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Advanced Ulpan (Bet / Gimmel) — Hebrew Beyond Basics in Sderot
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 Sderot
Sderot, located adjacent to the Gaza border, hosts a long-established Israeli-Ethiopian community that has dealt with security challenges alongside economic hardship. The community has demonstrated remarkable resilience, and development projects in the city offer new housing opportunities.
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
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