Aardvark Israel: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Aardvark Israel is one of the most popular gap year programs for Jewish young adults, offering a unique mix of internships, Hebrew study, volunteering, travel, and community living across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the rest of Israel. Participants choose from tracks in tech, medicine, social justice, arts, and more.
Program Highlights
- ✓Internship placement in your chosen field
- ✓Hebrew language instruction 4 days per week
- ✓Community living with Israeli and international peers
- ✓Weekly Israel seminars and travel
- ✓Volunteer work with Israeli nonprofits
- ✓MASA grant eligible — up to $4,500
What's Included
- ✓Program tuition and placement
- ✓Shared apartment housing
- ✓Partial meals subsidy
- ✓Hebrew classes
- ✓Israel travel and seminars
- ✓Internship coordination
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Aardvark Israel
“Aardvark gave our daughter real work experience in Tel Aviv and friendships that will last forever. Israel Prepaid Gold plan covered the entire year — we just said yes.”
“Our son interned at a Tel Aviv startup and came home fluent in Hebrew. We started Israel Prepaid at his birth. By 18, $94,604 in coverage was waiting.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Aardvark Israel
The Gold Plan is recommended for Aardvark Israel. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $234/mo | $94,604 |
| Age 3 | $276/mo | $85,179 |
| Age 5 | $314/mo | $79,004 |
| Age 8 | $398/mo | $69,907 |
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