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The International Center at Gordon Academic College of Education actively seeks institutional partners committed to advancing teacher education, inclusive pedagogy and intercultural cooperation.

We bring to every collaboration a proven track record, a dedicated team and a perspective on education that is genuinely unique. Whether you are a university coordinator exploring an Erasmus+ project, a research institution seeking a partner in the Middle East, or an international organization working on educational equity — we welcome the conversation.

How we collaborate
Four ways to work with the International Center

We engage in four types of institutional partnership. Each has a dedicated contact point and a clear entry process.

01
Erasmus+ KA2 Projects

For universities and institutions seeking a partner in Cooperation Partnerships, Small-scale Partnerships or Capacity Building projects.

Gordon Academic College holds the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (ECHE 2021–2027) as a Partner Country institution. We participate actively in Erasmus+ KA2 projects as both partner and coordinator, contributing expertise in teacher education, multicultural pedagogy, inclusive education and educational innovation.

Our OID is E10167945 and our PIC is 934706745.

We are particularly interested in projects addressing:

— Inclusive and special education
— Intercultural dialogue and peace education
— Teacher training innovation and curriculum reform
— Multicultural classroom practice
— Educational technology and future-oriented pedagogy

If you are building a consortium and would like to invite Gordon as a partner, or if you would like to explore co-coordinating a project together, please submit a KA2 Partnership Inquiry using the form below. We respond with a formal letter of intent within one week.

Submit KA2 Partnership Inquiry
02
Bilateral University Agreements

For higher education institutions seeking a formal cooperation agreement outside Erasmus+.

Gordon maintains bilateral cooperation agreements with universities across Europe, Latin America and beyond. These agreements provide a framework for academic exchange, joint research, curriculum development and faculty collaboration without the structural requirements of Erasmus+ funding.

If your institution is interested in establishing a bilateral agreement with Gordon Academic College, please contact our Director of International Projects to begin the conversation.

[email protected]
03
Agreements with International Organizations

For UN agencies, intergovernmental bodies, foundations and NGOs.

Gordon Academic College has experience working with international organizations on educational development, teacher training and research initiatives. Our expertise in multicultural education, inclusive pedagogy and teacher preparation makes us a relevant partner for organizations working on educational equity, community development and professional capacity building.

We are open to consultancy arrangements, joint research frameworks, implementation partnerships and co-development of educational programs. If your organization is exploring collaboration with an Israeli academic institution, we invite you to reach out directly to our team.

[email protected]
04
Latin American Cooperation

For universities, ministries and organizations in Latin America and the Ibero-American world.

Since 2018, the International Center has maintained an active and growing engagement with Latin American institutions through our dedicated Ibero-American Center. This unit focuses specifically on academic cooperation with Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking institutions and organizations, including joint projects, faculty exchange and curriculum development in teacher education.

We collaborate with universities, ministries of education, cultural institutions and international organizations across the region. If you represent an institution in Latin America or the broader Ibero-American world and are seeking a partner in Israel, the Ibero-American Center is your first point of contact.

[email protected]
What Gordon brings
What Gordon brings to a partnership

Institutional partnerships are only as strong as the commitment and expertise behind them. Gordon’s International Center offers:

A proven track record

Over 29 completed and active international projects, including Erasmus+ KA2 Capacity Building, bilateral government-funded research and philanthropic initiatives across more than a dozen countries.

Genuine pedagogical expertise

Decades of experience preparing educators for multicultural, multilingual and socially complex classrooms. Our academic context is not a theoretical framework — it is our daily reality.

A committed and experienced team

A dedicated staff of faculty and professionals with hands-on experience in project coordination, mobility management, financial administration and cross-cultural academic collaboration.

A unique geopolitical and cultural position

As an Israeli institution with active partnerships in Europe, Latin America and beyond, Gordon serves as a genuine bridge between regions and educational traditions that rarely intersect.

Institutional reliability

Gordon Academic College is recognized by the Israeli Council for Higher Education and has maintained active Erasmus+ partnerships continuously since 2014.

Start a partnership
Choose the path that fits your interest

To explore a collaboration with the International Center, choose the path that corresponds to your interest.

For KA2 project partnerships

Complete the KA2 Partnership Inquiry form. Please prepare your project topic, action type, proposed role for Gordon, consortium information and timeline. We respond within one week with a formal letter of intent.

Open KA2 Inquiry form
For bilateral university agreements and other institutional collaborations

Write directly to Prof. Shadia Yousef, Director of International Projects.

[email protected]
For Latin American cooperation

Contact our Ibero-American Center team.

[email protected]
For international organizations

Write to Dr. Eli Vinokur, Head of the International Center.

[email protected]

Gordon OID: E10167945   ·   PIC: 934706745

ECHE holder 2021–2027 · Partner Country institution

  • Incoming Students
    Incoming Students
    Welcome to GACE:
    Study a semester at Gordon

    Everything an incoming student needs: academic calendar, English programme, application timeline, accommodation, Buddy System, Hebrew course and practical information for arriving in Haifa.

