Prep School
Kindergarten from age three, then Jamaica’s National Standards Curriculum, with Spanish from K1.
More about Prep School
Kingston, Jamaica · Since 1969
Learning for living, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains
Hillel Academy is an independent, not-for-profit international school for about 800 children from more than 40 countries, from K1 to Grade 13.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1969Independent, not-for-profit, non-denominational
- Students
- ~800From more than 40 countries
- Programmes
- IMYC · IGCSE · IBIB World School, Diploma since 2008
- Accredited
- NEASCAuthorised by Cambridge and the IB
Founded
Students
Programmes
Accredited
From K1 to Grade 13
One campus, every stage
Jamaica’s National Standards Curriculum in the Prep School, then three international programmes in the High School.
Middle School
The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), which the school says only Hillel offers in Jamaica.
More about Middle School
IB Diploma
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Courses in the Sixth Form.
More about IB DiplomaAdmissions
Apply online, at your own pace
Everything happens online, and you can stop and pick up again whenever you like. You’ll always know what happens next.
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Visit or enquire
Book a campus tour online, or send the Admissions Office your questions.
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Apply online
Five short steps, saved as you go. Upload documents as scans or phone photos.
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Assessment
Once documents are checked, choose an assessment time in the family portal.
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Decision
See the decision in the portal and accept a place online.
Start an application
Grades, fees and dates
Tuition for international students US$3,760–US$6,020 a term, as published for 2026/27.
Our setting
Thirteen acres in the hills above Kingston
Hillel’s campus on Upper Mark Way sits in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, with playing fields, a pool and tennis courts among the classrooms.
The school was founded in 1969 by the United Congregation of Israelites in Jamaica and is non-denominational: families of every faith and from more than 40 countries learn together.
From the school
News
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Online applications are open
Families can now apply online for 2026/27 and 2027/28, save their progress and finish later.
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Book a campus tour online
Pick a tour time that suits you and get a confirmation straight away.
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Track your application in the family portal
See where your application stands, book an entrance assessment and reply to offers online.
Coming up
Calendar
- Panther Paws early release day (High School)Friday 30 October 2026 · Hillel Academy
- Parent–teacher consultation (Prep and High School)Thursday 5 November 2026 · Hillel Academy
- Entrance assessmentsSaturday 7 November, 9:00 am – 11:00 am · Hillel Academy campus
- Entrance assessmentsSaturday 14 November, 9:00 am – 11:00 am · Hillel Academy campus
Visit
Walk the campus before you decide
Pick a tour time online. Or call Admissions on (876) 941-2912.