Last updated February 19th 2024

Looking to survive in Israel? Learning Hebrew is key – here are a few tips about places to learn…

1. Citizen Cafe Ulpan – get 10% discount with Secret Tel Aviv

Citizen Cafe (not subsidised)

Experience Citizen Café’s amazing 10-week courses that will have you conversing like a local in no time. You’ll be amazed by their renowned method, which turns Hebrew learning into an exciting, fun, and highly successful experience. Immerse yourself in Israeli culture and develop a natural ability to speak relevant Hebrew for everyday life.

At Citizen Café TLV, they cater to students of all levels, from absolute beginners to highly advanced learners. Their comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of Hebrew grammar, with a strong focus on listening, speaking, and even texting in Hebrew! The small, personalized classes create a social and positive vibe, led by a carefully selected team of teachers who empower anyone to speak with real confidence.

Just a heads up, though. They’re a non-subsidized Ulpan, which means their courses require an investment. But trust us, it’s totally worth it! Get a special 10% discount with Secret Tel Aviv!

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2. Subsidised Ulpans

Ulpan Gordon

Probably Tel Aviv’s most famous Ulpan, although not necessarily the best. For beginners, try and make sure you can get in an aliyah class if possible – the teachers are better, your fellow students are more committed, and you have more teaching hours every week

  • Lasalle 7, Tel Aviv
  • 40 classes running simultaneously at any time, from Kita Aleph to Kita Daled
  • Accept vouchers for new olim

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Ulpan Lilienblun 7

Lilienblum 7 is an ulpan that tries to differentiate itself from Gordon with smaller class sizes (less than 15) which helps to create the perfect atmosphere to learn hebrew. We have original Hebrew lessons fousing on speaking, reading and writing, but also offer advanced Hebrew through classes with a focus on Israeli cinema, culture or current events.

Ulpan La-Inyan

Founded in 2008 by oleh Ami Steinberger, Ulpan La-Inyan builds confidence in students’ ability to speak Hebrew through carefully-planned, engaging lessons based on the method developed by Dr. Paul Pimsleur. Students will feel improvement in their Hebrew after each class.

  • Centrally-located at 94A Allenby St, Tel Aviv
  • Classes are typically 3 or 4 days a week, for an hour and a half. Morning, afternoon and evening options.
  • 6 levels available.
  • Accept vouchers for new olim.

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3. Private Ulpans

Ulpan Integraliah

Ulpan Bayit (not subsidised)

Founded in 2014, an up-to-date Hebrew school, using texts from Israeli media, poems, short stories… All this backed up with the Hebrew textbooks of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Their mission is to create a young and modern teaching environment.

  • 25 Matalon Street, Tel-Aviv
  • They offer small classes of up to ten students, with classes available in the morning or evening.
  • Price is always 2,500 NIS per course of 80 hours – 1 learning unit is 45min lesson
  • Kita Aleph to Advanced

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UAB – Ulpan Aviv Bertele (not subsidised)

Want to learn Hebrew but tired of getting lost in a huge Ulpan class? Want to learn Hebrew that will actually help you participate in Israeli society? Aviv’s classes offer:

  • An intimate learning environment for groups of eight students or less
  • A focus on learning and speaking practical Hebrew
  • A comfortable classroom conveniently located in North Tel Aviv
  • New courses are offered year round.
  • Horkanos 26

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3. Intensive Summer Ulpans

TAKA – Tel Aviv University Ulpan

Jump start your academic career in Israel with TAKA at Tel Aviv University International!

If your are an international living in Israel and would like to improve your Hebrew and English, while taking core preparatory courses for an academic degree, this is the perfect program for you.

  • Tel Aviv University, Levanon 55
  • Offer medium and advanced level courses
  • Courses cost $5,500

IDC Ulpan

Excellent Ulpan with teachers from Raanana Ulpan (consistently rated the best Ulpan in Israel). Like Tel Aviv University, cram five months of material into only six weeks

  • IDC University, Natan Alterman Street, Herzliya
  • Offer courses from beginner through to advanced
  • Courses cost ~900 shekels for Olim Chadashim

4. Private Hebrew Teachers

Great for individuals who really need one on one attention as the teacher will focus on your specific needs and solely focus on your areas where you struggle.

Ulpan-Or

While learning not quite at the speed of light, Ulpan Or does have good teachers, and provides all students with a portable electronic device with lessons to teach yourself.

  • Koifman Street 4

Ulpan Aviv

Ulpan Aviv was founded in July 2009 and offers 1-on-1 classes.

  • Hayarkon 74 St. Tel Aviv

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Private teacher

Guy Sharrett (StreetWise Hebrew)

Guy offers tours of Tel Aviv graffiti, taking in Hebrew words on the way.

5. Kibbutz Ulpans

Ma’agan Michael

Reputation for being one of the best Ulpan in Israel. Students live on the kibbutz, study in the morning and work in the afternoon. Interesting fact: Stanley Fisher is an alumni

  • Kibbutz Ma’agan, located about 45 minutes north of Tel Aviv (next to Zikron Yaakov) | website
  • For beginners only – two classes a year – February to June and August to December
  • Subsidised

6. Fun Links on the internet to Learn Hebrew

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