Sciences: Elementary School Track (Grades 1–6)

Al-Qasemi – 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

These requirements are incomplete — the full list is on the institution's site

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

quality bagrut (quality bagrut certificate)(our wording)

Major: SciencesMinimum bagrut average: 92Additional admission requirements: Bagrut in a science subject at 4 units with a grade of at least 80 or at 5 units with a grade of at least 75.

Regular track

combined score

Applicants must obtain a combined score of 540 or higher

Another track

Third track: Completing the preparatory program

Applicants who did not meet the requirements for the previous 2 tracks may be admitted, provided they successfully complete the preparatory program, in accordance with the criteria set by the academic institution. 3 preparatory programs are available, and students are placed in them according to each program’s requirements.

Special track

Applicants with a bagrut average of 87 or higher

Applicants with a bagrut average of 87 or higher may be admitted as an exception (within the 10% quota), provided they pass the Mesila test with a score of 5.5.

Special track

Applicants with a combined score between 525–539

Applicants with a combined score between 525–539 may be admitted as an exception (within the 10% quota), provided they pass the Mesila test with a score of 5.5.

For adults and those who have studied before1

The 30+ Short Preparatory Program (short mechina) for applicants over 30 years old

This program is intended for applicants over 30 years old, provided they have a certificate of completion for 12th grade. The program is considered an alternative to a bagrut certificate and allows students who successfully complete it to enroll at the college, after meeting the admission requirements.

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.

For every track

All applicants must have 3 units in Arabic with a grade of 80 or higher, or 4 units with a grade of 70 or higher, except applicants to the Arabic language specialization, who must have 4 units with a grade of 80 or higher.
Applicants must pass the Yael exam with a grade of 85 or higher to enroll in colleges that do not use Hebrew as the language of instruction
Applicants must take the Arabic entrance exam through Marmanet and receive a score of 70 or higher
Applicants wishing to enroll in programs in humanities fields must have a bagrut certificate with 4–5 units in English.
Important notesApplicants must have 4 units in the subject of the program they registered for, with a grade of 75 or higher on their bagrut certificate, or 5 units with a grade of 80 or higher.
Entrance exam in Hebrew (Yael exam)Students with a score between 80–84 may be admitted as an exception (within the 10% quota).
All applicants who do not have a psychometric exam score are required to take the Amir exam to determine their English level.
Students who meet the above requirements are summoned to appear before the special admissions committee for the program and take internal exams. The highest achievers among them are selected because places are limited.

The Hebrew terms

bagrutבגרותquality bagrutבגרות איכותיתunitsיח"לcombined scoreציון משולבmechinaמכינהYael examיע"לpsychometric examפסיכומטריAmir examאמי"ר

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

What you study

The program trains students to teach in one of the following 7 areas: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and environmental sciences, computer science, technology and mechanics, or electronics and electrical engineering. Studies include science and engineering subjects relevant to the chosen area, as well as courses in education, such as introductory courses in education with an emphasis on the psychology and philosophy of education, teaching skills, innovative teaching methods, and more. The degree includes a teaching certificate.

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

Software Developmentmost commonResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.

Graduates’ salaries are about average 14,600 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

Admitted students and graduates

average across all institutions

Program length: 3 years

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

Money

How the institution is funded

Institutions funded by the Ministry of Education

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