Eligibility

Israel study abroad programs at The Lowy International School are open to accomplished undergraduate students enrolled at accredited higher education institutions outside of Israel. Generally, a minimum GPA of 80 on a scale of 100, or 3.0 on a scale of 4.0, or equivalent applies, but exceptions may be made in the case of a strong application with a lower GPA.

 

What is the application process? 

1. Go to the PORTAL, and create a profile

2. Once you have created a profile, you must apply to a program. Prospective students may apply for a fall or spring study abroad Semester instead of a full year. To apply for a semester, please select the application on the TAU Student Portal that is called "Spring Semester" or "Fall Semester". 

3. You can now start your application by completing the application form. 

4. Once you have completed the application form, please find below a list of REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS: 

• Transcripts: Official transcript from all high school institutions you attended. Professionally certified English translations (by a notary) of each transcript (where applicable) must be included if needed. Please also include a copy of any diploma received..
• English Proficiency: All applicants applying to The Lowy International English-speaking programs who are from non-English speaking countries or are non-native speakers of English must provide proof of English proficiency as part of the application requirements. To view specific instructions for completing this step, please click here.
• Hebrew Proficiency (if needed): Proof of Hebrew language proficiency, if requesting exemption from Ulpan due to fluency in Hebrew
• Recommendation letters: Two recommendation letters are required for application to our programs
• Passport: A copy of your passport. This is extremely important, as once you are confirmed, this document will be needed to create you into our system, provide you with access to all TAU services
• CV: Sometimes this is required, depending on the program. If you have one, it is always good to list.
• Home Institution Approval Form *US Students Only*: If you are currently studying at a US institution, please have the Home Institution Approval Form filled out by your Study Abroad Advisor and upload it to your student portal account.

Medical forms, code of conduct, letter of agreement and any other forms, will be asked after the acceptance process.

 

Ulpan Requirement

All students are required to enroll in an intensive Hebrew course called the Pre-term Hebrew Ulpan prior to the start of their semester or year. When applying for the program, you will automatically be admitted to the corresponding Ulpan program (either summer or winter) unless you provide proof of very advanced Hebrew language proficiency via an official exemption exam. If you feel you may need an exemption exam, please contact OUR TEAM. Note that exemption exams will be sent only to accepted and confirmed students. 

 

 

What happens once I'm accepted?

Congratulations! if you have received an official acceptance letter, then we are excited for you to complete the next steps! Upon acceptance, if you have not already done so, all students are required to upload a scanned copy of their passport picture page clearly showing their passport number and other biographic details to their Student Portal Record.

You will also be required to upload a passport photo (small photo, jpeg) clearly showing the face which will be used for the TAU Student ID (no sunglasses or hats should appear in the photo)

In addition, the below forms are provided upon acceptance to the program and must be submitted prior to arrival on the program ( or in some cases, at the time of confirmation as noted below). Failure to submit these items can result in issues with your confirmation. While you will be confirmed to the program, the process of confirmation into the TAU system will not be completed without these forms.

 

• The Lowy International School Medical Form
• The Lowy International School Student Code of Conduct
• The Lowy International School Signed Letter of Agreement (this is linked to the Confirmation Form and must be submitted at the time of confirmation to the program; students will not be considered confirmed until this is submitted)