The Christel House global network of schools delivers a comprehensive educational experience that combines rigorous academics with health & social services, character & leadership development, parent & caregiver engagement, and college & career readiness. This holistic approach is changing life outcomes for students across the world.
Christel House India has a school in Bangalore and a school in Atal Nagar. The Bangalore school, established in 2001, educates students from kindergarten through grade 12. The Atal Nagar school was founded in 2016 and completed construction of its high school in 2023. Initially welcoming young learners from kindergarten to grade 2, Christel House Atal Nagar has been adding a grade annually, with the inaugural graduation set for the 2025/26 school year.
Christel House India’s students have achieved remarkable outcomes, which are a testament to the effectiveness of the model and the approach. An impressive 99% of students from recent cohorts have advanced to post-secondary education, vastly outperforming the national average of 33%. Additionally, employment and continued education rates stand at 97% for graduates within five years of completing high school, significantly higher than national peers. These achievements underscore Christel House India’s success in reducing unemployment rates among their graduates to one-ninth of the national average and in elevating 86% of them to higher economic brackets.
Christel House India is serving over 1,900 students and recent graduates.
Read more +Christel House Jamaica opened in the fall of 2020, marking the beginning of the journey to offer comprehensive educational opportunities in the region. The school’s offerings expand annually, with plans to eventually serve students from kindergarten through Grade 13, reaching a total enrollment of 840 students. In May 2024, ground was broken for a high school building to accommodate the growing student body.
Since its inception, Christel House Jamaica has made remarkable strides in academic achievements. In the few years since the opening, Christel House Jamaica has been praised by government officials, including Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Education Minister Fayval Williams – who attended the official opening of the Christel House Jamaica primary school. The students have also excelled in extracurricular activities, earning awards in music, speech, and drama. Notably, the school’s band won the National Award for Excellence in Musicianship. Also, the initiation of sports programs, including soccer, and track and field, underscores the school’s commitment to developing the physical as well as academic capabilities of the students.
Christel House Jamaica is currently serving over 345 students.
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Christel House Mexico was established in 1998 in Mexico City and was the first Christel House school. Today, it serves students from Grade 1 through Grade 12.
The school’s commitment to STEM is exemplified by the Idea Lab, which provides students access to advanced tools for robotics, 3D modeling, and programming projects, preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Daily teaching practices and Leadership Camps enhance their leadership and team-building skills. The annual Career Week brings over a hundred professionals, including alumni, to engage with students. 73% of Christel House Mexico graduates are in high-quality employment 5 years after graduation.
Christel House Mexico is serving over 900 students and recent graduates.
Read more +Recognized in 2024 as one of the Top Ten Schools in overcoming adversity in the “World’s Best School Prizes,” Christel House South Africa opened in 2002 in Cape Town. The school provides a comprehensive educational journey, fostering a conducive environment for academic and personal growth, while emphasizing agency and strong character values. The school integrates cutting-edge technology into every facet of learning and is proud to be a Microsoft Showcase school.
Christel House South Africa has a proven track record of creating upward economic mobility and significantly impacting the lives of students and the broader community. Students achieve remarkably high pass rates compared to both provincial and national averages, with a 99% National Senior Certificate pass rate average since inception. 97% of alumni are employed and/or studying. In addition to the school, Christel House South Africa established the Youth Bridge program, which provides extended support to youth from under-resourced communities. Youth Bridge provides pathways to employment and helps its participants to achieve post-secondary success.
Christel House South Africa serves over 1,000 students and recent graduates.
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Christel House Indianapolis operates a network of four public charter schools, two of which are Indianapolis Public Schools Innovation Network Schools. Christel House Academy South (opened in 2002) and Christel House Academy West (opened in 2014) serve students from kindergarten through Grade 8. Upon completing 8th grade, students transition to Christel House Watanabe High School (opened in 2010), which shares a campus with Christel House Academy South. Additionally, Christel House DORS, established in 2012, supports adults of all ages in obtaining their high school diplomas across four locations in Indianapolis, emphasizing that it is never too late to pursue education.
Graduates of Christel House Indianapolis demonstrate remarkable success. Graduates from Watanabe High School have the highest earnings among Marion County high schools that serve a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds. Graduates have higher median incomes five years post-graduation than their peers from all but one other local public high school.
Christel House Indianapolis serves over 2,300 students and recent graduates.
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