For nearly 30 years, Christel House has been dedicated to empowering children from under-resourced communities to realise their potential and transform their futures. We’ve done this by providing the comprehensive support system they need to thrive, both in school and beyond.
Founded in 2001, Christel House Europe is dedicated to raising funds and supporting the development efforts of our global schools in the United Kingdom and Europe.
With a presence in five countries, soon to be seven, Christel House builds and operates schools that deliver continued critical full-circle support from kindergarten to careers.
Now Christel House is expanding its global reach, growing our capacity to reach more than 18,000 students each year. With our holistic “Classrooms to Life” approach, that means thousands more children living in poverty gaining access not only to a free high-quality Christel House education, but to healthcare, nutritious meals, social services, scholarship opportunities, financial support, and career coaching—support that begins in early childhood and continues for 18+ years. Christel House provides students around the world with support, stability, and opportunities for better life outcomes.
Our holistic model supports each of our students for 18+ years. This in-depth, whole-child approach integrates rigorous academic learning with nutrition and healthcare, life skills, social support, and college and career guidance. It’s a deep commitment that helps students demonstrate that they have limitless potential.
Our schools are at the heart of what we do, serving as the critical bridge between poverty and successful life outcomes for children in some of the most under-resourced communities around the world. We are now committed to reaching even more children with a goal of launching five new schools in the next five years.
Christel House India was founded in 2001 in Bangalore. It has a second school in Atal Nagar and in 2026 it opened two additional schools – one in Pune, and a fourth school in Thane, near Mumbai.
Christel House Jamaica was founded in 2020 in Spanish Town. The school serves kindergarten to grade 7 and is expanding annually to eventually serve all grades.
Christel House Mexico was founded in 1998 in Mexico City. It serves students from grades 1 to 12 and is preparing to open a second school for the 2027-2028 school year.
Christel House South Africa opened in 2002 in Cape Town. To further its impact in the Western Cape, it will double the number of high school students served on its existing campus beginning in 2025 and opened a new high school facility on the campus in 2026.
Christel House Indianapolis was founded in 2002. It operates four public charter schools, including two K-8 academies, a high school, and an adult high school.
We have helped thousands of children achieve profound, lasting success by equipping them with the tools necessary to become agents of change in their own lives and in the lives of those around them. Our impact extends beyond our students’ academic successes; it transforms life outcomes.
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We were founded on Christel DeHaan’s enduring belief that every child deserves the best chance at life. Delve into the inspiring story of our Founder and see why we do what we do.
