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2019-2020 RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MA IN BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS

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2019-2020RAPHAEL RECANATI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

MA INBEHAVIORALECONOMICS

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TS WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF THE PROGRAM 4

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 5

IDC FACTS 6

CURRICULUM 8

FACULTY 12

APPLICATION, ADMISSION, TUITION 14

FINANCIAL AID 15

LIVING ARRANGEMENTS 16

HEALTH INSURANCE, VISA STATUS, CAREER CENTER 17

RRIS GLOBAL VILLAGE, CAMPUS LIFE 18

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 19

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Prof. Uriel ReichmanPresident and Founder,IDC Herzliya

IDC Herzliya was founded with the aim of nurturing future leaders. In

just twenty-five years, we have created a pioneering and innovative academic center. Our students are imbued with a commitment to excellence and original thinking. The ‘university of the future,’ as we see it, has to prepare its students for a constantly changing world, by being able to innovate skillfully, to dare and to initiate. We believe that the knowledge and tools acquired at IDC support personal and professional goal fulfillment and enable our graduates to tackle the challenges of our global reality.”

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WELCOME FROM THE HEAD OF THE PROGRAM

Behavioral economics is an emerging field of research in economics and psychology, with important real-life and policy implications. Behavioral economics deals with the impact of psychological factors on economic decision-making. Whereas standard economics portrays individuals as rational agents who are self-interested and seek to maximize their personal utility, behavioral economics recognizes that people do not always make rational decisions, and thus aims to experimentally examine and characterize forms of real-life economic decision-making that might deviate from the standard, rational choice. By examining the cognitive, emotional, and social aspects of the decision process, behavioral economics tries to predict actual behavior, and to provide important insights about the forces that shape individuals’ and societies’ economic decisions.

To date, there are over 200 functioning behavioral units across the globe that implement behavioral economics insights in public policy. In a like manner, organizations around the world are starting to hire behavioral science teams and chief behavioral officers to enhance the decision-making of their clients, employees, and society at large. The rapid growth of this field has encouraged us to establish this unique program, which combines theoretical studies in economics and psychology, high level academic research, and substantial social and organizational applications.

DR. GUY HOCHMAN

HEAD,MA PROGRAM IN BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS

THE PROGRAM RESPONDS TO THE STRONG NEED TO FORMULATE AND ENACT SOCIAL POLICIES AND INTERVENTIONS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS MANAGE THEIR LIVES BETTER, WITH THE GOAL OF DEVELOPING ASTATE-OF-THE-ART BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS HUB IN ISRAEL

The MA program in Behavioral Economics is joint to the Tiomkin School of Economics and Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology. The aim of the program is to provide students with theoretical and applied knowledge in psychology, economics, and public policy. The program relies on the strong historical link between these three disciplines; its goal is to train behavioral economists and give them practical tools and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art policies and interventions aimed at improving decision-making processes.

The program is taught in English, by leading classical and behavioral economists. Our faculty members are doing cutting-edge and innovative research in behavioral economics, alongside their work in the field. The cooperation between the School of Economics and the School of Psychology creates a unique interdisciplinary program. We invite you to join us on a fascinating and enriching experience.

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The program is designed for students from Israel and abroad who are passionate about human behavior, and motivated to lead social changes and to help individuals and organizations better manage their lives. Suitable candidates may come from a range of academic backgrounds, including psychology, economics, sociology, law, computers, and more.

9 mini-semesters (6 weeks each) over the course of two academic years.

Students with no background in psychology and/or economics will be required to complete prerequisite courses during the first two mini semesters.

The program includes a research track (thesis) and non-thesis track (final project).

Student must select their preferred track by the end of the 4th mini-semester.

Applicants can have a bachelor in any field, and must have a grade point average of at least 80.

Courses will be given 2 days a week: Sundays 16:00-21:50 and Fridays 8:00-13:00.

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Over 30

research institutes at IDC

www.idc.ac.il/research-institutes

On the way tobecoming Israel’s first

private university

IDC Herzliya is celebrating it’s

25th year

Over 25,000

graduates

worldwide

The Israel Council for Higher Education granted IDC permission to apply to confer

doctoral degrees

IDCHERZLIYAFAST FACTS

There are 7,000 students at IDC Herzliya.

