David Yellin Academic College of Education

What David Yellin Academic College of Education does

David Yellin Academic College of Education is a private, non-profit academic college headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, specializing in teacher training and education since approximately 1915. It is one of Israel's oldest teacher preparation institutions and operates across undergraduate (B.Ed), graduate (M.Ed, M.Teach, M.A.A.T, M.L.I.S), academic re-training, pre-academic preparatory, and continuing education programs, delivered in Hebrew, English, and Arabic to serve Israel's diverse population. The college holds exclusive credentials in Israel, including the country's only ABAI Tier 3A internationally accredited Applied Behavior Analysis program and the only CHE-approved master's in Animal-Assisted Emotional Therapy (A.A.E.T), plus an ICF-aligned coaching certification.

The business model combines recurring tuition revenue from degree programs with one-time continuing education fees and substantial Israeli Ministry of Education subsidies and program recognition. Distribution is direct-to-student through a Jerusalem main campus in the Bait HaKfar neighborhood plus a regional satellite at the Maale Adomim Youth Center. Marketing relies on a multilingual website, social media (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook), in-house podcast content, events, and study advisor consultations via Microsoft Outlook Bookings and WhatsApp Business.

The technology stack is conventional academic infrastructure: a Moodle-based e-learning platform (online.dyellin.ac.il), a student information portal, and Zoom for hybrid delivery. No proprietary technology, AI capabilities, or data products are referenced. The college employs a research and evaluation authority, runs multiple specialized institutes (Arts Therapy, Therapy Center, Educational Simulations, Astronomical Center), and maintains partnerships with Yad Vashem, Givat Haviva, KKL-JNF, and government ministries to support cultural and civic educational programming.

Name

David Yellin Academic College of Education

Legal name

The David Yellin Academic College of Education (ע.ר)

Website

https://dyellin.ac.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

David Yellin Academic College of Education is a Jerusalem-based, non-profit academic college founded around 1915 that trains teachers across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in Hebrew, English, and Arabic for Israel's diverse school system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Teacher Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Undergraduate Teacher Education Colleges (EDAHAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Graduate Schools of Education (M.Ed., Ed.D., Ph.D.) (EDAHAFAB), Online Teacher Education Universities (Licensure & M.Ed.) (EDAHALAG)

Keywords

• Teacher training
• Higher education
• Education degrees
• Professional development
• Special education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jerusalem

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees (undergraduate degree programs): Full tuition revenue from undergraduate B.Ed. degree programs across all tracks including early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, Waldorf approach, and Arabic-medium tracks.
2. Tuition fees (graduate degree programs): Revenue from M.Ed. and M.A. programs including teaching and learning, art therapy (visual arts, music, movement, bibliotherapy), animal-assisted emotional therapy, educational counseling, sustainability education, librarianship, and special education tracks.
3. Continuing education and professional development courses: Revenue from certificate/diploma programs and professional development offerings including therapeutic dog training, applied behavior analysis (ABAI-recognized), hydrotherapy, outdoor guidance, educational clowning, coaching certifications, Hebrew editing, and parenting guidance programs. Many courses are subsidized or funded by the Ministry of Education for qualifying teachers.
4. State funding and subsidies: Government funding through the Ministry of Education for recognized teacher training programs, professional development (Omer Hadash, Oz LeTmura), and specific training tracks such as daycare worker certification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

David Yellin Academic College of Education is a private, non-profit academic institution in Jerusalem that trains teachers and education professionals. It offers undergraduate B.Ed. degrees, graduate M.Ed. and M.A. programs, academic re-training for career changers, and continuing education certificates across tracks including early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, Waldorf education, arts therapy, animal-assisted emotional therapy, and applied behavior analysis.

