Mar Elias Educational Institutions
Ibillin - Galilee
A thriving community of over 9500 individuals making a difference in the world.
5800 of our alumni have earned their Bachelor’s degree.
3200 of our graduates have pursued advanced education, holding Master’s degrees.
Achieving excellence! We have more than 300 alumni who have earned their Doctorate Degree.
75% of our alumni thrive in top Israeli universities such as Technion and Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Over 530 are doctors who work at leading hospitals.
Over 800 engineers in various fields.
My fulfilling journey at the Mar Elias educational institution started back in 2001, as the youngest kid at kindergarten: two years old. In addition to the excellent education I’ve received, my teachers played a significant role in molding my personality as they passed values of respect, love, tolerance, and the importance of standing for what is right. Emphasizing our responsibility to make our communities a better place was an integral part of their teaching method. They’ve educated us so we perceive the notion that our knowledge and manners are the two elements needed for a stable and bright future.
As a student, I was enrolled in various enrichment activities, programs, and courses provided by the school: Exchange programs, sports, theater, traditional dance classes, Friday school for gifted students in 4th-9th grade, community service projects, international book club, and the list is long. Moreover, we had an active student council since middle school, which allowed students to be directly involved in school and the decision-making processes. This has largely contributed to my leadership, teamwork, and project management skills, for which I was beyond grateful.
Mar Elias welcomes students and staff from diverse cultural, ethnical, and religious backgrounds. We grew up embracing the differences, not allowing them to divide and define us. This mentality made it possible and warmly welcomed to host and endorse exchange programs, which has expanded my views and added to my perspectives on our pluralistic world, helped me gain a deeper understanding of the many aspects of different cultures, through vivid interactions with the international friends we made. To sum up, I am one grateful graduate.
In 11th grade, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in an exchange student program in Winnipeg, Canada. The experience was nothing short of transformative. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality by my host family, who quickly made me feel like a member of their own. Immersed in a new culture and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, I embarked on a journey of personal growth and cultural understanding. Attending a Canadian high school exposed me to a diverse community of students, fostering lifelong friendships and expanding my worldview. I embraced the Canadian way of life. Through this exchange, I not only improved my language skills but also gained a new appreciation for different perspectives and customs. My time in Winnipeg will forever hold a special place in my heart, as it shaped me into a more open-minded and globally aware individual.