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Learn Japanese, Korean & Chinese in Israel: Language Schools & Classes (2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0300

Israel is one of the world’s more unlikely hubs for East Asian language learning — and the scene is bigger than most people realise. Anime and manga have driven a generation of young Israelis to pick up Japanese. K-pop and K-drama have made Korean the fastest-growing language class in the country. And Mandarin Chinese has earned its place in business and academia, attracting both expats maintaining ties to China and locals who see it as a serious career asset.

Bar-Ilan University — Department of Asian Studies

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300

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Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Asian Studies is one of Israel’s main academic centres for the interdisciplinary study of Asia. Programmes span East Asia (China, Japan, Korea), South Asia (India), and Southeast Asia, combining language acquisition with history, politics, religion, and contemporary affairs.

Thai Authorities Raid Unlicensed School Holding 89 Israeli Children

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:04:29 +0300

Raid on Illegal Educational Institution
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On Friday, Thai security forces conducted a raid on an educational institution operating illegally on the popular island of Koh Phangan. During the raid, 89 Israeli children aged 2 to 12 were found on the premises—a number five times greater than the facility’s permitted capacity.

Thai Authorities Raid Illegal School on Koh Phangan, Find 89 Israeli Children

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:03:00 +0300

Thai security forces raided an illegal school operating on the popular tourist island of Koh Phangan on Friday, May 2, 2026, discovering 89 Israeli children aged 2 to 12 on the premises — nearly five times the number permitted by the school’s license.

East-West Cultural Center (EWCC)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0300

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East-West Cultural Center (EWCC / המרכז התרבותי מזרח-מערב) is a dedicated Chinese language school based in central Jerusalem at HaRav Agan 10. The school’s stated mission is to teach Chinese in cultural context — the idea being that language is an expression of a culture, so grammar drills alone won’t get a student very far. Classes are small, taught by a team of native Chinese-speaking teachers, and delivered primarily online via Zoom (in the evenings) with in-person options from the Jerusalem base.

Kimura Japanese School

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Kimura is an online Japanese language school run by Lihi Kimura, offering authentic Japanese instruction with a team of native Japanese teachers. The school’s philosophy is “learning Japanese culture through the language,” integrating deep cultural understanding into every lesson.

Taiwan Makes It Easier for International Graduates to Stay and Work

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0300

Taiwan has significantly lowered the barriers for international graduates looking to build careers on the island. Under amendments to the Act of the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals, which took effect on January 1, 2026, foreign students who graduate from Taiwanese universities can now remain in the country and work for up to two years without needing a work permit.

Israeli Association for Japanese Studies

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0300

Chinese-Speaking Immigrant Yael Yao Wins Israel's National Bible Quiz

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0300

Yael Yao (יעל יאו), a 10th-grader who immigrated to Israel from Germany approximately three years ago, won first place in Israel’s National Bible Quiz for Youth (חידון התנ"ך הארצי לנוער) on March 17, 2026, in Kfar Saba. A Chinese speaker who is fluent in four languages — Chinese, German, Hebrew, and English — Yael will now represent Israel at the International Bible Quiz (חידון התנ"ך הבינלאומי) on Independence Day in Jerusalem.

Taiwan Awards Scholarships to Israeli Students Displaced by Missile Attacks

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:01:00 +0300

Taiwan has once again demonstrated its commitment to Israel through a meaningful act of solidarity. At a ceremony held at the Peres Academic Center, Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, Ms. Ya-Ping (Avi) Lee, presented scholarships to twelve Israeli students who were displaced from their homes after their cities were struck by Iranian missiles during the 12-day war.

Taiwan Offers 2025 Research Internships for Foreign Master and PhD Students

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0300

Taiwan Announces 2025 NARLabs International Internships for Foreign Graduate Students
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The National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs) in Taiwan has announced its 2025 international internship program, inviting foreign Master and PhD students from universities worldwide to participate in hands-on research at leading Taiwanese research centers.