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Hillel Academy

Jamaica, Kingston

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History

The school was founded by the Jewish community in 1969. It is the largest international school in Jamaica. It is a non-denominational, independent, co-educational and multicultural school, and a private not-for-profit institution. The campus comprises a Preparatory School (ages 3-11) and a High School (ages 11-19). It offers the IMYC, IGCSE, and the most extensive IB Diploma Programme in Jamaica; Hillel Academy is NEASC-accredited and authorised by the Cambridge International Examinations and the International Baccalaureate Organisation to offer their programmes and examinations, and is an IB World School.

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Hillel Academy is located in Kingston, Jamaica, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains range. The student population stands at approximately 800 children from over 40 countries. It is non-denominational, independent, co-educational and multicultural, and a private not-for-profit institution. The campus comprises a Preparatory School (ages 3-11) and a High School (ages 11-19).

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The school at a glance
Fees $10,890 - 17,400
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 800
Type Co-educational
Opened 1969
Bus Service No

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.

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