Levinsky College of Education

What Levinsky College of Education does

Levinsky College of Education is an Israeli academic college headquartered at 15 Shoshanah Parsitz Street (רח' שושנה פרסיץ 15) in Tel Aviv, operating as a for-profit private institution under the legal name The Academic Center Levinsky-Wingate (המרכז האקדמי לוינסקי-וינגייט). The institution was formed in 2024 through the merger of two long-standing predecessor colleges: Levinsky College of Education (established with a tradition in Israeli education) and Wingate Academic College (established with a tradition in Israeli sports, culture and research). It delivers undergraduate B.Ed and graduate M.Ed degrees in early childhood, elementary, secondary, special, music, and physical education, along with teaching certificate programs for career changers, pre-academic preparatory programs, and certificate/professional development courses in areas such as complementary medicine, tourism, sports coaching, and management.

The institution operates through two main campuses (Levinsky in Tel Aviv for education, and Wingate for sports sciences and movement sciences) plus a satellite campus in Eilat and a network of regional external study centers covering Jerusalem, Rishon LeZion, Haifa/Nesher/Karmiel, Ashdod, Netanya, Bnei Brak, Baqa/Taybe/Tamra, and other locations. Its technology stack includes a Student Information Portal (portal.levinsky.ac.il), a Moodle-based LMS with single sign-on, Zoom for synchronous learning, Google Workspace for documentation, a Technical Support Center (help.levinsky.ac.il) handling equipment lending and AV support, and a dedicated mobile application providing schedules, exam grades, assignments, and notifications. Specialized research centers include the Early Childhood Center, Neuropsychopedagogy Center, Academic Literacy Center, and Yiddish Language Center.

The business model is tuition-driven, with rates regulated by the Ministry of Education and paid via standing orders, credit cards, checks, or cash; supplementary revenue comes from registration fees, event fees, and certificate program fees. Customer segments include prospective teachers (primary segment), graduate students, career changers, the Haredi population (served via dedicated programs in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak), and professional development seekers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website, a phone consultation center (03-6901690), on-campus visits, and an external studies network. Strategic partnerships include the Ron Shulman Conservatory in Jerusalem for music education B.Ed programs and a broad set of scholarship providers (Jeckes, Noar Latet, ESRA, ILAN, Romano Foundation, Etnachta, Sachlav/Ministry of Education, Zarkor, and others). Headcount is 101-250 employees; financial figures including revenue are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Levinsky College of Education

Legal name

The Academic Center Levinsky-Wingate (המרכז האקדמי לוינסקי-וינגייט)

Website

https://levinsky.ac.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Levinsky College of Education is an Israeli academic college operating as The Academic Center Levinsky-Wingate, formed in 2024 from the merger of Levinsky College of Education and Wingate Academic College. It delivers B.Ed, M.Ed, teaching certificate, preparatory, and professional development programs through campuses in Tel Aviv, Wingate, Eilat, and multiple regional centers.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secular/Nonsectarian Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Teacher training programs
• Higher education degrees
• Professional development courses
• Sports sciences education
• Academic college Israel

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Academic programs charge tuition fees regulated by the Ministry of Education, with payment plans available through standing instructions, credit cards, and cash
2. Teaching Certificate Programs: Professional teaching certification courses for career changers and existing educators
3. Preparatory Programs: Pre-academic preparatory courses for matriculation and teacher preparation
4. Certificate and Professional Development Courses: Various professional development and certificate programs including therapeutic approaches, music education, and special education
5. Registration Fees: One-time registration and processing fees for various programs and events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Levinsky College of Education, operating as The Academic Center Levinsky-Wingate, is an Israeli private academic institution that delivers higher-education academic programs including B.Ed undergraduate degrees and M.Ed graduate degrees in education specialties (early childhood, special education, music, physical education, mathematics, linguistics in multicultural societies), teaching certificate and academic-to-teaching retraining programs, pre-academic preparatory programs, and certificate/professional development courses. The institution also delivers sports and movement sciences programs through its Wingate Campus, including international sports instructor certification and complementary medicine diplomas, with revenue generated primarily from Ministry of Education-regulated tuition, registration fees, and certificate program fees.

Product overview

Levinsky College of Education operates as a unified academic institution formed from the merger of Levinsky College of Education and Wingate Academic College. The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services organized across two main campuses (Levinsky and Wingate) plus satellite locations. Academic programs span undergraduate (B.Ed) and graduate (M.Ed) degrees in education, teaching certification, preparatory programs, and professional certificate studies. Technology products include a Student Information Portal, Technical Support Center, Moodle LMS, and mobile application providing schedules, grades, assignments, and enrollment services. Wingate Campus specializes in sports and movement sciences with professional certification tracks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wingate Campus (קמפוס וינגייט): Campus specializing in sports sciences, physical education and movement sciences
• Levinsky Campus (קמפוס לוינסקי)
• Eilat Campus (קמפוס אילת)