Over 2,000of them, from over 90 different countries, study at the Raphael Recanati International School -they make up 1/3 of the IDC student body!

The Career Center aims to assist alumni in integrating into the professional market, as well as to assist employers who are seeking to recruit suitable candidates

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IDC: THE MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN ISRAEL

Over 200 Lone Soldiers studying for full degrees

IDC’s AlumniAssociation with over

25,000 graduates, forms a professional and social alumni community that

promotes networking from different countries, and strengthens the pride and belonging to IDC and the alumni

Ranked no.1in Israel for our treatment of

IDF reservists

Raphael Recanati InternationalSchool is celebrating its18th year

IDC has created new, academic interdisciplinary concepts in the fields of entrepreneurship, counter-terrorism and sustainability - these models are being implemented around the world

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PREREQUISITE COURSESMicroeconomic Theory - Dr. Tali Regev

This course provides the foundation of microeconomic theory with a focus on individual behavior. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand introductory microeconomic theory, solve basic microeconomic problems, and use these techniques to think about relevant policy issues.

Statistics - Dr. Amitay Kauffmann

This course focuses on basic and more advanced procedures in statistical analysis. We will start with basic parameters (e.g. proportion and mean), and move to more advance methods, such as advanced Linear Regression models and ANOVAs.

Excel and R - Liat Erel (Excel) & Dr. Avihai Lifschitz (R)

This course is designed to provide basic tools for students to use Excel to create macros. It also teaches programming in R, reading data into R, accessing R packages, and data processing and analysis using R.

CURRICULUM

Students are required to take 43 credits and to submit a final project or thesis;

38 credits are required courses and 4 credits are elective courses.

Introduction to Psychology - Prof. Gilad Hirschberger

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of psychology and to the major subjects of psychological inquiry. The course will focus on well-substantiated research and on current trends within each of these categories.

Social Psychology - Dr. Michael Reifen-Tagar

Social psychology is the scientific study of individuals’ thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in different social contexts, such as dyads, groups, and organizations. Students in this course will be presented with the central streams of research in social psychology, classic theories, and the main research methods utilized in this field.

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CORE COURSESReading/Analyzing Financial Statements - Dr. Ron Lazer

This course provides theoretical and practical tools to analyze financial information, primarily information in financial statements, for the purpose of making investment decisions. The primary focus is on equity (share) valuation, with some attention given to credit analysis and the valuation of debt.

Introduction to Behavioral Economics - Dr. Guy Hochman

This course deals with the emergence and development of the field of behavioral economics. We will examine how people make decisions, why these decisions lead to systematic biases, and how theory is applied to organizational and economic decisions.

Econometrics - Dr. Carolina Silva

This course aims to familiarize students with methods of data analysis in economics and advanced issues in econometrics. Students will be exposed to state-of-the-art statistical techniques and how they can be applied in analyzing issues of social concern and public policy.

Decision Theory - Prof. Itzhak Gilboa

This course will expose students to the basic ideas of decision theory, mostly under risk and uncertainty. Decision theory principles will be taught in a critical way, generating a dialogue about the “right” way to make decisions.

Behavioral Research Methods - Dr. Amitay Kauffmann

This course aims to impart a critical perspective of, and an empirical familiarity with, the range of methods available to behavioral researchers. The course will overview advanced and state-of-the-art research methods in the fields of behavioral economics, psychology, and decision-making.

Voices from the Field - Mrs. Anat Halevi

In this course, student will be exposed to real-life applications of behavioral economics. The course includes lectures by people from different domains, who apply the principles and insights of behavioral economics in their practice.

Policy Design, Analysis, and Evaluation - Dr. Ofir Pinto

This course combines social work policy theory and practical skills. The course equips students with a toolkit of policy design instruments and teaches students to critically evaluate and analyze policies.

Experimental Economics - Dr. Tali Regev

This course is concerned with testing economic hypotheses & policies in a laboratory setting. The course will examine the main topics in economics using experimental methods.

Area Seminar - Guest lecturers

The Behavioral Economics seminar is a Colloquium that will take place three times in each mini-semester, for 2 mini-semesters. Each seminar involves a guest lecturer from leading universities in Israel and around the world and/or people from the field.