    Welcome to GACE
    One semester. Three cultures. A Mediterranean classroom.

    As an incoming Erasmus+ student, you join one of the most diverse teacher-training colleges in Israel. You will study alongside Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin classmates, take English-taught courses on multicultural education, special education and Hebrew as a second language, and benefit from the International Center’s support throughout your stay.

    Gordon’s English programme for future English teachers is built around nine clusters covering language, linguistics, literature, didactics, education, learning disabilities, technology and research.

    1
    Semester abroad
    9
    Learning clusters
    Haifa
    Mediterranean campus
    Academic calendar
    When the semester runs.

    All incoming students are expected to stay through the end of the exam period.

    Winter Term

    10 November 2025 – 10 February 2026

    Exam period extends through the end of March 2026.

    Spring Term

    23 March 2026 – 27 June 2026

    Exam period extends through the end of August 2026.

    English programme
    Nine learning clusters.

    Gordon College’s English programme for future English teachers is comprised of nine clusters:

    Language Proficiency
    Language and Linguistics
    Literature
    Didactic
    Education
    Learning Disabilities
    Technological Literacy
    Foundations Studies
    Research Studies
    Hebrew course, free of charge

    We offer a basic-level Hebrew course for all our international students, free of charge.

    Enrichment Programme

    Intercultural tours, lectures and activities for our international students to enrich their experience and increase their enjoyment from their stay at Gordon.

    Eligibility
    Who can apply.
    Officially nominated by a partner European HEI under an active Erasmus+ Inter-Institutional Agreement.
    Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD programme related to education, humanities or social sciences.
    Minimum B2 level of English, or Hebrew where applicable.
    Good academic standing, typically GPA equivalent to 75/100 or higher.
    Valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the planned end date.
    Step by step
    Your application timeline.

    Six clear milestones from nomination to your first week on campus in Haifa.

    01
    6 months before
    Nomination by your home university

    Your International Office nominates you to [email protected], including full name, email, study level and dates.

    02
    5 months before
    Application & Learning Agreement

    We send you the online application form. You upload transcript, passport copy, motivation letter and a draft Learning Agreement.

    03
    4 months before
    Acceptance & invitation letter

    Once accepted, Gordon issues an official invitation letter required for the A/2 student visa application at the Israeli Embassy in your country.

    04
    3 months before
    Visa, insurance & housing

    Apply for the A/2 student visa, purchase the mandatory health insurance through an Israeli provider, and confirm your dormitory booking.

    05
    2 weeks before
    Travel & arrival logistics

    Share your arrival details. Airport pick-up is not offered, but we share clear instructions for trains and Amal taxis from Ben Gurion.

    06
    Week 1
    Orientation week

    Welcome session, campus tour, course confirmation, signature of the final Learning Agreement, Buddy System pairing and a cultural tour of Haifa.

    Buddy System
    Student-to-student support.

    The Buddy System is a student-to-student programme developed for the benefit of incoming international students at Gordon. It creates peer-bonds between Gordon’s Israeli and international students that facilitate the international students’ first steps in Israel.

    Run by Gordon’s International Center, the programme connects you with Israeli students who help you learn, from a student’s perspective, what life is like at Gordon, in Haifa and across Israel.

    Contact: Raquel Seni, International Mobility Coordinator
    [email protected]

    Practical info
    Everything you need before, during and after arrival.
    Accommodation
    Student dorms in Haifa

    Student dorms at 21 Hanamal St., Haifa, apartments of 3 or 4 rooms, fully-equipped shared kitchens. Approx. 1,400–1,600 NIS / month.

    Learn more
    Health insurance
    Mandatory coverage

    Mandatory comprehensive policy from an Israeli provider. Recommended option: Harel-Yedidim.

    Learn more
    Student visa
    A/2 visa guidance

    Step-by-step guidance for the Israeli A/2 student visa, including documentation and timing.

    Learn more
    Living in Haifa
    A Mediterranean city

    Mediterranean coastal city of coexistence. Free Cable Car for Gordon students, transport, beaches and food.

    Learn more
    Ready to apply?
    Submit the online application after your home university has nominated you.

    The International Office will guide you through the application process, Learning Agreement, visa documents, housing, insurance and arrival preparation.

    Open the application form
  • Outgoing Students
    Mobility
    Outgoing Students

    Gordon students can spend a study period at one of our European partner universities through Erasmus+ KA171 mobility.

    For Gordon students
    Study a semester abroad with Erasmus+.

    As a student at Gordon Academic College of Education, you may be eligible to spend a study period at one of our European partner universities through the Erasmus+ KA171 student mobility programme.

    The opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing, with sufficient English or the language of the host institution.

    EU
    Partner universities
    KA171
    Erasmus+ mobility
    1
    Semester abroad
    Application information
    Details will be published here shortly.

    The International Center is finalising the application process and partner-by-partner course catalogue.

