Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools

09/08/2026

A wonderful start to the new school year: 47 Israel Sci-Tech Schools have been recognized as outstanding institutions by Israel’s Ministry of Education, with 23 earning awards in the highest tiers.

Congratulations to the dedicated principals, educators, and students behind this impressive achievement!

Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools is a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit. Located in Israel, Israel Sci-Tech Network is the largest independent educational network and leader in science and technology education, serving 100,000 students, at over 250 educational institutions, in 60 municipalities. Many o...

09/08/2026

The new school year is underway in Israel—and Israel Sci-Tech Schools is starting strong! Across our network, 100,000 students and 8,373 educators have returned to classrooms ready for another year of learning, innovation, and achievement.

“Our role is not only to provide knowledge. Our role is to create the environment in which students will discover who they can be,” said Raz Frohlich, CEO of the Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network.

We wish every student, teacher, and staff member a meaningful and successful 2026–27 school year!

The 2026-27 school year opened today in Israel at approximately 28,000 locations across the country, per the Israeli Ministry of Education. There are approximately 180,000 first graders and 143,000 twelfth…

06/29/2026

Against all odds, education is opening doors. Read this inspiring op-ed by Israel Sci-Tech School Abu Talul Principal Rajee Alkarem on the power of education to transform lives in Israel's unrecognized Bedouin villages in the Negev.

Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools is a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit. Located in Israel, Israel Sci-Tech Network is the largest independent educational network and leader in science and technology education, serving 100,000 students, at over 250 educational institutions, in 60 municipalities. Many o...

05/03/2026

The North is in our 💙

This week, the Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network together with northern frontline communities launched the “ Bagrtut (Matriculation Exams) bootcamp” project — a large-scale initiative providing academic and emotional support to students ahead of their final exams.

Hundreds of 10th–12th grade students from Shlomi, Nahariya, and Ma’alot are now participating in intensive, in-person study sessions at locations across the country.

The project, in collaboration with local municipalities, Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network, and the Rashi Foundation, includes accommodations and transportation for students and educational staff, enabling focused, boarding-style learning.

Good luck to our students! We know you'll nail it!

04/15/2026

Big news for Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools -- we're excited to welcome Stuart N. Brotman to the board! Stuart's career spans public service, communications policy, and academia, including work across four U.S. presidential administrations. He's helped shape technologies we use every day, from cell phones to email. Welcome, Stuart!