Ulpan in Tel Aviv

7 ulpanim in Tel Aviv. New olim can study at a state ulpan for free with a referral from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration; the other ulpanim below are paid or partly subsidised.

Last checked: 3 November 2026

Jewish Agency

Beit Brodetsky Ulpan

Who it is for
Young new olim planning further study in Israel
Cost
NIS 7,550 for 5 months in 4 payments plus deposit
Format
In person, residential
Details
Private

Citizen Cafe Tel Aviv

Who it is for
Adults worldwide, olim and expats wanting conversational Hebrew
Cost
Prices given only in a free intro session (checked 2026-11-03). Does not accept government vouchers
Schedule
Twice a week, 90 minutes, plus optional 60-minute practice groups
Format
Online via Zoom (company based in Tel Aviv)
Details
Private

Oulpan Sheli

Who it is for
New immigrants, mainly French speakers
Cost
Prices on a separate page (not published on home page, checked 2026-11-03). Site advertises 'Oulpan Voucher 100% rembourse'; a 2016 article says French and Belgian olim arriving after March 2015 could be reimbursed by the Ministry
Schedule
New classes start every month; daytime and evening
Format
In person or video, flexible hours
Details
University

Tel Aviv University Intensive Hebrew Ulpan

Who it is for
International students and the public
Cost
Summer 2026: short 4-week session $1,760 total, long 6-week $2,260 total (includes $60 application and $500 confirmation fee); housing extra. Winter 2027 fees not shown.
Schedule
Sunday to Thursday 8:30 to 13:00
Format
In person on campus
Details
Private

Ulpan Bayit Hebrew School

Who it is for
Adults, tourists, expats and olim
Cost
Not published on the site (checked 2026-11-03); no Ministry voucher mentioned
Schedule
Testimonials describe about 3 hours a day
Format
Hybrid: in person in Tel Aviv and online
Details
Jewish Agency

Ulpan Beit Brodetsky (Ulpan Tzeirim Tel Aviv)

אולפן בית ברודצקי
Who it is for
Young olim aged 18 to 40; separate classes for teacher olim and for doctors and paramedical professionals
Cost
NBN lists NIS 7,450 for 5 months including housing (undated); final exam fee NIS 100
Schedule
Sunday to Thursday 08:30 to 13:00; evening classes 17:30 to 20:15; teachers class Sundays 16:30 to 20:30; doctors class Sunday to Thursday 08:30 to 13:00
Format
In person; residential option at the absorption centre
Details
State ulpan

Ulpan Gordon

אולפן גורדון
Who it is for
New olim; NBN notes special courses for senior olim and for residents on visas
Cost
Free with Aliyah ulpan benefit (NBN, undated)
Schedule
Morning classes; part time and evening options (NBN)
Format
In person, non-residential
Details

Rules and schedules change. Confirm the details with your absorption counsellor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration or with the ulpan itself.

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