Our Mission:

Making education a force for peace and sustainability in the Middle East

EMIS is an international high school 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.

Our School

• 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: 40% are from Israel, 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. Partial scholarships are available and granted on a sliding scale. They are entirely based on financial need and can go up to 75%.

• EMIS draws on Israel’s entrepreneurial spirit and teaches students the skills required to pursue entrepreneurial projects linked to peace and sustainability.

MANAGEMENT

Oded Rose Founder

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.

Hadas GottliebPrincipal

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.

Ben Devash Boarding Director

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.

ADMINISTRATION

EDUCATORS

BOARDING STAFF

Positions and Openings

Teaching Positions

Candidates for teaching positions must have a teaching license, at least two years of high school teaching experience, the ability to teach in English, and a passion for our mission of peace and sustainability.

Please contact the IBDP coordinator, Hannah Wenger, [email protected], with a resumé and a cover letter for why you would like to teach at EMIS. Candidates who do not meet the above requirements or do not submit both documents will not receive responses.

Internships

ADMISSIONS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE OFFICE.

EMIS accepts internship applications from:

– Recent high school graduates.

– Current college students.

– Those who wish to engage with the mission of EMIS to assist in the Admissions, Marketing and Development Office.

Please email Maya Kogan at [email protected] with your CV and a letter of motivation.

Location & Facilities

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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Our Mission:

Making education a force for peace and sustainability in the Middle East​

Our School

MANAGEMENT

Oded Rose Founder

Hadas GottliebPrincipal

Arie Kogan CEO of EMIS and Hakfar Hayarok

Ben Devash Boarding Director

ADMINISTRATION

Maya Kogan

Caroline Alves

Hannah Wenger

Rachelle Schillo

Lisha Roach

Yael Benkel

Asma Abu-Libda

Gal Shuchet

Einat Kuperberg Hari

EDUCATORS

Daniel Saffar

Dr. Reit Gerlitz

Rebecca Rubin

Maayan Agmon

Mor Gal On

Dr. Zoltan Veres

Rhiannon Amosi

Shelli Wild

Mikhail Molokov

Jason Levi

Shlomit Kanfi

Denise Zaidman

Lindsey Zemler

Dr. Irit Shenas

Chaim Ballin

Noam Yanai

Julie Elencweig

Dr. Bob Roach

Nina Wasserman

Doron Avidar

Joseph Mutakubwa

Elay Oren

BOARDING STAFF

Wendy Cheng

Ori Dagan

Ava Lantzman

Yana Matison

Ben Sharir

Anna Rosmulder