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Ladyville Technical High School

Belize, Belize City

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Strengths STEM
Stages Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Ladyville Technical High School is a co‑ed government secondary school located on the Belize Defence Force Price Barrack compound along the Philip Goldson Highway in Ladyville, Belize District. Established in 1999, the school is governed by the Ministry of Education Rules and Regulations and is managed by a Board of Management, with funding from the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Technology. The Bespoke Curriculum blends Arts & Sciences with Technical fields and offers five core programs: Electrical, Construction, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Business. Four technical programs and one business program allow students to tailor their studies to career goals and to meet the demands of Belize's business world and economy. Industrial Technology has been upgraded from Electrical, Electronic, and Mechanical Technology and is integrated into the mechanical technology and engineering curriculum to include furniture and building making technology. The program equips students with knowledge, skills, and aptitude to enter the job market or pursue further studies.

Located on the former Belize Defence Force (Price Barrack) compound, Philip Goldson Highway, Ladyville, Belize District, Belize

The Essentials

Stages

Secondary (High School)

Country affiliation

Belize
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement

Uniform pattern exists; a sample is provided to new students.

Governance and Ownership

The school is a government school established in 1999. It is governed in accordance with the Ministry of Education Rules and Regulations and managed by a Board of Management, financed by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Technology.
Fees
Application fees

- BZD 10.00 — non‑refundable application fee (paid with application). Prospective applicants must submit the completed application and required documents by the published intake deadline (last Friday in May of the examination year).

Tuition fees (2026/27 academic year)

- Tuition and standard school fees: BZD 0.00 per year / BZD 0.00 per term for all year groups. Ladyville Technical High School participates in the Belize Education Upliftment Project, which eliminates tuition and routine school fees for participating secondary schools and provides support for meals, uniforms and learning devices.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per academic year)

- All Forms/Grades (all year groups): Per term BZD 0.00; Per year BZD 0.00. (No separate tuition charge applies for enrolled students under the Education Upliftment Project.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Registration and fee payment must be completed before the start of the new school year to secure a student's place; proof of payment (receipt) must be presented to the school's business office at registration. Prospective applicants should note the intake deadline and register in the published registration window. Payments for required fees or registration are processed through Atlantic Bank branches; parents/guardians must present the bank receipt to the school to finalise registration.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable — the school operates as a government secondary day school and does not operate boarding/hostel facilities; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and one‑off items

- Uniforms: A sample of the school uniform pattern is provided at registration. Families are normally expected to provide required uniform items unless individual students are assisted under the Education Upliftment Project.

- Books and supplies: A book list is issued at registration; families are responsible for purchasing textbooks and personal supplies unless otherwise supported by the EUp program.

- Badges, ID, school materials: Badges and student ID requirements are listed at registration; replacement or incidental item costs (badges, ID lanyards, fines for damaged items) may apply as charged by the school.

- Extracurricular / course‑specific charges: Any optional course or activity charges (if applicable) are handled as separate, itemised costs by the school or programme and would be billed or collected according to the school's notices to parents.

Refund information

- The application fee (BZD 10.00) is non‑refundable. No separate published tuition charge applies for enrolled students while the school participates in the Education Upliftment Project.

Fee payment options

- Bank deposit at Atlantic Bank branches (present the bank receipt to the school business office at registration).

- The school's administrative/payment systems include an online/portal interface for school accounts (school account management systems are used for internal billing and records). Payment by cash or card is commonly accepted at the school's payment points or via approved payment channels; specific methods accepted should be confirmed with the school's business office at registration.

Summary (concise)

- Application fee: BZD 10.00 (non‑refundable).
- Tuition: BZD 0.00 per term / BZD 0.00 per year for all year groups for the 2026/27 academic year while the school participates in the Education Upliftment Project.
- Registration: Payment proofs via Atlantic Bank required at registration; registration must be completed before the new school year.
- Boarding fees: Not applicable (no boarding facilities).
Academics

Ladyville Technical High School teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum

The school has a curriculum that includes core subjects in Arts & Sciences and Technical fields to meet the demands of the business world and the economy. Students are afforded the opportunity to specialize in one of five core programs. There are four technical programs and one business program within these five core programs. The five programs are Electrical, Construction, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Business. The programs are designed to equip students with knowledge and skills for careers in their chosen field.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school develops students holistically in a nurturing environment. The school believes that every student and all human beings are social creatures and deserve a sense of belonging. Students are emotional, spiritual, and intellectual beings that are nurtured in accordance with morality, good character, respect, responsibility, and discipline. The institution aims to develop students personally and to provide productive citizens for the country of Belize. The creed emphasizes learning and supporting others, and that students must always help everyone to be safe.

Mental Wellbeing

The school fosters mental well-being through a caring and nurturing community. It emphasizes a sense of belonging and safety for all students. The philosophy states that students are emotional, spiritual, and intellectual beings to be nurtured with morality, good character, respect, responsibility, and discipline. This holistic approach supports students in their personal development and in becoming productive citizens.
Parent Experience

History

The school is a co-ed government school established in 1999. It is governed in accordance with the Ministry of Education Rules and Regulations and managed by a Board of Management, financed by the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports & Technology. It is located on the former Belize Defence Force's Price Barrack compound. The curriculum includes core subjects in Arts & Sciences and Technical fields, and students may specialize in five core programs: four technical and one business.
Facilities

Facilities Overview

The school is located on the former Belize Defence Force's Price Barrack compound. It offers core subjects in Arts and Sciences and Technical fields. Students may specialize in one of five core programs; four are technical and one is business. Industrial Technology has been upgraded from Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Technology, and is integrated into the mechanical technology and engineering curriculum to include furniture and building making technology.

Academic Facilities

Industrial Technology is a course that has been upgraded from Electrical and Electronic and Mechanical Technology. It is integrated into the mechanical technology and engineering curriculum to include furniture and building making technology. The course equips students with knowledge, skills, and aptitude to venture into the job field or pursue further studies. This reflects a focus on technical and applied learning within the academic facilities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual

The school has five core programs: Electrical, Construction, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Business.
Admissions

Admissions

In order to be recognized for admission into Ladyville Technical High, a student must successfully complete primary school (STD VI) and likewise sat the Primary School Examination (PSE) obtaining a minimum average of 60%. Prospective applicants must complete and submit to the Principal's office no later than the last Friday in May within the same examination year along with their Standard V and VI report cards, a copy of their Birth Paper, a valid Social Security Card and a non-refundable application fee of $10.00. Transferees are welcome providing that space is available. They should provide evidence of good conduct and satisfactory academic performance through letters of recommendation from the principal, school counsellor and homeroom teacher. The students and at least one of their parents/guardians should attend an interview with the Principal if required. (Bear in mind that the school reserves the right to refuse admittance to any student who was dismissed because of misconduct or poor performance.) Letters of acceptance from the Principal's Office will be forwarded to all successful applicants. ALL students are required to register before the beginning of the new school year so as to secure their seat. Payment for fees is to be done at any Atlantic Bank branch. Parents/Guardian should present receipt to the school's business office to complete the registration process. Students are required to be accompanied by their parents/guardians for registration. A copy of the school rules, book list, badges and a sample of the school's uniform pattern will be made available to all new students. Students and parents of new intake including transferees must attend an orientation session in full Ladyville Technical High School uniform prior to the commencement of classes to discuss school rules.
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