Elite Academy Program/Na'ale

  Israel

Beer Sheva,  Bnei Brak,  Hod HaSharon

Duration of Program: over 2 years

Description: The Elite Academy offers students exhibiting academic excellence full-scholarships to complete their studies in Israel. This successful program has been running for many years, mainly with youth from South America, South Africa and Eastern and Western Europe. The program is now being expanded worldwide to include youth from North America, The United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.

Background information
The Elite Academy offers students who have successfully completed the ninth grade, the opportunity to complete their High School education in Israel. The program is run by the State of Israel, under the auspices of The Ministry of Education and The Jewish Agency for Israel's Department of Immigration and Absorption.

In order to coordinate this venture, a special professional framework was established: The Elite Academy Directorate. These three bodies are responsible for locating and selecting the candidates and assisting them and their families throughout the program.

Highlights: Students also receive an impressive benefits package, including:
- Full tuition
- Room and board
- Medical insurance
- Pocket money
- Stipend for travel within Israel
- Budget for maintaining telephone contact with parents
- Trips (both those organized by the program and by the affiliate schools)
- Free first flight to Israel (at the beginning of the 10th grade year)

Cost in US$: Fully-subsidized

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to Israel in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Elite Academy Program/Na'ale 's Mission Statement: The Elite Academy Program is a three-year scholarship program co-funded by the State of Israel and the Jewish Agency for Israel. Students complete grades 10, 11 and 12 in one of the program's affiliated boarding schools or regional high schools throughout Israel. Our unique, fully-subsidized program helps students integrate into the Israeli school system, and is bolstered by a strong support network, including both educational and social integrations teams, that is comprised of Jewish Agency professionals, Na'ale staff, and school administrators who continually interface with the students and their parents. In addition, each student is paired with a host family who provides hospitality during Sabbath and school holidays, and a warm and caring environment.

Year Founded: 1992