What we like about the school
- Outdoor swimming pool
Jamaica Language School
The language school Jamaica Language School was founded in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 2015. 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 school address is: Island Village, Turtle River Road, 10461 - Ocho Rios, Jamaica (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
New School, LSASchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Auditorium
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Billiards
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table soccer / football
Outdoor swimming pool
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
5Number of public PC workstations:
6Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Free access to swimming pool
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 120
- Adult courses throughout the year: 60
- Junior courses in summer: 60
- Junior courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 20 years
- throughout the year: 20 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
- 7 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 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 14.Feb.2018, 20.Mar.2018, 30.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 23.May.2018, 21.Jun.2018, 01.Aug.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 15.Oct.2018, 21.Dec.2018 - 26.Dec.2018, 31.Dec.2018.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
English Courses
School also offers courses to learn
Spanish
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 10
243 US$ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 255 243 | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2350 2233 | 2820 2679 | 2990 2841 | 3825 3634 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 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: 9:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 10
233 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 17 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1410 1340 | 1880 1786 | 2300 2185 | 2925 2779 | 3600 3420 | 3740 3553 | 220 209 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4-5 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: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 1144 1087 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
50 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $2,100
100 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $4,000
150 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $5550
200 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $7,200
100 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $4,000
150 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $5550
200 Lesson Package (45 min Lessons): $7,200
Starting dates
Every Day .
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00
Morning: 8:00
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 10
233 US$ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | -- | -- | -- |
This course is open to students aged 9 and up, but is not limited to junior students.
Classes are held Monday-Thursday morning, allowing students to participate in the Summer Activity Package of daily and weekly activites. Many of these activities are free such as: volleyball, football, netball, beach games, swimming and other games while others are not: i.e. visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity. Price includes
Airport transfer (one way)
Classes are held Monday-Thursday morning, allowing students to participate in the Summer Activity Package of daily and weekly activites. Many of these activities are free such as: volleyball, football, netball, beach games, swimming and other games while others are not: i.e. visits and excursions to museums, theme parks, nature reserves, Dunns River, green grotto caves, dolphin cave, etc. Prices vary according to the activity. Price includes
Airport transfer (one way)
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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: 8:30 - 12:45
Morning: 8:30 - 12:45
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 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1210 1150 | 1615 1535 | 2015 1915 | 2415 2295 | 2615 2485 | 3015 2865 | 3415 3245 | 200 190 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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 - 12:45
Morning: 8:00 - 12:45
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 mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Comments about courses:The school also offers business English training, and preparation for the GMAT and SAT exams as well as a college admissions counseling service.
Additional fees:
- JLS Online Learning fee: US$85
- Testing and Academic Service Fee: US$20
The school can also provide medical insurance for your stay in Jamaica.
Additional fees:
- JLS Online Learning fee: US$85
- Testing and Academic Service Fee: US$20
The school can also provide medical insurance for your stay in Jamaica.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1400 US$ per month
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 350 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Students booking homestay accommodation MUST also book airport pick-up as many of the streets/houses do not have signs and/or numbers. The cost varies depending on the airport.
Price extra night:
50 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 14
Maximum age of students: 65
Maximum age of students: 65
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 630 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
90 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 70
Maximum age of students: 70
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1400 US$ per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in US$ | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 350 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
50 US$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
2 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 70
Maximum age of students: 70
IMPORTANT: if you wish to book housing within walking distance to the school, it is essential that you book well 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 |
| Squash | | 0.5 km |
| Swimming | | 0.5 km |
| Tennis | | 0.5 km |
| Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 0.5 km |
| Yoga | | 0.5 km |
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