General Studies, Elementary School Track (Grades 1–6)

Givat Washington Academic College of EducationBachelor of Education (B.Ed)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 92 or moreTeacher training

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Quality bagrut (without a psychometric exam)(our wording)

Bagrut certificate average of 92 or higher, 4–5 units of English and an additional advanced-level subject

Regular track

Psychometric exam and bagrut certificate

Applicants who do not meet the above admission requirements for a quality bagrut certificate may be admitted based on the psychometric exam score and the weighted bagrut certificate score (including bonus points), with each component weighted at 50%, for a suitability score of at least 540.

Through a preparatory program

Graduates of a pre-academic mechina(our wording)

Weighted average of mechina grades of at least 92

Special track

Combined score of 525–539 + Mesila test (up to 10%)(our wording)

The college may admit up to 10% of applicants with a combined score of 525–539, provided they achieve a score of at least 5.5 on the Mesila test, subject to the admissions committee’s decision

For adults and those who have studied before1

Mechina for applicants aged 30 and over

Studies in a recognized mechina for ages 30+ allow admission based on mechina grades, with a weighted average of 92 or higher.

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

The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.

The Hebrew terms

bagrut certificateתעודת בגרותquality bagrutבגרות איכותיתbagrutבגרותpsychometric examפסיכומטריunitsיח"לadvanced-level subjectמקצוע מוגברapplicantמועמדbonus pointsבונוסיםsuitability scoreציון התאמהcombined scoreציון משולב

Source:The institution's sitemichlala.washington.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

What you study

Studies offer a wide range of options, both in terms of the teaching track and the area of specialization. The main degree tracks are: early childhood education, education and teaching in elementary school, education and teaching in secondary school, and special education and teaching. Specialization areas include history, Hebrew language, literature, mathematics, natural sciences, art, sociology, Bible, and more.

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

After the degree

The degree awarded

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

What graduates work as

Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
Preschool EducationPromoting the social, physical and intellectual development of young children through educational activities and games.
Special Education TeachingTeaching people of all ages with physical or mental disabilities, learning disabilities or special needs, and promoting their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
Teacher AssistanceAssisting teaching staff and helping care for and supervise children in schools and kindergartens.

Which industries they work in

Education66%
Local government6%
Activities of Membership Organizations5%

Employment rate is above average: 97% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates’ salaries are below average 13,000 ₪ Average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/210checked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/490094checked 2 Oct 2026

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 4 years
On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
Average psychometric score: 490 points

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

Money

How the institution is funded

Institutions funded by the Ministry of Education

Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.ilchecked 4 Oct 2026