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Course · Teacher certification · Taught in English

Teach English in Israel Herzog College

Herzog Academic CollegeJerusalem & Migdal Oz

With teaching internships in Jerusalem schools

The short answer

A one-year teaching certificate from Herzog Academic College, run with the Tzemach David Foundation, for olim with an academic degree from English-speaking countries. It runs 11 months, 3 to 5 days a week, in Jerusalem and Migdal Oz, with teaching internships in Jerusalem schools and ulpan built in. Herzog calls it highly subsidized and says employment is guaranteed for those who complete it. The 2026 cohort is full, and it’s taking interest for September 2027.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Built for olimGov funding: Subsidized
Checked against Herzog Academic College’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Built for olimFor olim with an academic degree from English-speaking countries.
~Government funding SubsidizedHerzog calls it highly subsidized, with the Tzemach David Foundation. The fee isn’t published.
–Masa grant Not listedNot listed as a Masa program.
Overview

What is Herzog’s English teaching program?

Israel has a nationwide shortage of English teachers, and this program trains native English speakers who already hold a recognized degree to fill it. It’s accredited by Israel’s Council for Higher Education. Each week combines two days of teaching internships, observation and education courses, a day of English pedagogy, and ulpan two mornings a week, with a concentrated summer semester at the end.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Are a native English speaker with a recognized academic degree
  • Want stable, meaningful work after aliyah
  • Can study 3–5 days a week for a year in Jerusalem
  • Want classroom Hebrew built into your training

!Think twice if you…

  • Need to start in 2026. That cohort is full.
  • Don’t have a recognized academic degree.
  • Can’t be in Jerusalem or Migdal Oz several days a week.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

An intensive year that follows the school calendar.

Every week

Teach, observe and learn

Two daysTeaching internships, classroom observation and education courses
One dayAcademic English pedagogy classes
Twice a week

Classroom ulpan

Hebrew classes two mornings a week, focused on communicating in the classroom.

End of year

Summer semester

A concentrated summer semester completes the program.

After

Job placement

Help finding a job during the program and after graduation. Herzog says employment is guaranteed for those who complete the course.

AccreditedBy Israel’s Council for Higher Education.
MentorsOngoing support from experienced mentors.
Real classroomsHands-on teaching in Jerusalem schools from day one.
PartnerRun with the Tzemach David Foundation.
Funding

Funding and olim benefits.

Herzog describes the program as highly subsidized.

SubsidyHerzog and the Tzemach David Foundation subsidize the program. Ask Herzog what you’d pay.
EmploymentHerzog says completers are guaranteed employment, which helps the investment pay back.

A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay.

Costs

What it costs.

As published by Herzog Academic College. Prices can change.

TuitionHerzog calls the program highly subsidized but doesn’t publish the price.Ask Herzog
!

Get the number in writing. Ask Herzog for your cost and any conditions, such as a teaching commitment, before you commit.

How to join

How to get started.

✓
Academic degreeA recognized academic degree.
✓
Native EnglishThe program is for native English speakers from English-speaking countries.
✓
Review and interviewAcceptance is subject to a qualifications review and an interview.
  1. Register interestFor the September 2027 cohort.
  2. Share your backgroundDegrees, teaching experience and Hebrew level.
  3. InterviewAfter a qualifications review.
  4. Start in SeptemberFollowing the school calendar.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

Who can join Herzog’s English teaching program?

Olim with a recognized academic degree from English-speaking countries. Acceptance depends on a qualifications review and an interview.

How long is it?

11 months, 3 to 5 days a week, following the school calendar, with a summer semester at the end.

When is the next intake?

The 2026 cohort is full. Herzog is taking interest for September 2027.

Is a job guaranteed?

Herzog says those who complete the course are guaranteed employment, and it helps with placement during and after the program.

How much does it cost?

Herzog calls it highly subsidized but doesn’t publish the price. Ask the college.

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