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ADVANCED AND APPLIED COURSESPracticum Seminar - Mr. Ariel Tikotsky

The practicum seminar introduces students to concepts and practices expected of them during their practicum experience and their professional lives. The seminar will set the ground for the actual work, with classes focusing on methodologies, best practices and case studies, and simulations.

Behavioral Economics - From Theory to Practice -Dr. Guy Hochman

During this course, we will examine different approaches to interventions, debiasing techniques, and environmental designs aimed at encouraging people to make optimal, moral, and pro-social decisions. Students will work in groups to propose different behavioral interventions designed to solve key societal issues.

Behavioral Ethics - Prof. Shahar Ayal

Behavioral ethics is the study of the systematic and predictable ways in which individuals make ethical decisions and judge the ethical decisions of others. The course introduces this interdisciplinary topic, which is at the forefront of research today.

Behavioral Finance and FinTech - TBA

This course investigates how individuals and firms make financial decisions, specifically savings and investment decisions, how these decisions deviate from the rational benchmark, and how these decisions impact financial markets. Policies and regulations to improve and transform these decisions will be discussed.

Behavioral Economics and Public Policy - Dr. Anat Bracha

This course examines how the insights of behavioral economics are shaping public policy in various areas. We will review the main public policy themes, and discuss their implications regarding a wide variety of policy and economic issues.

Behavioral Economics Practicum - Mr. Ariel Tikotsky

The practicum allows students to participate in a supervised work program, where they apply coursework knowledge in a practical setting. The practicum will include class discussions revolving around dilemmas encountered at the hosting organizations.

Empirical Research Strategies for Managerial Economics - Prof. Yona Rubinstein

Taking advantage of recent research papers published in top outlets, this course focuses on how to formulate questions of interest in an econometric model, estimate the parameters of interest using a state-of-the-art menu of econometric methods, and structurally interpret the estimates using these tools.

Policy Innovation - Prof. Michal Grinstein-Weiss

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge to implement policies in real-world settings. The course will cover theory, innovation, research, and program development in Israel, as well as in other countries.

Language in Persuasion - Dr. Orly Idan

This course focuses on the role and use of language in the realm of persuasion. It aims to provide students with a range of practical methods, tools, and approaches to leverage credibility and persuasiveness, and to find solutions that benefit all stakeholders.

Econometrics Applications of Behavioral Economics -Dr. Sarit Goldner

This course addresses the methodological strategies for behavioral economics research. The course will cover topics such as differences analysis, RCTs, and attrition and selection biases. We will highlight the strengths and limitations of research designs and econometric analysis.

Behavioral Law and Economics - Dr. Moran Ofir

In recent years, researchers in both economics and psychology have demonstrated that people systematically deviate from the predictions of the rational choice model. This course will incorporate these findings into legal analysis.

Consumer Behavior - Dr. Inbal Stockheim

This course focuses on how principles of behavioral economics may be applied to understand and predict consumer preferences, and how marketers can utilize such principles when designing new products and services, to maximize customer satisfaction.

Managerial Decision-Making - Prof. Dan Zakay

Most economic models adopt a normative approach to decision-making, focused on how one should optimally make decisions. By contrast, this course takes a descriptive approach focused on how people actually make decisions. The aim of the course is to improve the ability of students to predict and influence the behavior of others, by understanding how other people make decisions.

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THESIS/FINAL PROJECT SEMINARSThesis Seminar - Dr. Guy Hochman

This seminar is set up to support students in their thesis work, based upon the individual research they conduct, and to discuss the written works of the students and their progress. The seminar is open only to student who are doing the thesis program.

Final Project Seminar - Prof. Zvi Eckstein

This seminar is set up to support students in their work on their final project. The seminar will guide students through key issues in research and critical reading. The seminar is open only to students who are not enrolled in the thesis program.

