Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (TRY) is the gold standard study-abroad semester in Jerusalem for North American high schoolers (10th–12th grade).
Get Ready To:
Live in Israel
Keep Up With Your High School Classes From Back Home
Turn the Entire Country Into Your Living, Breathing Classroom
Hikie up Masada at sunrise explore the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv and living in a Jerusalem neighborhood, TRY isn’t just a semester away. It will shape who you are and who you become.
Your Living Textbook: Forget sitting at a desk reading about history. On TRY, our Israel Core Course is experiential. One day you will read the Tanakh (Bible) overlooking the ancient hills of Jerusalem, and the next you’ll dive into the complexities of modern Israeli life.
Keep Up (or Get Ahead) Academically : You won’t fall behind. Our small-group General Studies classes and academic support ensure that you stay on track with your APs, honors, and core classes from your home high school. Check out our accreditation here. We provide you with an official transcript at the end of the semester.
The Masa (Journey) to Poland: An element of the TRY journey includes a powerful, deeply meaningful week-long journey in Poland, exploring the pre-war Jewish life in Poland, the Shoah and modern Jewish initiatives and communities.
Independence & Friendships: Living in a community of peers from all over North America teaches you real-world independence, advocacy and helps prepare you for college. You’ll build confidence, learn to navigate a new culture, and connect with a community that gets you.
| Program | Best For | When It Happens |
| The Spring Semester | The classic, full-immersion study abroad experience. | January – May |
| Mini-Mester | 8 week TRY experience equivalent to one quarter of the school year | With option for Poland add on |
100% : The amount of Israel used as a classroom. From the deserts of the South to the tech hubs of Tel Aviv, to the mountains and streams of the North.
1 : Unforgettable community. Living, laughing, and learning side-by-side with an incredible cohort of Ramahniks and friends from all over North America.
Zero : The number of classes you’ll miss from home. We coordinate with your school.
Don’t just read about history – live it
Tichon Ramah Yerushalayim (Ramah Jerusalem High School) opened its doors to teens from North America in 1982. Since its opening, TRY has partnered with Jewish day schools, high schools, and community Federations to give students the ultimate study abroad experience.
TRY is also honored to partner with USY, offering the USY High track, which is fully integrated into the program.
At TRY, we pursue academic excellence, provide inspirational Israel education, instill the Ramah camping movement’s values and traditions, and facilitate personal growth.
TRY 2027 Full Program: January 24 – May 26, 2027
Poland Experience: March 29 – April 5, 2027
Tuition: $23,650 (Land cost) / Tuition After Generous Masa Grant: $19,450
Chaperoned Group Flight Ticket: TBD
Early Bird TRY Full Program:
Register by April 5, 2026 and receive a $1,500 discount.
Register by September 15, 2026 and receive a $750 discount.
TRY 2027 Quarter Program: January 24 – March 25, 2027
Tuition (Land cost): $15,500 / Tuition After Generous Masa Grant: $11,300
Chaperoned Group Flight Ticket: TBD
Early Bird TRY Quarter Program:
Register by April 5, 2026 and receive a $750 discount.
Register by September 15, 2026 and receive a $375 discount.
Tuition Includes
Tuition Does Not Include
PLEASE NOTE: Tuition for TRY is listed in US dollars and all payments must be made in US dollars.
Applicants to the program must display sufficient academic, emotional, and social maturity, be in good health, and be willing to engage in the challenges of a dynamic, observant Jewish community.
TRY is right for you if you are:
Application Requirements
Let the fun begin!
How to apply:
This will:
TRY partners with MyInterview, a platform that enables pre-recorded interviews.
In order to be accepted, make sure you have:
Academic Review – Our goal is for you to return home, fully prepared to re-enter your classes.
This is what we need from you:
Let the fun begin!
TRY Educational Philosophy
For over 40 years, TRY has provided students from across North America with an unparalleled academic experience. Working with each student’s school, we can provide an individualized program that matches course load and curricula, and includes comprehensive student support and implementation of IEP/504 Plans.
Accreditation:
TRY offers a full range of grade level, honors, and AP courses in English, mathematics, science, history, foreign languages, and physical education. We are fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Through a partnership between TRY and Gratz College in Philadelphia, TRY students are eligible to participate in a concurrent enrollment program in which they may earn college credits. TRY students have used their credit earned in the following colleges.
Our College Board school code is 675400.
Please download our TRY Course Descriptions for a more detailed description of the courses that we offer.
Course Requirements
All students are required to enroll in the following:
In addition, most students enroll in the following courses:
AP Courses can be arranged in most subjects.
Students will take no more than four General Studies courses in addition to the course requirements.
English Language and World Literature
History
Health
Mathematics
Languages
Sciences
Other
*Students taking under-enrolled courses as well as those taking more than four courses are subject to an additional fee
