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What Summer School Programs Will Be Available for Israeli Students?

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By אריאל שרפר, אריאל שרפר

First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 21, 2026

What happened

Israel’s Education Ministry says its summer learning programs will expand this year from kindergarten through 9th grade, but the rollout remains uncertain. Families of younger children have subsidized care, while older grades still lack clear or complete frameworks, especially amid the ongoing security situation.

01Grades 1 to 3 have subsidized July care until 1 p.m., except Fridays.
02Grades 4 to 6 still lack organized full summer frameworks.
03Grades 7 to 9 will get a new remote-learning program called Summer Prep.
04High schools, especially 11th grade, still lack a plan to make up missed lessons.
05The ministry says the program will expand, subject to security and Home Front Command rules.

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