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IB World School (Continuum): Carmel School is authorised to offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). This means the school is officially recognised by the International Baccalaureate to deliver all three programmes.
WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges): The Elsa High School Diploma is accredited by WASC, an American regional accrediting agency, which assures that the diploma meets recognised international standards for secondary education.
EARCOS (East Asia Regional Council of Schools) Membership: Carmel is a member of this regional association of international schools, which provides networking and professional development opportunities.
The school website does not list any institutional awards received by Carmel School or Elsa High School.
Carmel’s Elsa High School Campus (Grades 6–12) delivers the IB MYP and DP in a Jewish international setting on Hong Kong Island’s east side, at Shau Kei Wan. Students progress through the MYP (Grades 6–10) to the DP (Grades 11–12), with IB subjects that include multiple Language A choices and Language Acquisition options in French, Hebrew, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, and Italian. The school highlights STEAM and robotics, with a dedicated space and programme, and offers extensive co-curriculars such as music, drama, debate, and rehearsals for the Elsa Musical. Service features throughout the MYP via Service & Action, including local and international opportunities. Carmel’s graduates and DP outcomes are profiled on the school site, and the high school diploma is WASC-accredited. The campus is served by City School Bus Service Limited, with pick-up/return details published for families.