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.
Uruguay
Universidad ORT Uruguay became the country's first officially recognized private university in 1996 and is now the largest of its kind in the country.
Colombia
Colegio Colombo Hebreo School in Bogotá is one of Colombia’s top-ranked schools and is regularly well placed in national rankings.
Argentina
ORT Argentina has more than 10,000 students from primary school through high school to adult education and teacher training facilities across four campuses around Buenos Aires.