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| Number of students |
366 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
25 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1.6% of the total student population is 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, Spanish |
| 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 teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Differs per grade |
| Uniform required |
Uniform is mandatory for students from Pre-K to Grade 10. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| 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. |
| 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 |
In the six years of graduating classes from Elsa High School, two 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 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. |
| 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 |
7:55am |
| School finish time |
4:05pm is the latest timetabled class slot in the High School. |
| 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 and Drama. The list grows regularly. |
| 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, Outdoor play area. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Our sports team compete in the ISSFHK league |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Excellence, Community, Tradition. Carmel strives to develop independent self-directed learners. |
| 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 to provide support, care, help and direction. |