Hebrew for Nurses

A Mixed Neshamot Guide

by: Irmanté Zach

You already have the nursing knowledge and probably even know how to validate your degree in Israel — but surprise! You’ll also need to prove your Hebrew.

Irmanté, one of our amazing Mixed Neshamot members, moved from Lithuania to Israel and successfully navigated this process. Here’s her guide to help you do the same.

Preparation

To take the test, you must:

• Read and write at a Gimel level of Hebrew

• Know basic nursing vocabulary in Hebrew

  
  

Two main preparation paths:

1. Take a regular Ulpan up to level Gimel + Medical Ulpan for nursing terminology

2. Self-study nursing vocabulary. A great resource is the book:📘 עברית לבריאות (Hebrew for Health)

   
   

Test Information – Part I

• Minimum passing score: 65%

• The test is designed specifically for nurses

• It includes Gimel-level Hebrew, but all the content is nursing-related➡️ So it’s not enough to just speak Hebrew—you’ll need the vocabulary of a nurse in Hebrew.

  
  

Test Information – Part II

Test Locations:

• Jerusalem: Studio at 18 Shlomzion HaMalka St.

• Tel Aviv: “Beit Brodetsky” Studio, 36 Brodetsky St.

• Duration: 3 hours

• Time: 13:15–16:15

  
  

Registration & Payment

1. Fill in your details (clearly, and in Hebrew!) using the registration link in our Instagram highlights.

2. You must register at least 14 days before the test date.

3. Cost: 80 shekels🏦 Pay at any Post Bank branch (ask for a payment receipt!)

4. On test day, bring:

   • Proof of payment

   • Valid ID or passport (No entry without these!)

Results

• Results are ready about 1 month after the test.

• To get them, email Elisheva:📧 el.achayot@gmail.com📞 054-6533032

If you passed:

• A certificate will be mailed to you within 4–6 weeks

• Your grades will be sent to the Ministry of Health within 2–3 weeks

Note: Elisheva is the test coordinator and a truly kind, helpful person. Don’t hesitate to ask her anything—she wants you to succeed!

Final Tips

• Start studying Hebrew as soon as possible, ideally alongside your degree validation process.

• Practice Hebrew nursing terms with flashcards, vocabulary lists, and even role-play with friends.

• Stay updated through our Instagram highlights — we post helpful links and resources!

  
  

We hope this guide helps you get one step closer to working as a nurse in Israel.

Have questions or want to share your experience? Drop us a comment or DM!