Lev Academic Center - PREPA LEV/TAL: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Lev Academic Center - PREPA LEV/TAL is a MASA-affiliated preparatory track at the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT), designed to prepare international participants for full academic enrollment in the engineering and computer science programs of Lev Academic Center or Tel Aviv Academic College (TAL). The 9-month preparatory year builds academic Hebrew, mathematics, and science prerequisites while participants immerse in Jerusalem Jewish life and the JCT's Torah-integrated academic community.
Program Highlights
- ✓Academic preparatory year designed specifically for Lev Academic Center (JCT) and Tel Aviv Academic College (TAL)
- ✓Intensive Hebrew and academic foundations — mathematics, physics, and computer science prerequisites
- ✓Torah study component integrated throughout the preparatory year — spiritual and intellectual preparation together
- ✓Jerusalem campus — Israel's most historically and spiritually significant city
- ✓MASA grant eligibility — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500 toward program costs
- ✓Clear pathway to full enrollment in JCT or TAL engineering and computer science programs after completion
What's Included
- ✓Academic preparatory coursework: Hebrew language, mathematics, physics, and computer science foundations
- ✓Torah study and Jewish identity programming
- ✓Student housing in Jerusalem
- ✓Student ID and JCT campus access
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Jerusalem cultural programming and community activities
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Lev Academic Center - PREPA LEV/TAL
“PREPA LEV/TAL was exactly the bridge I needed. My academic Hebrew was minimal when I arrived and functional by the end. The preparatory year set me up for real engineering coursework the following year. Israel Prepaid's Bronze Plan covered it without stress.”
“The preparatory year at JCT was the right move — building math and Hebrew foundations in Jerusalem, surrounded by a Torah-observant community. Israel Prepaid funded everything. My parents had started saving years earlier.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Lev Academic Center - PREPA LEV/TAL
The Bronze Plan is recommended for Lev Academic Center - PREPA LEV/TAL. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $89/mo | $35,976 |
| Age 3 | $105/mo | $32,392 |
| Age 5 | $119/mo | $30,044 |
| Age 8 | $151/mo | $26,584 |
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