Hebrew Ulpan is mandatory for Lowy International School Study Abroad Fall, Spring, Gap, or Full Year students who are below an Advanced 1 level (Level 8) of Hebrew. Hebrew Ulpan is not mandatory for exchange students.

All students—except Complete Beginners—are required to take a Hebrew Placement Exam to determine the appropriate Hebrew level and class. Detailed information on exam times, dates and locations is provided to students individually before arrival.

All Hebrew courses strive for a total of 80 academic content hours for a total of 5 or 6 credits. One TAU academic hour = 45 minutes.

All students taking Hebrew Ulpan and semester classes with Lowy International School (regardless of matriculation or program) must read, understand and adhere to academic rules and regulations found in the Lowy International Academic Handbook here.

Students with a level of 8 and above: Students at an Advanced 1 (Level 8) and above will be exempt from the Ulpan requirement. Please check with your Lowy International Study Abroad Admissions Office/Coordinator for details (you may be required to complete an official Placement Exam for proof of exemption).

 

Any level course offering, especially advanced levels (Levels 8 and above) are not guaranteed to be offered during Ulpan or the semester. Course offerings depend on enrollment numbers and this is often not known until the course begins.

If advanced courses are offered, they often take place in a different format (fewer days/hours per week than an average Hebrew course) and sometimes on slightly different start/end dates. In addition, Complete Beginner levels are not always offered during the semester (typically, these take place during Summer and Winter Ulpan only).

If students anticipate that they will be at a more advanced level, it is their responsibility to understand this information and communicate any questions or concerns regarding this prior to application. If you are interested in these levels, please email us in advance of the program application deadline at: tauiacademic@tauex.tau.ac.il.

Please Note:  There may be an option to provide a student with additional Hebrew tutoring outside the Ulpan classroom as needed (this is only an option for students who are enrolled in Hebrew Ulpan or a Hebrew semester class; not available for Independent Study). Students should be aware that this additional support cannot be guaranteed and is based on teacher availability at the specific student level. If available, the cost of additional tutoring will be the sole responsibility of the student.

 

**Attendance is mandatory for all classes in the Ulpans. Missing class for any other reason than a documented illness will affect the final grade.**

 

 

 Summer Ulpan for Olim Hadashim

 

Olim Hadashim students enrolled at TAU can fill out this form to see if you are eligible for scholarship assistance from the Israel Student Authority for the Summer Ulpan

 

 

  Hebrew Program Dates

 

Ulpan	Program Dates	Schedule	Credits	Registration Deadline	Level
Fall Hebrew 2025	October 27–December 18, 2025	8:30AM–10AM	6 credits	September 8, 2025	Various levels. Complete Beginners or Advanced levels are not guaranteed
Winter Hebrew 2026	January 21–February 19, 2026	8:30AM–1PM	6 credits	TBA	Various levels. Complete Beginners or Advanced levels are not guaranteed
Spring Hebrew 2026	March 9–May 20, 2026	8:30AM–10AM	5 credits	TBA	Various levels. Complete Beginners or Advanced levels are not guaranteed
Summer Beginner's Ulpan	July 1–30, 2026	8:30AM–1PM	TBA	TBA	Beginners
Summer Ulpan August Session	August 5–September 3, 2026	8:30AM–1PM	TBA	TBA	Various levels. Complete Beginners or Advanced levels are not guaranteed

 

  Hebrew Program Details

 

Hebrew Program Type	Level	Academic Hours Per Week (1 Academic hour = 45 minutes)	Number of Weeks	Credits (Semester & Summer/Winter Ulpan)
Hebrew: ALEPH (Complete Beginners) Hebrew: ALEPH 2 (Level 1-Beginners) Hebrew: BET (Level 2- Lower Intermediate 1) Hebrew: BET 2 (Level 3-Lower Intermediate 2) Hebrew: GIMMEL (Level 4-Upper Intermediate 1)	1–5	8 – Semester Courses 25 – Intensive Ulpan	10–11 for Semester Courses 4 for Short Intensive Ulpan	5–6
Hebrew: GIMMEL 2 (Level 5-Upper Intermediate 2)   Hebrew: DALET 1 (Level 6-Lower Advanced 1) ​ Hebrew: DALET 2 (Level 7-Lower Advanced 2) Hebrew: HEY (Level 8) Hebrew: VAV (Ptor)	6–8	If offered, 6–8 during Semester Courses; 14–18 during Intensive Ulpan	10–11 for Semester Courses 4 for Short Intensive Ulpan	5–6