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Carmel School - Carmel Elementary Campus

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$80,500 - 226,090
Ages 1 - 18 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)
Taught languages English, Hebrew, Mandarin
Typical class size 4
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Kindergarten, Elementary
Introduction

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.

This campus is part of Carmel School

10 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Carmel School - Carmel Elementary Campus has 350 pupils, typical class sizes of 4, instruction in English.

Location
Carmel Elementary is situated in the Mid-Levels area on Hong Kong Island, a central neighbourhood known for its residential community and convenient access to transport links and the city’s business districts. The school operates three campuses across Hong Kong Island, with the Elementary campus in Mid-Levels and the High School in Shau Kei Wan, giving families access from different parts of the city.

Stages
The Elementary campus serves Kindergarten to Grade 5. Students continue into the Middle Years Programme (Grades 6–10) and Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) at Elsa High School.

Type
Carmel is a co-educational day school. It does not provide boarding facilities; all students commute daily.

Additional learning support
The Elementary campus includes a Dedicated Learning Enhancement room to provide extra support to students who need it. Beyond this, the school does not publish detailed SEN provisions or policies.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a national affiliation; it is an IB Continuum School authorised for the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes.

Religious affiliation
Carmel School is a Jewish international school with a Modern Orthodox ethos. It welcomes students from all strands of Judaism and also accepts non-Jewish students in its High School.

School day structure
The school’s public website does not disclose daily start and end times or details of breaks/lunch times.

Bus service
Yes. Carmel contracts City School Bus Service Limited for transport. Families can arrange service directly.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Carmel School - Carmel Elementary Campus ranges from HKD 80,500 to HKD 226,090 for 2026/27.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Early Learning (Tzutzik & Ganeynu Afternoon Programme): HKD 84,500
Nursery & Pre-K: HKD 114,000
Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Elementary): HKD 202,600
Elsa High School Main Stream (Grades 6–12): HKD 202,600
Elsa High School International Stream (Grades 6–12): HKD 237,370

Fees are billed monthly over 10 months per year, due on the 1st of each month. Families entering mid-year are also charged from the 1st of the month.

Capital Levy
Grades 6–12 students are charged an annual Capital Levy of HKD 18,520. This levy supports facility maintenance and improvements.

Transportation Fees
The school provides a bus service through City School Bus Service Limited. Families make arrangements directly with the provider.

Learning Support
Elementary offers a Dedicated Learning Enhancement room. Costs for additional specialist support, if required, are not detailed online.

Refund Policy
The website does not disclose tuition refund terms. Financial assistance is available to families in need, but is not offered during the first year of enrolment and not for Nursery or younger. Applications are due by June 1 annually.

Payment Options
The school does not specify exact payment methods (e.g., card or transfer) online but notes that the Carmel School Association acts as the agent for fee collection.
Academics

Carmel School - Carmel Elementary Campus teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Carmel Elementary delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), which focuses on inquiry-based learning across all subjects. The Programme of Learning includes core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Music, Hebrew and Jewish Studies, alongside specialist provision in STEAM, EAL (English as an Additional Language), and physical education. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 follow the PYP framework, which emphasises transdisciplinary themes to connect learning across disciplines. After Grade 5, students progress to the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Elsa High School, followed by the IB Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 11–12. This makes Carmel an IB Continuum School, providing all three stages of IB education from early years through high school.

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Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application submission
Families begin the process by completing the application form and submitting it by post, email, or in person to the relevant campus. Required documents include prior school reports and teacher recommendations, which help the admissions team evaluate readiness and fit.

2. Assessment and review
The school considers a range of indicators such as school reports, teacher comments, and, if relevant, international English proficiency assessments. For some applicants, the school uses MAP testing to measure literacy, numeracy, and science skills. These assessments allow Carmel to match students with appropriate support and placement.

3. Interviews
Applicants may be invited for an interview with the Principal or Head of Elementary, depending on the year group. This provides an opportunity to discuss the child’s learning style, language background, and family expectations while helping the school assess social and academic needs.

4. Priority considerations
If demand exceeds available places, priority may be given to siblings of current students and certain categories within the Early Learning Centre. This helps maintain continuity for families already within the Carmel community.

5. Decision and enrolment
Decisions are communicated after review of all submitted materials and assessments. Successful applicants complete enrolment and payment of tuition. Families requiring financial assistance must apply by June 1, though support is not available in the first year of enrolment or for Nursery/Pre-K students.

Scholarships
The school does not publicly offer merit-based or need-based scholarships.

Waitlist
The school does not describe a formal waitlist or pool system on its website.
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