The Mafmar's Vision (Director)
Dear English Teachers,
We are honored and delighted to assume the role of English Inspectors for English Language Education. We recognize the challenges and struggles that English teachers face, especially in these stressful times. Please know that we are committed to walking this journey together and are here to support you in every possible way. Please feel free to contact us via our emails on the Portal.
English remains a prerequisite for thriving in the modern world. It has been regarded as an essential language to learn in over 100 countries. With over 1.5 billion people either fluent or competent in English, the language offers our learners a “communicative power” (Crystal, 2012). As globalization accelerates the dominance of English (Graddol, 2006) in diverse fields, particularly in business and technology, it is crucial that we equip our students with the language proficiency they need to compete and succeed in the global arena.
The English Portal provides tools and ideas to help create engaging and enriching lessons. Over the coming year, we will add learning units that promote digital learning and integrate AI into English lessons. Promoting independent learning, literacy, digital literacy, and social and emotional learning, among other essential skills, remains a priority in the educational system. We encourage you to regularly visit the portal to receive updates and information about new learning opportunities.
This year, we will continue to focus on the English Curriculum 2020, a crucial document that enables us to align the study of English in Israel with international standards. We encourage you to register for professional development courses, which will be delivered by dedicated, expert instructors. Participating in these courses will revitalize both your teaching practices and your enjoyment of teaching.
We are deeply grateful to each of you. Without your contributions, this work could not be accomplished. We would also like to extend our gratitude to inspectors, all counselors, and all those who support and advise the English teaching community for their dedication and hard work.
Let us strive together to ensure that our students have a meaningful learning experience and acquire skills that are vital for thriving in this dynamic and challenging century.
We wish you all the best,
Devorah Amar
Dr. Elias Farah
Chief Inspectors of English Language Education
What's New?
Bagrut Updates (posted November, 2024)
Updated: Bagrut Mikud for 2025 (posted November, 2024)
December 31, 2023: Recommended Teaching Resources and Materials for Distance Teaching -
Mikud for 7th-10th grades (posted December, 2023)
December 31, 2023: Recommended Teaching Resources and Materials for Distance Teaching -
Mikud for 4th-6th grades | Accessible document (posted December, 2023)
November 1, 2023: Letter to Teachers - English Bagrut 2024 (posted November, 2023)
October 15, 2023: Distance Learning in Times of Crisis
Dear teachers, we hope these free Ministry-approved online resources help a little during this very difficult time.
Hozer Mafmar
Good To Know
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English is without question a global language, used in international trade and tourism, in academia and research, and in the electronic media. Therefore, professional English teachers are in high demand in Israel and the Ministry of Education is interested in encouraging new immigrants to teach English. The purpose of this document is to provide you with information regarding how to become an English teacher in Israel. For additional information, please contact the Chief Inspector for English Language Education, Dr. Tziona Levi.
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Appointing a New Advisory Committee 2024-2026
We are about to appoint a new advisory committee in the field of English instruction for the years תשפ״ה- תשפ״ו September 2024-August 2026.
A committee consists of up to fifteen members, including up to 6 academics and up to 6 counselors ,inspectors and experienced teachers. As a general rule, appointment to the committee will be for a period of two years (subject to the required legal procedure for appointing an advisory committee).
Language educators or academics who believe they are suitable and wish to propose their candidacy, are invited to email Sigalit Arditi at sigardit@gmail.com with a CV and reasoning regarding their potential contribution to the advisory committee by 15.8.24 at 12:00.
There is no obligation to accept any of the applicants or an obligation to justify the acceptance or rejection of a candidate.
You can review the procedures for the appointment and operation of the advisory committee on the office's website.
Sincerely,
Tziona -
The following is a list of past conferences organized by the English Inspectorate.
