Ort School

What Ort School does

ORT Israel (רשת אורט ישראל) is a non-profit, semi-governmental educational network headquartered at King David Boulevard 39 in Tel Aviv-Yafo, operating 22+ schools across Israel as part of the global ORT organization, which has been active in Israel for over 50 years. The network delivers K-12 education with a technology and STEM emphasis through specialized programs including iSTEAM (deployed in 18 schools), Future Ready (IBM-aligned certifications), ORT PRO (teacher professional development), Ortoov (youth leadership), and ACCESS (empowerment programs). It also runs ORT Colleges for higher education, ORT Campus for online learning, and SmartSchool/Webtop management systems, creating an integrated educational ecosystem.

The business model is anchored in Israeli Ministry of Education funding as a recognized semi-governmental organization, supplemented by tuition from ORT Colleges, professional training services, and international program revenue including EU-funded SALL/OSOS projects. Recent strategic activity includes the launch of an AI Integration Program (Program 720) across all 22 schools, opening of the new Ort Tzomet Nofim campus, absorption of an agricultural school, entry into the Haredi education segment through a Northern Regional Model partnership, and international expansion into Azerbaijan. Following a CEO transition from Zvi Peleg (22-year tenure) to Raz Prolich, the network is pursuing a dual agenda of domestic modernization (AI, STEM, new verticals) and selective international growth.

Name

Ort School

Legal name

רשת אורט ישראל (ORT Israel)

Website

https://ort.org.il

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ORT Israel is a non-profit, semi-governmental educational network operating 22+ K-12 schools and colleges across Israel, delivering STEM-focused curricula including iSTEAM and AI integration programs to thousands of students under Israeli Ministry of Education recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 and Higher Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Learning, EdTech Enablement & Connectivity for Education (BPADAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI & Emerging Technology Literacy (EDAAAIAJ), Higher Education Course Design & Online Program Development (EDAGAKAB)

Keywords

• K-12 education services
• STEM education programs
• Vocational training
• Higher education diplomas
• Technology-focused schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Migdal HaEmek

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding (Ministry of Education): As a semi-governmental educational network, ORT Israel receives core funding from Israel's Ministry of Education for operating its schools and educational programs. This constitutes the primary revenue stream for the network's educational operations.
2. Tuition and College Fees: Revenue from tuition at schools and colleges, including specialized programs and professional training courses.
3. Professional Services and Training: Revenue from specialized teacher training, professional development programs, and educational consulting services, including international partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ORT Israel operates a nationwide network of schools and colleges delivering technological and general education from elementary through higher education. The network offers specialized programs such as iSTEAM (Innovation-driven STEM), Future Ready (technology skills with IBM certifications), youth leadership and empowerment initiatives, vocational technician diplomas, and engineering degrees through its ORT Colleges. Educational delivery is supported by digital platforms (SmartSchool, Webtop, ORT Campus) and a dedicated R&D directorate that pilots pedagogical innovations including AI integration through the Ministry of Education's Program 720.

Product overview

ORT Israel operates as a comprehensive educational network offering a multi-level portfolio of products and programs. The core educational offerings include iSTEAM (innovation-driven STEM education), Future Ready (technology skills program), and ORT PRO (teacher excellence community). Student development programs include Ortoov (youth leadership), ACCESS (empowerment), and international projects like SALL and OSOS (open schooling). Higher education is provided through ORT Colleges offering technician and engineering diplomas. Supporting infrastructure includes SmartSchool (management system), ORT Campus (learning platform), and Webtop systems. The network spans schools across all educational sectors (general, religious, Arab, Bedouin) and serves students from elementary through higher education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ORTUP: Newsletter of ORT Israel providing updates and announcements
• Future Ready
• iSTEAM
• ORTov

Products and services

• iSTEAM Innovation-oriented STEM education program integrating science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, featuring hands-on projects and international collaborations with MIT across 18 ORT schools in Israel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 schools participating in AI integration program (720)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIT students participate in ORT's iSTEAM program across 18 schools, providing mentorship and international academic collaboration in science and technology education.
• IntelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntel partners with ORT Israel for AI education programs including the AI4Y initiative and AI for Youth (AI4Y) program at ORT Boym Kiryat Gat.
• IBMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBM provides certifications for the ORT Future Ready program, with over 2000 students having completed IBM-recognized certifications through the program.
• Toyota IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerToyota partners with ORT schools for the Motoro program, supporting automotive technology education and providing access to industry expertise.
• European Union (SALL and OSOS Programs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORT Israel leads the Schools as Living Labs (SALL) and Open Schooling (OSOS) European Union-funded international programs, developing innovative pedagogical models.
• US Embassy in IsraelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the US Embassy for promoting Bedouin community education in the Negev, including participation in embassy exchange programs.
• Kinneret Academic CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerORT students can earn university credits through the 'Academy Builds Community' program at Kinneret Academic College, enabling first-degree completion during high school.
• Israeli Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore government partner for implementing national educational programs including the 720 AI integration program, STEM initiatives, and vocational training programs.
• Israeli MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with municipal governments throughout Israel for operating schools and implementing local educational initiatives, including model municipality programs in Tiberias and the North.
• AmdocsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmdocs hosts AI hackathons and technology events for ORT students as part of industry-academia collaboration.
• Rafael Advanced Defense SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRafael partners with ORT for cybersecurity education, with ORT students selected for Rafael's youth cyber team.
• Bank LeumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBank Leumi collaborates with ORT Dan Gurme culinary school for cooking workshops and culinary education programs.
• Azerbaijan Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerORT Israel exports its educational models to Azerbaijan, training teachers and administrators and implementing the iSTEAM program in Azerbaijani schools.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ORTIsrael
• Facebookfacebook.com/ortisrael
• Instagraminstagram.com/ort_israel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ort-school

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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