Health-Promoting School Recognition Call Opened Under Choosing Healthy Program (Israel, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education opened a call for schools to seek recognition as health-promoting schools under the Choosing Healthy program for the 2025/2026 school year. The online form for joining the program was available until 30 June 2026.
The Ministry of Education opened a call for schools to seek recognition as health-promoting schools under the Choosing Healthy program for the 2025/2026 school year. The online form for joining the program was available until 30 June 2026.
What Changed?
Schools received a formal route to apply for recognition as health-promoting schools under ministry criteria and the Choosing Healthy program.
Old System vs New System
Schools could run health education and nutrition-related activity, but recognition for this cycle required a current ministry call and online application route.
Schools seeking recognition had to use the online form by the June deadline and align with the ministry's health-promotion requirements.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may experience more organized school health activity where their school applies and is recognized under the program.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents may see added attention to nutrition, healthy habits, and school health activity in participating institutions.
School / Institution Impact
Schools had to decide whether to apply, prepare the required information, and submit the online form before the deadline.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers involved in health education or school climate work may be asked to support program evidence, planning, or implementation.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-25: call posted
- 2026-06-30: online form deadline for joining the Choosing Healthy program.
What To Do
- Schools should check eligibility
- complete the online form before the deadline
- and retain evidence of health-promotion activity.
What To Watch Next
The ministry may later publish recognized schools or follow-up requirements for schools accepted into the program.
Global Context
The change shows how school health policy can be implemented through recognition programs and institutional application processes.
Source Record
Source type: Public notice
Source name: Israel Ministry of Education, Institutions Portal