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Hillcrest School Jos

Nigeria, Jos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees NGN 0 - 2,625,000
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 315
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1942
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages French
Typical class size 24
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Hillcrest School Jos is a K–12 international Christian school delivering an American curriculum for students aged 5 to 18. The campus is located in the center of Jos and offers day and boarding options, with Pineview and Heckman Hostel for students in grades five through twelve, where hostel parents provide guardianship and foster spiritual development. The school organizes Elementary (Kindergarten–5th), Middle (6th–8th), and High School (9th–12th), with Advanced Placement courses across science, math, social studies, languages, and the arts, including AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP French Language, AP English Literature, AP US History, and AP World History, to prepare students for higher education. MAP Growth Testing is used for growth measurement in grades 1–10, and PSAT/SAT preparation supports college admissions. A library backs the curriculum, and facilities include an outdoor basketball court, a 5-a-side artificial football field, and two full football fields. Extracurriculars cover athletics, the arts, music, and service, reflecting a Christ-centered mission.

13 Old Bukuru Expy, behind Hillcrest School, Jos 930105, Plateau, Nigeria

The Essentials

Hillcrest School Jos has 315 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
13 Old Bukuru Road, Jos, Plateau State 930271. The school is located near the center of Jos on a plateau in central Nigeria. Jos is connected to the rest of Nigeria by major motor roads and a small modern airport. The climate is mild year-round with a rainy season (April–September) and a dry season (October–March).

Stages
K–12, Elementary (Kindergarten–5th), Middle (6th–8th), High School (9th–12th).

Type
Private not-for-profit day and boarding school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Majority Nigerian; expatriate students make up a good portion.

Country affiliation
United States (American curriculum).

Religious affiliation
Christian
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The Pineview Hostel provides on-campus accommodation for students in grades five to twelve. The Hostel offers a safe, nurturing environment with Hostel Parents acting as guardians when the students' natural or legal parents are unavailable, and supports the students' spiritual growth. The boarding fee covers housing, meals, laundry services and basic utilities, with additional costs possible for extracurricular activities; the school does not provide transportation.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms can be purchased at the Uniform Store in the Middle School building. You are not required to buy exclusively from the school; Lands' End and Marks & Spencer websites can be used as a guide when purchasing. The PE uniform is worn by all students and is available through the school store; it consists of black mesh shorts (knee length), joggers and a red T‑shirt.

Food Options
Meals are included in boarding; the Pineview Hostel provides meals as part of the boarding package.

Governance and Ownership
Hillcrest School is guided by a Board of Governors representing mission organizations and key stakeholders. Cooperating bodies include Assemblies of God Mission (AGM), Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN), Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN), Mission Africa (MA), Servants United Mission (SUM), Serving in Mission (SIM), Summer Institute of Linguistics Nigeria LTD/GTE, United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN), plus a Parent Representative and an Alumni Representative.
Fees

Annual tuition at Hillcrest School Jos ranges from up to NGN 2,625,000 for 2026/27.

Overview (academic year reference)
Detailed line‑item fees for the 2026/27 academic year are not published publicly. The following summary presents the school's published billing practice and the best-available fee figures reported for the 2025/26 session and recent market listings; where the school does not publish a specific amount, that fact is stated.

Application / Registration fees
- Application forms are sold at enrollment; the exact application/registration fee amount is not published by the school. Expect a non‑refundable application or registration charge at the time of submitting forms.

Tuition fees (day pupils and boarding pupils) — summary by billing period
- The school does not publish a detailed per‑grade fee table publicly. Parents should expect termly billing as the normal practice; third‑party market listings place typical annual tuition for Hillcrest School, Jos in a range commonly reported between approximately ₦2,650,000 and ₦4,000,000 per year, with corresponding termly ranges commonly reported from about ₦300,000 to ₦700,000 per term depending on year group and whether boarding is included. These figures are market estimates compiled from recent school‑market reporting.
- Typical breakdown used by comparable schools (how to read the numbers): if a school quotes ₦2,700,000 per year, this commonly equates to three termly bills around ₦900,000 each; if a source gives a termly range (for example ₦300,000–₦700,000) that range reflects variation by division (nursery/primary vs secondary) and whether boarding or day fees apply. Hillcrest does not publish a grade‑by‑grade term or annual schedule on its public pages.

