There are more introductory level courses offered in the Fall, and the group tends to be all new students who form their bonds over the course of the semester. In the Spring about half the group changes over, and it is more likely that you need some prerequisite for some of the courses. Most students receive a transcript for all courses completed at AIES from Tel Aviv University's Overseas Student Program. Students can also choose to receive a transcript from Green Mountain College in Vermont. Some schools offer their own transcripts directly - such as University of California, New England College, and Green Mountain College.
Students generally find credits are accepted without a problem.
If a student has already taken comparable courses, the introductory level courses can be waived and a student can take an alternative course. Permission for this type of exception is granted by an academic advisor at the Institute, based on transcripts or other proof of prior coursework completed. The Southern Arava has a warm and arid climate. Generally the days are very hot in the summer and fairly warm in the winter. In the summer, evenings are fairly warm, while in the winter the evenings can get very cold.