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
Jamaica Language School
- Located in the town center, in the Island Village shopping and entertainment complex, the school is just a short walk from Ocho Rios Bay Beach.
- Located in the town center, in the Island Village shopping and entertainment complex, the school is just a short walk from Ocho Rios Bay Beach.
- The language school Jamaica Language School was founded in Ocho Rios".", Jamaica in 2015".".
- Address: Island Village, Turtle River Road, 10461 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Jamaica ESL Center
- Tax registration ID: 89049
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Accreditations and Quality seals
New School, LSA“Thousands of students from around the world have chosen us as their destination of choice to study ”
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Gym
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Outdoor swimming pool
Free WIFI
Free parking
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:
4Number of public PC workstations:
6Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Our price includes
- 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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 18
- Adult courses throughout the year: 60
- Junior courses in summer: 12
- Junior courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 35 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
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
Minimum age of students
- 14 years
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
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):
10
20
5
1
10
2
2
50
Optional airport transfer
Sangster International Airport:100 US$ pick up
200 US$ return (both ways)
Norman Manley International Airport:
175 US$ pick up
350 US$ return (both ways)
Ian Fleming International Airport:
100 US$ pick up
200 US$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 17 Feb. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 23 May 2021, 24 May 2021, 01 Aug. 2021, 02 Jun. 2021, 06 Feb. 2021, 18 Oct. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021, 26 Dec. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
English Courses
School also offers courses to learn
Spanish
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2450 2328 | 2940 2793 | 3120 2964 | 3840 3648 | 3910 3715 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2350 2233 | 2820 2679 | 2990 2841 | 3680 3496 | 3825 3634 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
523 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 3300 3135 | 4400 4180 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 | 7150 6793 | 8800 8360 | 9350 8883 |
Recognized by Berlin, Brandenburg, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Junior
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
243 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1715 1630 | 1960 1862 | -- | -- | -- |
Students can participate in daily and weekly activities. Many of these activities are free such as volleyball, football, netball, beach games, swimming and other games.
Activities with extra cost are visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity.
Activities with extra cost are visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan. 2021
05 Jan. 2021
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
233 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1715 1630 | 1960 1862 | -- | -- | -- |
Students can participate in daily and weekly activities. Many of these activities are free such as: volleyball, football, netball, beach games, swimming and other games.
Activities with extra cost are: visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity.
Activities with extra cost are: visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
2021: 05 Jan. 2021.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan. 2021
05 Jan. 2021
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Morning: 8:00 - 11:00
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1144 1087 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Day.
Business
Lessons per week: 37
| Max. group size: 10
428 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2640 2508 | 3520 3344 | 4300 4085 | 5160 4902 | 5460 5187 | 6720 6384 | 6970 6622 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 10
304 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1860 1767 | 2480 2356 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3770 3582 | 4640 4408 | 4760 4522 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
288 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1210 1150 | -- | -- | -- | 2415 2295 | 2615 2485 | 2815 2675 | 3215 3055 |
This course prepares students for the TOEFL exam.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan. 2021
05 Jan. 2021
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
288 US$ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1210 1150 | -- | -- | -- | 2415 2295 | 2615 2485 | 2815 2675 | 3215 3055 |
This course prepares students for the TOEIC exam.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jan. 2021
05 Jan. 2021
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:00
Exam dates
05 Jan. 2021
Note: All courses offered by Jamaica Language School, Ocho Rios can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Comments about courses:Additional fees:
- JLS Online Learning fee: USD 85
- Testing and Academic Service Fee: USD 20
The school can also provide medical insurance.
- JLS Online Learning fee: USD 85
- Testing and Academic Service Fee: USD 20
The school can also provide medical insurance.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
50 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 14Maximum age of students: 50
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 14This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
350 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 60
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
350 US$ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
50 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Maximum age of students: 60
IMPORTANT: If students wish to book housing within walking distance to the school, it is essential that they book in advance, 2 to 4 months is recommended.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | | 0.5 km |
| Basketball | | 0.5 km |
| Cooking | | 0.5 km |
| Cricket | | 0.5 km |
| Dancing | | 0.5 km |
| Diving | | 0.5 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
| Golf | 0.5 km | |
| Horse riding | | 0.5 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 0.5 km |
| Music | | 0.5 km |
| Sailing | | 0.5 km |
| Swimming | | 0.5 km |
| Table Tennis | | |
| Tennis | | 0.5 km |
| Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 0.5 km |
| Yoga | | 0.5 km |
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- What is the best price for a course at Jamaica Language School, Ocho Rios?English courses at Jamaica Language School start at 233 US$ for Language Experience course with 22 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Jamaica Language School?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Jamaica Language School
- Is it possible to take a course at Jamaica Language School as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Summer Language Adventure, Summer Language Escape, TOEFL Exam Preparation , TOEIC Exam Preparation
- Is airport pickup offered by Jamaica Language School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Sangster International Airport (100 US$), Norman Manley International Airport (175 US$), Ian Fleming International Airport (100 US$)
- What is the number of students per class at Jamaica Language School?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Jamaica Language School varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 12 students (Bildungsurlaub)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Jamaica Language School?100% of teachers at Jamaica Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Jamaica Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Jamaica Language School comes from Switzerland with a 50% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and Brazil (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Jamaica Language School offers courses for which ages?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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