Schools Abroad

This comparison covers public school quality, availability of Jewish and Hebrew-language schools, and typical private school costs across the 11 countries most popular with Israeli families. Use the table below to identify which destination best fits your children's educational needs.

CountryEducation ScoreNotes
Australia5/5Excellent public schooling; top-ranked universities.
Germany5/5Tuition-free public universities; strong apprenticeship and public schools.
Netherlands5/5Excellent public and international schools; English-medium universities.
United Kingdom5/5Excellent public schools; world's top universities.
Canada4/5Strong public school system; top universities worldwide.
Italy4/5Good public schooling; strong international schools in major cities.
Portugal4/5Good public schools; international schools available in Lisbon and Porto.
Spain4/5Good public schools; strong international school network in major cities.
United Arab Emirates4/5Excellent international schools; English-medium from primary level.
United States4/5Good public schools in wealthy districts; top universities globally.
Greece3/5Public schools are adequate; good international school options in Athens.
Thailand3/5Strong international schools in Bangkok ($8k–$25k/yr); public schools teach in Thai.