    Detailed information about destinations, scholarships, eligibility criteria, deadlines and the Learning Agreement template will be published here shortly.

    Mobility opportunities
    What Gordon students should know.
    Where you can go

    Universities across Austria, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Czech Republic and more.

    See partners
    Who can apply

    Gordon students with good academic standing, language proficiency for the host institution and motivation to teach in international contexts.

    Get in touch

    For early information, write to [email protected].

  • Incoming Faculty & Staff
    Incoming Staff
    Welcome to GACE:
    Visiting Faculty & Staff

    Teaching and administrative staff can use the KA171 mobility programme to undertake professional development activities such as teaching and training at Gordon Academic College.

    Incoming Staff
    Improve your skills and gain cultural awareness in Haifa.

    We invite you to visit us at Gordon Academic College and use the mobility programme to improve your skills, enhance your employability and gain cultural awareness.

    Teaching and administrative staff can use the KA171 mobility programme for professional development activities such as teaching and training at Gordon, including work experience, job-shadowing, training and teaching opportunities for staff and learners.

    Professional mobility
    Teaching, training and professional exchange.

    A staff mobility visit can include teaching activities, professional meetings, training sessions, job-shadowing, exchange of good practices and opportunities to become familiar with Gordon’s academic and educational environment.

    01
    Teaching opportunities

    Share your expertise with Gordon students and faculty through lectures, workshops, seminars or classroom-based teaching activities.

    02
    Training and job-shadowing

    Learn from Gordon’s academic, administrative and pedagogical teams through professional meetings, observation and exchange of practices.

    Practical information
    Plan your visit to Gordon.
    Logistic information

    Practical info for your visit (PDF).

    Academic calendar

    Plan your stay around our terms (PDF).

    Apply online

    Submit your application via our online form.

    Plan your visit with us
    Begin the conversation with the International Center.

    Write to [email protected] to coordinate your visit, clarify mobility requirements and plan your staff exchange at Gordon.

    Contact the International Center
  • Outogoing Faculty & Staff
    Outgoing Staff
    Erasmus+ mobility
    for Gordon Faculty & Staff

    Teaching and administrative staff at Gordon are able to spend a period of time in another participating country with the aim of improving their skills, enhancing their employability and gaining greater understanding and responsiveness to social, linguistic and cultural diversity.

    Programme overview
    Two paths: Staff Training & Staff Teaching.

    Gordon's faculty and administrative staff are warmly encouraged to take part in this exchange programme. It increases the quality of work and activities for our students and increases motivation and satisfaction in your daily work.

    Mobility paths
    Choose the mobility format that fits your professional goals.
    Staff Training

    Use this funding possibility to follow a training programme within Europe. The aim of an Erasmus+ Staff Training is to gain knowledge or new insights from colleagues or projects in another higher education institution, including one-on-one job shadowing or attending an International Staff Training Week.

    Duration: 5 days excluding travel days. The grant includes a fixed amount for travel compensation and a daily allowance for expenses.

    Staff Teaching

    Teaching staff may apply for an Erasmus+ Staff Teaching grant. The teaching may only take place at an institution with which your relevant faculty has a bilateral Erasmus+ agreement.

    Duration: 5 days excluding travel days, with a minimum of 8 teaching hours. The grant includes travel compensation and a daily allowance.

    Submission timeline
    Submit your application at least 6 weeks before the activity.

    The application form for Staff Training / Teaching must be submitted by e-mail to [email protected] at least 6 weeks before the start of the activity. Please include details of the training / teaching programme and signatures from yourself, your supervisor and the contact person at the receiving institution.

    How to apply
    Required documents.

    Please submit the following documents to [email protected]. All documents must be issued in English.

    01
    Gordon's Application Form
    02
    Current CV
    03
    Letter stating your motivation for applying for the Erasmus+ scholarship and describing the activities planned for the duration of the mobility in the host university, including any existing or intended cooperation with the host institution.
    04
    Copy of the first page of your passport
    05
    Mobility Agreement (Staff / Teachers), sets out the programme of teaching or training, defines the components of the period abroad and emphasises the mutual responsibility for the quality of the mobility of both the sending and the receiving institution.

    The final decision regarding the academic and administrative staff admitted to this programme will be taken by a committee overseen by the President's office.

    Open the online application
    Preparatory workshops
    Maximise your mobility.

    The International Center offers preparatory workshops that will enable you to maximise your mobility experience, from intercultural awareness to administrative onboarding and academic networking strategies.

  • Meet Our Students
    Mobility
    Meet Our Students

    Hear from international students who have spent a semester at Gordon Academic College through our Erasmus+ exchange programme.

    International Students' Clips
    In their own words

    Students from European partner universities share what it was like to study at Gordon, live in Haifa, and discover Israeli culture, classrooms and communities.

    Kerstin Groetzer

    Partner University · Germany

    Julia Frericks

    KatHO University · Germany

    Philipp Bennesch

    Würzburg University · Germany

    Lidia Jozsa

    Babeș-Bolyai University · Romania

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