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Israel as a Startup Nation: Attracting More International Students

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Abhinav singh
Israel as a Startup Nation: Attracting More International Students
Israel boasts of being one of the countries with the most educated students in the world.Throughout the years, the country is known to encourage its citizens to place a high value on finishing their higher education. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), an organization that aims to improve the global economy and promote world trade, created a ranking that looked at the level of adult education in countries.

The adult education ranking focused on the highest education completed by the citizens that ranged from 25 to 64 years old. Israel is third in this ranking, showing the knowledge level of its population3. This high ranking is mainly because of the local citizens who took advantage of the large investment that the country has given in its educational system. However, Israel was known to struggle when it came to attracting international students.

In 2019, Israel only had fewer than 12,000 international students. However, due to improvements in its educational system, the country has seen a rapid rise in the number of foreign students opting to continue their education in Israel as the number of students reached more than 22,000 in 2020—an impressive feat worth nothing.Improving the Education System with Language

The Council for Higher Education (CHE) in Israel has started to give more focus on the low number of foreign students coming into Israel to finish their undergraduate and master’s degree courses. A reform has been made that encourages the use of the English language in most subject instructions, as stipulated in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Notably, the registration forms and programmes promoted to international students now use the English language, making it more attractive and relatable for more foreign students to consider applying in the universities within Israel. 

Earning the moniker “Startup Nation” shows how Israel’s commitment to innovation and business has helped shape the mindset of their graduates. For most locals, the mandatory military service and training they have to undergo has helped them develop their skills, not only in their personal skills, but also in changing their mindset towards innovation and entrepreneurship. 

In contrast to many developing nations, Israel placed great emphasis on thinking outside the box. At a very young age, students are taught to go beyond the conventional approach. The same strategy has been applied to the country’s education system. That’s why it is no longer surprising that many individuals have flocked to the country to start their business.

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