Year Program

Year Program

Application

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Year Program Online Application Form

In addition to submitting a completed application form, applicants need two letters of recommendation, two recent passport sized photographs and a non-refundable application fee of $50. Applications will not be processed until the application fee has been received; please make checks payable to "The Pardes Institute." The letters of recommendation, which can be emailed, and photos may come under separate cover.

Please send all material to:
Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies
P.O. Box 8575
Jerusalem, 91084 Israel

There is a $50 application fee for everyone. For Part-time Professional Development Internship students there is an additional $50 Internship registration fee after admission to Pardes.

Admission Requirements

A B.A. from an accredited institution, and references from two individuals familiar with your study skills and/or Jewish commitment.

bullet Hebrew Requirement

Students are required to attend an Ulpan (intensive Hebrew course) in July and August. An exemption may be granted to students with a strong Hebrew background.

Contact

For inquiries, please email
or call our office in NY at 1-888-875-2734 toll-free or 212-447-4333,
or in Israel at 02-673-5210.

Tuition for the Academic Year 2008-2009

Full-time Study (32 hours per week)
Full year
$7,500
Single semester
$4,300

Part-time Study (20+ hours per week)
Full year
$6,100
Single semester
$3,250

There is a $50 registration fee for Professional Development Internship students.

Tuition at Pardes covers classes as well as extracurricular activities such as Shabbat programs, tours and special seminars. It does not cover housing, medical insurance, books, Hebrew ulpan fees or other living expenses. As a guideline, students should budget approximately $300 - $350 per month for housing. Medical insurance, books and Hebrew ulpan fees add up to between $650 - $1,000 over the cour se of the year. Living expenses vary depending on students' lifestyles.

Projected expenses for a 10 month period in Israel are estimated at $10,000 in addition to tuition. This figure is based on estimates for a round-trip flight from North America, rent, Hebrew ulpan, medical insurance, books, bills, food, and miscellaneous expenses.

The tuition listed above for part-time students with Professional Development Internships the extra fee they pay to the Jewish Coalition for Service.

Pardes' tuition structure reflects subsidies by generous donors

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