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Advanced Ulpan (Bet / Gimmel) — Hebrew Beyond Basics in Ramla
Continued Hebrew studies beyond basic ulpan. Ulpan Bet (everyday), Gimmel (academic). Free / subsidized via Ministry of Aliyah. Every immigrant is eligible during the first 10 years.
About Ramla
Ramla, conveniently located near Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion Airport, hosts an Israeli-Ethiopian community that benefits from the city's strategic location. Ramla's housing market offers apartments at relatively accessible prices for the central region, attracting residents seeking easy access to greater Tel Aviv.
Who is eligible?
- Every oleh — even veteran community members who immigrated as children can apply (10 years from aliyah)
- Academic-degree candidates — Ulpan Gimmel teaches at academic level
- Workers wanting career advancement — Ulpan Bet for professional Hebrew
Available levels
- Ulpan Bet: 5 months, daily. Grammar, daily vocabulary, writing. Free via community center / municipal HS
- Ulpan Gimmel: 4 months, advanced. Journalistic, literary, academic Hebrew. 50% subsidy via Ministry of Aliyah
- Specialized ulpan: for professions (law, medicine, education) — dedicated programs
- Online study: Hebrew Online, eTeacher — suitable for working adults
How to start
- Level assessment: test at a municipal ulpan (10-min conversation + short text)
- Registration: municipal HS, or via Ministry of Aliyah
- Timing: Ulpan Bet starts September and February; Gimmel starts October and March
- Combine with Ulpan Otzma: tailored for workers — evening/morning hours
🔗 Ministry of Aliyah — Ulpan: gov.il/integration_program
Ethiopian community in Ramla
- Community population
- ~5,000
- Share of city
- ~8%
- Main neighbourhoods
- שכ' ד', מרכז
- Community services
- ENP, מרכז קהילתי
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FAQ — Ramla
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ramla?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ramla numbers approximately ~5,000 residents — around ~8% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: שכ' ד', מרכז.
- How do I claim Advanced Ulpan (Bet / Gimmel) — Hebrew Beyond Basics in Ramla?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Ramla. For support: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
- What community support is available in Ramla for this right?
- In Ramla, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, מרכז קהילתי.
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Absorption Basket for Immigrant Students
For every new immigrant student, including Ethiopian-Israelis. The amount varies by aliyah date, age group and country of origin — check the exact figure with the school or Ministry of Education.
Vocational Training Vouchers for New Immigrants
The Ministry of Aliyah funds vocational courses through a voucher covering up to 80% of the cost, capped at ILS 7,000. Eligibility runs 10 years from oleh status — 15 years for olim from Ethiopia.
Military Discharge Benefits for Ethiopian-Israeli Veterans
Ethiopian-Israeli discharged soldiers are entitled to a discharge grant of up to 120,000 ILS, an education scholarship, mortgage points, and preference in civil service.
Daycare Subsidy for Working Families
Subsidized daycare (ages 3 months – 3 years) for families where both parents work. Amount calibrated by combined income.