Teaching english in israel

Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants

The first cohort completed a joint Herzog College-Shekel training program aimed at bringing people with disabilities into Israeli classrooms as paid teaching assistants.

Students with various physical and developmental disabilities graduate from Herzog Academic College as teaching assistants in June 2026.
ASAF & GABRIELLE COHEN on their wedding day in Beit Lechem Haglalit, May 24, 2020.

Gabrielle Soffer: Using her English for the good of others in Israel

CLICK & CONNECT initiative

Bridging the distance with one click

Students in the Herzog Teacher Training program.

Anglo olim step up to the blackboard to teach English to Israelis


Survey reveals majority of Israeli kids not learning English fluency, not prepared for 'real world'

Children are receiving only around 12% of the English exposure in schools necessary to achieve fluency, according to a survey by Novakid.

Children arrive for the first day of school in the Israeli town of Mevaseret Zion, September 1, 2025.

Reinforcing Israel’s Education System: Jewish Teachers from Abroad Step in to Bridge the Gap

Around 100 Jewish teachers from around the world will arrive in Israel through Masa Israel Journey to teach English for the entire school year to students in Israel’s geographic and social periphery

Volunteers from Masa Israel Teaching Fellows, a Masa program in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Education

Helen Doron English to be integrated into Israeli school curriculum

Helen Doron wins Ministry of Education tender, adding its English program to school timetables as part of the Gefen program, enhancing English proficiency for grades 1

 Helen Doron English to be integrated into Israeli school curriculum

The Jerusalem Post launches unique English learning program

Pioneering education with AI: The Jerusalem Post Lite Talk School's revolutionary English curriculum.

 The characters that accompany the new Jerusalem Post Lite Talk course

I-FAL: The tech venture elevating English studies to new heights

I-FAL: Revolutionizing English studies with a new level of technology, catering to the global need for spoken and written English proficiency.


Susie Surprise: Israeli pop star makes a comeback

Last month, the debut episode of their show I Speak English was aired on TV, in which they sing songs and tell stories that help children learn English in a creative fashion.

 STILL THAT wacky kid: Susie Miller (R) with Hila Harari.

US teacher creates new English teaching method in Israel

Deer created a unique way to teach a second language, taking full advantage of the technology in the school and pulling from her Chicago roots.

 23-year-old Lauren Deer, who volunteers at Gavim School in Be'er Sheva, set up an initiative to teach English through a tour of places, particularly, in her home city of Chicago.

Let’s chat: Bringing English to Israeli children - opinion

I never thought One Direction would even feature on my playlist and now it has the number one spot.

 THE WRITER and Leah chat in one of their weekly sessions at Bet Elazraki.

English Overseas: US Jewish volunteers teach Israelis English over Zoom

An idea born during the pandemic is continuing to spawn healthy educational and personal gain for all.

 STATESIDE VOLUNTEERS and Jerusalemite students get together for a Zoom chat.

Now is the time to be a teacher in Israel - opinion

Authorities must also invest for our children’s future.

 NEW TEACHERS run a summer school, located at Alonei Yitzhak in the North, as part of the training they receive from Hotam.