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| Number of students |
365 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1.6% of the total student population is from local. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Hebrew, Mandarin |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
iPad for all students in the elementary and MacBook in the high school. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on different grade levels. |
| Uniform required |
Uniform is mandatory for students from Pre-K to Grade 10. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for the early childhood and Preschool sections. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, for high school only. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English Language, Reading, Maths, Science, Chinese Language |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications are welcome throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
98% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB MYP and DP |
| Results in these examinations |
Most of them did very well. Last year, a student in Grade 12 achieved 45 full marks in IB DP. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Jewish. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
The Preschool and Elementary school is only available to the Jewish community. At the high school, there is an international stream where non-Jewish students are welcome. Most of the time Jewish and non-Jewish students learn together except during Jewish Studies and Hebrew lessons the non-Jewish students will be studying worldview subjects. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
English as an Additional Language.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes, we do support them. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:45 am at the Early Childhood & Preschool
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| School finish time |
11:45 am for the 1-3 years old
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| 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, Drama, etc. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Soccer pitch, Netball/Basketball Court, Tennis Court outdoor play area, swimming pool. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Basketball team and Soccer team. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Excellence, Community, Tradition. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We believe the parent-school partnership underpins a child's ability to blossom and develop to his or her full potential. Carmel functions as one large family, providing support, care, help and direction. |