The course will be taught in Hebrew and English and is intended for Non-Hebrew speaking students.

The sessions are held once a week for 45-50 minutes and will focus on learning Hebrew while emphasizing the development of linguistic abilities, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to vocabulary and content from Israeli culture.

Participants will receive tasks to practice at home and will be given assignments for maximum assimilation of the material covered in class.

Preliminary requirements:
Identifying letters in print and punctuation, basic vocabulary.

In the course we will learn:

• Speaking – the students will learn to converse in short sentences, ask and answer basic questions.
• Writing – learning to write letters in script. Practice writing words from print to script.
• Reading and listening – the students will learn how to read simple sentences, while establishing their understanding of what was read and heard.
• Grammar – strengthening the letters, in print and script, building simple sentences in Hebrew, present tense verbs and their inflection.Join our class today to develop your Hebrew skills and together we will learn to speak, read and write in Hebrew.

In this course, students can get credit for a second language in the high school they attend. Before enrolling in the course, make sure your child’s school is accredited by the WASC organization by checking the WASC directory

What is WASC Accreditation?

The WASC accreditation for second language credit gives students in grades 9-12 the opportunity to receive credit for completing a second language course at the OFEK. For more info click here .

How can my child earn a high school credit?

1. Verify if your child’s school accepts WASC accreditation by checking the WASC directory.

2. Select the appropriate* OFEK Hebrew course on OFEK website.

3. At the end of the course the student will receive the transcript verifying course completion.

4. The students need to submit the transcript verifying to their school, so the school can then “accept” those as credit toward their foreign language graduation requirement

*Unsure which level to choose? Schedule a complimentary Hebrew placement call to receive guidance.

Credit requirements:

1. Attend at least 90% of classes,

2. Complete all the homework assignments

3. Complete at least 3 projects and 2 assessments throughout the year.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in no credit awarded to the student.

Please note: We encourage students and parents to check with their local high school or district on their transfer policies and processes.