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Belize High School

Belize, Belize City

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The school at a glance
Fees $4,180
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 2010
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Elementary, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Belize High School is a Belize City private institution offering an American Curriculum for grades 9–12. It provides a college-preparatory pathway with technology integration and is described as the country's school with a college-preparatory and technology-integrated curriculum. Students select one of four diploma tracks, Science, Information Technology, Business, or Humanities, with majors including Biology, Chemistry and Physics; Networking, Database Management, and Algorithms; Marketing and Entrepreneurship; and Social Studies, Caribbean Geography, and Human & Social Biology. Graduation requires a minimum GPA of 2.00, a total of 50 credits, at least 35 credits per semester, and 25 hours of community service each semester. Core subjects span English, Mathematics, Information Technology, English Literature, and Spanish across grades. The campus features a Meals Plus cafeteria, RAM+ experiential learning experiences, a robotics program that competes nationally and internationally. Extracurriculars include Debate, Interact, Music, Dance, Chess, Coding, and sport, with engagement trips enriching learning beyond the classroom.

Mercy Lane, Belize City, Belize

The Essentials

Location
Mercy Lane, Belize City, Belize. Belize High School operates on the same site as Belize Elementary School.

Stages
Junior and Senior Year programs. It is a high school within Belize High School and Belize Elementary School.

Type
Private educational institution

Country affiliation
Belize

Religious affiliation
Catholic heritage with Christian values
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Cafeteria meals are prepared by the school's own chef; Meals Plus enables students to purchase meals and manage their Meals Plus account.

Governance and Ownership
Belize High School is a private educational institution governed by a Board of Governors. It was officially declared operational by the Board of Governors in September 2010. BES and BHS share governance under the Board of Governors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Belize High School ranges from USD 4,180 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees
- Registration and placement fee: USD 225.00 (one-time).
- Application fee: amount not published in the available fee schedule.

Non‑bondholder / One‑time Capital Fee
- Non‑bondholders one‑time fee: USD 3,000.00 (one-time).

Annual / Other Mandatory Fees
- Annual fee: USD 636.00 (billed in August).
- Lab fee: USD 50.00 (for Science and Humanities).
- PSAT/SAT administration fee: USD 50.00 (example date shown as September 2022).
- Parents' Night fee (Juniors): USD 100.00 (example date shown as May 2023).

Tuition – published billing rate and schedule
- Published tuition billing rate: USD 380.00 per month, billed for 11 months (monthly billing). Multiply USD 380.00 × 11 months for an annual tuition total based on the published monthly rate.

Tuition by year group / per‑term breakdown
- No separate tuition amounts by grade/year group or explicit per‑term (semester/term) rates are published in the available fee schedule; the only published tuition figure is the monthly rate of USD 380.00 (11 months).

Boarding / Residence
- No boarding program fees or residential accommodation charges are published for the school; no boarding fee schedule is provided. The school is listed as a secondary/day school.

Other costs commonly charged (published items and not published items)
- Published: lab fees, PSAT/SAT fee, and occasional event fees (Parents' Night) as listed above.
- Not published: specific uniform costs, textbook/materials charges by grade, transport/bus fees, extracurricular club or sports fees, and any technology/device fees (no amounts published).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is presented as a monthly charge of USD 380.00 payable across 11 months; the annual fee is billed in August. Specific invoice dates, due dates, late‑payment penalties, accepted grace periods, and detailed payment terms are not published in the available fee information.

Refund information
- No published tuition refund policy or refund schedule is available in the published fee information (no details on refunds for withdrawal, cancellation, or course changes are listed).

Fee payment options
- No specific accepted payment methods (for example, credit card, bank transfer, checks, or online payment gateway details) are published on the available payment page. Contact the school's accounts office to confirm accepted payment methods. Contact: Tel +501 223‑5765 or 223‑0905; Email: info@belizehighschool.edu.bz. Office hours while school is in session: 08:00–16:00.

