Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools

Expanding Minds. Building Character.

Building Israel’s future through science and technology education.

Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools supports innovative educational opportunities for students throughout Israel.

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100,000Students
264Institutions
60Municipalities
500,000Alumni

Innovative Education

We advance cutting-edge science and technology education that inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

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Community Impact

We partner with schools, educators, and communities throughout Israel to create lasting opportunity.

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How You Can Help

Your support empowers students and strengthens Israel’s future through education.

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Friends of Israel Sci-Tech Schools is a U.S.-based 501(c)3 nonprofit

Located in Israel, Israel Sci-Tech Schools Network is the largest independent educational network and leader in science and technology education, serving 100,000 students, at 264 educational institutions in 54 municipalities. Many of its 600,000 graduates have gone on to occupy leading positions in high-tech corporations, the military, and the sciences industry.

Founded in 1949

The Network is Israel’s leading chain of science and technology charter schools.

Serving Diverse Needs

The Network’s student body mirrors the country’s population, with an emphasis on the social and economic periphery and traditionally disadvantaged populations (secular and religious Jews, Christian and Muslim Arabs, Druze and Bedouin).

Supporting Over 250 Schools

With 264 middle and high schools, vocational and industrial training centers and technology colleges of practical engineering in 54 municipalities, the Network educates 100,000 students or 10% of all Israeli high school students.

Our mission is to strengthen and secure Israel’s social and economic future through its children. 

We are dedicated to providing all of Israel’s children with excellent education – the key to building a stable future for the next generation and a peaceful and prosperous society in the State of Israel.