Hi-Tech- Academic Absorption programs
Gesher – Student Internship program
Academic summer programs and Ulpanim
Graduate programs taught in English
Returning Minors or Citizens Born Abroad |
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