
Carmel School
- 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)
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
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 1–18
Students
400
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- 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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery AM | HKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K |
| Nursery PM | HKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K |
| Lower Kindergarten AM | HKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K |
| Lower Kindergarten PM | HKD 119,700≈ USD 15.3K |
| Grade 1 Junior | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 1 | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 2 | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 3 | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 4 | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 5 | HKD 212,700≈ USD 27.1K |
| Grade 6 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 7 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 8 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 9 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 10 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 11 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| Grade 12 | HKD 249,200≈ USD 31.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery AM | HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Nursery PM | HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Lower Kindergarten AM | HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Lower Kindergarten PM | HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K) |
| Grade 1 Junior | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 1 | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 2 | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 3 | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 4 | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 5 | HKD 212,700 (about USD 27.1K) |
| Grade 6 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 7 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 8 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 9 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 10 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 11 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Grade 12 | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Carmel School (this school) | HKD 119,700 (about USD 15.3K) | HKD 249,200 (about USD 31.8K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 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 School | HKD 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 School | HKD 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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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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