Boarding fees and boarding charges
- Hillcrest operates an on‑campus hostel (Pineview Hostel) for students in grades 5–12; the school states that the boarding fee covers housing, meals, laundry, and basic utilities. The school does not publish a public boarding‑fee figure or the boarding deposit amount. Market listings indicate that full boarding at comparable premium schools in the region is substantially higher than day tuition and may add several hundred thousand to multiple million naira per year depending on level; however, Hillcrest's specific boarding fee must be confirmed directly with the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing cadence: the school uses quarterly/termly billing cycles (events such as “Fourth Quarter Fees Due” appear on the school calendar), and payment plans are offered through the business office. Parents typically choose between full annual payment or a termly/quarterly payment schedule as allowed by the business office. Late‑payment consequences and exact due dates are set by the school's billing office.

Other required costs and common additional charges
- Uniforms: a school Uniform Store operates on campus; uniforms may also be purchased from recommended suppliers. Expect to budget for full‑set uniforms and seasonal replacements.
- Textbooks, workbooks and learning materials: these are typically charged either as a separate school materials fee or purchased by parents; not itemized publicly by the school.
- Extracurricular / activity fees, examination fees, and trip charges: these are commonly charged in addition to base tuition by grade and activity; specific amounts are not published publicly for Hillcrest.
- Boarding deposit / caution fee: many schools charge a refundable boarding deposit; Hillcrest's public materials do not publish a boarding deposit amount.

Refunds and deposit policies
- No public, detailed refund policy or full fee‑refund schedule is published on the school's general FAQ or public pages. Where refundable caution/deposit arrangements exist at comparable schools, they are handled via the business office on withdrawal; Hillcrest does not publish those terms publicly.

Accepted payment methods and payment processing
- The school's online presence indicates use of a FACTS/RENWEB family portal and FACTS tuition services for parent billing and account access; payment plans are available through the business office. Common payment channels used by schools that use FACTS include bank transfer, direct debit / ACH, and card payments processed through the tuition‑management service, but the school's public materials instruct that payment arrangements and exact accepted methods are set by the business office.

Practical guidance for budgeting (parent focus)
- If you are budgeting now, plan for: an application/registration charge at enrollment; termly tuition in the market ranges shown above (plan conservatively toward the upper end if you require boarding); uniform costs, textbooks and exam/activity extras; and a possible boarding deposit if you choose the hostel. The school indicates that payment plans are offered, which can spread tuition over the billing cycle.

Key facts in brief (bullet summary)
- Application/registration fee: charged; amount not published.
- Tuition: detailed grade‑by‑grade fees are not published; recent market reports place annual tuition commonly between roughly ₦2.65 million and ₦4.0 million, with termly estimates ~₦300k–₦700k depending on division and boarding status.
- Boarding: Pineview Hostel operates for grades 5–12; boarding fee amount not published.
- Billing: termly/quarterly billing typical; payment plans available via the business office.
- Other costs: uniform, textbooks, extracurricular or trip fees and possible boarding deposit; amounts not published.
- Refunds: no public, detailed refund policy published.

If you require exact, current 2026/27 numeric line items by grade (per‑term and per‑year), the school's publicly posted materials do not provide that level of detail for the 2026/27 session; the figures above reflect the best available published market information for 2025/26 and recent reporting.
Academics

Hillcrest School Jos teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Hillcrest School is a K–12 international Christian school using an American curriculum. It is organized into Elementary School (Kindergarten–5th grade), Middle School (6th–8th grade), and High School (9th–12th grade). High School offers Advanced Placement courses to challenge students and prepare them for higher education. The curriculum emphasizes Christ-centered academic excellence, intellectual growth, and personal development through dedicated teachers in a supportive learning community. MAP Growth Testing is used for growth measurement for grades 1–10, and PSAT/SAT preparation supports college admissions.

