MODERN HEBREW (IVRIT)

Head of Dept:
Mr. E. Sadah
Mrs. I. Finke
Mrs. A. Kaivanto
Mrs. I. Perez
“The revival of the Hebrew language is considered one of the most prominent phenomena of modern history”
     Eliezer Ben Yehuda  -
​The Revival of the Hebrew Language

Shalom!

As a Jewish school with orientation to Israel the Hebrew language has an integral part of King David School.

Modern Hebrew studies are part of a whole complex consisting of various experiences from the days in junior school, through visits in Israel and up to the high school

Hebrew studies develop the language skills and give the student tools to read, listen, write and speak language. Hebrew studies are divided according to levels in order to allow better support for each student at their level.

Our Aims

  • Giving the students the basic skills which will enable them to communicate in Hebrew, in every day life.
  • Developing a strong grammatical basis and vocabulary which will enable the students to explore various topics in Hebrew.
  • Getting acquainted with a variety of topics connected to Israel’s history, society and literature.     
  • Including Israeli and Jewish themes, such as holidays, events in Israel and the Jewish world, in order to develop a strong connection and love for Israel.
 
The Modern Hebrew department is offering a range of levels in Hebrew.

Most of our students already have the knowledge of basic reading and writing at the end of primary school, However we offer support from the basic learning of the Alef – Beit , through acquiring the grammar and the use of the language, to GCSE and A-level courses.

Learning Intent and Mission:
  • Deportment
  • Confidence
  • Happy and enquiring learners
  • Independent learning opportunities
  • Linear learning
  • Mastery of key skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
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KS3 Ivrit 

At KS3 the study of Ivrit closely follows a thematic programme of studies introducing language, communication skills and essential grammar:

  • Year 7: My family, the world and city, numbers, colours and clothes.
  • Year 8: School, hobbies, holidays, free time activities and food and healthy living.
  • Year 9: Career and future plans, Israeli culture, global issues, charity and outreach, homelessness and youth movements.
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KS4 GCSE Ivrit

At GCSE pupils follow the AQA programme. Assessment is gained through four papers taken at the end of the two year study (100%) set by the exam board:
  • Paper 1: Listening (25%)
  • Paper 2: Speaking (25%)
  • Paper 3: Reading (25%)
  • Paper 4: Writing (25%)

Students can be submitted for either the HIGHER or FOUNDATION level examination series. 
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KS5: A Level Ivrit 

At A-Level pupils follow the AQA programme. Assessment is gained through three papers taken at the end of the two year study (100%) set by the exam board:
  • Students study technological and social change, looking at diversity and the benefits it brings. They will study highlights of Israeli artistic culture, including art and architecture, and learn about Israeli politics including political engagement amongst the young.
  • Students also explore the influence of the past on present day Israel.
  • Throughout their studies, they will learn the language in the context of Israel and learn about the issues and influences which have shaped the country. Students will study texts and film and have the opportunity to carry out independent research in an area of their choice.
  • Assessment tasks will be varied and cover listening, reading and writing skills

This course develops an insight into the linguistic literary, historic and social achievements, as well as contemporary changes, in modern Jewish and Israeli society.
  
School Depts
Art
Biblical Hebrew
Business Studies
Classical Civilisation
Critical Thinking
Design Technology
Drama
Economics
English
Food Technology
French
Geography
Graphics
Health & Social Care
History
ICT
Mathematics
Modern Hebrew (Ivrit)
Music
Physical Education
Politics
Psychology
RE – Judaism
Science
Spanish
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