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Carmel School was founded in 1991 as the first Jewish day school in East Asia. In 2009, the school expanded by opening Elsa High School, enabling students to continue through the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. Today, Carmel operates as a not-for-profit institution overseen by the Carmel School Association Board of Directors, which is responsible for governance and appointing senior leadership. The school has grown into a community of more than 350 students aged 1–18 across three campuses on Hong Kong Island.
Carmel describes itself as a community school, welcoming families with diverse backgrounds and fostering Jewish identity alongside international education. The school calendar features a variety of cultural and community events, including Jewish holidays, student-led activities, and performances. These events strengthen ties among students, parents, and staff while reinforcing the school’s values and traditions.
The PTA at Carmel is active and meets monthly with school leadership to support communication and collaboration. The association plays a role in both curricular and co-curricular activities, helping to organise community events and initiatives throughout the year. While specific events are not listed publicly, the PTA is described as central to building community spirit and supporting student life. Parents are encouraged to engage with the PTA to contribute ideas, help plan events, and strengthen connections across the Carmel community. Its work complements the school’s wider emphasis on community involvement and cultural traditions.
Carmel Elementary (Kindergarten–Grade 5) is part of Carmel School’s IB Continuum pathway on Hong Kong Island. The Elementary campus sits in a heritage building on Borrett Road, Mid-Levels, with facilities that include a library, indoor and outdoor play areas, dedicated music rooms, a community garden, the Patricia Creative Centre for art and engineering, an ICT/Coding zone, and a multi-purpose sports hall. Students follow the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), with English, Music, Hebrew & Jewish Studies, EAL, and STEAM featured on the programme of learning. Co-curricular activities run Monday to Friday, offering sports, arts and crafts, logic and programming, and dance. A Dedicated Learning Enhancement room supports learners on campus. Families use the school’s City School Bus Service for transport. Carmel enrolls students across three campuses, with 350+ students aged 1–18 in the wider school community.
