Providing an Outstanding Educational Experience
Givat Haviva International School in northern Israel is a coed boarding high school that brings together promising young students from diverse communities and varying economic backgrounds. Over three years they are developed as leaders for cross-cultural cooperation and conflict resolution through a unique approach blending academic excellence with emotional intelligence.
Students aged 15 to 18 live and study together in a respectful, listening community where their individual backgrounds and personal stories are truly valued. In this environment, they form enduring friendships that cross divides and connect communities. GHIS teaches the two-year IBDP, as well as a boarding-optional 10th grade class for Arab and Jewish students from Israel, with a rigorous pre-IB academic education.
Building GHIS
GHIS is part of the Havatzelet Group – a non-profit organization working in the field of promoting shared society education.
In 2018, Havatzelet and Givat Haviva decided to establish GHIS as an essential part of their mission.
Local and International Advisors
Central to the success of GHIS continues to be the practical and financial support of our dedicated local and international advisors.
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Leadership Team
GHIS was opened in 2018 under the leadership of Nurit Gery and Yuval Dvir as an educational incubator to develop ethical leaders for the future — to help move from disharmony to egalitarian societies that operate in peace.
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Yaniv SageeCo-Founder
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Nurit Gery
Managing Director
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Yuval DvirHead of GHISCo-Founder
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Clare King LassmanDirector of Communications and Fundraising
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Hadas TalmonDirector of Boarding
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Yardena Spector-NizriDirector of AdmissionsAlumni Relations
Our Diverse Faculty and Staff
Leading GHIS is a team of experienced and empathetic academics, administrators and staff committed to supporting the school’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world. The aim is for them to mirror the diversity of the student population, becoming role models. They are passionate about helping every student maximize their learning and development both inside and outside the classroom.
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Hannah WilponIB CoordinatorHead of English
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Hiba Younis
Arabic
Mentor
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Ahmad AsaliArabicMentor
David Zehavi
Hebrew Literature
Mentor
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Katy KhouryChemistry
Victor Kapilevich
Economics
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Kerrie Shvaike
Assitant Headteacher – Teaching and Learning
Global Politics
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Shani Manor
English
TOK
Mentor
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Haya GelmanHebrew Literature
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Assaf Dagai
MathematicsComputer ScienceMentor
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Tamar EshelMathematics
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Nir NavonMathematics
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Benny Tavory
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Natalie KrasnosteinTheater
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Efrat Gal ShemeshVisual ArtsMentor
Josh Yarden, PhD
Theory of Knowledge
Social and Cultural Anthropology
Merav Geva, PhD
Biology
Mentor
Dotan Yarden
Music
English
Mentor
Nazira Abu Dbay Taha
Physics
Yamit Himmelfarb
Spanish
Staff
As a community we firmly believe that education takes place not only in our classrooms, but also in the dormitories, dining hall, on the fields and stage, and anywhere faculty and staff interact with our students.
Student Guidance Team
Gigi Azem
Director of Students Well-Being
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Carrie Golan
School Therapist
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Rana Zahalka YounisEducational Counselor
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Dr. Jonathan (Yoni) KaplanUniversity Guidance Counselor
Community Educators
Rom Idan
Community Educator
Ilia Sergeev
Community Educator
Clémence Cougourdan
Community Educator
Ketsia Mayenne
Community Educator
Campus Life Associates
Shira Lavi
Volunteer
Aviv Barnea
Volunteer
Alina Ibragimov
Volunteer
Adar Tamir
Volunteer
Malte Schäkel
Volunteer
Shiri Licht
Volunteer
Amit Adar
Volunteer
Employment Opportunities
GHIS is committed to recruiting and retaining an exceptional faculty and staff who reflect the empathy and kindness that underpins the school’s culture. Our dynamic educators are deeply committed to the entire student experience.
Thank you for your interest in GHIS. We welcome applications from recent high school graduates or current college students who would like to assist with admissions or marketing. Please email Nurit Gery at nurit@gh-is.org with your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in our school.
Non-Discrimination Policy
GHIS is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. At GHIS we encourage applications from and do not discriminate against students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or sexual orientation.