Aardvark Israel - Tech: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Aardvark Israel - Tech is Aardvark Tourism Ltd's career-focused gap year track, embedding participants as interns inside Tel Aviv's booming startup ecosystem for seven months. Young adults rotate through Israeli tech companies in roles spanning software, marketing, product, and design while attending Hebrew classes and Jewish cultural programming. The program is MASA-affiliated and ideal for participants planning careers in technology or entrepreneurship.
Program Highlights
- ✓Hands-on internship placements at Israeli tech startups and scaleups
- ✓Professional mentorship from Israeli entrepreneurs and tech executives
- ✓Hebrew language ulpan alongside career development curriculum
- ✓Access to Israel's "Startup Nation" innovation ecosystem
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
- ✓Networking events with Israeli tech community and alumni
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and internship placement coordination
- ✓Shared apartment housing in Tel Aviv
- ✓Hebrew ulpan instruction
- ✓Career coaching and resume/LinkedIn workshops
- ✓Israel-wide travel seminars and cultural programming
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Aardvark Israel - Tech
“My son had already decided he wanted to work in tech, so Aardvark Israel - Tech was the perfect fit. He interned at a Tel Aviv startup, improved his Hebrew, and built a professional network in Israel — all in one year. Israel Prepaid's Silver Plan made it financially stress-free.”
“We started Israel Prepaid when our daughter was ten. By the time she chose Aardvark Israel - Tech at 18, the Silver Plan had already accumulated enough to cover the whole program. She came home with a job offer from an Israeli company — it exceeded every expectation.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Aardvark Israel - Tech
The Silver Plan is recommended for Aardvark Israel - Tech. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $158/mo | $63,825 |
| Age 3 | $186/mo | $57,466 |
| Age 5 | $212/mo | $53,300 |
| Age 8 | $269/mo | $47,162 |
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