Spain is home to two ORT affiliated schools, together bringing more than 700 students to our network.
Colegio IBN Gabirol – Estrella Toledano has provided Jewish schooling for the community of Madrid since 1965. It joined the ORT network in 2017 and welcomes 390 children aged three to 18.
It delivers an extensive curriculum above the national requirements through extra courses in Jewish education and technology, alongside a commitment to innovative and multilingual learning environments. An education at Estrella Toledano engages students in critical thinking, solid Jewish values, languages, technology, and diversity.
In Barcelona, Colegio Hatikva was set up in 1968 and caters to students of kindergarten age up to 16. The ORT-affiliated private institution follows the Spanish national curriculum, with a strong emphasis on multilingual education (Spanish, Catalan, English, and Hebrew) and ethics. Its approach integrates project-based learning, critical thinking, and intercultural competencies.
Its mission is to nurture students who are academically competent, socially responsible, and deeply connected to Jewish values and culture. The school is known for its warm, inclusive atmosphere and strong sense of community, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.
South Africa
ORT South Africa is an accredited, award-winning non-profit organization, dedicated to empowering individuals and communities across South Africa.
Belgium
Belgian ORT was established in 1946 primarily to educate Jewish children who had returned from the camps so that they could enter regular schools.
Israel
World ORT operates in Israel as World ORT Kadima Mada (WOKM), implementing programs that have raised standards of STEM education in underprivileged communities throughout the country’s northern and southern peripheries.