Product overview

David Yellin Academic College of Education offers a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning undergraduate degrees (B.Ed), master's degrees (M.Ed, M.A.A.T, M.Teach, M.L.I.S), academic re-training programs, continuing education certificates, and preparatory programs. The institution specializes in teacher training with tracks in early childhood education, elementary education, special education (including special programs for Arab society), Waldorf education, and secondary/non-formal education. Graduate programs include therapy through arts (M.A.A.T), a unique Animal Assisted Emotional Therapy program (A.A.E.T), applied behavior analysis certification, and various professional development offerings. The college also provides health professional adaptation programs and day care worker training. Most programs are offered in both Hebrew and Arabic to serve Israel's diverse multicultural population.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are in high demand in schools throughout Israel

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Maale Adomim Youth Center (מרכז צעירים מעלה אדומים)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA unique collaboration bringing a condensed 3-year B.Ed. + teaching certification pathway to residents of Maale Adomim and surrounding areas. The college provides academic instruction one day per week at the Maale Adomim Youth Center, with students attending the Jerusalem campus one additional day per week. Includes a practical training day and didactics locally, with university-level tuition.
• Ministry of Culture and Sports (משרד התרבות והספורט)minorOthersCo-funding partner for the Kiryat Shemona literature evening event at the Kerem Institute, supporting cultural programming and Arabic-Hebrew cultural exchange.
• Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (קרן קיימת לישראל / KKL-JNF)minorOthersCo-funding partner for the Kiryat Shemona literature evening event at the Kerem Institute, supporting the Arabic-Hebrew cultural bridge programming.
• The Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority (יד ושם / Yad Vashem)minorOthersCo-organizer of the annual Yom HaShoah memorial ceremony, which in 2025 focused on children with special needs during the Holocaust — a joint initiative of the college's special education department and Yad Vashem's International School.
• Givat Haviva Center for Jewish-Arab Coexistence (המרכז היהודי ערבי לשלום גבעת חביבה)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time collaboration with Givat Haviva on a study day and guided tour in Hura focused on Arab society in Israel — part of the college's multicultural education mission and Arabic-track programming.
• International Coaching Federation (ICF) — via Values Cards programminorOthersICF is the international credentialing body for the 'Leadership, Management and Coaching on Values' certification offered through the college's continuing education center, providing international accreditation for graduates of the coaching program.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beit Berl College: Israel's largest teacher training college, offering B.Ed., M.Ed., and continuing education across multiple tracks. Directly comparable to David Yellin in mission, target students, and Ministry of Education dependency, but operates at materially larger scale.
• Oranim Academic College: Northern Israeli teacher training college offering B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Teach, and continuing education programs with diverse specialization tracks. Directly comparable in program structure and Ministry of Education funding model.
• Al-Qasemi Academic College of Education: Israeli Arab-majority teacher training college offering B.Ed. and graduate programs. Directly comparable in core mission and Ministry of Education funding, with a more concentrated Arabic-medium focus than David Yellin.
• Levinsky College of Education: Tel Aviv–based academic college of education offering B.Ed. and graduate programs with an emphasis on music, arts, and special education. Closely comparable in product offering and student segments, with stronger arts and music focus.
• Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology and the Arts: Tel Aviv academic college combining teacher training with technology and arts programs. Comparable across undergraduate and graduate education offerings, with a similar continuing-education and certificate portfolio.

Regional players

• Mofet Institute: Israeli national institute for research, curricular development, and in-service teacher training. Adjacent to David Yellin's continuing education and professional development function, serving similar Ministry-funded educator upskilling needs.
• Sakhnin College for Teacher Education: Northern Israeli Arab-focused teacher training college serving the Galilee region. Comparable in B.Ed. and continuing education offerings but with a narrower geographic and demographic focus than David Yellin.

Broad incumbents

• Hebrew University of Jerusalem – School of Education: Established research university school offering B.Ed., M.Ed., and doctoral programs. Overlaps with David Yellin's graduate offerings and teacher certification but operates as part of a broader research university with significantly greater resources and prestige.
• Academic College Lev (JCT) – Education Department: Jerusalem College of Technology with education and teaching tracks. Geographically closest peer in Jerusalem, overlapping with David Yellin on Jewish studies and teacher preparation but broader in engineering and sciences.
• Tel Aviv University – School of Education: Major research university education school offering undergraduate and graduate teacher training programs. Competes for graduate students and faculty in the same Israeli higher-education market but with broader academic portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DavidYellinCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/david.yellin.college
• Instagraminstagram.com/david_yellin
• TikToktiktok.com/@dyellincollege?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/david-yellin-academic-college-of-education

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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