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Jamaica, Kingston
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Prep School uniform requires a blue shirt with the school crest and blue shorts for boys; black shoes and navy blue socks above the ankle. Girls wear a blue dress with the crest (KG1–KG2) or a blue blouse with the crest and blue skirt (Grades 3–6); Grade 3 may wear either the dress or the dress-and-skirt combination; black shoes and navy socks above the ankle. Hair must be well-groomed and tied back if shoulder-length or longer; plain white, brown or blue hair clips may be worn with the blue uniform; boys may not wear earrings, while girls may wear one pair of small hoops or knobs.
Hot lunches and snacks are provided by the canteen at variable prices. The canteen is open 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mondays to Fridays. Kindergarten 1 and 2 must bring their own lunch; Grades 1 and 2 may visit the canteen on two days; other grades may purchase from the canteen or bring lunch.
The school has a House System. Every student and teacher is assigned to a House; the Houses are Sinai (Blue), Masada (Red), Maccabees (Green) and Carmel (Yellow). All academic and athletic achievement earns House points.
Hillel Academy is a non-denominational, independent, co-educational and multicultural school operating as a private not-for-profit organization. The Board of Trustees and Governors governs the school, with responsibilities for governance, strategic decision making, financial oversight and policy; the Director holds executive prerogatives and is responsible for implementing Board policies, with accountability to the Board.
Founded in 1969 by the Jewish community, Hillel Academy is Jamaica's largest international school. It sits in Kingston with a Preparatory School (ages 3–11) and a High School (ages 11–19). It is non-denominational, independent, co-educational and private not-for-profit. The curriculum runs IMYC in Grades 7–9, IGCSE in Grades 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 12–13; Grades 1–6 follow Jamaica's National Standards Curriculum, with Spanish starting in Kindergarten 1. The school prepares students for national assessments and international examinations, is NEASC-accredited, Cambridge-authorised and an IB World School. About 700 students from over 40 countries study on campus in the Blue Mountains foothills, with extensive sports facilities and a vibrant visual and performing arts programme. Co-curriculars span debating, robotics, dance, drama, music and art; there is a House System, Student Council and community service opportunities. The campus offers a safe, stimulating environment for social, emotional, creative and academic development globally.
