Oranim Academic College is located on a hill, surrounded by a forest of pine trees that inspired its name. Breathtaking views of the Carmel Mountains and the Jezreal Valley provide a stunning background to the beautiful campus of Oranim. The kibbutz movement founded Oranim in 1951 as a college to train high-quality childcare workers and teachers. Kibbutz education, at this time, was compulsory, from the day of birth until enrollment to the army. Emphasis was not only on gaining knowledge and skills, but also on teaching educational concepts and personal values. Being a teacher in the Kibbutz Movement was a vocation, not just a profession. Oranim's reputation was also renown in non-kibbutznik populations. Today, most of our students come from cities, towns, moshavs and villages. Both students and staff at Oranim reflect the multi-cultural and multi-ethnic reality in Israel. We are proud of the amiable and positive atmosphere on our campus.