Hillel Academy welcomes applications from families of all nationalities who share our philosophy and aims. While we accept students of a wide range of ability, our curriculum is challenging and our expectations are high, both academically and including commitment to the life of the school through active participation in our wide-ranging activities programme and community service. Therefore, Hillel Academy accepts students only on the basis that our curriculum can meet their needs, and that they will benefit from our educational programme.

Applications for both immediate and future admission are considered at any time throughout the year. If there is no space available at the time of application, the student’s name is placed on a waiting list for the appropriate grade level. This list is carefully reviewed as openings become available. Parents who wish to withdraw their application should advise the school of their decision.

Admission Procedure

A Registration Form must be completed and submitted, together with the Registration Fee of J$2,000, for the attention of the Director in the Main School Office. Please note that the completion of the Registration Form is the first step in seeking admission to Hillel Academy. It does not guarantee that a place will be offered.

Children entering Kindergarten One (for 3- 4 year olds) must have had their third birthday on or before August 31st of the year in which they start school. Older children, entering from other schools, must present satisfactory previous school reports and other relevant documentation. Students applying for admission to the High School, whether currently enrolled in Hillel Prep or entering from another school, must take the Entrance Examinations showing evidence that our curriculum can meet their needs, and that they will benefit from our challenging educational programme.

Kindergarten 1 and 2
Those seeking admission to our Kindergarten 1 and 2 classes for the following September will be invited to spend part of a day at school for informal group activities during the months of March - May preceding the admission date. Parents will be informed of the date at least two weeks in advance. The children’s general social maturity and adaptability within a group; large/fine motor skills; and age-appropriate readiness skills for numeracy and literacy will be observed.

Grades 1-6
Older children seeking admission to the Prep School will be assessed at age-appropriate levels in English and Mathematics on an individual basis. These assessments can be arranged at any time throughout the year.

High School, Grade 7
Students seeking admission to our Grade 7 classes in the High School will be required to sit an Entrance Examination in English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This 3-hour examination will be held in May.

High School, Grade 8 - 11
All other students seeking admission to the High School will be assessed at age-appropriate level in English and Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning on an individual basis. These assessments can be arranged at any time throughout the year. Following the successful completion of the tests, and the presentation of satisfactory school records, a date will be set for the student and his/her parents to be interviewed by the Principal.

Sixth Form
Students seeking admission to the Sixth Form will be invited to attend for interview and must satisfy the Admissions Panel that they have the proven ability to study successfully at this advanced level.

The Admissions Committee
The Admissions Committee meets to make the final decisions, taking into consideration our restrictions on class size and the availability of space in the relevant year group. Upon the successful completion of all entrance requirements a written offer of a place will be made.

Parents, or their representative companies, have 7 days in which to accept this offer of a place and to make payment of the non-refundable New Student Enrolment Fee, currently J$30,000 for the first child and J$20,000 for siblings.