All sections of the local people look upon Carmel School not simply as an educational institution, but as a complex to give them leadership in their spiritual, educational and cultural life. Carmel Bhavan was raised to the status of a ‘House’ through P.C./5/95, Act 15/24-3-95.
Higher secondary education was introduced in 2002 and Carmel High School now has grown into a full-fledged Higher Secondary School.
The launching of a new stream – Carmel Academy, CMI ICSE School on 16th July 2009 was yet another giant step in fulfilling the needs of the people of Chalakudy.