Ministry of Education — Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees

Source: Israeli Government Guide for New Immigrants · 2026-05

50 Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees In order to be accepted at a work place, you will be asked to present documents confirming education and professional training awarded overseas, such as a high school education, diplomas, confirmation of the graduation of courses, and so forth. The Division for Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees at the Ministry of Education is in charge of evaluating Foreign Academic Degrees that were awarded overseas, in comparison to those that are common in Israel, for purposes of determining salary in a public-sector job, and other work places. Sometimes the approval of the degree is one of the conditions for applying to a public- sector tender, when a degree is required. Submitting a request for the evaluation of degrees The submitting of requests for evaluation of a degree, and for receiving information about foreign academic institutions, is done through the site of the Ministry of Education. In Hebrew: https://students.education.gov.il/towards-academic-studies/ academic-degrees-evaluation In English: https://students.education.gov.il/towards-academic-studies/ academic-degrees-evaluation-english A detailed description of evaluation of degrees and the list of necessary documents appear on this site as mentioned above. All documents submitted online should be verified as faithful to the original (“ne’eman lamakor”) by an Israeli lawyer, on every single page. Please Note! New immigrants who have studied prior to making aliyah, can turn to the absorption counselors near their place of residence, in order to have them stamp their documents as faithful to the original (free of charge), instead of a lawyer. Please enter the website of the Ministry of Education - the Division for Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees for updated information:

51 In Hebrew: https://students.education.gov.il/towards-academic-studies/ academic-degrees-evaluation In English: https://students.education.gov.il/towards-academic-studies/ academic-degrees-evaluation-english The information mentioned above appears when pressing the list of documents that are to be enclosed in order to evaluate the degree. It is necessary to supply a notarized translation with a red ribbon to all relevant documents. Documents in the following language do not require translation: English, Arabic, Russian, and Ukrainian. The original notarized translations should be sent via registered mail to the following address: The Ministry of Education The Division for Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees and Diplomas 22 Kanfei Nesharim St. Jerusalem, 9546434. After the processing of your request, the material will be sent back to you via registered mail. The phone number of the Division for Evaluation of Foreign Academic Degrees and Diplomas: 073-3934455. Sun. Tues. and Thurs. from 8:30 to 13:00. A Personal Vocational Program During your first steps in the country, when you are still studying Hebrew at an ulpan, you can consult with an absorption counselor and devise together a personal vocational program in accordance with your education, your professional training and experience, your preferences, and the job market in Israel. The program will Please Note! Do not send any original documents via mail or leave them at any office!