FAQ

Christel House prepares graduates to achieve upward economic mobility, demonstrate good citizenship, and become empowered to identify and realize their goals, dreams, and human potential.

Christel House operates nine schools across five countries: India, Mexico, South Africa, Jamaica, and the United States. Each school is dedicated to serving children from under-resourced communities, offering a holistic education model that includes academics, health care, character development, and career guidance. As part of our expansion plans, we are adding new schools in India and Mexico and doubling the number of high school students in South Africa by 2025. Additionally, we will be expanding into two new countries in the near future.

Christel House serves students from early childhood through Grade 12, ensuring a strong educational foundation. Additionally, Christel House continues to support students for five years after graduation through its College & Careers program, helping them transition into higher education and the workforce.

Christel House International was founded in 1998 by Christel DeHaan with the goal of helping children and their families escape poverty through education and holistic support.

Christel DeHaan was inspired to start Christel House after a transformative experience in Mexico City, where she realized that children needed more than just financial support to break the cycle of poverty. This led her to create a holistic education model that addresses all aspects of a child’s development.

Our holistic model supports the whole child, providing education, nutrition, healthcare, and career guidance from early childhood and continuing for up to five years through college, certification programs, or directly into the workforce.

No, Christel House is not a boarding school. The Christel House model is designed to keep students with their families, allowing them to apply the lessons and values they learn at school within their home environment. This approach helps students become positive influences in their communities. Additionally, Christel House offers courses for parents and community members on topics such as combating domestic violence, health and hygiene, HIV prevention, and financial management.

Beyond academics, Christel House offers a range of programs designed to support the holistic development of students. These include health and wellness services, character and leadership development, life skills education, and social-emotional support.

Christel House continues to support students for up to five years after high school graduation through its unique College & Careers program. This program provides ongoing guidance in college, job certification programs, mentorships, job placement, and career development.

Christel House helps students prepare for life outcomes through a structured College & Careers program that begins in grade school, where students are exposed to a wide variety of potential careers. As students enter high school, they receive personalized guidance in selecting and applying to universities, securing scholarships, and navigating the admissions process.

Christel House has a transformative impact on students’ lives by providing a holistic education that addresses academic, physical, emotional, and social needs, helping students break the cycle of poverty and achieve upward mobility.

Christel House contributes to global development by aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on quality education, poverty eradication, and reducing inequalities, thus creating lasting change in the communities it serves.

You can support Christel House by making a donation directly through their website. Donations can be one-time or recurring. Christel House’s overhead and fundraising costs are funded annually through a charitable grant from Endless Success Foundation, a private foundation established by our Founder. This means that 100% of your donation will be used to directly support programs and service for Christel House students.