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Heinz Simonitsch School

Jamaica, Montego Bay

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Bus Service No
Part of
Heinz Simonitsch School
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Heinz Simonitsch School operates from locations: 1225 Ironshore Drive, Montego Bay, and Half Moon Shopping Village, Rose Hall. The school serves students from age 1 through 18, with curriculum information noting provision up to age 19. It provides a continuous path from Early Years through Junior and Senior School to Sixth Form, including CAPE pre-university programs. In the Sixth Form, options include Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Digital Media, Animation, Pure Mathematics, Sociology and Environmental Studies; Humanities options include Literatures in English, Geography and History. Caribbean Studies is compulsory for Year 2, and English Language is a core subject. The campus features an Auditorium for performances and sports events. The school nurtures the arts through a Christmas Concert and supports multilingual communications (English, Español, Français, 普通话). It participates in community initiatives such as an International Beach Clean Up Day with Rose Hall Great House. After-school activities and clubs enrich learning.

This campus is part of Heinz Simonitsch School

1225 Ironshore Dr, Montego Bay, Jamaica

The Essentials

Heinz Simonitsch School has 200 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Montego Bay, Jamaica. The Heinz Simonitsch School is located at 1225 Ironshore Dr, Montego Bay. It is in the Ironshore area of Montego Bay.

Stages
Early Years Programme (EYP), Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form.
Fees
Application fees

- A NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of JMD 3,000.00 is required with the application form.

Tuition fees (per term and per annum) — amounts expressed in Jamaican dollars (JMD)

- Pre‑School: JMD 90,000 per term — JMD 270,000 per annum.
- K1–K2: JMD 155,000 per term — JMD 465,000 per annum.
- Junior 1–Junior 6 (J1–J6): JMD 174,000 per term — JMD 522,000 per annum.
- Senior 1–Senior 5 (S1–S5): JMD 204,000 per term — JMD 612,000 per annum.
- Senior 6 (S6): JMD 204,000 per term — JMD 612,000 per annum.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic billing is structured in three school terms (listed as Christmas, Easter and Summer); tuition for each year group is invoiced per term in the amounts above. Payments may be made by cash or point‑of‑sale (debit/credit) at the school office. Bank transfer is accepted; banking details published for transfers are: National Commercial Bank (NCB), Half Moon branch; Account Name: Heinz Simonitsch Education Foundation Limited; Account Number: 491 000 899; Account Type: Current (JMD).

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published for The Heinz Simonitsch School; the school's materials list Early Years, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form programmes (day schooling).

Other costs and fees

- The application fee is explicitly stated as non‑refundable (see Application fees above).
- No separate, publicly listed charges for uniforms, book/resource deposits, examination fees or a boarding charge were located in the school documents reviewed for the fee schedule; the published tuition schedule and application form list the items noted above.

Refund information

- The application fee is non‑refundable. No separate published tuition refund, withdrawal refund, or tuition‑prorating policy was located in the fee schedule and application documents that were available.

Fee payment options

- Cash at the school office.
- Point of sale (debit/credit card) at the school office.
- Bank transfer to: NCB, Half Moon branch — Account Name: Heinz Simonitsch Education Foundation Limited — Account Number: 491 000 899 — Current (JMD).

Summary of findings and limits of the published material located

- The detailed term and annual tuition figures and the bank/payment instructions above are published in the school's fee notice that sets out a three‑term billing structure. The application form published by the school states the application fee and that it is non‑refundable. The school's site also lists its programmes (Early Years through Sixth Form) and contact details. A document named for a later fee schedule (HSS‑Tuition‑2025‑2026.pdf) appears on the site index but its downloadable content was not retrievable in the documents reviewed here; the most complete, retrievable fee schedule located in the school documents shows term and annual tuition amounts as given above.
Academics

Heinz Simonitsch School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The Heinz Simonitsch School delivers a rich, relevant curriculum that supports every student's success across Early Years, Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form. The program serves students from ages 1 to 19.

