Pontifical Institute Effetà Paul VI

The “Ephpheta Paul VI” Institute in Bethlehem is a specialized institution focused on the
audio-phonetic rehabilitation of deaf children in the Palestinian Territories. Its core mission is to train and prepare students to confidently engage with society, emphasizing that deafness is not a barrier to personal achievement. The school employs an “oral” approach, beginning with preschool language instruction that includes acoustic training, lip-reading, and the utilization of existing auditory residues. This method gradually guides children toward developing effective communication skills and integrating positively into society. The school’s dedicated team of speech therapists, teachers,
and educators ensures that each child progresses from therapeutic language learning to more advanced language competence, encompassing the understanding of grammatical structures, syntax, and the meaning behind spoken words.