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for a personal meeting and career pathway discussion.
for one of our exciting NED programmes.
with our payment options or through the Future Fund.
with a support structure specifically for your needs.
and join the SAJEP Ma'alot programme for great rewards.
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Senior Phase and Further Education and Training Teaching will build on subject knowledge content, together with the principles, practices and methods of teaching, and workplace experience, to enable successful students to apply their learning as beginner teachers to implement the National Curriculum Statements. The specialisation of Jewish Studies, will allow qualifying teachers the opportunity to professionalise themselves as Jewish Studies educators.
START DATE: 1 FEB 2023
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 DEC 2022
The Hebrew Certificate programme is a year course dealing with the unique Middlebury approach to teaching Hebrew as a 2nd language. The programme is broken up into two components, namely: Pedagogy (learning the unique Middlebury approach) & Language enrichment (A focused 6-months of Hebrew language enrichment, designed to uplift educators knowledge of the Hebrew language on a practical level). Hebrew is a cornerstone of Jewish Education. It is the language of the Jewish past, as well as the Jewish future. It is the tongue of the Tanach, as well as of the State of Israel. By teaching Hebrew to the highest standards, we ensure our students can participate in every aspect of Jewish life - from the Shul to the Home to the IDF to University in Israel and of course to Aliyah.
START DATE: 1 FEB 2023
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 DEC 2022
Our MA in Teaching Hebrew as a Second Language gives you the skills to support learners in becoming proficient in Hebrew. This intensive programme, is Ideal for those who want to become experts in teaching Hebrew as a second language, as well as pre-service or in-service teachers.
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START DATE: 1 JULY 2023
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5 MAY 2023
The MA in Jewish education will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of educational theory and practice, with particular focus on the specific challenges and questions that arise in the context of a Jewish environment. The course is split over two or three years (as per your choice) to allow you to develop knowledge and skills at an appropriate pace. In the first two terms, the learner will focus on generic issues whilst from the third year you will specialise in an area unique to your background or where you want to head in your career. This MA programme is a distance learning course and is offered online.
START DATE: 9 JAN 2023
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 6 DEC 2022
FUND YOUR FUTURE
NED & The Academy have set up a number of ways for you to finance your educational future...
Self-Funded
Payment or part-payment to be effected by yourself. The Academy requires some self-payment for all programmes run.
Employer Support
Your employer may be sponsoring some portion of your study fees. If you would like to send your employer a motivation form, please request the motivation form from NED.
Interest Free Loan
South Africa has two Jewish interest-free loan providers - the Rambam Trust and JFLA (Jewish Free Loans Association). Both organisations have earmarked funds for Higher Education but are limited in nature.
These funds are available as external funds providers, not affiliated to NED, The Academy or its partners.
The NED Team has extensive contact with both of these providers regarding NED students and the programme; applicants can contact either of them directly. NED will assist applicants to make contact with either of them directly.
Future Fund
If you wish to apply to the Future Fund, please fill in the additional Future Fund Application Form. Please note this is a bursary fund and disbursement is not guaranteed. You can access this form online at bit.ly/future-fund-application
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
FAQ
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When do these programmes begin?As of April 2021, we are gathering all the teachers together as quickly as possible to understand which courses people want and when. We need minimum numbers to begin, but it seems that the first programme to kick off will be the 1-year Hebrew Certificate, which will start in May or June 2021. Following that, the bridging programme around the same time.
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Are these courses and degrees all accredited?Every course offered is accredited by local or international colleges and universities. The bridging programme may include accredited elements as well.
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How can I pay for all this?We accept your left kidney as payment. (Just kidding). Over the past four years, the Academy has helped more than 30 students in South Africa achieve their MA’s in Jewish Education, and to do this we set up some really exciting funding options for educators only. 1. The FutureFund - a fund built to provide scholarships to educators intending on teaching in SA. 2. The Educators 0% interest Study Loan - a study loan programme built for you - to lend educators funds at 0% interest to help pay for your education in partnership with the JFLA (Jewish Free Loan Association). 3. Ma’alot - our Ma’alot incentive programme helps educators who complete their education well to gain amazing prizes, including paying for the sum total of their education (if you do well!) 4. Schools are expected to help pay a bit, as are the educators themselves.
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What is SAJEP?The South African Association for Jewish Education Professionals is an association made to help Jewish and Hebrew Educators, Principals and leaders to become the best professional they can be. SAJEP can help you pay for your further education, reward you for training and more. Visit the SAJEP website for more information.
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How long is the programme?2 years
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How much does the programme cost?R79,500
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Can I get funding for this?Yes, by applying to the Future Fund, your employer or the free loans associations.
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With which institution is this programme accredited?Middlebury College
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How long is the programme?1 year
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How much does the programme cost?Programme cost: $5,754 Assessment fee: R2,300
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How good does my Hebrew need to be?You only need basic Hebrew. The assessment will determine what group you fall into according to the ACTFL proficiency scale.
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Can I get funding for this?Yes, by applying to the Future Fund, your employer or the free loans associations.
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With which institution is this programme accredited?LSJS - The London School of Jewish Studies
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How long is the programme?2-3 years depending on your time availability.
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Who is this for?School Teachers, Curricula Creators, Teacher Trainers, Informal Educators, Rabbis, Rebbetzins, Adult Educators, Professional and Lay Leaders of Educational Organisations and Informal Educators.
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How much does the programme cost?£8600
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Can I get funding for this?Yes, by applying to the Future Fund, your employer, the free loans associations or from the LSJS bursary.