Student Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes.

Exam Results
SAT and PSAT standardized tests constitute an essential part of students' preparation for higher education. PSAT testing begins in 8th grade and continues through 11th grade. In the spring of the junior year, all students take the SAT, with retake opportunities in senior year. Our students perform well in the SAT, with a large majority scoring over 1100.

Higher Education Progression
AP courses prepare students for higher education. SAT/PSAT preparation supports college admissions.
Wellbeing

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Staff must speak and write English fluently.

Mental Wellbeing
Hillcrest School provides an emotionally safe environment for students and offers regular student protection training for all staff and volunteers to safeguard students. A Student Protection Policy guides safeguarding practices.

Safeguarding
Hillcrest School takes seriously its responsibility to protect students and to create a safe and positive environment for them to grow. It is never acceptable for any child to experience abuse of any kind. All employees have a responsibility to implement and follow the Student Protection Policy. The school provides regular and adequate Student Protection Training for all staff and volunteers and maintains clear procedures for concerns about possible abuse. If you have experienced or witnessed harm, you can contact the confidential email SPO at spo@hillcrestschool.net.
Parent Experience

History
Hillcrest School was founded in 1942 to provide a Christian education for missionary children by the Church of the Brethren Mission. It began with 12 pupils taught by Mary Dadison; the school moved to its current Jos location in 1946 after wartime delays, and textbooks arrived in May 1943. The school started as an elementary school with high school studies by correspondence, and the first high school graduating class occurred in 1965. The Board of Governors includes multiple missions and organizations—Assemblies of God Mission (AGM), Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN), Lutheran Church of Nigeria (LCN), Mission Africa (MA), Servants United Mission (SUM), Serving in Mission (SIM), Summer Institute of Linguistics Nigeria LTD/GTE, and United Methodist Church in Nigeria (UMCN)—reflecting its international character; there are also parent and alumni representatives. The international character remains a core value with local Jos enrollment and growing interest in boarding from across Nigeria.

Community
Community life at Hillcrest is active through Student Life and school events. StuCo plans and carries out projects to maintain and improve the student body, the school's facilities, and services to the greater Jos community. The calendar includes events such as Eid-el-Fitr holidays (No School) and a StuCo Movie Night, along with P/T Virtual Conferences.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is a Parent Teacher Association composed of parents and teachers of Hillcrest School. Its objectives are: to open, encourage, and maintain communications between the parents and teachers of Hillcrest School. In order to do this, it arranges its programs in a way that parents and teachers will feel free to exchange ideas and viewpoints on education and other related items. It attempts to continue the education of both parents and teachers. In order to help the staff and parents to be aware of trends and new findings in child development, in education and in various academic and social fields, the PTA tries to arrange for qualified speakers to present lectures and lead discussion groups. It also provides an opportunity for parents and teachers to get to know each other in an informal way.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Hillcrest School is a K-12 international Christian school with an American curriculum located near the center of Jos. The campus includes Pineview and Heckman Hostel for students in grades five through twelve, with hostel parents acting as guardians and fostering spiritual development. The library supports the academic program across the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Sports facilities include an outdoor basketball court, a 5-a-side artificial football field, and two full football fields. Extracurricular life includes athletics, the arts, music, and service opportunities to build character and leadership.

Sports Facilities
The outdoor basketball court provides a central, accessible space for practice and PE. An artificial 5-a-side football field supports fast-paced small-team play year-round. Hillcrest also has two full football fields for practices and games. The facilities are used for physical education classes, inter-school events, and student-athlete development.

