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Jamaica, Kingston
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The school creates a positive ethos and caring atmosphere. The goals include developing emotional, moral and social skills and attitudes to help students become productive, lifelong learners. It promotes positive self-esteem and collaborative learning, and aims to produce confident, caring and ethical individuals who can contribute to positive change. Guidance services support student well-being, and Peer Counsellors are available to assist students.
The school provides adequate learning support systems for those students with recognised needs.
The Wellness Centre supports student health and well-being. The school nurse handles minor illnesses and injuries, with protocols to contact parents or the family doctor and to arrange care when needed. Guidance services include counselling and college/career guidance to support students' emotional and social development, and Peer Counsellors provide additional support.
Accident insurance is provided for students and staff through Sagicor Life Jamaica. A school nurse handles minor illnesses and injuries, with procedures to notify parents or the family doctor and to arrange care as needed. Medical forms must be updated regularly and submitted on or before the first day of term. The school has established emergency procedures and disaster preparedness measures.
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.
