Hebrew ulpan in Ashkelon: where new immigrants can study
Studying Hebrew at an ulpan is a basic step for new immigrants in Ashkelon. The city runs the government-supervised Kalanit ulpan, under the pedagogical oversight of the Ministry of Education's Adult Education department, with morning and evening classes.
A separate program runs at Ashkelon Academic College together with the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration — it's designed for young immigrants preparing for university admission: Hebrew is taught from scratch at the student's level, and the course runs for about five months.
Funding for new immigrants' ulpan studies is governed by a separate benefit entitlement — contact the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration or check the Kol-Zchut portal, which lays out the eligibility conditions for language-course funding.
How the city ulpan differs from the college program
- Kalanit ulpan — morning and evening groups under the Ministry of Education, open to any age
- The Ashkelon Academic College program — for prospective students preparing for admission, about five months
- Hebrew-study subsidy — a separate entitlement for new immigrants, arranged through the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration
Which program to choose depends on your goal: if you plan to start a degree right after the ulpan, the college program is more suitable since it's pitched at an incoming student's level. Check the subsidy conditions and eligibility for free study on the Kol Zchut portal ahead of time so you don't miss application deadlines.
FAQ
- Which ulpan operates in Ashkelon?
- The municipal 'Kalanit' ulpan, supervised by the Ministry of Education's Adult Education department, with morning and evening classes.
- Is there a program for prospective students?
- Yes, at Ashkelon Academic College, together with the Jewish Agency and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, running about five months.
- Is ulpan study funded?
- New immigrants have a separate benefit entitlement to Hebrew-study funding — conditions are described on the Kol-Zchut portal.
- Where can I see all ulpanim in Israel?
- In the national list published by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration and the Ministry of Education's Adult Education department.