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Learn Hebrew in Israel

Home Ulpan
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Course description

The Hebrew Intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 4 lessons in communication and grammer skills,
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, songs and other materials.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday and Sunday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Netanya to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 4 students

Student age

Age range 6 - 90 years old
Average 40 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Home Ulpan is located in the peaceful community of Bat Chefer, just a short drive from Netanya and about thirty minutes from Tel Aviv. The school’s excellent location, together with its immersive “Learn & Live” approach, makes it an ideal place to study Hebrew. Courses start with a minimum of two weeks and can extend up to a month or longer, with small groups of 1–5 students, ensuring personalized attention and effective learning.
Home Ulpan offers facilities that include a comfortable learning space and experiential learning with real-life dialogue practice, both with the host family at home and in the local community—at cafés, shops, and around the village—helping students use Hebrew naturally in everyday situations. Students stay in welcoming guest rooms and enjoy daily interaction with the host family, including Hebrew conversations with the teacher during breakfast, creating many opportunities to practice Hebrew throughout the day. The program includes a Friday evening Kiddush with the extended family, providing a unique and authentic Jewish cultural experience, and on Saturdays, students are invited to attend synagogue with the head of the family. These experiences allow students to immerse themselves in everyday Israeli life while improving their Hebrew skills in real-world settings.

Year opened
2009
Number of classrooms
2

Facilities

  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Hebrew speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with Hebrew teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Home Ulpan varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 40. In the summer, the average age is 30.

Home Ulpan teaches students from all over the world, including:

USA
30%
UK
25%
Germany
5%
Canada
3%
France
3%
Australia
1%
Austria
1%
Belgium
1%
China
1%
Costa Rica
1%
Denmark
1%
Finland
1%
Hong Kong
1%
Hungary
1%
Italy
1%
Japan
1%
South Africa
1%
Spain
1%
Other
21%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our school is located in Bat Cheffer, a quiet and welcoming community in central Israel, just a short drive from Netanya. It is easily accessible by car and public transportation and is situated close to major roads, making arrival simple and convenient for students. Located about 30 minutes from Tel Aviv, in the Emek Hefer region, it offers a peaceful and authentic setting for learning, with convenient access to local cafés, nature, and everyday Israeli life.

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Reviews

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"A wonderful, intense learning program with really competent teachers and true immersion experience."

Philip M. Ramu

The classes were conducted in the home of our teacher initially. We attended and lived in the home with the family. We participated for several years for weeks at a time moving from Level Aleph to Level Bet plus. Eventually we sustained our knowledge and continued via a Zoom experience from our home in USA, with various teachers in israel at their homes. We had great teachers whom we visited with in Israel when we were there. Our teachers over the years have been numerous and very helpful and consistent in providing quality Hebrew education, Shlomit, Maya, Yehudit were our teachers who have helped us build vocabulary and grammar usage in a friendly conversational style.

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Duration of study
753 weeks
Date of study
14 Jun 2011 - 19 Nov 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Home Ulpan offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

Included
weekly
Age range: 12 - 70 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Netanya
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 09:00 PM
Check-out: Thursday, before 04:00 PM
Included
The students study and live at the teacher own home.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Netanya based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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