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FACULTY MEMBERS

Dr. Tali Regev, PhD, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySenior Lecturer, Tiomkin School of Economics

Areas of Expertise Inequality and Market Discrimination

Course Microeconomics, Experimental Economics

Prof. Gilad Hirschberger, PhD, Bar Ilan UniversityAssociate Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology

Areas of Expertise Existential threat, collective trauma, intergroup conflict, political psychology

Course Introduction to Psychology

Dr. Michael Reifen-Tagar, PhD, University of MinnesotaSenior Lecturer, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology

Areas of Expertise social and political psychology, intergroup relations, political socialization

Course Social Psychology

Dr. Guy Hochman, PhD, Technion - Israel Institute of PsychologyHead, MA program in Behavioral Economics

Areas of Expertise Behavioral Economics, Judgement and decision making

Course Introduction to Behavioral Economics, Behavioral Economics: From theory to practice, Thesis seminar

Prof. Itzhak Gilboa, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityProfessor of Economics, Tel Aviv University and HEC, Paris

Areas of Expertise decision theory; game theory; consumer theory

Course Decision Theory

Prof. Shahar Ayal, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityHead, MA program in Social Psychology, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, IDC

Areas of Expertise Heuristics and biases, behavioral ethics and financial decisions

Course Behavioral Ethics

Prof. Yona Rubinstein, PhD, The Hebrew University of JerusalemAreas of Expertise economics; econometrics

Course Empirical Research Strategies for Managerial Economics

Prof. Michal Grinstein-Weiss, PhD, Washington University in St. LouisShanti K. Khinduka Distinguished Professor; Director, Social Policy Institute, Washington University; Associate Dean for Policy Initiatives, Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

Areas of Expertise social and economic development, savings and asset building, tax-time savings, behavioral economics, health behavior change

Course Policy Innovation

Dr. Orly Idan, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversitySenior Associate Researcher, Psychology of Intergroup Conflict and Reconciliation Lab, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology

Areas of Expertise Psycholinguistics; political psychology, discourse analysis in the context of intergroup conflict; mentalization and language development

Course Language in persuasion

Prof. Dan Zakay, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityServed as chair, Israeli Psychological Association Chair, Israeli association of organization counselling; Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Tel-Aviv University; Currently Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, IDC

Areas of Expertise Cognitive Psychology, Decision Making, Human Factors

Course Decision making consultancy

Prof. Zvi Eckstein, PhD, University of MinnesotaServed as Deputy Governor Bank of Israel; Dean, Tiomkin School of Economics, IDC; Co-Head, MAFE Program, IDC

Areas of Expertise macroeconomic policy

Course Final Project Seminar

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Dr. Moran Ofir, PhD, The Hebrew University of JerusalemAcademic Director LL.B- MBA and LL.B-MA (Financial Economics) Programs, IDC

Areas of Expertise Law and Finance, Corporate and Securities Law, Economic Analysis of Law, Behavioral Finance, Empirical Legal Studies

Course Behavioral law and economics

Dr. Carolina Silva, PhD, Yale UniversityLauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy and Tiomkin School of Economics, IDC

Areas of Expertise macro labor

Course Econometrics

Dr. Ron Lazer, PhD, New York UniversityChair, School of Accountancy, The Academic Center for Law and Science

Areas of Expertise Financial and Managerial Accounting, Financial Statements Analysis and Valuation

Course Reading/Analyzing Financial Statements

Ms. Liat Erel, MA, Bar Ilan UniversityArison School of Business, IDC

Areas of Expertise Digital content, Excel

Course Excel

Dr. Avihai Lifschitz, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityTiomkin School of Economics, IDC

Areas of Expertise Macroeconomics, Labor Economics

Course R

Dr. Amitay Kauffmann, PhD, Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyAreas of Expertise Statistical analyses in behavioral studies, Decision making in finance

Course Statistics; Behavioral research methods

Dr. Ofir Pinto - PhD, Hebrew University of IsraelDirector of Policy Planning Division, Research and Planning Department, National Insurance Institute

Areas of Expertise Behavioral Economics, Labor Economics, Public Policy

Course Policy design, analysis, and evaluation

Mrs. Anat Halevi, MBA and MA in Social Psychology, IDCHead, IDeCision: DICE@IDC applied center for decision making

Areas of Expertise Unethical decision making, Nudges

Course Voices from the field

Mr. Ariel Tikotsky, MA, Tel Aviv UniversityDoctoral student, Consumers Behavioral Insights Lab, Graduate School of Business Administration, Bar-Ilan University

