The Feuerstein Institute

The Aim Higher programme assists deserving young Israeli adults of Ethiopian origin and from the social periphery in gaining admission to Israel’s top universities and their most prestigious departments.

Historically, these universities and departments have been inaccessible for these students, as the main admission criterion is the psychometric entrance exam, an exam which has been proven to be culturally biased.

The Aim Higher program removes the barrier that the culturally biased psychometric exam poses by replacing it with the Feuerstein Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD), a dynamic assessment that tests a candidate’s ability to learn, rather than his or her manifest abilities. They are then provided with ongoing cognitive, academic, financial and social support throughout their years in university.

All of these components ensure that participating students are not only admitted to university, but also successfully complete their studies.