Kibbutzim College of Education

What Kibbutzim College of Education does

Kibbutzim College of Education (מכללת סמינר הקיבוצים) is an Israeli non-profit teacher-training institution headquartered at Derech Namir 149, Tel Aviv, with a second arts campus in Ein Karem and additional instructional sites at the Museum of the Land of Israel (MoA), Mofet Institute, and the National Sports Center in Hadar Yosef. The college is structured as a registered association (עמותה רשומה) under Israeli law and serves approximately 501–1,000 employees across academic, administrative, and support functions.

The institution delivers a multi-disciplinary academic portfolio spanning four undergraduate faculties (Education, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts) leading to a B.Ed. with integrated teaching certification, alongside graduate degrees (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.), teacher retraining programs for academic career changers, certificate programs in therapy, counseling, and specialized education, and arts programs including a 3-year acting school and 6-month acting preparatory program. Its technology stack combines a Moodle-based LMS, smart classrooms, a Simulation Center for Education, an Innovation Center, and a podcast studio, and it operates a SAML-authenticated student portal for registration, tuition, and grade management.

Revenue is generated principally from CPI-indexed tuition across degree, retraining, certificate, and arts programs, with MERAGAV Ministry of Education excellence scholarships covering certain undergraduate tracks and additional internal scholarships (e.g., 4,000 NIS for M.Teach and 2,500 NIS/year for the College Excellence Track). The go-to-market blends direct online enrollment, academic-advisor outreach, national education forums, alumni testimonials, and a 'Friend Brings Friend' referral program. Customer segments include early childhood educators, elementary and secondary teacher candidates, academic career changers, practicing teachers pursuing graduate credentials, arts students, and working adults seeking hybrid-format M.Teach certification.

Name

Kibbutzim College of Education

Legal name

סמינר הקיבוצים - המכללה לחינוך, לטכנולוגיה ולאמנויות (ע"ר)

Website

https://smkb.ac.il

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kibbutzim College of Education is an Israeli non-profit teacher-training institution in Tel Aviv offering undergraduate B.Ed., graduate (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.), retraining, certificate, and arts programs that combine academic credentials with teaching certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Teacher Training Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH), Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAF), Education & Training (Teaching/Instructional Design) Certifications (EDAAANAM)

Keywords

• Teacher education programs
• Undergraduate education degrees
• Teacher certification training
• Graduate education programs
• Educational technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Undergraduate Degrees (B.Ed.): Full undergraduate degree programs (B.Ed.) charged at 100% tuition per year across 3-4 year programs, with rates indexed to the consumer price index. Total cost ranges from 300% to 400% of annual tuition depending on program length. A standard first-degree B.Ed. full tuition for 2025-2026 is approximately 12,017 NIS per year.
2. Tuition Fees - Graduate Degrees (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.): Graduate degree programs charged at 200% of annual tuition across 2-year programs. M.Teach programs offer a 4,000 NIS scholarship for first-year students meeting eligibility criteria. Total tuition per year is approximately 16,239 NIS.
3. Teacher Retraining and Academic Retraining Programs: Programs for academic professionals transitioning to teaching careers, charged at 100% of full tuition (minimum 24 weekly hours at ~676 NIS per hour) for those without teaching certificates, and 50% for those with existing teaching certificates seeking additional certification.
4. Preparatory School Programs: Acting preparatory program priced at 8,700 NIS for a 6-month program, indexed to consumer price index.
5. Acting and Stage Design Degree: Three-year acting/stage design program charged at 17,950 NIS per year (2025-2026 academic year), with additional mandatory and optional fees including institutional security fees and welfare fees.
6. Certificate Programs: Certificate program tuition charged per weekly study hours with tiered institutional security fees ranging from 140 to 425 NIS depending on course load. Multiple payment options including standing orders, credit card, and training fund payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kibbutzim College of Education is a multi-disciplinary teacher training institution that delivers academic degrees combined with teaching certifications. Its portfolio spans undergraduate B.Ed. degrees across four faculties (Education, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts), graduate degrees (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.), teacher retraining programs for academic career changers, and certificate programs in therapy, counseling, early childhood, parenting, and arts. Students receive dual credentials (degree + teaching certificate) covering early childhood, elementary, secondary, and special education tracks, supported by smart classrooms, a Simulation Center, and an Innovation Center.

