Jamaica Language School Ocho Rios, Jamaica
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from Switzerland
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 famous 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
Language Experience
22 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$400$380 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,200 3,040 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 | 4,875 4,632 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,290 5,976 |
- 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: 8:00 - 11:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Language Experience Plus
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$500$475 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 1,000 950 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,000 1,900 | 3,000 2,850 | 4,000 3,800 | 5,000 4,750 | 6,000 5,700 | 6,240 5,928 | 7,680 7,296 | 8,075 7,672 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This is an English immersion course for students who have come from abroad to study English intensively. This course features conversational English classes and lessons designed to help you improve your English skills, including your listening comprehension and reading comprehension.
Additionally, one of the attractive features of this program is its weekly writing workshop component, which takes place to help students sharpen their command of written expression in English.
- 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 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
BildungsurlaubThis course tends to sell out quickly!30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$700$665 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 700 665 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
The school has been incorporated into the Bildungsurlaub school patron which means that; you can now take your English immersion program for professional development with them. It is recognized by Berlin, Brandenburg, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz.
- General course schedule
- 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 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Summer Language Advantage (8 to 18 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from$500$475 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 1,000 950 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,000 3,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
- 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 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 18 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration- 45 min
Summer Language Escape (8 to 16 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from$400$380 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 800 760 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,400 2,280 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,200 3,040 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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.
- 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 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration- 45 min
Private Lessons Package 100100 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$8,000$7,600 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 8,000 7,600 | 1,600 1,520 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Private Lessons Package 150150 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$10,500$9,975 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 10,500 9,975 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Private Lessons Package 200200 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$12,000$11,400 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 12,000 11,400 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Private Lessons Package 2525 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$2,000$1,900 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 2,000 1,900 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Private Lessons Package 5050 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from$4,000$3,800 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 4,000 3,800 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Starting dates
- Every Day
Business Advantage37 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$700$665 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 1,400 1,330 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,800 2,660 | 4,200 3,990 | 5,600 5,320 | 7,000 6,650 | 8,400 7,980 | 9,100 8,645 | 11,200 10,640 | 11,900 11,305 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This program helps students develop the language skills needed to thrive in today’s global business community.
It is offered at the low, intermediate, and high levels. The latter two levels are the ideal choice for those who need to communicate effectively in English in a business setting or other professional environments.
The school´s instructors are experts not only in English but also in business terms and concepts that are presented in class. You can be sure that you will receive language instructions from experienced professionals who have the skills and experience to help you achieve your language learning goals.
- General course schedule
- 7-8 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: 7:30 - 11:30 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Business Experience22 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from$620$589 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school ($) Our price ($) | 0 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,860 1,767 | 2,480 2,356 | 3,660 3,477 | 4,880 4,636 | 6,000 5,700 | 7,200 6,840 | 7,670 7,287 | 9,440 8,968 | 9,860 9,367 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This program helps students develop the language skills needed to thrive in today’s global business community.
It is offered at the low, intermediate, and high levels. The latter two levels are the ideal choice for those who need to communicate effectively in English in a business setting or other professional environments.
The school´s instructors are experts not only in English but also in business terms and concepts that are presented in class. You can be sure that you will receive language instructions from experienced professionals who have the skills and experience to help you achieve your language learning goals.
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Our prices for Jamaica Language School include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 100US$
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Jamaica Language School
“Thousands of students from around the world have chosen us as their destination of choice to study ”
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- 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.
- Year of school foundation
- 2015
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Restaurant
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Gym
Soccer field / football pitch
Outdoor swimming pool
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)
Guidance for further higher education (paid)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 50% |
| Germany | 20% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| Sweden | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Italy | 2% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 15% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 10% |
| >50 years | 15% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 25Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15Junior courses - In summer: 15Junior courses - Throughout the year: 15
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7Junior courses In summer: 7Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Jamaica Language School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- $200
- 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
- JLS Online Learning fee: USD 85
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Feb 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 23 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 01 Aug 2026, 06 Aug 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Airport transfer
- Sangster International Airport:
- $200 one way
$400 return (both ways) - Norman Manley International Airport:
- $150 one way
$300 return (both ways) - Ian Fleming International Airport:
- $50 one way
$100 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
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
- Swimming with dolphin - approximately USD 150 - 190.
Bob Marley Museum - approximately USD 25
Blue Hole - approximately USD 100 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
- Swimming with dolphin - approximately USD 150 - 190.
Bob Marley Museum - approximately USD 25
Blue Hole - approximately USD 100
| 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 |
Accommodation
Student Housing
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$413/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 413 | 826 | 1239 | 1652 | 2065 | 2478 | 2891 | 3304 | 4130 | 4956 | 413 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This living option gives you the ability to express your independence during your stay in Jamaica. You will only be a short commute away from the Jamaica Language School Center and all of the area's lively entertainment options. Furnished apartments are available with single or shared bedrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and a living room.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250US$.
- Price extra night
- $69 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average 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, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 60
Student Housing Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
$553/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in $ | 553 | 1106 | 1659 | 2212 | 2765 | 3318 | 3871 | 4424 | 5530 | 6636 | 553 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This living option gives you the ability to express your independence during your stay in Jamaica. You will only be a short commute away from the Jamaica Language School Center and all of the area's lively entertainment options. Furnished apartments are available with single or shared bedrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and a living room.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250US$.
- Price extra night
- $99 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average 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, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 60
Questions and answers about Jamaica Language School
Do you teach any other language other than English?
FAQ about Jamaica Language School, Ocho Rios
I am 50 years old and would like to have an intensive English course, possibly with my peers. Is this possible?
Are there any age limits?
I would like to do an individual intensive course in the period from mid-July to mid-September.
Which countries are students of Jamaica Language School from?
Jamaica Language School offers courses for which ages?
Terms of Jamaica Language School
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school


- Legal name/parent company
- Jamaica ESL Center | Tax registration ID: 89049
Visa Documents
- 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.








This course, which is designed for students who are studying with or without a student visa, provides a fully immersive conversational English learning environment. This will help students improve all four languages skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing.