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
For Educators
Apply the Feuerstein Method in your classrooms or resource rooms with children of all ages and cognitive levels.
For Clinicians
Implement the Feuerstein Method in your practice across many types of therapy mediums. Enhance the way your work with your clients.
For Parents
Use the Feuerstein Method at home! Learn practical tools that you can start using today to give your kids the best step forward.
Join us in Cyprus!
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming 2026 Feuerstein Convention – in Cyprus!
This October 11-15, the Feuerstein Institute will travel to the beautiful island of Cyprus together with our wonderful trainers to teach dozens of new Feuerstein mediators – and you can be a part of that too!
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.
If you work with individuals with autism, take our course called Cognitive Approach to ASD – a course that applies the Feuerstein approach to enhance learning, cognitive, and social-emotional skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Or if you work with young children or individuals of any age with special needs, sign up for our course called Cognitive Key 1 – a cognitive program that builds thinking skills, number sense, spatial awareness, and social-emotional development.
Spot are limited so register today!
October 11-15, 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.
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Feuerstein in the News
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