General Studies: Secondary School Track (Grades 7–10)

For every track

• ·A full bagrut certificate, with a grade of at least 80 in the bagrut exam in Arabic at 3 units or a grade of at least 70 at 4–5 units
• ·Yael exam: a score of at least 85 (can be taken through the end of the first year)
• ·Entrance exam in Arabic, with a score of at least 75 for applicants seeking to study Arabic language and literature teaching, and a score of at least 70 for other specializations
• ·Admission interview: applicants must successfully complete an admission interview at the college
• ·Applicants to the various departments must have a minimum grade of 80 in 5 units or a grade of 85 in 4 units in the subject relevant to their specialization

The Hebrew terms

combined score — ציון משולב · weighted score — ציון משוקלל · psychometric exam — פסיכומטרי · bagrut average — ממוצע בגרות · bagrut certificate — תעודת בגרות · bagrut — בגרות · bonus points — בונוסים · quality bagrut — בגרות איכותית · advanced-level subject — מקצוע מוגבר · applicant — מועמד

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%