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Nationalities
| Number of students |
370 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% non local students. |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Hebrew, Mandarin, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPad for all students in Elementary and a laptop is required in High School |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Judaism |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Most of the time Jewish and non-Jewish students learn together except during Jewish Studies and Hebrew lessons when International stream students study worldview subjects. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB MYP and DP |
| Results in these examinations |
In the ten years of graduating classes from Elsa High School, three of our students achieved perfect scores. Our graduating class of 2018 achieved an outstanding average score of 38, placing us 4th highest in Hong Kong. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Differs per grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
English as an Additional Language
|
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Learning extension is provided through multiple means: students who excel in specific subject areas may be provided with differentiated in-class work and/or enrolled in external subject competitions. Other extension opportunities for students who show strong abilities in public speaking, leadership and creativity are provided through school based and/or national or international opportunities to develop and showcase their skills. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. Admission to High School requires an aptitude assessment. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
MAP Test - A computer based multiple choice test for English Language, Reading, Mathematics, Science as well as a written English and Chinese assessment. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are welcome throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
7:55am |
| School finish time |
4:05pm is the latest timetabled class slot in the High School. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Uniform is mandatory for students from Pre-K to Grade 10. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Choir, Computer Club, Yoga & Fitness, Debate, Photography, Science Club, Table Tennis, Ball Games, Matheletes, Netball, Rock Band, Homework Club, Cooking Class, Judo, Chess Club and Drama. The list grows regularly. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our sports team compete in the ISSFHK league |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, Plastics Upcycling lab, Robotics lab, Black Box Theatre, Fitness Room, Makerspace |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer pitch, Netball/Basketball Court, Outdoor play area. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Excellence, Community, Tradition. Carmel School is a Jewish International School committed to academic excellence through fostering intellectual curiosity, self-directed learning and the individual development of each child. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our personalised approach, with emphasis on growing caring, compassionate, global citizens, produces students who are independent thinkers and communicators and who will become leaders and contribute to the Jewish and wider world. Through a generous teacher/student ratio and curriculum delivery that caters for a range of learning styles, the School offers a supportive environment that develops students' confidence, imagination and skills, in both academic and social spheres. |