ABOUT US
1978
YEAR FOUNDED
50+
CERTIFIED TEACHERS
1,000+
GRADUATED STUDENTS
20+
AWARD WINNER
WHO ARE WE?
EARLY BEGINNING
The school was founded by the late Audrey V. Salmon. It began as an evening language institute in 1978 offering help with Spanish for students struggling with the language in the public school system. Mrs. Salmon, a trained Spanish teacher, had worked for nearly twenty years in the public education system. She recognized the challenges students in the system faced and developed a curriculum which helped them gain distinctions in high school external examinations. The language institute grew to include evening classes in French, German, English and Mathematics. Additionally there were conversational classes in Spanish and French for adults.
PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN
In 1983, Mrs. Salmon established El Instituto de Mandevilla with 13 students. The school has grown quite significantly since then and currently boasts a population of almost 500 students. Our school population includes children from 2 years and 8 months to 12 years old.
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Over the years the school has performed exceptionally in external examinations such as the Common Entrance and the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) which replaced the Common Entrance. To date there have been a number of Government scholarship winners who have been recognized for their outstanding performance in both the Common Entrance and the GSAT examinations. El Instituto students’ extraordinary performance has also been recognised by Corporate Jamaica. Students have received scholarships from entities such as banks and insurance companies as a result of their performance in external examinations. The school’s GSAT scores consistently top the national average. In addition, based on GSAT results, the the school has been named by the Jamaica Gleaner newspaper as “Top School” in the Ministry of Education’s Region 5.
The school’s involvement in co-curricular activities has earned it various trophies and medals and also provide the practical experiences to augment theoretical academic programmes.
Our Mission
“To provide a values-based, technology-enhanced environment, that facilitates the holistic development of students as nation builders with a firm moral purpose and a passion for excellence”
Our Vision
"Facilitating the development of the full potential of all our students, thus empowering them to become nation
builders"
Our Statement of Value
"In all we do we will work as a team to demonstrate Christ-centredness, excellence, enthusiasm, integrity, respect, cooperation, kindness and promote positive family values.
CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the online presence of El Instituto de Mandevilla. A school which has been designated as God’s school from the very first day, when it was founded by Mrs Audrey Salmon 40 years ago.
Our school is not just an academic endeavour. It is a strategic effort to educate the hearts and minds of our children, according to the core values of Jesus Christ.
The ongoing horrific impact upon the planet, of the establishment of educational systems and processes, without the impartation of pristine values and character development, is very clear to us. The world is not short of educated men and women, but unfortunately, there is an alarming shortage of people of consistent integrity, uprightness of character and trustworthiness.
The El Instituto de Mandevilla team is very determined to make a difference. While maintaining a very high academic standard, we are very clear on the type of graduates which we want exiting from our institution, and the quality of character which they must display, as they journey through an increasingly dark, chaotic, and hostile world.
We are quite confident that once our graduates remain committed to the
values which have been imparted to them every single day that they attended
school, that they will shine very brightly and will be the difference, and many
of them have been doing just that.
Please come and take a firsthand look, at how we are executing our mandate. May God bless you.
Pastor Wesley C. Boynes, JP.
Chairman/ EIM School Board.
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome to El Instituto de Mandevilla!
It is with great honor and humility that I serve as principal of this distinguished institution. As I reflect on our rich history, I am reminded of the enduring vision of our founder, Audrey V. Salmon, whose commitment to excellence, faith, and community continues to guide us today.
At El Instituto de Mandevilla, we are deeply rooted in Christ-centred values, and we strive to cultivate an environment where faith and learning go hand in hand. Our holistic approach to education ensures that each student is not only equipped with academic knowledge but also nurtured in moral character, leadership, and service to others. We believe in shaping well-rounded individuals who are prepared to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.
We are committed to the pursuit of both academic and moral excellence, and it is our privilege to partner with students, families, and the wider community in Mandeville, Jamaica, and beyond. Our work extends beyond the classroom as we aim to be a beacon of light and hope that touches lives both locally and globally. Whether through our rigorous curriculum, extracurricular activities, or community engagement, we prepare our students to lead with integrity, empathy, and responsibility in an ever-changing world.
As principal, I am reminded daily of the immense privilege it is to carry forward this incredible legacy. I remain steadfast in our mission to nurture the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Together, we will continue to build on this foundation, striving to make a lasting impact on our students, their families, and our wider community.
Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and guiding your children. It is my deepest hope that, as we walk this journey together, we all grow in faith, knowledge, and service to one another. In Christ's service, 

Alicia Ashman-Waugh, EdD
Principal, El Instituto de Mandevilla