In order to get your nursing license, a good working knowledge of Hebrew is mandatory. You must prove your knowledge of Hebrew in one of the following ways:

• Passing the license exam in Hebrew.
• Passing the Bagrut exam in Hebrew (average score of 60).
• Successfully completing Ulpan Gimmel at a Ministry of Aliyah and Integration approved Ulpan (score of 70 or higher on the final test).
• YAEL exam (score of 65 or more) – The exam is offered several times a year, for a fee, at various locations in Israel. You can take the YAEL exam prior to making Aliyah as a tourist and results usually take approximately 40 days to be processed. Click HERE for more information.
• Pass the Ministry of Education proficiency test with a score of 65% or better.
• New Olim who have completed an advanced Hebrew course offered by the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration (in cooperation with the Ministry of Education) are exempt from the Hebrew proficiency test.

The Israeli Ministry of Aliyah and Integration occasionally offers Shlav bet, an Ulpan for medical professionals (in-person and/or online), alongside regular Ulpan classes. The class opens based on sufficient interest. Contact your local Misrad HaKlita branch to inquire about the next session’s start date. To join, participants must either complete a regular Ulpan course or pass a Hebrew entrance exam. If you want Nefesh B’Nefesh to share your information with the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, please complete this form. For more information, see Medical Ulpan.