Summary of information gaps (concise)
- Grade/Year‑specific tuition rates and any per‑term (semester) breakdown are not published.
- No published schedule of exact invoice/due dates, payment deadlines, or late‑fee terms.
- No published refund policy or refund schedule.
- No published uniform, transport, or boarding fee amounts.
- No published list of accepted payment methods on the available payment page.
Academics

Belize High School teaches American Curriculum.

Curriculum
Belize High School offers four diploma tracks for junior and senior years: Science Major (Biology, Chemistry, Physics); Information Technology Major (Networking, Database Management Systems, Algorithms & Programming, IT Physics Senior); Business Major (Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Management, Principles of Business); and Humanities Major (Social Studies, Caribbean Geography, Human & Social Biology). Graduation requirements include a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, passing at least 35 credit hours per semester, a total minimum of 50 credits, and 25 hours of community service per semester (grade 9–12). Core credits include eight semesters of English Language, eight of Mathematics, seven of Information Technology, six of English Literature, and six of Foreign Language (Spanish), distributed across the four grades. For graduation, students select a concentration; two of the three concentration subjects must be passed each semester, and three of the four semesters in each concentration subject must be passed to graduate.

Higher Education Progression
The Student Services Department coordinates with students, teachers, parents, counselors, and community organizations to prepare students for life beyond high school and college readiness, including internships and career opportunities designed to open doors to future educational, career, and leadership possibilities. Our work centers on three thematic areas—Learning to Learn, Learning to Work, and Learning to Contribute—to support college readiness and pathways to higher education.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Student Services Department that supports social and emotional learning through collaboration with students, teachers, parents, counselors, and community organizations to support student learning and well-being. The department designs targeted programs to open doors to life beyond high school, including internships and career experiences. The work is centered on three thematic areas: Learning to Learn (student-centered learning strategies), Learning to Work (internships and mentorships and career fairs), and Learning to Contribute (community involvement and service). Counselors are part of the support network and help students with personal and academic development. The goal is to graduate well-rounded young people who can move confidently to the next level of education.
Parent Experience

History
Belize High School traces its roots to Saint Catherine Elementary School, established in 1883 as a private coeducational school and the oldest Catholic educational institution in Belize. In 1984, Saint Catherine Elementary came under a Board of Governors, and the government granted a piece of property on Princess Margaret Drive. In January 1993, to mark the official break from the Sisters of Mercy, the school was renamed Belize Elementary School. In 2009, the Board of Governors began exploring the development of a high school, and in September 2010 Belize High School began operating with 32 students, their parents, six teachers, and officials from the Ministry of Education and the Board. Belize High School is the country's only private educational institution with a college-preparatory oriented and technology-integrated curriculum.

Community
Belize High School offers a vibrant community with extensive extracurricular life. Students participate in athletics, clubs, dances, and music, providing opportunities to share their interests with peers. Clubs and organizations include Debate, Music, Dance, and Food Art, and students can create and join additional groups. The athletic program includes basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball, with many students playing two or three sports. Leadership opportunities help students develop skills, prepare for college applications, and engage with the school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Belize High School has a cafeteria served by a personal chef, with a Meals Plus system to teach students financial responsibility in managing their meals. The campus supports active student life with a variety of activities and sports, and features a robotics program that participates in national and international competitions. The RAM+ experiential learning program provides a three‑level framework with six engagement categories and an Experiential Transcript to recognize participation. The school maintains multiple academic departments and offers a broad curriculum across grades 9–12, including diploma tracks in Business, Humanities, Science, and Information Technology. The environment emphasizes learning across academics, arts, and athletics in a busy, supportive setting.

Sports Facilities
Athletic Teams include Basketball, football, Track & Field, and Volleyball.

