What is the Hebrew and Israeli Culture Program? Components of the Program Credits and Recognition Program Costs Apply today! Check out our December Newsletter     What is the Hebrew and Israeli Culture Program? The Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is introducing an innovative option designed for recent high school graduates entitled The "Hebrew and Israeli Culture Program."    This academic program will enable students on all Hebrew levels to achieve a high degree of fluency in Modern Hebrew through full immersion into the language and culture of Israel.  In addition to 10–14 weekly hours of Hebrew language instruction, students will take, in both Hebrew (at their level) and English, a wide range of "immersion courses" in Israeli Politics, Culture, History and Society. They will also have the option of taking an introductory-level course, in such areas as Psychology, Business Administration, Math, International Relations, Middle East History, Archaeology, and much more.  Participants will not only benefit from first-rate academic instruction, they will also enjoy a special course titled: "Perspectives on Israeli Society" which includes study trips, guest lectures, and tours of Israel, as well as opportunities to interact with a diverse selection of Israeli communities. All this while living 15 minutes from downtown Jerusalem on the beautiful Mount Scopus campus.   Several courses are accredited (including the intensive Hebrew Language studies), and upon completion of the program, students will receive a transcript which can be used to obtain transfer credits at universities in Australia, North America, and around the world.  Students at the Rothberg International School hail from over 60 countries.  They benefit from a wide range of services, including social, emotional, and academic support froma well-trained, caring staff of teachers, counselors, academic advisor, school administrators and a board-certified psychologist..    Recent high school graduates interested in acquiring intellectual skills on the Freshman level, improving their Hebrew ability, experiencing life in another country, connecting to Israel in a more personal way, and returning home with greater vigor and excitement for their future academic pursuits, should email ugrad@hebrewu.com for more information.  Both year and semester options are available.   Components of the Program:  Classroom instruction - 14 hours of Hebrew instruction. Class instruction will be divided between 2 teachers. 2-3 Introductory courses taught in English/Hebrew. Each class will meet for 4 academic hours a week. Field trips/special activities Community work Supervised by a team of dormitory counselors   Credits and Recognition Students will be awarded 8 credits for the Hebrew Instruction and 2 credits for each introductory course. 2 credits will be awarded for the "Perspectives on Israeli Society" course.  Students will receive an official transcript for the courses completed.   Program Costs   The starting date (and therefore cost) of the program is dependent upon the student's Hebrew level.  Each student will be tested and based on the results, will be placed into one of the following levels:  Beginners, Upper Beginners, Intermediate and Higher.  Beginners and Upper Beginners will be placed into Summer Ulpan.    Basic Costs:             Registration fee           $80        Tuition Full Year          $12,000     Dorms     $5,920 Fall Semester             $7,600       Dorms      $3,000 Spring Semester         $7,600      Dorms      $2,860               Additional Ulpan Costs: Beginner Hebrew Level Ulpan Tuition (Ulpan)$2,130Dorms$1,760   Upper Beginners Hebrew Level Ulpan Tuition (Ulpan)$1,080Dorms$1,160