Bring your Degree to Israel & Teach What You Love!
Herzog College and the Tzemach David Foundation invite Olim (established, recent and future*) from English-speaking countries to qualify for an Israeli Teaching Certificate IN ANY SUBJECT!
Teachers in Israel are guaranteed meaningful work anywhere in Israel, with generous holidays and benefits.
Herzog Training Certificate Program
We offer fully funded tuition, job placement and post-training support, with additional stipends available. You can qualify to teach any subject in which you have a degree in just two years, including school placements and classroom training. Olim with teaching experience or a degree in English can qualify in just one year!
Why Become a Teacher?
Whatever your academic background, as a native English speaker you are guaranteed steady work in Israeli schools, with the satisfaction of helping Israeli children to become fluent English-speakers.
Why Qualify with Herzog College?
Herzog Academic College is one of Israel’s leading teacher-training colleges with a religious orientation. Lecturers take place in our central Jerusalem branch or in Gush Etzion. We offer training in a wide range of subjects, including Limmudei Kodesh, with Teaching Certificate courses that align with applicants’ existing degrees. Our successful pilot program last year trained 42 teachers from different disciplines, who are now teaching in various schools across the country.
* Includes those planning to immigrate in the coming year
What does our Training Certificate Program Involve:
- Fully-funded 1 or 2 year Training Certificate Program
- Accelerated program for experienced teachers
- Pedagogy courses at Herzog College in Jerusalem
(up to three study days / week in Year 1, one in Year 2) - Immersive approach designed to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps
- Help with job placement in local schools with support from expert mentors
- Supplementary online courses, while working as intern teachers
- Post-training support and job placement to ensure long-term success
- Accredited by Israel’s Council for Higher Education
- Acceptance subject to qualifications & interview