Orthodox School for Girls

On Lazarus Saturday, 1937, a boarding school for Orthodox girls was opened. Girls were brought up and educated under the vigilant supervision of sisters and staff living in the community. Today, Bethany is no longer a village, but a city with a population of over 20,000 people and the school is a permanent private school in the local district. Now servicing both Christian and Muslim Arab children, the school of Bethany has been and still remains one of the best girls' schools in the area.

Students follow an academic curriculum in accordance with Palestinian standards, with focus on Arabic and English languages, mathematics and natural sciences. Additionally, all students are required to study the Russian language starting in the 3rd grade.  Studies of religion are taught separately for Christian and Muslim students.  Extra-curricular lessons allow girls to actively participate in sport activities (basketball, volleyball, horse-riding), music and choir lessons, as well as to receive instruction in handcrafts and applied art.

Those of us who know this place well, think of it as much more than just a very good Christian school. It is a place where young girls in tragic situations are truly saved, and a place where miracles happen. It is literally a school in a Christian Holy place. We recommend learning more at the below links.