Areas of Expertise Behavioral Economics, Nudges

Course Practicum Seminar; Practicum in behavioral economics

Dr. Sarit Goldner, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityResearch Fellow IZA, Economics Department Bar Ilan University

Areas of Expertise Labor Economics, Applied economics

Course Econometrics applications of Behavioral Economics

Dr. Anat Bracha, PhD, Yale UniversitySenior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Areas of Expertise Behavioral Economics, Risk Perception, Public Policy

Course Behavioral Economics and public policy

Dr. Inbal Stockheim, PhD, Tel Aviv UniversityLecturer, College of Law and Business; Advisory Committee Member CLB. Network Incubator

Areas of Expertise Consumer Behavior, Managerial Decision Making

Course Consumer behavior

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APPLICATION PERIODThe application period for the academic year beginningautumn 2019 is January 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019Due to the competitive nature of the admissions process werecommend that applicants prepare their application well inadvance of the deadlines.

ADMISSION CRITERIA Completed undergraduate degree from a recognized

academic institution.

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or 80% and above.

Interview either in person or on Skype.

Personal statement indicating the expectations from the behavioral economics program, the interest in the program, and the professional career goals as they relate to the program.

All applicants need the following prerequisite courses, which are taught during mini semesters 1 and 2:• Micro Economics• Introduction to Psychology• Introduction to Social Psychology

Sufficient knowledge of English.

APPLICATION PROCESSThe application process consists of two stages

Stage 1

Applications will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee, based on the submitted materials (diploma, official transcript, personal statement, CV).

Stage 2

Applicants who successfully pass stage 1 will be invited to a personal interview with the Admissions Committee. Applicants living outside of Israel may be interviewed via Skype or by phone.

APPLICATION, ADMISSION, TUITION

ONLINE APPLICATION You must submit:

Official transcripts of previous academic studies (undergraduate or graduate degrees). Please note: Applicants must have a final GPA of 80% and above, or 3.0. Documents may be scanned, but they must bear the official stamp of the issuing institution. Scanned photocopies of the original documents will be accepted only if properly notarized.*

Official diploma Copy of passport or identity card Curriculum Vitae (CV) Essay Two references, with valid contact details (Reference details

must be completed as requested in the online registration form)

* An official, notarized English translation must be submitted for all transcripts not originally issued in English.

TUITION & FEES The application fee is $100 US (non-refundable) The down payment is NIS 8,000 and applicants must pay

the fee to secure their place in the program after being accepted. Once the down payment has been received the applicant’s place is secured and confirmed.

The tuition for the entire MA Behavioral Economics program is NIS 50,000.

If payment is in Israeli shekels, the value in dollars will be determined according to the exchange rate on the day that payment is received.

IDC reserves the right to change all tuition and fee rates without prior notice.

APPLY ONLINE ATForms.idc.ac.il/MA

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FINANCIAL AID

STUDENT AUTHORITYThe Government of Israel offers financial assistance for graduate school tuition to new immigrants under the age of thirty, provided they do not already have a graduate degree from abroad and that their program of choice is recognized by the Student Authority. Students must begin their graduate studies within three years of their aliyah date (not including army service), in order to be eligible for this assistance.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Idc.ac.il/financialaid/ma

For more details about conditions of eligibility and the application process please visit:www.gov.il/en/Departments/General/students_eligibility

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THE CITY OF HERZLIYAIDC is located in Herzliya, a city five miles north of Tel Aviv along the Mediterranean coast. For students Herzliya is an ideal area as it is located in the center of the country and has both train and bus services available to all points throughout Israel. The IDC campus is in a residential neighborhood - leafy, quiet streets with all the required amenities. Herzliya has malls, restaurants and pubs, concert halls, a downtown outdoor street mall with cafes and shops, parks and recreational facilities including jogging and bicycle paths and, of course, a beautiful white sand beach.

For more information www.herzliya.muni.il

IDC Herzliya students have the option of enjoying a high standard of living in 500 new, fully equipped residential units located in two thirteen-story towers on IDC Herzliya’s campus. The apartments are fully furnished to accommodate all residents’ needs. Each unit has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. In addition, laundry rooms with washing machines and dryers are at the residents’ disposal.

