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Best areas to live in Tel Aviv for expat families

Northern Tel Aviv, established expat catchment, home to the Walworth Barbour American International School and within reach of the Tel Aviv International School. Strong housing stock, parks, family infrastructure.

Ramat Aviv

Northern Tel Aviv, established expat catchment, home to the Walworth Barbour American International School and within reach of the Tel Aviv International School. Strong housing stock, parks, family infrastructure.

Herzliya Pituach

North of Tel Aviv proper, coastal, home to several international schools including the Israel International School and the German International School. Lower density than Tel Aviv with beach access.

Tel Aviv centre

Closer to city offices but further from international schools. Suits families on shorter postings or with city-centre work commitments who can absorb the school commute.

What to know

Security situations evolve. Most expat families stay current with embassy advisories and adjust accordingly. The school year follows the Israeli calendar (September to June) with a long summer break that international school families use for travel.

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