Heritage & identity
The meaning of our name, our crest and our five colours, and the story of how the school began.
About the Academy
A school where heritage and the 21st century meet
Akhepran International Academy is a private school for Grades 1 to 12 in Fox Hill, Nassau. We teach the heritage of humankind alongside the skills of a changing world, so that our scholars grow into conscientious citizens and proactive global leaders.
Vision, mission and motto
Vision
Teaching children to become conscientious citizens and proactive global leaders.
Mission
To teach the historical, spiritual and intellectual heritage of humankind; to train scholars to enhance the environment, the economy, culture and civilisation; and to transform them into local, national and global leaders.
Motto
Teaching ancient wisdom and values to prepare 21st‑century global leaders.
What sets us apart
The Akhepran Advantage
Our handbook spells out what an Akhepran education means, one letter at a time.
Academy
Formal and informal learning from 8:00am to 5:00pm, every school day.
Divinity
Discipline guided by the 42 Principles of Ma’at.
Values
Respect for the spiritual essence of God within every person.
Akhepran culture
We celebrate the spirituality, symbols and heritage of our ancestors and elders.
Non-traditional curriculum
We develop the whole child through Spirit, Skills and Schema (our word for subjects).
Technology
Computers and iPads are our primary learning tools.
All ages
One school from Grade 1 to Grade 12, so scholars grow up in a single community.
Global leadership
We train leaders who act with Godly wisdom.
Environment
Scholars learn how the economy, the environment and energy connect.
At a glance
One community, twelve grades
Akhepran opened in September 2011 as a Bring Your Own Device school. Every scholar still learns with their own laptop or iPad, in classes small enough for teachers to know each child well.
- Opened
- September 2011With 109 students in Fox Hill
- Grades
- 1 to 12Primary, Junior and Senior schools
- Class size
- About 15Scholars on average
- School day
- 8:00am–5:00pmFormal and informal learning
- Examinations
- GLAT, BJC, BGCSEWith ACT and SAT preparation
- Community service
- 40 hoursEach year, Grades 7–12
Explore
Get to know Akhepran
Founder & leadership
Dr. Jacinta Higgs founded Akhepran in 2011. Read her welcome and meet the people who lead the school.
School life
Sport, culture, service and leadership: what the Mighty Scarabs do beyond the classroom.
See Akhepran for yourself
Book a visit, meet the Principal and ask your questions in person.
Call (242) 324-8683 or email principal@akhepran.com