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Learning Hebrew goes hand in hand with Aliyah and Zionism. This section features information on the governmental language learning system and all the options for learning Hebrew throughout Israel. |
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| The Ulpan system |
Ulpanim (plural of Ulpan) are Hebrew language learning centers operated by the Ministry Immigrant Absorption and the Jewish Agency. They are spread throughout Israel in absorption centers and additional facilities designed for new immigrants.
You are exempted from Ulpan tuition fees for your first 18 months in Israel, or 24 months if you rely on income insurance. Travel costs are also refundable if you are not eligible to the Absorption Basket and the Ulpan is away from your residential area.
 General information about the Ulpan system
Information on Ulpan Aleph – initial Ulpan
List of Ulpanim
Detaild Ulpan information booklet |
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| Ulpan in the Absorption center |
A five-month Ulpan is compulsory for all absorption center residents. All absorption centers either hold Ulpan classes or are associated with nearby Ulpanim.
More information on Ulpanim in absorption centers |
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| Counseling and financial assistance |
The Ulpan Department in the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides new immigrants with counseling on the choice of a suitable Ulpan, as well as funding of Ulpan studies. New immigrants are exempted from Ulpan tuition fees for their first 18 months in Israel, or 24 months if you rely on income insurance. Travel costs are also refundable if you are not getting the Absorption Basket and the Ulpan is away from your residential area. |
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| Second-chance Ulpanim |
Second chance Ulpanim are designed for immigrants who came to Israel in the years 1989-1997 and have not completed their Hebrew language studies, for any reason.
Information on second chance Ulpanim |
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| Ulpan for children and youth |
In addition to children and youth classes in regular Ulpanim, there is a special Ulpan for ages 10-18 operated by the Municipality of Jerusalem. Studies include not only Hebrew language but also various enrichment studies and social and cultural activities, in order to enable a smooth transition to a regular school.
Information on the Jerusalem Ulpan for Immigrant High School Students |
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| Ulpan Etzion |
Ulpan Etzion in Jerusalem is the ideal combination between an Ulpan and an absorption center. It offers accommodations in a pastoral location, yet with lively student atmosphere, as well as intensive Hebrew courses, cultural and recreational activities, and consulting on absorption in Israel.
You can contact Ulpan Etzion by email or at 02-6734347. |
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| Kibbutz Ulpan |
The Kibbutz Ulpan, one of the most successful Aliyah program, is a five-month program for young adults (aged 17-28) combining intensive Hebrew language courses with working and living in a kibbutz.
All you need to know about Kibbutz Ulpan |
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| Additional Ulpanim |
The Ministry of Immigrant Absorption operates a number of additional Ulpanim:
 Ulpan for pensioners for an unlimited period of time
Vocational Ulpanim for specific professions (see employment)
Supplementary Ulpanim (paid by the immigrant)
Special absorption programs such as Bayit Rishon Bamoledet or the student program at Calanit Absorption Center have integral Hebrew language studies. |
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| Online tutorials and dictionaries |
The website of the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption provides a list of independent online Hebrew dictionaries and tutorials on various subjects. |
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