Products and services

• B.Ed Degree Programs Undergraduate Bachelor of Education degrees offered at Levinsky Campus covering early childhood education, elementary school, secondary school, special education, music education (including via Ron Shulman Conservatory partnership in Jerusalem), and physical education (at Wingate Campus). Designed for high school graduates and career changers seeking initial teaching certification for the Israeli education system.
• M.Ed Degree Programs Graduate Master of Education degrees at Levinsky Campus covering early childhood, special education, teaching and learning, linguistic education in multicultural societies, mathematical education, music education, and thesis tracks. Targeted at working educators seeking career advancement, specialization, or research credentials.
• Teaching Certificate Programs Teaching certification programs including initial certification, certification expansion, academic-to-teaching conversion (הסבת אקדמאים להוראה), and the Delta program for outstanding candidates. Intended for career changers and existing educators pursuing professional teaching credentials.
• Preparatory Programs Pre-academic preparatory programs including high school equivalency (matriculation) preparation and dedicated teacher preparation tracks for students who need to meet entry requirements before pursuing academic degrees.
• Certificate and Professional Development Studies Professional certificate and diploma programs including ABA behavior analysis, didactic teaching, educational counseling, music conducting, special education support, complementary medicine (Medi-Win), tourism and adventure leisure (X-Cool), sports coaching, management and security. Delivered primarily through Wingate Campus schools and regional external-study centers nationwide.
• B.Sc in Sports and Movement Sciences (Wingate Campus) Undergraduate B.Sc program at Wingate Campus specializing in sports sciences, physical education, movement sciences, international sports instructor certification, and sports medicine. Targeted at students pursuing careers in sports, fitness, and movement professions.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Irgun Yotzei Markaz Eiropa (Jeckes Organization)minorOthersScholarship program for students of Central European descent. The互助工厂 provides annual scholarships for students with academic excellence or financial need, serving descendants of German, Austrian, and Czechoslovakian immigrants.
• Noar LatetminorOthersYouth organization providing scholarships for education students with teaching and mentoring experience. Offers two scholarship tracks: mentoring track (10,000 ILS for 170 hours) and coordinator track (14,000 ILS for 250 hours) for youth programming.
• ESRA (Students Building Community)minorOthersProject managed in partnership with ESRA association and Mifal HaPayis. Offers annual scholarship of 15,000 ILS in exchange for 140 hours of volunteering through mentoring children and creating community activities.
• ILAN (Israel Association for Children with Disabilities)minorOthersScholarship fund for students with physical disabilities in partnership with the Jewish Agency, helping them acquire higher education and full integration into society.
• Romano Foundation (Shaul & Vinka Romano)minorOthersScholarship fund managed by Samuel Law office providing approximately 10 scholarships of 6,000 ILS each for first, second, or third degree students in medicine, law, or social sciences with academic excellence (80+ average) and volunteering commitment.
• EtnachtaminorOthersScholarship program for students interested in combining studies with weekly sessions on Jewish heritage and culture. Active in 21 centers nationwide from Metulla to Eilat, serving young adults up to age 35.
• Derech AmminorOthersJewish identity deepening organization offering scholarships up to 10,000 ILS for young adults ages 20-35, with weekly evening sessions in warm and homey atmosphere.
• Sachlav (Ministry of Education)minorOthersGovernment scholarship program for first-degree students offering financial support in exchange for educational mentorship commitment.
• ShavotminorOthersWomen-only scholarship program mentoring girls through weekly group activities and one-on-one mentoring relationships, with professional training and monthly workshops.
• LeKartzechaminorOthersWomen-only scholarship for mentoring at-risk girls in boarding schools, offering 8,000 ILS for 130 annual hours of group activities and personal accompaniment.
• ZarkorminorOthersScholarships for the Haredi sector, providing financial support for religious population pursuing higher education.
• Tenne AlumaminorOthersEconomic assistance for students graduating from Haredi education system, supporting their transition to higher education and professional careers.
• Mekorot FoundationminorOthersScholarships for immigrants from Iran and Ethiopia, providing support for higher education access for olim from specific countries of origin.
• Ron Shulman Conservatory (Jerusalem)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtistic partnership offering B.Ed degree in music education at the Ron Shulman Conservatory in Jerusalem, with graduation ceremonies held at the conservatory venue.
• Local MunicipalitiesminorOthersVarious local authorities provide scholarships to residents, with criteria varying by municipality. Students advised to contact local youth centers for information.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beit Berl College: One of Israel's largest colleges of education offering B.Ed and M.Ed degrees, teacher certification, and specialized education tracks. Directly competes with Levinsky-Wingate for the same Israeli teacher-training candidate pool across overlapping program areas.
• Seminar HaKibbutzim (Kibbutzim College of Education): Major Israeli college of education with campuses in Tel Aviv and other regions, offering B.Ed, M.Ed, and certificate programs. Direct competitor across teacher-training, early childhood, and special education tracks.
• Oranim College of Education: Israeli college of education delivering B.Ed and M.Ed programs with focus on innovative pedagogy and diverse specializations. Closely comparable in mission, regulatory environment, and target student segments.
• Lifshitz Academic College: Jerusalem-based academic college offering education and liberal arts degree programs. Comparable in serving the Jerusalem market, including religious and Haredi populations — a segment where Levinsky-Wingate also competes.
• Kaye Academic College of Education: Beer Sheva-based Israeli college of education serving southern regions with B.Ed and graduate programs. Comparable institutional profile with similar Ministry of Education oversight and program structure.
• Mofet Institute: Israeli national research and development institute for teacher education programs, serving educators across Israel. Comparable as an education-sector institution focused on professional development and pedagogy research.
• Talpiot Academic College of Education: Holon-based college of education offering B.Ed and M.Ed tracks with technology and innovation emphasis. Direct competitor for teacher-training candidates in central Israel.

Broad incumbents

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Major Israeli research university with an established Faculty of Education offering B.Ed, M.Ed, and PhD programs. Overlaps with Levinsky-Wingate on graduate-level education and teacher training, but serves as a much larger incumbent.
• Ono Academic College: Multi-faculty Israeli private academic college offering law, health, business, and education programs. Competes in the broader Israeli higher-education market for students, though it is not solely focused on teacher training.

Emerging players

• The Open University of Israel: Israel's largest distance-learning higher education institution, offering education and teaching programs via online delivery. Represents the digital-native competitive vector that could erode Levinsky-Wingate's continuing-education and certificate segments over time.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/levinskycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/levinsky-college-of-education

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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