Study Abroad in Israel with the Land as Your Classroom
For over 50 years, Muss has offered a fully accredited, college-preparatory high school study abroad program in Israel, where the entire country is built into the curriculum.
For over 50 years, Muss has offered a fully accredited, college-preparatory high school study abroad program in Israel, where the entire country is built into the curriculum.
Why Families Choose Muss
01Academic Excellence
Muss is a fully accredited, college-preparatory high school. Our faculty is dedicated to providing the very best in academia. AP courses, honors tracks, and all high school credits transfer seamlessly, and graduation requirements are just met, but exceeded. Students return home sharper, better prepared for college applications, and more confident in their academic identity.
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02Experiential Learning Across Israel
At Muss, Israel becomes the classroom. Trips throughout the country are not just travel experiences, they are deeply embedded into the curriculum. In addition to traditional classroom learning, students learn about history, current events, culture, and Israeli society directly in the field.
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03An Affordable Study-Abroad Experience
We believe a student's future should never come down to a price tag, so we’ve built pathways to make study abroad in Israel possible for families of all financial backgrounds. Thanks to Jewish National Fund-USA's Dream Israel Initiative, eligible students can receive up to $7,500 toward tuition. Find the path that works for your family.
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04A Safe Learning Environment
At Muss, students’ safety is built into every single day. Students live on a secure residential campus with 24/7 supervision, experienced professional staff, and ongoing family communication. Safety at Muss is more than a protocol, it's the foundation that makes everything else possible.
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Academic Programs
Muss offers programs that fit students’ academic schedules. Spend a full semester abroad, discover Israel with Mini-Mester, or make summer unforgettable. Every program combines learning, exploration, independence, and connection, with experiences tailored to meet each student’s individual goals and needs.
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The Ultimate Study Abroad Experience
High School Semester in Israel
High School Semester in Israel
Four months. A lifetime of perspective. A deeply immersive program spent living and learning in Israel. Study history where it happened, take Hebrew language classes, earn high school credits, build independence, and gain global perspective. Students who complete a full semester with Muss apply to college with the confidence that they can thrive in new environments and think critically about complex issues.
Explore the Semester ProgramMini-Mester
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Our Intensive Study Abroad Option
Mini-Mester Courses
Mini-Mester Courses
All the depth of a full semester on a timeline that works for you. The Mini-Mester brings the same rigorous, field-based learning and Israel immersion into a condensed, two-month long experience. This program is designed for students with busy schedules or diverse graduation timelines.
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Study with Muss This Summer
Summer Study Abroad
Summer Study Abroad
Muss Summer is a four-week academic experience for students who want to experience Israel differently. Days are spent learning, traveling, discovering, and building lifelong friendships. Students have the opportunity for additional accredited, academic courses with our Scholars Experience and Entrepreneurs Experience.
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Educational Partners
Educational Partners
Muss partners with partners with independent and private schools, Jewish federations, synagogues, and camps across the United States and around the world to design customized Israel programs for students. These partnerships leverage the same rigorous academic framework, the same safety infrastructure, and the same program features that families trust, adapted to fit the specific needs of partner institutions.
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
The value of a Muss education lasts a lifetime. There are plenty of pathways to help make this study abroad experience possible for every family.
Jewish National Fund-USA offers scholarships, grants, and flexible payment plans to make Muss a reality for every family. With opportunities like the Dream Israel Initiative, students can receive up to $7,500 toward tuition.
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Experiential Learning Across Israel
At Muss, Israel becomes a living classroom. Students learn beyond the textbook, standing in the footsteps of history. From the ancient ruins to innovation centers, our field-based learning model builds the critical thinking, historical literacy, and intellectual confidence that colleges demand.
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Tzfat
Explore magic and mysticism. See the beautiful ancient city and learn about Sephardic Jewry.
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Galilee
Discover the beauty of nature. Visit the Sea of Galilee and learn about pioneers of early Zionism.
The Golan
Explore the history, geography, and challenges facing northern Israel.
A Lasting Impact
Muss By The Numbers
For more than five decades Muss has taken generations of students to Israel, supporting their academic journey, and returning them home profoundly changed.
95%
of alumni say Muss was the most influential experience of their life
75%
of Muss alumni currently attend a Top 100 University or College*
35,000+
Alumni Worldwide
Stories From Muss
The best proof of what Muss can accomplish comes from our students and the entire Muss community. Hear directly from students who studied in Israel, parents who watched their teens grow, and the teachers who made it all happen.
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Noa
2026 Spring Semester
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Ori
2026 Spring Semester
Noa
2026 Spring Semester
Ori
2026 Spring Semester
Being immersed in the culture all the time, it's a very unique opportunity that you can't get anywhere else.
Noa
2026 Semester Student
The Journey Starts Here
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