Feuerstein Institute
Cognitive Development for All Ages
Who we are
We empower everyone to reach their intellectual potential,
regardless of background or ability.
The Feuerstein Institute is a center for education, rehabilitation, and research dedicated to enhancing individuals’ cognitive abilities and overall functioning. We help individuals achieve their potential by teaching them how to learn.
The Feuerstein Method is a process-oriented approach that identifies learning challenges, analyzes them, and resolves them through systematic intervention.
The Feuerstein Method in application
The Children’s Clinic
Rehabilitation Centers
All over the world
Join us! At the Feuerstein Convention!
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming 2026 Feuerstein Convention!
Enjoy five days of advanced, hands-on courses that equip educators, clinicians, and parents with practical cognitive tools. Designed for educators, clinicians, and parents, The Feuerstein Convention offers hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and a supportive professional community.
July 20-24, 2026
Learn The Feuerstein Method
Become a certified Feuerstein Practitioner
The Feuerstein Institute provides several courses that train individuals in the Feuerstein method and enhance their knowledge of related subjects. Our training is appropriate for those with backgrounds in education, counseling, therapy, psychology, medicine, human resources, corrections, university students, and more!
The Feuerstein Method is a highly adaptable and versatile educational technique used in over 50 countries.
courses & Workshops
We offer both in-person and online courses and seminars.
Our in-person courses are intensive and usually last 1-2 weeks, depending on the specific course or seminar. During these courses, all the material is taught in person, and most of our practicum courses provide the opportunity to work with a child under the guidance of an experienced certified trainer.
Our online courses vary in intensity (between 1-3 times a week) and require several hours of individual practice and viewing pre-recorded videos. Please allow time in your schedule to accommodate the workload.
1 Unforgettable Week: Feuerstein Congress in Guatemala
A heartfelt recap of the inaugural Feuerstein Congress in Guatemala, where educators and therapists discovered the transformative power of the Feuerstein Method.
Historic Breakthrough: Feuerstein Institute Guatemala partnership
The Feuerstein Institute Guatemala partnership with Universidad del Istmo (UNIS) promotes educational inclusion through cognitive intervention for autism & Down syndrome.
Strengthening Education in Paraguay: Feuerstein Method Empowers Teachers
The Feuerstein Institute collaborates with the Paraguayan Ministry of Education to train 300 teachers in Instrumental Enrichment, strengthening learning and cognitive development nationwide.
Jerusalem Post Opinion Feature: Chava Dardik Explains Post-Trauma Recovery with the Feuerstein Method
Chava Dardik of the Feuerstein Institute explains how cognitive rehabilitation helps individuals recover from post-trauma. Featured in the Jerusalem Post, the article highlights how…
Global Impact: Feuerstein Training Programs in Guatemala & Japan 2025
Discover how Feuerstein training programs in Guatemala and Japan 2025 empower educators to advance cognitive development worldwide.
How Mediated Learning Can Make You a Better Educator: Lessons from Jeanne Zehr’s ‘The Master Teacher’
Inspired by Dr. Jeanne Zehr’s chapter The Master Teacher, this blog explores how mediated learning—core to the Feuerstein Method—helps educators shift from delivering content…
Feuerstein in the News
July 2024
Dr. Jeanne Zehr named to be the Director of North America Programs
May 2025
FIE Course in Singapore – for the 1st time in 10 years!