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 English!
The shortage of English teachers in Israel guarantees meaningful work anywhere in Israel. Use your natural language skills to make a real impact on English fluency in Israeli schools.
Join the Herzog Training Certificate Program
We offer largely funded tuition, meaningful internships from the start of your studies, assistance with job placement and post-training support. We also offer a targeted Ulpan program which focuses on the Hebrew skills teachers need to communicate in school and the classroom as well general Hebrew communication skills.
Why Become an English Teacher?
The Israeli school system is desperate for professional teachers with strong English communication skills to prepare today’s students for the needs of tomorrow. As a native English speaker, you can provide much needed high level, natural English communication to classrooms across the country.
Why Qualify with Herzog College?
Herzog Academic College is one of Israel’s leading teacher-training colleges with a religious orientation. The English Teacher Certificate Program is designed to meet the unique pedagogical needs of native English speakers who want to make a difference here in Israel.
What does our Training Certificate Program Involve?
- Highly subsidized 1 or 2 year Training Certificate Program
- Accelerated program for experienced teachers
- Pedagogy courses at Herzog College (up to three study days/week in Year 1, one in Year 2)
- Immersive approach designed to bridge cultural and linguistic gaps, with classroom internships from the first day of classes
- 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
What is the Program Schedule?
In Year 1, you will spend two days each week in an elementary school or high school, observing and teaching as a classroom intern and studying pedagogy courses. On Thursdays, participants who do not have prior English education qualifications take pedagogy classes at Herzog College. There is subsidized transportation from around the country.
In Year 2, you will be learning in Herzog College one day each week, and teaching in a local school for the rest of the week. You will start teaching as a “stage” teacher in either Year 1 or Year 2, depending on your experience and availability, and receive a salary.
FAQs about the Program
Q: Who is this program for?
A: English-speaking new, recent, or future Olim with a recognized Bachelor’s degree who want to teach in Israel.
Q: Is this for any subject?
A: This program is for English teachers, but Herzog College also offers certification in other subjects. You will be interviewed by our Academic Advisor to discuss which subjects you could qualify to teach in Israel.
Q: What does the scholarship include?
A: Tzemach David offers funding for the majority of the college tuition for suitably qualified participants, plus a stipend toward your Ulpan costs.
Q: Is the program in person?
A: The student teaching internships, classes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the academic studies on Thursdays are all in person, with monthly classes on Zoom.
Q: When will the program start?
A: Our first cohort are training as English teachers and many have already been offered jobs! We look forward to opening a second cohort in September 2026. Please fill out this application form if you are interested in joining.
Admissions and Eligibility
Q: What are the entry requirements?
A: Recognized Bachelor’s degree, teaching aptitude, and adequate Hebrew level.
Q: Do I need to speak Hebrew fluently?
A: While fluent Hebrew is not a prerequisite for our program, we believe that you will be a more successful teacher if you are able to communicate effectively. In addition to the pedagogy courses, we offer a customized Ulpan program to help you improve your Hebrew, with special lessons that focus on the Hebrew terminology that teachers need to use in the classroom, for report-writing and for parents’ evenings.
Q: What if I haven’t made Aliyah yet?
A: To join the program, you need to be living in Israel.
Job Placement & Support
Q: Where will I be teaching?
A: The program is run in partnership with several elementary and high schools, and you will be teaching in one of these schools in Year 1 of the program. We will help you to find a “stage” job for Year 2 in a school located near where you live.
Q: Are trainee teachers paid?
A: Participants who start teaching during the program (on days when there are no classes) can be paid by their employer at the standard salary for trainee teachers (“stagers” in Hebrew).
Q: Will Herzog help me find a permanent job?
A: Yes, we provide mentoring, placement support and career coaching. Each student will have a contact person plus a community group for support.