Eastern Mediterranean International School Hakfar Hayarok, Ramat Hasharon, 4870000, Israel +972 03 673 0232

admissions@em-is.org www.em-is.org

School type	Co-educational Day & Boarding
Status	Private
Headteacher	Hadas Gottlieb
Language of Instruction	English
Co-ed Age Range	15-17 years
Number of pupils	150
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP
Diploma Coordinator	Nina Wasserman
Associations	IB

The Eastern Mediterranean International School (EMIS)

The Eastern Mediterranean International School (EMIS) is an independent, non-profit boarding and day school located in HaKfar HaYarok, a green youth village just a short drive from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Founded in 2014, EMIS’ mission is to use education to promote an intercultural community, peace, and ecological responsibility for a better future.

Home to students from over 50 countries, EMIS fosters mutual understanding, cultural appreciation, and a vibrant, inclusive community. Our village campus features a dining hall, park, gym, sports courts, music building, library, and many other shared facilities. The EMIS area includes dormitories and classroom buildings with labs, art and music rooms, and collaborative study spaces.

Our student body is 40% local and Middle Eastern students and 60% internationals. Students live and learn together, developing leadership, academic excellence, diplomacy, peacebuilding, and sustainability. EMIS nurtures independent thinkers, creative leaders, and open-minded global citizens.

We offer a preparatory year (Pre-DP, Grade 10) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP, Grades 11–12). Admissions are rolling and merit-based; scholarships are entirely need-based. Applications are submitted through our website via a simple online form.

Mission

Our mission is to educate young leaders who will shape a more peaceful and sustainable future, built on three pillars: intercultural community, peace, and ecological responsibility. We are guided by six core values: peace, sustainability, responsibility, community, justice and rights, and active citizenship.

Mission engagement extends beyond the classroom through events, trips, guest lectures, campus projects, research, and social initiatives. A key example is Mission Class – a weekly session where students bring EMIS values to life through dialogue, reflection, and hands-on projects. The EMIS mission is integrated in the academic curriculum and activities of each class.

CAS, Projects, and Extracurriculars

EMIS offers over 30 CAS activities across sports, arts, debate, social entrepreneurship, and environmental initiatives. Below are four examples that highlight our impact:

Project Oasis – A student-led engineering initiative developing a carbon-neutral system to extract water and electricity from air using advanced condenser and Rankine-cycle technology. The project, winner of the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize and $100,000 grant, aims to generate 6 kW of energy and 1,000 liters of clean water daily for communities in need.

YOCOPAS – An annual, three-day, student-led conference creating dialogue between young leaders from Israel and international delegations from around the world. Through workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects, participants develop initiatives promoting peace and sustainability.

Green Up – A student-run organization advancing sustainability through awareness, activism, and education. Students participate in climate marches, tree planting, international conferences, beach cleanups, and more – turning passion into action for our planet.

Mission Week – A week-long, student-organized project connecting directly to EMIS' mission. Themes alternate annually between The Jerusalem Journey and Borders Week, combining experiential learning with leadership in action.

Pre-DP at EMIS (Grade 10)

The Pre-DP program is a one-year preparatory course for students aspiring to join the IB Diploma Programme. It focuses on developing key skills – critical thinking, communication, self-management, research, and collaboration – through a personalized, growth-oriented approach led by experienced IB educators.

IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12)

EMIS offers a wide range of IB Diploma courses that allow students to tailor their academic path according to their interests and strengths. By combining Standard and Higher Level subjects and pursuing an Extended Essay topic of choice, students dive deep into their preferred disciplines while enjoying a well-rounded pre-university education.

Throughout the two-year program, students receive continuous support and feedback through reviews, practice assessments, and internal evaluations, preparing them for success in their final IB examinations. Advice is offered for optimal course selection, guidance on future career paths, and individual university application support offered through a dedicated university counselor.