State Ulpans in Haifa
A state ulpan is a network of language schools across the country created to help new immigrants integrate successfully. Education follows the standards of the Ministry of Education.
Main Features:
- Teachers – native speakers.
- Schedule – morning and evening groups.
- Course Duration – from 420 to 450 academic hours.
There are three state ulpans in Haifa:
- Ulpán Etzion
- Ulpán Beit Erdshtain
- Ulpán Aba Hushi
All ulpans follow a unified program approved by the Ministry of Education. However, each has its own unique characteristics.
Ulpán Etzion
Contact Information:
- Phone: 048430065
- Email: ulpan.etzion.carmel@gmail.com
- Address: Ha-Namal 46, Haifa
Who is it for?
- Age: 22 to 35 years.
- Requirement: A higher education degree.
When do groups start?
- In the fall (after the autumn holidays).
- In the spring (after Passover).
How to apply?
- Send an email two months before the course begins.
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Provide the following details in English:
- Full name
- Age
- Residential address
- Name of the university you graduated from
- Contact details (phone, WhatsApp)
After submitting your application, you will be invited for an interview to assess your Hebrew level.
Ulpán Beit Erdshtain
Contact Information:
- Phone: 049111403
- WhatsApp: 0533039152
- Email: rishumulpan@gmail.com
- Address: Y.L. Peretz 20, Haifa
Groups for all ages:
Ulpan Aba Hushi
Contacts:
- Phone: 046055149
- Email: ulpanabah@gmail.com
- Address: A-Meginim 131, Haifa
Age: from 18 to 60 years old
Morning groups of different levels:
- Class time: from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
- Frequency: 5 times a week
- ️ Duration: 5 months
If you already have knowledge of Hebrew, visit Aba Hushi for a level assessment. You will be placed in the appropriate group and can complete your “first ulpan” at an advanced level.
Evening classes:
- Levels Aleph+ and Bet
- Duration: 150 hours
- For those continuing to study Hebrew
❓ For any questions, contact the director Dorit: 046055149
Or visit in person on weekdays in the morning.
Important Rules
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Attendance and Exams:
- 80% attendance is required to receive a certificate.
- A certificate is issued only upon passing exams: (i) an internal oral exam and (ii) a written exam by the Ministry of Education (minimum score: 55+ points).
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Certificate Benefits:
- Right to a voucher for the next course.
- Voucher for professional retraining from the Ministry of Integration.
Additional Opportunities
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While waiting for your classes to begin, make good use of your time! Join the online course “Yes! Hebrew”, designed for new immigrants:
- Interactive learning.
- Practice in reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking.
- Start your journey to mastering the language today!
