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Jamaica Language SchoolOcho Rios, Jamaica

1 Main Street, Sand Castle Hotel - 10461 Ocho Rios - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Tennis courts.
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50 of students are from Switzerland
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 15 years higher than in summer.

Location: Jamaica Language School Ocho Rios is an English school located in the ancient fishing town of Ocho Rios, on Jamaica's northern coast. The school is in the Island Village shopping centre and entertainment complex, in the town centre. It is a short walk from Ocho Rios Bay Beach and has many shops, restaurants, eateries and attractions close by.

Course selection: The school's idyllic location helps it provide courses tailored to a range of students with various needs. In addition to a General English Language Experience, which is available to students aged from 12 years, the school also supplies Summer Language programmes for students aged from 8 years, Business English, and Exam Preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC). Students can also study Spanish at this school.

School facilities: The school is a short walk from the coastline and the infamous Ocho Rios Bay Beach. The facilities offer an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, tennis courts, a rooftop terrace, basketball courts, a gym, free after-class access to language learning software, a library and much more. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Social and cultural: Some of the main attractions of Ocho Rios include Ocho Rios Beach, Dunn's River Falls & Park, Turtle River Park, Mystic Mountain Jamaica Adventure and Konoko Falls.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Jamaica Language School include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 100US$
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Jamaica Language School

“Thousands of students from around the world have chosen us as their destination of choice to study ”
– 
Lucy Richards
Director of Jamaica Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
NAFSAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalHEART TRUST/NCTVET
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 7:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Jamaica Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Western Union - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2015
Legal name/parent company
Jamaica ESL Center | Tax registration ID: 89049

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Library

  • Printer for student use

  • Outdoor swimming pool

  • Table tennis

  • Tennis courts

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Basketball court

  • Volleyball court

  • Gym

  • Copy machine

  • Free parking

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Dry cleaning (paid)

  • Ironing service (paid)

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Disabled car park

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 50%
Germany 20%
Brazil 10%
Sweden 10%
France 5%
Japan 2%
Italy 2%

Information for all courses offered by Jamaica Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
200.00 US$
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Additional fees:

  • JLS Online Learning fee: USD 85
  • Testing and Academic Service Fee: USD 20 (per academic quarter)
  • Medical Insurance (non-refundable): USD 100
  • I-20 Extension Application Fee (non-refundable): USD 200
  • College Admissions Seminar (4 hours): USD 250
  • College Admissions Consulting (5 hourly private sessions): USD 500
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 19 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 25 May 2024, 01 Aug 2024, 06 Aug 2024, 19 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 05 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 23 May 2025, 01 Aug 2025, 06 Aug 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Sangster International Airport:
100 US$ one way
200 US$ return (both ways)
Norman Manley International Airport:
150 US$ one way
300 US$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Ocho Rios and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Ocho Rios page. For flight comparisons to Ocho Rios, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 US$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 US$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball0.5 km
Basketball0.5 km
Cooking0.5 km
Cricket0.5 km
Dancing0.5 km
Diving0.5 km
Football (soccer)0.5 km
Golf-0.5 km
Horse riding0.5 km
Mountainbiking0.5 km
Music0.5 km
Sailing0.5 km
Swimming0.5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis0.5 km
Volleyball0.5 km
Windsurfing0.5 km
Yoga0.5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

-Playing Pool
-Playing Beach Volleyball
-Relaxing on the Beach With Friends From Around the World
-Going on Organized Trips to Area Attractions
-Taking in Show at the Local Movie Theater
-Sightseeing Around the Ocho Rios Area

Adults - Paid activities

Not offered.

Junior - Free activities

-Playing Pool
-Playing Beach Volleyball
-Relaxing on the Beach With Friends From Around the World
-Going on Organized Trips to Area Attractions
-Taking in Show at the Local Movie Theater
-Sightseeing Around the Ocho Rios Area

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.

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Questions and answers about Jamaica Language School

  • Jamaica Language School Ocho Rios is specialized in teaching English as a second language.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 03, 2023

FAQ about Jamaica Language School, Ocho Rios

  • No, the school only requires a minimum age of 18 to access the courses, which are open to all students over the age of 18, without any limits.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 29, 2023
  • The school offers a private tuition course but with a fixed duration of 1 week, we recommend in this case their Language Experience course which, having a small number of maximum 10 students, can certainly offer a very good teacher attention for the student, especially compared to other group courses which generally have 15-16 students.
    Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 29, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Jamaica Language School varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 12 students (Bildungsurlaub)
  • 100% of teachers at Jamaica Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Jamaica Language School comes from Switzerland with a 50% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and Brazil (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Jamaica Language School offers courses from 8 years (Summer Language Adventure, 25 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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