Jamaica, Kingston
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The school has extensive sporting facilities, a vibrant visual and performing arts programme, and a wide variety of co-curricular activities suitable for all ages. The campus comprises a Preparatory School (ages 3-11) and a High School (ages 11-19). It is located in Kingston, Jamaica, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. The school offers a safe and stimulating environment for social, emotional, creative, physical and academic development. The student population stands at around 700 students from over 40 countries.
The school has extensive sporting facilities.
International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) are offered. It is authorized by Cambridge International Examinations to offer IGCSE and is an International Baccalaureate World School. The academy has been accredited by AdvancEd and SACS-CASI since 1999 and serves approximately 700 students from over 40 countries. The campus comprises a Preparatory School (ages 3-11) and a High School (ages 11-19). The curriculum aligns with Jamaica's National Standards Curriculum for Grades 1-6 and prepares students for national assessments such as the Primary Exit Profile.
At Hillel Academy, a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities is offered. All students participate in at least two co-curricular activities per term, with one sporting and one arts, service or creative activity. Students choose from a range of sporting and arts or service options, and the program provides opportunities to try new activities, build relationships and strengthen camaraderie with peers.
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.