Carmel School - Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1991. Annual tuition ranges from $16,848 to $26,052 USD.
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About
Carmel School's Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is a co-educational Jewish day school located inside the Jewish Community Centre in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, serving children aged one through Pre-K. The school is guided by Modern Orthodox principles and delivers a programme centred on sensory play, creative arts, movement and outdoor exploration, with English as the language of instruction and additional learning in Mandarin, Hebrew and French. As part of the Carmel School group, children progress seamlessly through the full IB Continuum—from PYP at Carmel Elementary to MYP and DP at Elsa High School.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Carmel School's Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre is an IB Continuum Jewish day school located inside the Jewish Community Centre in Mid-Levels. It offers a programme rooted in sensory play, creative arts, movement and outdoor exploration, with English instruction supplemented by Mandarin, Hebrew and French. The campus features an indoor heated pool, jungle gyms, climbing wall and multi-sport facility. Children feed seamlessly into Carmel Elementary (IB PYP) and Elsa High School (IB MYP and DP), allowing families to complete the full IB pathway within one institution.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (Age 4-5) | HKD 200,400~$ 25,627 |
| Nursery/K1 (Age 3-4) | HKD 195,600~$ 25,013 |
| Tzutzik/Walkers (Age 1-2) | HKD 129,600~$ 16,573 |
| Ganeynu/Pre-Nursery (Age 2-3) | HKD 141,600~$ 18,107 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$10,800 - 16,700.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Application Checklist and Application Form by email, post, or in person. 2. Face-to-face interview with Carmel faculty. 3. Developmental assessment where applicable (no formal academic testing for ELC). 4. Placement based on age cut-off of 31 October, with priority for siblings, staff children, and Jewish community members. 5. Successful applicants receive a formal acceptance letter and must pay a non-refundable deposit to secure their place.
Admissions Details
Carmel School does not operate a pool system. When places are limited, priority 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. Applicants may be placed on a waitlist until a space becomes available.
School Day
The ELC day begins at 8:45am. The Extended Day Programme (EDP) runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday for Nursery and Pre-K. An Afternoon Unaccompanied Programme is available for toddlers from 12 months and up.
Student Life
The school uses a house system. Four Houses—Intellect (Blue), Virtue (Red), Loyalty (Purple) and Trust (Green)—are used for S1. Elsa High School operates with three Houses: Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel-Aviv.
Uniform is required. On Fridays and formal Blazer Days, students must wear a blazer, shirt and tie; on other days, the polo shirt may be worn. A kippah is an integral part of the school uniform for Jewish male students.
Snacks and lunch are prepared to meet nutritional needs and adhere to Kosher dietary laws. Nursery and Pre-K lunches include options such as beef spaghetti, chicken or beef burgers, a selection of vegetables, fried noodles, and rice.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding mental wellbeing initiatives, counselling services, or dedicated staff provision at the Early Learning Centre.
Carmel School publishes a Health & Safety Policy outlining its commitment to a secure learning environment, including guidelines for supervision, health measures, and safety protocols. A standalone safeguarding or child protection policy is not published on the website.
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School Background
Governed by the Carmel School Association Limited Board of Directors, comprising no fewer than 10 members plus two PTA-nominated members. The Board sets policies, ensures financial stability and strategic direction, while day-to-day operations are led by the Principal and staff.
Jewish (Modern Orthodox)