Admissions
Admissions
We look forward to welcoming you.
Maya Kogan-Elias, Director of Admissions | Maya@em-is.org
EMIS is an international high school in Israel for students from all over the world who live and study together. Our student body comprises students from the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle Eastern regions, along with students from around the globe. Our academic curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The social and educational EMIS experience teaches diversity, dialogue and the value of peace. EMIS also teaches respect for the environment and promotes sustainability as a way of life.
EMIS cultivates personal leadership, entrepreneurship, community involvement and social impact—all the skills our students and graduates need to take a stand for a better world for us and our children.
• Students may choose or combine two available tracks: the one-year Pre-DP and the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (10th-12th grade).
• Our students come from different backgrounds: 20% are from Israel, 20% are from Palestine and Arab countries, and 60% are from 50 other countries around the world.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Admission is based on merit. Full and partial scholarships are available and granted on a sliding scale.
• EMIS draws on Israel’s entrepreneurial spirit and teaches students the skills required to pursue entrepreneurial projects linked to peace and sustainability.
When I was 16 I was fortunate to have an incredible two-year experience at an international boarding school in Canada. We were 3-4 from the Middle East among 200 students from 80 countries. I realized how the power of education, and more so a total immersion in this international community, can develop a deep sense of appreciation for other people from different backgrounds and even across conflicts, such as we unfortunately have here in the Middle East and in many other parts of the world. I came back to Israel and had a long career in the local high-tech industry. But all along I kept dreaming of bringing my experience to our region. Through the collaboration with many who supported this endeavor and overcoming numerous challenges we opened EMIS in September 2014 with a strong class representing over 30 nationalities and with 40% of the students from the Middle East. EMIS allows its students to get to know each other in quite a neutral setting, build bridges while offering opportunities they could not have before. EMIS is a platform for change, for entrepreneurship, for peace, sustainability, for dreams and for hope. I want to thank our courageous students and their families, our incredible staff and our many supporters for making this dream a reality.
I hope you are enjoying your tour of our website. There is much to say and much to learn about our unique school. But, honestly, it is impossible to fully know what EMIS is without being a part of it, because EMIS is defined by its people. The school for change is itself ever-changing, constantly shaped the students and staff who are the driving force of our community. You too will have your own impact on EMIS once you become part of our school. My main role as a director at EMIS is to create opportunities for learning and growth, and to learn and grow with you. Because we wish for each member of our community to have the ability to change reality in school and beyond, we aim for a flexible and open atmosphere. Neither you nor I can know exactly how you will experience EMIS, because it is up to you to decide for yourself how to use the special opportunities here. I can only promise you that we will be welcoming you with open arms and curiosity about the way you are going to change our school. With genuine faith in your power to lead and change, I warmly invite you to try and join us.
My life became intertwined with this beautiful campus in 1968. I arrived at Hakfar Hayarok as a high school student myself, and since then I have held many positions here. For the past 15 years, I have served as the General Director of this wonderful educational village that hosts EMIS. Hakfar Hayarok has come a long way since it was founded in 1950 to give young immigrants the farming skills needed in those days. Now, we teach the young students of today the crafts of tomorrow and provide them with the exceptional education and skills they need to become future leaders. I am immensely proud of our 2500 current students; high academic achievers and environmental leaders who showcase their skills in tournaments and competitions worldwide, travel to exchange programs in 25 countries, and achieve 100% success in their matriculation. Four years ago, we were joined by Oded Rose, and set out to open an international school on campus. The result is EMIS, the Eastern Mediterranean International School. We are deeply committed to academic excellence, extracurricular enrichment and the environment on both local and global levels here at Hakfar Hayarok– and EMIS fits right in with our vision of innovation, initiative, and the courage to dream. We envision education as we do the environment: nurturing from the roots up, for sustainable growth and branches that will transcend borders. Along with myself, the management, teachers, parents, and of course, the students, we are committed to spreading this light, doing good and expanding our unique microcosm into a model for a better tomorrow for everyone.
A warm welcome to boarding at EMIS Hakfar Hayarok. Set in a "green village" in the suburbs of Tel Aviv, our campus offers the perfect green oasis for your child to flourish in our care. As director of boarding, I am dedicated to offering an outstanding environment for your child to benefit from our dedicated and professional team 24 hours a day. We are committed to giving every student a sense of home and security and helping your sons and daughters prepare for the challenges they face, both inside and outside the classroom. You and they can expect a supportive and nurturing environment where everyone is treated as an individual and inspired to explore their potential. With our team support and encouragement, each student will be given the opportunity to realize what they are truly capable of. I have been at Hakfar Hayarok since I was 16 years old. I began as a student, progressed to a social guide, a teacher and I have been the boarding director of EMIS from the beginning. In addition to my experience as a boarder and a staff member at school, I spread my passion for nature and the environment. I lead projects in the field and encourage students to love all my animals.
Director of Admissions & Marketing
maya@em-is.org
Math Teacher, Mentor
hannah.l@em-is.org
French
daniele.s@em-is.org
Economics
jonathan@em-is.org
Science Coordinator
reit.g@em-is.org
Math Teacher
sami.m@em-is.org
Science Pre-IB
rebecca.r@em-is.org
Sustainability Coordinator
lindsey.z@em-is.org
IB Coordinator
Language Coordinator English & EE Coordinator
hannah.wenger@em-is.org
Global Politics, Philosophy, TOK, Mentor
zoltan@em-is.org
Biology
rhiannon@em-is.org
Social Worker
chen.b@em-is.org
Dance
elinor.i@em-is.org
Math teacher
gil.s@em-is.org
Social Worker
tali.r@em-is.org
Pre-DP coordinator
jaime.n@em-is.org
Director of Development rachelle.schilo@em-is.org
English
jason.l@em-is.org
University Counselor
lisha.r@em-is.org
Art Coordinator, Mentor
shlomit@em-is.org
Spanish Teacher
denise.z@em-is.org
School Counselor
gal.s@em-is.org
Administrative & Finance Manager yael.b@em-is.org
Chemistry
irit.s@em-is.org
Math Coordinator, Mentor
shelli@em-is.org
Math, Mentor
chaim@em-is.org
Computer Science
Maths, TOK coordinator
noam@em-is.org
Dance, TOK
shani.es@em-is.org
Admissions Team
emily.r@em-is.org
Hebrew, Mentor
einat.k@em-is.org
English, Self taught
omri@em-is.org
ESS & Sustainability
dan.sh@em-is.org
Arabic
asma.a@em-is.org
Math, Mentor
julie.e@em-is.org
Physics
bob@em-is.org
EE, History, English B
Mentor DP1
nina.b@em-is.org
Deputy Director of Boarding
Pre-DP Social Guide
mor.g@em-is.org
DP1 Social Guide
maayan.a@em-is.org
DP1 Social Guide
ava.l@em-is.org
DP1 Social Guide
meitar.s@em-is.org
DP2 Social Guide
emmanuel.l@em-is.org
Hakfar Hayarok (Hebrew for The Green Village) is a youth village and an education center. Within short driving distance from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Ramallah, it is a green haven in the midst of the bustling Sharon region in central Israel. Founded in 1950, Hakfar Hayarok started as a socialistic youth village for teaching agriculture to young Israelis and immigrants. It has since grown to be a premier educational center with one of Israel’s leading high schools, teaching ground-breaking programs focused on personal leadership, environmental studies, and involvement in the community.
Hakfar Hayarok (Hebrew for The Green Village) is a youth village and an education center. Within short driving distance from Tel Aviv.
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