Product overview

Kibbutzim College of Education (מכללת סמינר הקיבוצים) operates as a multi-disciplinary teacher training institution offering a unified portfolio of academic and professional programs. The core offering spans four undergraduate degree tracks (B.Ed.) across faculties of Education, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Arts; graduate degrees (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.) for advanced specialization; teacher retraining (הסבה להוראה) for career changers; and certificate programs (לימודי תעודה) for professional development. Key named sub-products include the M.Teach master's-with-certification program for secondary education, a three-year acting school (17,950 ILS/year), a six-month acting preparatory program, and specialized tracks in early childhood, special education, physical education, sciences, and humanities. Student-facing digital infrastructure includes the פורטל הסטודנטים (student portal) and the Simulation and Innovation Center for technology-enhanced learning. The college also publishes academic journals and operates student support services (Dean, Resilience Center, Learning Disabilities Center).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate B.Ed. Degree Programs
• Graduate Degree Programs (M.Ed., M.Teach, M.A.A.T.)
• Teacher Retraining Programs (הסבה להוראה)
• Certificate Programs (לימודי תעודה)
• Acting Preparatory Program (מכינה למשחק)
• Acting and Stage Design Degree (בית הספר לאמנויות הבמה)

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mofet InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023The college partners with the Mofet Institute, using its facilities as an additional teaching location. Mofet is a national institute for teacher training and educational development in Israel.
• Museum of the Land of Israel (MoA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college uses the Museum of the Land of Israel (MoA) as an additional teaching and experiential learning location for students.
• National Sports Center Tel Aviv (Hadar Yosef)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college partners with the National Sports Center in Hadar Yosef for physical education programs, providing sports facilities for students.
• Tikkun Olam Foundation (עמותת תיקון עולם)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college collaborated with Tikkun Olam Foundation for a community project producing weighted blankets for trauma relief, involving design students and faculty in social impact work.
• Kereng Zorea (קרן זורע)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in resilience programs for children from Ofakim, providing support through educational activities and therapeutic arts programs.
• Gali Taig (גלי טייג)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in resilience programs for children from Ofakim, supporting therapeutic activities and community outreach.
• International Partner InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe college maintains partnerships with leading international institutions for student exchange programs, study abroad delegations, international courses, and the possibility of completing a full semester abroad. These international collaborations are listed as a key differentiator of the college.
• Ofakim Municipality Education DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Adib Gal, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, partnered with Ofakim's Education Department to lead a 'Resilience Journey' program for youth from the city affected by conflict.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hemdat College of Education: Israeli teacher training college with B.Ed. and graduate programs in sciences, humanities, and education. Comparable multi-disciplinary structure with overlapping program portfolio.
• Beit Berl College: One of Israel's largest teacher training colleges offering B.Ed., M.Ed., and certificate programs across multiple faculties. Closely comparable multi-disciplinary portfolio and Israeli non-profit structure make it the most relevant direct peer.
• Levinsky College of Education: Tel Aviv-based teacher training college offering undergraduate and graduate programs in education, early childhood, and arts. Overlapping geography, similar CHE-regulated tuition model, and comparable student segments.
• Talpiot College of Education: Israeli teacher training college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees with an emphasis on educational innovation. Similar CHE-regulated tuition and competitive overlap in early childhood and elementary tracks.
• Michlala – Academic College for the Arts: Jerusalem-based academic college combining arts education with teaching certification. Closely comparable arts-plus-education positioning, especially relevant given Kibbutzim's arts faculty and M.A.A.T. offering.
• Gordon Academic College of Education: Haifa-based teacher training college delivering B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs across education tracks. Comparable academic structure with strong arts and sciences faculties and similar teacher-shortage exposure.

Regional players

• Achva Academic College: Southern Israel-based academic college offering B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs in education and sciences. Comparable teacher training scope but different geographic footprint.
• Ohalo Academic College: Multi-disciplinary Israeli academic college with education, social sciences, and natural sciences tracks, including teacher training. Comparable academic breadth but primarily serves northern and central Israel rather than Tel Aviv.

Broad incumbents

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Faculty of Education: Premier Israeli research university with a long-established education faculty. Provides overlapping teacher certification and graduate programs at higher prestige, serving as an incumbent competitor for top-tier education candidates.
• Tel Aviv University – School of Education: Major Israeli research university with a large education school offering B.Ed., M.Ed., and doctoral programs. Overlaps in target student segments but offers broader academic portfolio and stronger research reputation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kibbutzimcollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/seminartlv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kibbutzim-college-of-education-technology-and-the-arts
• Instagraminstagram.com/smkb_tlv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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