The site's critical consensus reads, "The Kindergarten Teacher's crypticness can needlessly feel like homework, but Nadav Lapid's provocative direction and committed performances give this tale of mentorship and possession a disquieting sting".

[5] The New York Times called it, "self-assured, remarkably powerful".

[6][7] The Kindergarten Teacher won the $20,000 prize for new talent at the Taipei Film Festival.

[8] Lead actress Sarit Larry received the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female): Silver Peacock Award at the 45th International Film Festival of India.

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