Academic Facilities
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered across science, math, social studies, languages, and the arts, including AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature, AP French Language, AP Physics 1, AP Psychology, AP Studio Art, AP US History, AP World History, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Microeconomics, and AP Macroeconomics. The library supports the schools' academic programs across divisions. Hillcrest emphasizes smaller class sizes that enable personalized instruction within a supportive environment. The AP offerings indicate a college-preparatory emphasis across multiple disciplines.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Hillcrest School offers a holistic extracurricular program that includes athletics, arts, music, and service opportunities. Students participate on the field and on the stage, and engage in service projects to develop teamwork and leadership. The programs foster character and community involvement, aligning with the school's Christ-centered values.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Hillcrest School is a K-12 international Christian school with an American curriculum. It is organized into Elementary School (Kindergarten–5th grade), Middle School (6th–8th grade), and High School (9th–12th grade). The school offers Advanced Placement courses to challenge and prepare students for higher education. The mission is to educate global disciples of Christ, fostering critical thinking, faith, and personal growth beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
Hillcrest includes arts as part of its extracurricular program. The Extracurricular Activities page states that programs span athletics, arts, music, and service opportunities. Visual and Performing Arts is a component of Student Life, supporting creative expression through the arts. Students have opportunities to participate in arts-related activities as part of their well-rounded education.

Social & Hobbies
Hillcrest provides an extensive athletics program. The Athletics page describes an extra-curricular sports program that includes intramural sports for grades 5-8 (flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, softball, table tennis, golf, track and field). High School interscholastic sports allow tryouts and competition against local schools and club teams. Athletic awards recognize sportsmanship, discipline, and skill.

Community & Service
Stuco plans and carries out projects to maintain and improve the student body's standards and to contribute services to the Jos community. The National Honor Society emphasizes service and leadership as core values; membership requires scholarship, service, leadership, and character. NHS eligibility is limited to juniors and seniors, with selection based on Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. These activities connect Hillcrest students with community service and leadership opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Stuco officers and class representatives are elected for one year, with a structure that includes a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The National Honor Society emphasizes leadership as part of its four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Membership in NHS requires meeting a minimum GPA, maintaining proper behavior, and contributing to chapter activities. These programs provide formal pathways for student leadership and professional skills development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Hillcrest's athletic program is designed to support physical well-being, character, and teamwork. The extra-curricular sports program aims to build discipline, sportsmanship, and positive social behavior. The intramural program offers inclusive participation in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and other sports for grades 5-8. High School interscholastic sports provide opportunities for higher-level competition and recognition through athletic awards.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is accredited by two US-based bodies: the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges (MSA).
Admissions

Admissions
Hillcrest uses an American curriculum and is open to all parents who desire a Christian school setting and who meet admissions requirements. The school has three categories of students: General, Ministry-A (children of cooperating bodies), and Ministry-B (children of affiliate status, sponsored by a cooperating body). Hillcrest accepts continuous enrollment at any time of the year, with starting at the beginning of the school year or before the second semester often easier; continuous enrollment will be reviewed to ensure the school can meet the child's academic needs. Age requirements: Kindergarten requires five years old before October 1 of the attendance year; Grade 1 requires six years old before October 1; the same process applies to higher grades, with transfers age-matched. Admission is contingent upon following the admissions procedure, the applicant passing an entrance exam and interview, space availability in the target class, and final acceptance by the Hillcrest Board of Governors. Entrance test scores, prior school records, and interviews determine the student's ability, and interviews with the appropriate grade-level admissions committee inform recommendations regarding admissions. The admissions procedure includes: (1) admissions forms going on sale before parental interviews, with a non-refundable form fee of 50,000 Nigerian Naira; required documents include two current passport photos, birth certificate, international passport, official school records for the past two years, one photocopy of all documents, and a completed current Hillcrest school medical form; (2) forms and documents due by the designated date; (3) parents may book appointments for parental interviews with the Admissions Secretary; (4) after the documents and interview, applicants are invited to sit for the entrance exams. Online admissions applications are available to start the process, with the applicant submitting the application and medical form to the Admissions Secretary as instructed.
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