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51 Upper Mark Way, Kingston 8, Jamaica. The school is located in Kingston 8. Prep School contact: (876) 905 3351; High School: (876) 905 3352; Main Office: (876) 925 1980; Admissions: (876) 941 2912. Admissions email: admissions@gohillel.com.
K1 – Grade 6 (Prep School); Grades 7 – 9 (Middle School); Grades 10–13 (High School – IGCSE and IB Diploma and Courses).
The school is non-denominational, independent, co-educational and multicultural, and a private not-for-profit institution.
Non-denominational
Prep School day starts at 8:00 and ends at 1:00. The timetable includes learning circles and thematic learning, with a lunch time and story time.
Fees (2025–2026 Academic Year, International Students)
Application and Enrolment Fees
New Student Enrolment Fee (one-time, non-refundable):
Kindergarten 1–Grade 11: USD 3,500
Grades 12–13: USD 875
Tuition Fees (Per Term and Annual Totals)
The school operates on a three-term academic year.
Prep School (Per Term):
KG1: USD 3,630
KG2: USD 3,840
Grade 1: USD 4,360
Grade 2: USD 4,360
Grade 3: USD 4,450
Grade 4: USD 4,450
Grade 5: USD 4,560
Grade 6: USD 4,560
High School (Per Term):
Grade 7: USD 4,860
Grade 8: USD 5,250
Grade 9: USD 5,250
Grade 10: USD 5,540
Grade 11: USD 5,540
Grade 12: USD 5,800
Grade 13: USD 5,800
Annual Tuition Range (3 Terms)
Lowest (KG1): USD 10,890 per year
Highest (Grades 12–13): USD 17,400 per year
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
Fees are due at the beginning of each term. For the Christmas Term, payment must be made on or before September 12, 2025. Easter and Summer Term fees are due during the first week of each term. Reports and transcripts may be withheld for non-payment.
Refund Policy
The enrolment fee is non-refundable. If a student withdraws after a term has commenced, that term’s fees are not refunded. A full term’s notice is required for withdrawal, otherwise the next term’s fees are payable.
Payment Methods
Payments may be made via Scotiabank Jamaica (branch, TeleScotia, electronic banking, or wire transfer), cheque, debit card, or credit card. Cash is not accepted.
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.
