THE CHILDREN OF GALILEE

The children of Galilee are Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Druze who learn together in hopes of building peace in the Middle East. High school students are bussed in from outlying villages and towns from a radius of 75 kms. College and university students come from all over Israel - from the Negev in the south to Northern Galilee.

The student body is made up of the following ethnic groups:
             Christians 44%
             Muslims 52%
             Druze 2.5%
             Jews 1.5%

Female students comprise 54% of the total student body.

MEEI Students

Deaprtment of Theology 23
Mar Elias University 164 (established 2003)
Arab Regional Teachers' Center 300 (established 1998)
Mar Elias Technical College 303 (established 1994)
Mar Elias School for Gifted Children 85 (established 1998)
Mar Elias High School 1207(established 1982)
Mariam Bawardi Elementary School 423 (established 1997)
Myriam Bawardi Kindergarten 285 (established 1970)

Total Students 2790
Faculty 300

MEEI Students and Jewish Students

In September 2004, a new program was begun bringing together 7th graders from the Galil School, Center for bilingual education; and Mariam Bawardi Elementary School. Students from both schools are studying together alternately in Ibillin, Sakhnin, and Misgav. The curriculum emphasizes science and technology, environmental science, art, English, and communications. There will also be social activities that bring together families in the communities for dance, sport, music, folklore, and other cultural activities.

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To contact Father Elias Chacour or the Mar Elias Educational Institutions (MEEI)
Rev. Dr. Abuna Elias Chacour
Mar Elias Educational Institutions
P.O. Box 102
Ibillin 30012
Galilee - Israel

Phone 972-4-9866848
Email office@m-e-c.org

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