LIVE IN ISRAEL, STUDY IN ENGLISH

STUDYABROAD PROGRAM

We have 2,000 international students who come from 86 different countries and speak 35 different languages - IDC is the most international academic center in Israel.

We are on the way to becoming Israel’s first private university.

We offer 9 different BA degrees and 8 different MA degrees.

RAPAHEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLat IDC HERZLIYA

The Study Abroad program allows students from all over the world to come study for one semester or one year at IDC Herzliya.

We offer top-tier academic courses taught entirely in English.

SOCIAL HOUSING & TUITION

ACADEMICS

Important Contacts

Annette Behrendt Financial Aid Coordinatorabehrendt@idc.ac.il

Linda GoldsteinIDC Dorms Coordinatorlgoldstein@idc.ac.il

Shelly LevyStudent Absorption Coordinator levys@idc.ac.il

Sylvia KassoffDirector of Student Affairs skassof@idc.ac.il

Emily Feldman Study Abroad Admissions Coordinatoremily.feldman@idc.ac.il

Q. Are there social opportunities and/or trips for the students?

A. RRIS organizes a wide variety of social and cultural activities for all the students on campus, including Study Abroad students. Throughout the academic year the school hosts cultural events, performances, film screenings, educational tours, meetings, social gatherings and more. Study Abroad students are invited to participate in events organized by the IDC Student Union, Hillel and the OU-JLIC (Orthodox Union Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus). There is an Orientation Week before classes begin where students have an opportunity to meet other RRIS students and get acculturated to IDC and Israel.

FACEBOOKRRIS Official pagehttps://www.facebook.com/IDC.RRIS/

RRIS Social & Culturalhttps://www.facebook.com/sncrris/

ISC Student Unionhttps://www.facebook.com/idc.aguda/

We also create Facebook groups each semester for Study Abroad students.

WEBSITESRRIS website www.rris.idc.ac.il

Hillel http://en.hillelisrael.org/idc/home

OU-JLIC https://idc-herzliya.oujlic.org/

Q. What kind of supervision is provided for students?

A. Study Abroad students, as well as all first-year RRIS students, are given a peer counselor. Peer counselors are second or third year students, bilingual in both English and Hebrew, and have experience in youth movements, camps, youth guidance and training. Peer counselors are responsible for contacting incoming students before the school year begins, as well as maintaining communication and guidance throughout the year. We also offer psychologists on campus, a Career Center and a writing center to help students with anything they may need.

Q. What kind of classes can students take?

A. As a Study Abroad student you will be able to choose courses from most of IDC’s schools and build a tailor-made schedule according to your interests and academic requirements. Following admission, Study Abroad students will work with an academic advisor to build a personal schedule and select relevant courses according to what is offered each semester and in consideration of required prerequisites. Students can take classes in the Psychology, Government, Communications, Business and Entrepreneurship schools. Q. Are there restrictions on classes that students can take?

A. There are select restrictions such as no honors classes, skills workshops or computer science classes (unless given special permission). Q. How many classes do students take per semester?

A. Students can take as few or as many classes as they choose.

Q. Can I receive credits for the classes that I take?

A. Yes. Our coursework can count towards your major, minor and electives at your home institution. IDC is a recognized academic institution all over the world, but we also advise students to check with their home college or university about accepting IDC credits.

Q. Do the students live in dorms or apartments?

A. Students will have the option of living in our brand new, on-campus dorms. They consist of single-room suites with a bed, closet, bathroom, kitchenette and table/chairs. The facilities include study halls and communal social areas to enable students to focus on their studies and to maintain a varied social life. Each building has laundry rooms with washing machines and dryers at the residents’ disposal, a shomer Shabbat elevator and a prayer room. The dorms are maintained by a skilled, experienced professional staff who are at the students’ service on a daily basis

Q. How much does the Study Abroad program cost? Does the cost include dorms?

A. The Study Abroad program is $12,000 US per semester or $24,000 US per year. The tuition fee does not include dorms.

Q. How much do the dorms cost? What is included?

A. Dorms are $725 US per month. The cost includes Wi-Fi, building fees, maintenance and security.It does not include electricity and water.

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