A skilled and experienced professional staff maintains the dormitories and will be available to the students on a daily basis. Security services operate 24/7. The housing fee includes: Wifi throughout the entire building; municipality fees; maintenance; gardening; cleaning of public areas and security. It does not include electricity or water. The dormitory towers were planned and designed to meet green building standards along with all of the students’ needs. Every floor has study areas to enable students to focus on their studies and to maintain a varied social life.

Email any questions regarding the dorms [email protected]

LIVINGARRANGEMENTS

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CAREER CENTERThe Career Center at IDC Herzliya aims to prepare students and alumni for the modern job market by providing them with the tools and resources to find employment both before and after they graduate. The Career Center serves as a bridge between the educational and the professional periods in the lives of IDC Herzliya students and alumni and offers a variety of networking, career counseling, placement and informational services to IDC Herzliya students and alumni enabling them to meet their career goals.

HEALTH INSURANCEAll IDC students are required to have comprehensive health insurance coverage throughout the period of their studies. Israeli residents, including new immigrants, receive national health insurance for a low monthly fee in accordance with the country’s health insurance legislation. International students who are not covered by Israel’s national health insurance (bituach leumi) should purchase their own health insurance policy to cover their medical needs while in Israel, or purchase the UMS HAREL YEDIDIM insurance policy for international students, offered by IDC.

Our special arrangement with HAREL YEDIDIM insurance company provides comprehensive health coverage for $930 US* per academic year, which will be charged at the beginning of each year.

*Rates are subject to change according to insurance company rate fluctuations.

VISA & STATUS ASSISTANCEStudents are responsible for clarifying and establishing their status in Israel and can turn to the Raphael Recanati International School staff for advice and assistance. Before commencing studies, all students must clarify their status and eligibility for a student visa (A-2) or Israeli citizenship with the Israeli embassy or consulate in their country of origin. A student visa should be obtained in advance in the student’s country of origin. International students who are children of an Israeli parent must settle all matters, such as deferment of military service, with the nearest Israeli embassy or consulate. The Jewish Agency provides advice and assistance to students considering immigrating to Israel.

See www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/English/Aliyah/ and for North America/UK www.nbn.org.il

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8%LATIN AMERICA

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32%NORTH AMERICA

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30%EUROPE

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23%ISRAEL & THE MIDDLE EAST

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30%OF THE STUDENT POPULATION OF IDC HERZLIYA ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.RRIS IS THE LARGEST ACADEMIC ABSORPTION CENTER IN ISRAEL.

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ACADEMIC CALENDARה׳תש”פ 2019-2020

November 11 - December 20, 2019Mini- semester 1

January 6 - February 14, 2020Mini-semester 2

March 3 - April 6, 2020Mini-semester 3

March 9-11, 2020Purim

April 8-15, 2020Pesach

April 27-29, 2020Memorial Day and Independence Day

May 18-July 3, 2020 Mini-semester 4

May 28-29, 2020 Shavuot

July 20 - August 28, 2020Mini-semester 5

September 18-20, 2020Rosh Hashanah

September 27-28, 2020Yom Kippur

October 2-10, 2020Succoth

November 9 - December 18, 2020Mini-semester 6

Dates are subject to change

Exams will be held on campus between mini-semesters

Design Guy Tamir - www.2plustudio.com

Editor Naomi Lipstein

Production Liat Amosy, Shira Gazit

Photography Iya Volkova, Adi Cohen Zedek, Alon Gilboa, Oren

Shalev, Ran Yitzhak, Maya Gershon, Shira Gazit

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Submit your application online

Forms.idc.ac.il/MA

www.rris.idc.ac.il

NORTH AMERICAThe Raphael RecanatiInternational Schoolc/o American Friends of IDC

142 W. 57th Street 11th floorNew York, NY 10019Tel + 1 212-213-5962Fax +1 [email protected]

ISRAELThe Raphael RecanatiInternational SchoolInterdisciplinary Center (IDC)

PO Box 167, Herzliya, Israel 46150Attention: MA RegistrarTel +972 9 952 7658Fax +972 9 952 [email protected]