about us
Who Are We?
Ulpan Achva is an ulpan to study the Hebrew language that has been active for about 20 years.
.Adress: Rishon LeZion, avney hchoshen 2 Street
The ulpan’s student body includes new immigrants, tourists, and veteran immigrants.
In order for new immigrants to be able to integrate into Israeli society, Ulpan Achva aims to provide the framework to study the Hebrew language and Israeli culture. The ulpan does not only intend to provide language skills but also cultural and social understanding.
In the ulpan’s curriculum, besides learning the language, the students learn history of the Israeli nation, tradition, geography and Zionism. In addition there are trips to get to know the country and events related to the Israeli holidays.
The ulpan acts on behalf of the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Absorption and the city of Rishon LeZion.
There are about 500 hours of study in the course.
Upon completion of the studies, the students take an external test given by the Ministry of Education and receive a diploma.
Ulpan Achva is one of three upgraded ulpans in the country.
Continuing the tradition of the Chaviv School (the first Hebrew School in the country, established in the 19th century), the contemporary upgraded ulpan in Rishon Lezion stands at the forefront of the revival of the Hebrew language and the imparting of the language to new immigrants.
The upgraded ulpan integrates computers into the language studies and takes into account differences between learners and learning styles.
Programs Of Study
* Primary ulpan in the morning – about 500 hours, 4 - 5 days per week for about 5 months.
The ulpan includes intensive classes of study for adults and unique classes for young people and academics. The classes are beginner and advanced levels.
* Primary ulpan in the evening – 2 - days per week for about 6 months.
* Ulpan for retirees – 3 times per week for about 10 months. Morning/Evening.
* Continued ulpan – for graduates of first ulpan – 150 hours, morning or evening at different levels.
* Occupational classes – intended for immigrant job seekers referred by the employment office.
Primary ulpan includes business Hebrew studies, a job search workshop, and a computer recognition course. Also, the center assists immigrants with occupational absorption.
A certificate of completion of studies in ulpan is provided to ulpan graduates. Graduates that integrate into work in a government office or in various public institutions acquire seniority equal to the number of months spent learning in the ulpan.
This certificate is received conditionally upon completion of a test at the end of the ulpan.
Also accepted into the above classes are students who are not new immigrants, including tourists and temporary residents.