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Carmel School - Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$10,800 - 16,700
Ages 1 - 5 years
Pupil numbers 350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
Carmel School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Hebrew, Mandarin
Typical class size 4
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years
Introduction

Carmel School’s Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is located inside the Jewish Community Centre at One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Road in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. It serves children from age one through Pre-K and feeds into Carmel’s IB Primary Years Programme at the nearby Elementary campus. The ELC’s programme includes Sensory Play, Creative Arts, Movement and Outdoor Exploration, with English as the language of instruction and additional language learning in Mandarin and Hebrew; French is available through the Extended Day Programme. Facilities at the ELC include an indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor jungle gyms, an indoor multi-sport facility, climbing wall and a multiplay area. Families can use the school bus run by City School Bus Service Limited. Carmel School as a whole enrols over 350 students aged 1–18 across three campuses on Hong Kong Island.

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Jewish Community Centre, Level 3, One Robinson Place, 70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Carmel School - Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English.

Location
The Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is situated in the Mid-Levels district of Hong Kong Island. This is a mainly residential area located above Central, with convenient access to the city. Families are supported by a dedicated school bus provider that connects the campus with other neighbourhoods.

Stages
The ELC caters to children from age 1 to age 5 across Walkers/Tzutzik, Ganeynu/Pre-Nursery, Nursery (K1), and Pre-K. From there, children move into Carmel Elementary (IB PYP) and later Elsa High School (IB MYP and DP).

Type
The school is an inclusive co-educational Jewish day school. Carmel operates as a day school across all three of its campuses, with no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
Carmel notes a dedicated Learning Enhancement Room at the Elementary campus. The ELC’s pages, however, do not publish details of SEN provisions or specific support for children with Additional Learning Needs.

Country affiliation
Carmel is not affiliated with any one country; it is an International Baccalaureate Continuum School located in Hong Kong.

Religious affiliation
The school is an independent Jewish day school, guided by Modern Orthodox principles.

School day structure
The ELC day begins at 8:45am. Families can extend the day through the Extended Day Programme (EDP), which runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Bus service
Yes, the school offers a bus service run by City School Bus Service Limited. Families register directly through the provider, with support from the school office. If families cancel, one calendar month’s written notice is required, or a month’s fare is charged in lieu. Contact details for the provider are published, including a dedicated phone line and email.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Carmel School - Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre ranges from HKD 10,800 to HKD 16,700 for 2026/27.

Tuition Fees (Monthly)

Tzutzik / Walkers (Age 1–2): HKD 10,800 per month
Ganeynu / Pre-Nursery (Age 2–3): HKD 11,800 per month
Nursery (K1, Age 3–4): HKD 16,300 per month
Pre-K (Age 4–5): HKD 16,700 per month

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are billed every month according to the child’s programme. The website does not provide details about specific due dates, instalments, or late payment conditions.

Additional Fees

Uniforms: Families purchase school uniforms separately through designated suppliers.
Transportation: Bus fees are charged by City School Bus Service Limited. Cancellation requires one month’s written notice, or one month’s fare is charged in lieu.
Other additional charges (such as lunches, textbooks, or activity fees) are not published on the ELC website.

Refund Policy
The bus service provider specifies that cancellations require one calendar month’s notice; otherwise, an additional month’s fee is charged. Tuition refund terms are not publicly detailed on the fees page.

Payment Options
The website does not specify payment methods (e.g. bank transfer or credit card).
Academics

Carmel School - Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 5.

Curriculum
The Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre provides programmes for children aged 1 to 5, focusing on sensory play, creative arts, movement, and outdoor exploration. English is the main language of instruction, with Mandarin taught three times per week from Nursery and Hebrew introduced as a subject; French is available in the Extended Day Programme. Students progress to Carmel Elementary, where the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) runs from Kindergarten through Grade 5. From there, they continue into Elsa High School, which delivers the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) in Grades 6 to 10, followed by the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) in Grades 11 and 12. Carmel is authorised as an IB Continuum School, meaning students can complete their entire IB pathway within the same institution.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application submission
Parents begin by completing the Application Checklist and Application Form, which can be submitted by email, post, or in person. For older applicants, additional documents such as student or educator questionnaires may be requested. Families are encouraged to apply well in advance, as placement is dependent on space availability.

2. Interview
Once applications are received, candidates and their families are invited for a face-to-face interview with the Carmel faculty. This meeting allows the school to better understand the child and the family’s expectations, while also giving parents the opportunity to ask questions. The interview is a required part of the process before any admission decision is made.

3. Assessment (where applicable)
While formal academic testing is not listed for Early Learning Centre admissions, the wider Carmel admissions process may include assessments, such as MAP entrance exams for higher grades. For ELC students, the focus is on developmental readiness rather than academic performance. The school also applies grade-level prerequisites for progression into Elementary and High School.

4. Placement criteria
Admission is based on age cut-off dates (31 October). For example, Nursery (K1) applicants must be three years old by 31 October of the school year. When places are limited, the school prioritises applications from siblings, children of staff, and members of the Jewish community.

5. Offer and enrolment
Successful applicants receive a formal acceptance letter. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure the child’s place at the school. Families must confirm acceptance promptly, as places are limited and demand is high.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly disclose information about scholarships or financial aid.

Waitlist
Carmel School does not operate a pool system. However, when places are limited, a priority system applies. Preference is given to siblings of current students, children of Carmel School staff, and children of employees or members of the Jewish community in Hong Kong. If no places are available, applicants may be placed on a waitlist until a space becomes available.
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