[3][1] It was originally situated in a small bungalow by the beach in Tangasseri,[4] a town on the coast of the Arabian Sea, with ancient Portuguese, English and Dutch settlements, and a once-thriving Anglo-Indian community.

[8] The establishment changed its name to Mount Carmel Convent Anglo-Indian Girls School when India gained independence in 1947.

The Inter-House Cultural Fest, also known as the Youth festival, and the annual athletic meet fosters the competitive spirit and sportsmanship of the houses.

The maiden alumni reunion of the institution, was held on 16 July 2011, on the feast day of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel.

Styled Le Revenir (French for The Return), the function was inaugurated by Mrs. Lida Jacob, Chairperson of the Commission for Right to Education Act.

The website of the school was launched by leading playback singer and former student Chitra Iyer, who was the celebrity guest.

Carmeline, the yearbook published by the school, has literary articles, poems, short stories in English, Malayalam and Hindi languages and artworks including pencil drawings, paintings and ink sketches featured in it.