Since 1969
About Hillel Academy
The largest international school in Jamaica, in its own words: independent, co-educational, multicultural and non-denominational, and run as a private not-for-profit institution.
Our story
Hillel Academy was founded in 1969 by the United Congregation of Israelites in Jamaica. The Gleaner credits Rabbi Bernard Hooker and Eli Matalon as its founders. The school began with 11 students in Rabbi Hooker’s house on Oxford Road in New Kingston.
Today about 800 children from more than 40 countries study on a campus of around 13 acres on Upper Mark Way, in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, from Kindergarten 1 to Grade 13.
Hillel became an IB World School, authorised for the Diploma Programme, in 2008. It is accredited by NEASC and authorised by Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate.
Vision
Hillel, a leading educational institution, where diversity thrives and learners are provided with a holistic educational experience.
Mission
To inspire well-rounded, problem-solving, lifelong learners and confident global citizens prepared to change the world.
Our values
Hillel PRIDE
Five core values, shown every day in the words we use, the choices we make and the actions we take.
- P
Personal Responsibility
For our words and actions
- R
Respect
For ourselves, others and the environment
- I
Integrity
Doing what is fair and right
- D
Determination
Always giving and doing our best
- E
Empathy
Being caring, kind and considerate of others
