The Intensive Hebrew Winter Ulpan brings students from around the world to the University of Haifa to study Hebrew in one of the most effective language learning programs in Israel. The Ulpan is designed for those who want to immerse themselves in an intensive language acquisition experience that is personally enriching as well as academically demanding. Instruction is offered at all levels from beginning to advanced.

Academics
Classes are held Sundays through Thursdays in the mornings for five academic hours per day. In addition to learning through textbooks, classes will also involve video sessions, work in the language laboratory, student presentations, and visits to sites on campus such as the Hecht Museum. In addition, classes will have the opportunity each week to listen to a guest lecturer speak about different aspects of life in Israel today.  While the more advanced classes will listen to the lectures and participate in discussions, the beginners’ classes will prepare questions for their guests and hold their own interviews in simple Hebrew.

At the beginning of the Ulpan, students will take a written and oral placement exam. This exam will be used to place students in the most appropriate class for their level of proficiency. In the afternoons, students are expected to prepare their homework  which should take approximately 3 hours daily. There will be mid-term and final examinations. The Winter Ulpan awards five academic credits for 100 hours of classroom instruction.

Co-Curricular Activities 
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of social activities, including day-trips and cultural events.

Housing
Housing is available for students who will participate in the Winter Ulpan and then continue on to study for the spring semester at the University of Haifa.  Housing is not available on campus for students who will participate in only the Winter Ulpan Program.

Eligibility
The Ulpan is open to all students above the age of 18 who are high school graduates as well as to adult learners.  Please click here for application procedures.