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(ELI) Exploration, Leadership and Innovation Gap Year Program
Explore Tel Aviv with adventure, Jewish pride, startup energy, leadership growth with a thriving community.
Gap Year
Next Intake
SEP 2026 - JAN 2027
Duration:
4 months
For Ages:
17-20
Program Base:
Tel Aviv
Segment:
Gap Year
About the program
The Exploration, Leadership, and Innovation (ELI) Program offers recent high school graduates an immersive academic-year experience in Israel, based in vibrant Tel Aviv. Designed for students looking to explore university life before beginning their studies, ELI fosters independence, leadership, and real-world skills through academic learning, hands-on experiences, and meaningful engagement with Jewish life and community. The program emphasizes three core pillars: Academic Excellence, Leadership Development, and Innovation within Israel’s Startup Nation.
Tuition: $14,000 per semester
Includes: housing, insurance, all program-related tours, excursions, & activities, and full academic credit.
See here for housing information
Admissions Requirements:
Recent high school graduates
Application Deadline:
For Fall 2026: March 15, 2026
For more information, contact gapintl@tauex.tau.ac.il
4 months
SEP 2026 - JAN 2027
Intake
$14,000 per semester
Floors
*prices subject to change
Inquire about this program:
Phone:
+61 425 404 382
Participant feedback
The experience was truely unforgettable
Aardvark Israel has helped shape and strengthen my Jewish and Israeli Identity.
I was able to live like a local and experience the ins and outs of Israeli culture with so many unique experiences.
The diversity of the programming allowed me to experience it all the tiyulim, the classes, the travelling and of course the Shabbatons.
Corey
Aardvark Israel
10/10 recommend
My time with birthright was nothing short of incredible, it's curated to help create a sense of closeness to your group, our people and our land. The memories, feelings and connections I was able to forge with the help of birthright have been life changing.
Rafael
Birthright Classic
Best Year Ever
Limmud was amazing I got to meet new people and make new friends. I got to experience Israel and everything in it. I grew as a person and it really prepared me for going home!!!
Jeremy
Limmud
I learnt more about myself, Judaism and Israel
My experience on Limmud was beyond incredible and I gained so much. I learnt more about myself, Judaism and Israel, all whilst developing the most special friendships.
Ariella
Limmud
An experience that shaped my life
The best balance of fun, growth, amazing experiences and lifelong friends!
Tasin
Limmud
Meaningful volunteer experience
My 6 week volunteering program was incredibly meaningful and enjoyable. It really felt like we were making a tangible impact on communities and people through a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Ayden
Masa Volunteers
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