Impact Bond: Aluma SIB
Stage of development: Implementation
Policy sector: Education
Intervention: The intervention seeks to reduce Computer Sciences student dropout rates in Haifa University and in Tel Aviv Yaffo Academic College, focusing on students coming from disadvantaged populations. Each student will receive: financial support, personal and tailored guidance, academic reinforcement (group studies, private tutoring, learning hubs, exams intensive preparation), and orientation with program mentors.
Date outcomes contract signed: 2015-04
Start of service provision: 2015
Total investment commitment currency: Israeli new shekels
Total investment commitment: 10548100
Total investment commitment (USD): 2713803.01
Target population: Participants must meet the following criteria: (1) must be studying Computer Science at Haifa University and in Tel Aviv Yaffo Academic College, (2) identified by the university as a student with a high risk of droping out, based on past achievements and socioeconomic background.
Targeted number of service users or beneficiaries: 600