Communication Disorders

The Achva Academic CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A)

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Admission requirements

Regular track

Admission based on psychometric score / sekhem

Sekhem score of 650 or higher (calculated from the psychometric score and bagrut) or psychometric score of 630 or higher.
Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be invited to an admissions committee.
Presentation of English level placement (Advanced A level or higher).

These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.

For every track

Applicants whose first language is not Hebrew will be required to take the Yael exam with a score of 107 or higher.

The Hebrew terms

psychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריpsychometric examפסיכומטריsekhemסכםbagrutבגרותapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהlevel placementסיווג רמהAdvanced A levelמתקדמים א'Yael examיע"ל

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What you study

The studies focus on diagnosing, rehabilitating, and treating communication disorders and disabilities, including difficulties with reading and writing, speech problems, language delays, stuttering, and more. Students learn methods and approaches for assessing, treating, and rehabilitating various disorders. The curriculum includes foundational studies in the life and medical sciences: anatomy, physiology, neurology, pathology, genetics, psychology, linguistics, and degree-specific courses, including acoustics, phonetics, and types of disorders affecting the speech, hearing, and swallowing systems, among others. In addition, students gain clinical experience in hospitals, institutes, the education system, and rehabilitation centers.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

What graduates work as

Audiology and speech-language pathologymost commonAssessing and treating impairments that affect hearing, speech, communication, and swallowing. Providing advice and prescriptions for rehabilitation devices and rehabilitation treatments in cases of hearing loss and speech impairments.

Which industries they work in

Education36%
Health services29%
Social Welfare and Relief Services Without Accommodation11%

Above-average employment rate: 98% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪11,400 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3.5 years
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
Average psychometric score: 590 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

Money

How the institution is funded

Budgeted institutions

Tuition2026/27

Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.

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