Elite Academy is a 3-year program designed for academically-motivated Jewish students spanning all levels of observance and academic interests. It is bolstered by a strong support network comprised of Jewish Agency professionals who continually interface with students and their parents. Each class has both educational and professional teams working with it, providing social and educational instruction and moral support. Participants are each paired with a host family who provides home-away-from-home hospitality during Shabbat and school holidays, and a warm and caring environment. Participants receive full room and board, medical insurance, two free flights (to and from the program), small monthly stipends, and budgets for travel within Israel and maintaining telephone contact with family. In return, they are required to take their studies seriously, achieve the educational objectives of the Academy, and abide by its rules. After 14 years, over 90 percent of Elite students have graduated from their adopted school and have received an Israeli Matriculation (Bagrut) that is recognized by the top universities and colleges worldwide.