Higher Education Progression
The school offers a Sixth Form for pre-university study.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school shapes well-rounded, confident, and responsible individuals; inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning; develops responsible, engaged, and resilient learners; and nurtures confidence, respect, and acceptance of others.
Parent Experience

Community
The Heinz Simonitsch School maintains a busy calendar of events that engages students across academics, arts, and sports. Prize Giving ceremonies are held on campus, and Sports Day activities include Chess competitions, Dominoes & Basketball, Math Race, Catch the Train, and Football, as well as a Sports Day Chant Off, plus a Christmas Concert. The school partners with Rose Hall Great House for an International Beach Clean Up Day, demonstrating community engagement beyond the campus. House Devotions mark the start of Sports Day planning and guide inter-house activities throughout the year.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Heinz Simonitsch School is located at 1225 Ironshore Dr, Montego Bay. The school serves Preschool through Sixth Form. The campus hosts events in an Auditorium. A football field, Flankers Football Field, is used for football events on campus.

Sports Facilities
Flankers Football Field is the football venue used for junior and senior football events. The Auditorium is used for sports day events. The school calendar includes Chess Competitions as part of sports day activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After School Activities are offered. Chess competitions are part of sports day events. The school participates in International Beach Clean Up Day, organized with Rose Hall Great House.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Academic life centers on a rich, relevant curriculum that supports every student's success. The school aims to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning while developing responsible, engaged, and resilient learners. The Sixth Form offers pre-university CAPE programs with subjects across humanities, sciences, and business, including CAPE Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Digital Media, Animation, Pure Mathematics, Sociology, and Environmental Studies; groups also include Literatures in English/Geography, History, and more. Caribbean Studies is compulsory for Year 2, and five subjects including English Language are required for progression.

Arts & Creative
The school supports arts and performances as a core part of student life; students are encouraged to perform on the stage as part of their learning and development. An annual Christmas Concert is staged, showcasing student performers. Performances are integrated with academic life, underscoring the importance of creative expression.

Cultural & Language
Caribbean Studies is compulsory for Year 2, reflecting cross-cultural study within the curriculum; Humanities options include Literatures in English, Geography, History, and related subjects at the Sixth Form level. English Language is a core subject, and the site indicates multilingual communications (English, Español, Français, 普通话) to support a diverse community.

Social & Hobbies
Sports and games are integral to student life, including house-based activities and Sports Day events. Chess competitions and dominoes and basketball events appear in the schedule, promoting teamwork and strategic thinking. House chants and other recreational activities form part of school life and spirit.

Community & Service
The school participates in community activities, including an International Beach Clean Up Day organized in partnership with Rose Hall Great House, reflecting service to the community and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is a core value, with the school aiming to raise leaders who drive positive change. The Head of School emphasizes integrity, compassion, and community impact as essential elements of student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Day and other fitness-related events support physical well-being and teamwork. The calendar includes competitions such as Chess, Dominoes, Basketball, and Football, promoting healthy competition and teamwork; regular routines emphasize discipline and healthy habits as part of student development.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught within the Sixth Form program. English Language is listed as a required subject for CSEC, and Literatures in English is offered as a Group A subject alongside Geography.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Choose the admission form for the child's program: Early Years Programme (EYP), Junior School, Senior School, or Sixth Form. The Heinz Simonitsch School provides separate applications for each program, and the Junior School uses a Registration Form to begin the admissions process. 2. Complete all sections of the Registration Form and write 'Not Applicable' or 'N/A' in any section that does not apply. The form requests the child's full name, age, date of birth, and gender (Male or Female), and asks for personal information such as allergies, likes/dislikes, eating, sleeping habits, and any other information. 3. Provide Immunization Information and attach a copy of the immunization record. The form asks whether the child has had ALL shots and lists DPT, POLIO, MEASLES, TUBERLIN TEST, and RUBELLA (German Measles). 4. Provide Family Information for both parents/guardians, including Mother's Name, Mother's Address, Email Address, Telephone Numbers, Occupation, Work Address, and Father's Name, Address, Email Address, Telephone Numbers, Occupation, and Work Address. 5. In Case of Emergency Notify: supply the emergency contact's name and address, and a telephone number; provide the name and contact number of the child's doctor; indicate whether the Centre's Paediatrician may be called if necessary; confirm whether the child is free of contagious disease and whether they suffer from illnesses such as Asthma, Epilepsy, or Hay Fever; name persons authorized to collect the child from school. 6. Academic Program Entering: indicate the grade level registering for and provide Academic Goals; the form requires the Parent's Signature and Date. 7. For Internal Use Only: the section includes spaces for the School's Decision, the School's Official, and the Date. 8. The form provides the school's contact details: Half Moon Village, Rosehall, MBJ Jamaica, WI; Telephone 876.953.9548; Email address; Website.
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