This comparison covers public school quality, availability of Jewish and Hebrew-language schools, and typical private school costs across the 17 countries most popular with Israeli families. Use the table below to identify which destination best fits your children's educational needs.
| Country | Education Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5/5 | Excellent public schooling; top-ranked universities. |
| Germany | 5/5 | Tuition-free public universities; strong apprenticeship and public schools. |
| Netherlands | 5/5 | Excellent public and international schools; English-medium universities. |
| United Kingdom | 5/5 | Excellent public schools; world's top universities. |
| Ireland | 5/5 | Free public school for all residents including immigrants; excellent universities including Trinity College Dublin. |
| Austria | 5/5 | Free and excellent public school and university system; high quality at no cost for residents. |
| Canada | 4/5 | Strong public school system; top universities worldwide. |
| Italy | 4/5 | Good public schooling; strong international schools in major cities. |
| Portugal | 4/5 | Good public schools; international schools available in Lisbon and Porto. |
| Spain | 4/5 | Good public schools; strong international school network in major cities. |
| United Arab Emirates | 4/5 | Excellent international schools; English-medium from primary level. |
| United States | 4/5 | Good public schools in wealthy districts; top universities globally. |
| Malta | 4/5 | English instruction at public schools; strong international school sector makes it easy for Israeli children. |
| Czech Republic | 4/5 | Free public university for Czech-language programs; many English-language programs; international schools in Prague. |
| Greece | 3/5 | Public schools are adequate; good international school options in Athens. |
| Thailand | 3/5 | Strong international schools in Bangkok ($8k–$25k/yr); public schools teach in Thai. |
| Cyprus | 3/5 | English-medium private and international schools available; public schools teach in Greek. |