Compare 3 IB Curriculum international schools in Jamaica. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 15,453), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Jamaica has a very small IB school sector: at present the country’s IB-authorised schools are based in Kingston and include Hillel Academy and the American International School of Kingston. Both schools run the two-year IB Diploma pathway for upper secondary students, but they lead into it from different junior programmes - Hillel combines national and international syllabuses (including IGCSE/IMYC) while AISK follows a US college-preparatory structure with an IB option in the senior years. Instruction is primarily in English, and families can usually expect modern language choices (Spanish and French are commonly offered; Hillel also lists Mandarin among its IB options). Annual tuition for students in the IB age range varies markedly between schools and by nationality; published schedules show Hillel’s international rates around the low-to-mid US$10,000s and AISK’s secondary tuition in the low-to-mid US$20,000s, so contact admissions early, check exactly which subjects and language levels are available, and confirm term dates and fee policies before relocating.
How many IB schools are there in Jamaica and where are they located?
Jamaica currently has only a small number of IB World Schools and the two authorised schools are located in Kingston: Hillel Academy and the American International School of Kingston. Families travelling to other parts of the island should expect limited local IB provision and may need to consider private transport or boarding alternatives if remaining outside the capital.
Which IB programmes are offered and at what ages?
Both Kingston schools offer the IB Diploma Programme for students in the final two years of secondary school (the DP is typically taken by learners aged about 16 - 19). Before the Diploma, Hillel prepares students through programmes such as the International Middle Years Curriculum and IGCSE, while AISK provides a US-style college-preparatory pathway that leads into the IB option in the senior grades.
What language(s) of instruction and language support can we expect?
Teaching is primarily in English at both schools, and both provide language options and support for learners who need it; Hillel’s IB subject listings include Spanish, French and Chinese options, and AISK publishes English-as-an-Additional-Language support for elementary and middle learners. Parents should ask each school which language levels (ab initio, B, or A) are available in the Diploma and how EAL provision is organised.
How much does IB education cost in Jamaica?
Published fee schedules show a wide gap between providers: Hillel’s international tuition figures sit around the low-to-mid US$10,000s per year for younger and senior grades, while AISK’s published semester and annual totals for secondary students put full-year fees in the low-to-mid US$20,000s once capitalization and student-support charges are included. Fee policy (national vs international rates, enrolment charges, capitalization and support fees) differs between schools, so always review the school’s current tuition schedule and ask for a full invoice that lists one-off and recurring extra charges.
When should we apply if we are relocating to Jamaica?
Start conversations with admissions as soon as you know your moving window - AISK operates on a two-semester calendar (late August to mid-January; mid-January to early June) and Hillel publishes a three-term schedule and specific payment deadlines, so places and subject options (especially for Diploma courses) can be allocated well before term starts. Have recent school reports, exam records and any EAL or SEND documentation ready, and ask whether the school runs entry assessments or interviews for the grade you need.
What should parents look for when comparing IB schools in Jamaica?
Check whether the school teaches a full IB Diploma (six subject groups plus core) or offers IB courses only, then confirm which subjects are actually available in a given year - small cohorts can limit options. Also review language support, university counselling, published fee schedules and term dates, school accreditation and safeguarding policies, and arrange a visit or virtual tour to observe teaching, pastoral care and how well the school supports students moving between curricula. (This guidance is general and independent of any single school’s promotional claims.)
