For over 27 years, Christel House has been dedicated to empowering children from under-resourced communities to realize their potential and transform their futures. We’ve done this by providing the comprehensive support system they need to thrive, both in school and beyond.
Our holistic model supports each of our students for 18+ years. This in-depth, whole-child approach integrates rigorous academic learning with nutrition and healthcare, life skills, social support, and college and career guidance. It’s a deep commitment that helps students demonstrate that they have limitless potential.
Our schools are at the heart of what we do, serving as the critical bridge between poverty and successful life outcomes for children in some of the most under-resourced communities around the world. We are now committed to reaching even more children with a goal of launching five new schools in the next five years.
Christel House India was founded in 2001 in Bangalore. It now has a second school in Atal Nagar and is preparing to open another school in Bangalore in 2025.
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Christel House Jamaica was founded in 2020 in Spanish Town. The school serves kindergarten to grade 6 and is expanding annually to eventually serve all grades.
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Christel House Mexico was founded in 1998 in Mexico City. It serves students from grades 1 to 12 and is preparing to open a second school in the city in 2025.
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Christel House South Africa opened in 2002 in Cape Town. To further its impact in the Western Cape, it will double the number of high school students served on its existing campus in 2025.
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Christel House Indianapolis was founded in 2002. It operates four public charter schools, including two K-8 academies, a high school, and an adult high school.
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We have helped thousands of children achieve profound, lasting success by equipping them with the tools necessary to become agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of those around them. Our impact extends beyond our students’ academic successes; it transforms life outcomes.
For 27 years, Christel House has been redefining what’s possible for children born into poverty. Now, we’re scaling our impact — we will open five new schools by 2028, expanding into two new countries and deepening our work in India, Mexico, and South Africa.
Christel House is expanding. And we’re looking for visionary entrepreneurs to establish and lead new schools. Our comprehensive, two-year fellowship program is designed to empower interested applicants with the resources and experiences necessary to bring Christel House to two of our six target countries: Ghana, Kenya, Colombia, Peru, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Through this, we will help empower even more children to achieve their dreams.
Join us in transforming life outcomes for thousands around the world. There are many ways that you can directly support and expand our work.
CHRISTEL DEHAAN
We were founded on Christel DeHaan’s enduring belief that every child deserves the best chance at life. Delve into the inspiring story of our Founder and see why we do what we do.
