Carmel School

Mid-Levels; Shau Kei Wan (Hong Kong Island), Hong KongLicensed
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP
  • IB Diploma

Per yearabout USD 15.3K–31.8K

HKD 120K–249K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

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About

All-through school from pre-Nursery to Grade 12 on Hong Kong Island, serving the Jewish and international community, offering IB PYP, MYP and DP.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma

  • Ages

    Ages 1–18

  • Students

    400

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Founded
1991
Religion
jewish
Ownership
Non-profit
School bus
Yes
Accreditations
WASC, IB

Fees

Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
Nursery AMHKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K
Nursery PMHKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K
Lower Kindergarten AMHKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K
Lower Kindergarten PMHKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K
Grade 1 JuniorHKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 1HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 2HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 3HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 4HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 5HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K
Grade 6HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 7HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 8HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 9HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 10HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 11HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Grade 12HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Carmel School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
Nursery AMHKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K)
Nursery PMHKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K)
Lower Kindergarten AMHKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K)
Lower Kindergarten PMHKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K)
Grade 1 JuniorHKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 1HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 2HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 3HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 4HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 5HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K)
Grade 6HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 7HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 8HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 9HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 10HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 11HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Grade 12HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)

Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Carmel School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Carmel School (this school)HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K)HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K)
Harrow International School Hong KongHKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K)HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K)
Delia Memorial School (Glee Path)HKD 3,000 (about USD 383)HKD 76,226 (about USD 9.73K)
Kellett SchoolHKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)
Kennedy School (ESF)HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K)HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K)
Lantau International SchoolHKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K)HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K)

Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Capital levy
HKD 18,520

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Entry process
Map, Interview
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • STEM
  • Academics
  • Performing arts
  • Visual arts

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Library
  • Makerspace
  • Theatre

After-school activities

  • Robotics
  • Performing Arts
  • Sports
  • Design Challenge

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Licence

On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong

The essentials

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Bus service

    School buses are run by City School Bus Service Limited. There is a registration form, and cancellation needs one month's written notice.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Governance and ownership

    A Board of Directors sets school policy and appoints the Principal. It includes parents, community members and independent directors, and meets monthly.

    • Board of Directors
    • Monthly board meetings

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Curriculum

    Runs an IB continuum from pre-Nursery to Grade 12, emphasising inquiry, critical thinking and self-directed learning.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

    The Parent-Teacher Association nominates two members to the Board of Directors.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Academic facilities

    Has a dedicated STEAM space, a fully equipped robotics lab and libraries.

    • STEAM space
    • Robotics lab
    • Library
    • Hebrew library

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Academic and intellectual

    Offers a STEAM programme, robotics and a whole-school Design Challenge.

    • Robotics programme
    • FIRST Robotics Competition
    • Design Challenge

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Arts and creative

    Runs performing arts activities and an IB Diploma Visual Arts exhibition.

    • Performing Arts
    • IB DP Visual Arts Exhibition

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Cultural and language

    Provides cultural learning through Jewish values and a Hebrew library, and holds mixed-grade learning days.

    • Jewish Values
    • Hebrew Library

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Language provision

    Early learning programmes use a dual-language approach, and the school has a Hebrew library.

    • Dual language early learning
    • Hebrew library

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Reputation

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Awards

    The senior robotics team won the Rookie All Star Award at a FIRST Robotics regional and was invited to the international championships.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

  • Admissions

    Admissions are described as personal and transparent. Elsa High School accepts non-Jewish students, and children with one Jewish parent are accepted at all levels.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre, Robinson Road; Carmel Elementary and Preschool, Borrett Road; Elsa High School, Shau Kei Wan

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