To whom it may concern, I am interested in doing the TAKA program. However, I am currently abroad travelling, and return to Israel only in June. I would ideally like to start studying a degree this academic year. Is there a Taka program that would align with my timeline? So between June - October? Thank you
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TAKA Pre-Academic Program for Olim
Hello Jake,
To my knowledge, the TAKA pre-academic program opens twice a year and spans around 5 months. Please note that opening dates vary from institution to institution, in some academic institutions, the registration for this semester has already closed, with the program itself closing around June-August.
I would advise you to contact The Israeli Student Authority at the Ministry of Aliyah and Absorption for a further inquiry concerning TAKA program opening dates for 2026. If you have already begun your pre-Aliyah process, your Aliyah advisor will probably be able to provide you with more relevant information.
The program is currently offered by the following academic institutions: The Academic College of Ashkelon, Tel-Aviv University, The Hebrew University (Jerusalem), and Gordon Academic College (Haifa).
In addition, you can read more about pre-academic programs (including TAKA) in Israel in the article linked below my answer.