Academic Facilities
Curriculum spans Grades 9–12 with a broad range of courses across mathematics, English, languages, information technology, science, and social studies. Freshman/Sophomore Year covers core subjects such as Algebra, English Literature, Literature, Spanish, Information Technology, World History, Biology, EDPM, Life Skills, Ethics, Art/Music, and Physical Education. Grade 11 and 12 offerings include advanced coursework and diploma tracks. Diploma options include Business Diploma, Humanities Diploma, Science Diploma, and Information Technology Diploma. The school also features dedicated departments and programs such as the RAM+ experiential learning initiative and a robotics program that participates in national and international competitions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs and organizations include Debate, Volleyball, Interact, Music, Dance, Movie & Film, Chess, Games & Strategy, Information Technology, Basketball, Food Art, G.I.R.L.S Club, and Mock Trial Club.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Belize High School's extracurricular program includes a robotics track with national recognition. The robotics team has been named the gold champion of the First Global Challenge in 2022 and competes in FIRST Global Challenge and FIRST Robotics Challenge, earning national and government recognition. The school also participates in coding competitions such as Coding Olympiad and a Government Cyber Safety competition. The RAM+ experiential learning program augments classroom and co-curricular experiences with six engagement areas and leads to an Experiential Transcript documenting students' engagement in areas like Service, Global Engagement, Internship, Leadership, Spotlight Opportunities, and Academic Accomplishments.

Arts & Creative
Belize High School offers clubs and activities including Debate, Music, Dance, and Food Art, and students can create and participate in student organizations. Dances and music are part of student life, alongside a variety of other arts-related activities. The student life program supports creative pursuit through clubs and performances.

Cultural & Language
Global Engagement is part of BHS's RAM+ program, encouraging cross-cultural learning and collaboration with peers abroad. RAM+ notes that Global Engagement includes experiential learning trips (MOAS, Singapore, Taiwan) to develop multicultural competency. The Global Classroom Project connects students with peers worldwide on authentic tasks to build global awareness and intercultural skills.

Social & Hobbies
Students participate in athletics, clubs, dances, and music, offering a broad spectrum of activities beyond the classroom. The athletic program includes teams in Basketball, Football, Track & Field, and Volleyball. Belize High School supports a wide array of extracurricular interests through organized clubs and events.

Community & Service
Service-learning is a defined RAM+ category, with students engaging in community service and service-learning activities. Students must complete a minimum of 25 hours of service per semester, documented via a service log and approval process. A broad network of partner organizations supports these service opportunities and examples of service projects are listed in program guides.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is emphasized with opportunities in leadership roles such as class officers, prefects, club leaders, and Honor Society. Leadership is one of the RAM+ six engagement areas, designed to develop soft skills like communication and teamwork and to foster initiative and project execution.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Belize High School provides a safe, secure atmosphere with a variety of activities and sports to participate in, supporting students' physical well-being and campus life.
Languages

Language Provision
English Language is a core subject with eight semesters required for graduation. Foreign Language courses are offered, with six semesters required and must include Spanish. Spanish and Mandarin are taught, with Spanish teachers and a Mandarin teacher in the Language Department. The Language Department oversees these language offerings.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the transfer application with supporting documents. The transfer application must be fully completed to be considered. Documentation should accompany the submission to support eligibility. The school reviews the application as the first step in the admissions process for transfer students.
2. Transcript evaluation and grade placement. Transcript grades are entered into the BHS Planning guide as a means of admissions, but grades are not absorbed into the student's permanent record. The student is admitted to the grade they qualify for based on the academic report. If there are academic deficits after the review, the student may be required to sit a placement exam.
3. Sign an academic and behavior contract before the first day of school. The contract outlines expectations and performance criteria for probation. To remain in good standing, the student must meet a GPA of at least 2.0, complete 35 credit hours, and pass three of the four semesters offered in the track during junior and senior year. The contract requires meeting subject requirements by the midterm of the fall semester; otherwise the student may be required to repeat the year.
4. Pay the required fees and complete transfer-related financial obligations. The transfer process includes an application fee of $45.00, a placement fee of $800.00, and a monthly tuition of $330.00. A Transfer Report Form is part of the process.
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