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Wesley College

Belize, Belize City

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The school at a glance
Fees $400
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1882
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located at 34 Yarborough Road, Belize City, Wesley College offers a Bespoke Curriculum for a co-educational secondary program with a Junior College/Sixth Form. The four-year path begins with a common lower secondary foundation (Forms 1–2) and leads into four upper-secondary options: Academic Science, Academic Social Science, Business, and Academic General Programme. Students sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams through the Caribbean Examinations Council, with exam opportunities locally and internationally arranged in partnership with BAPSS, CSSSA, and ATLIB. The school traces its origins to the Methodist Church's founding in 1882 and reopened the tertiary level in 2003 as a three-year Junior College/Sixth Form. The campus features a music building, a science laboratory, and three computer/technician laboratories that support arts and STEM learning. A hidden curriculum fosters responsible Belizean citizenship, while the arts focus is reinforced by formal music programs and related facilities.

34 Yarborough Road, Belize City, P.O. Box 613, Belize

The Essentials

Wesley College has 700 pupils.

Location
The school is located at 34 Yarborough Road, Belize City, Belize. Belize City is the location of the campus. P.O. Box 613 accompanies the address.

Stages
Wesley College offers a four-year secondary program (Forms 1–4) with a common foundation in lower secondary (Forms 1 and 2) and four course options in upper secondary (Forms 3 and 4). Students can choose from Academic Science, Academic Social Science, Business, or Academic General programmes. In 2003, the tertiary level was re-opened as a Junior College/Sixth Form.

Type
Co-educational secondary school with a Junior College/Sixth Form

Country affiliation
Belize

Religious affiliation
Methodist Church

School day structure
Class hours are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Office hours are 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
A school uniform is required, including a PE Uniform.

Governance and Ownership
The school is affiliated with the Methodist Church.
Fees

Annual tuition at Wesley College ranges from USD 400 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees

- Non‑refundable application/space‑holding fee: BZD 20, payable by the end of the second week in June.
- Registration & Miscellaneous payment to confirm attendance: BZD 400 for 1st and 2nd Form students; BZD 450 for 3rd and 4th Form students. This registration payment is required by the end of the second week in June and covers the items listed below and the September monthly fee.

Tuition and Annual Fee Breakdown (per student)

- Monthly user fee: BZD 40 per month for 10 months (total BZD 400).
- Standard additional, one‑time annual items and contributions (each student):
- Lanyard & ID: BZD 15.
- Epaulettes: BZD 15.
- PE uniform: BZD 50.
- Security fees: BZD 75.
- Class retreat: BZD 20.
- Caution fee (covers damage to school property): BZD 50.
- School Fun Day: BZD 20.
- Music programme contribution: BZD 10.
- Fair contribution: BZD 50.
- Sports house T‑shirt: BZD 25.
- Yearbook: BZD 30.
- Plain mask (as needed): BZD 7; Mask with logo (as needed): BZD 10.

Total annual fee examples (summary of items above)

- 1st & 2nd Form — Annual total (example) = Registration & Miscellaneous BZD 400 + Monthly user fees BZD 400 + listed one‑time items BZD 360 (sum of the line items above) = BZD 1,160.
- 3rd & 4th Form — Annual total (example) = Registration & Miscellaneous BZD 450 + Monthly user fees BZD 400 + listed one‑time items BZD 360 = BZD 1,210.

Per‑term information and per‑month detail

- The school structures a Monthly User Fee of BZD 40 for 10 months; the admissions information does not provide an explicit per‑term tuition breakdown. Use the monthly and annual totals above for billing planning.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- Key deadlines: a non‑refundable BZD 20 space‑holding fee and the Registration & Miscellaneous payment (BZD 400 or BZD 450) must be received by the end of the second week in June. The registration payment covers the one‑time items listed and the monthly fee for September.
- Payment processing: payments are to be made at Heritage Bank or Atlantic Bank. Collect the student account number from the bursar and present it to the bank on every payment; include the student's name on the bank receipt and present the receipt to the finance department.

Boarding Fees

- No boarding fees are listed; a boarding programme is not indicated in the published admissions fee schedule.

Other Costs and Typical Additional Expenses

- Uniform and PE uniform costs (PE uniform BZD 50) and epaulettes (BZD 15) are charged as noted above.
- Optional or event‑based charges include masks (plain BZD 7; logo BZD 10), class retreat (BZD 20), School Fun Day (BZD 20), fair contribution (BZD 50), and yearbook (BZD 30).

Refund Information

- The initial application/space‑holding fee of BZD 20 is non‑refundable. The published admissions information does not specify refund terms for other fees or the caution fee.

Fee Payment Options

- Accepted payment channels: in‑bank payments at Heritage Bank or Atlantic Bank using the student account number provided by the bursar; retain and present the bank receipt to the finance department. No credit card or online payment method is identified in the admissions fee schedule.

Note on available published detail

- The admissions fee schedule lists the full line‑item amounts above and specifies payment timing for the registration/space‑holding fees; an explicit per‑term tuition schedule or separate boarding fees are not provided in the published admissions fee schedule.
Academics

Wesley College teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
Wesley College offers a four-year program with lower secondary foundation (1st and 2nd Forms) and four upper secondary options (3rd and 4th Forms). Students may choose Academic Science, Academic Social Science, Business, or Academic General Programme. The Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams are taken at the end of the program under the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). The college is affiliated with BAPSS and CSSSA and works with CSEC and ATLIB to provide opportunities to sit exams locally and internationally.

Student Teacher Ratio
700+ students and 45 teachers.

Exam Results
The school prepares students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams; under the guidance of a skilled staff, students can perform successfully in these exams. On completion of their program, approximately 70% of graduates go on to further studies immediately.

Higher Education Progression
Approximately 70% of graduates go on to further studies immediately after completion. The school resumed tertiary education on-site with a three-year Junior College/Sixth Form Program in September 2003.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Total development of spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical is stressed. The vision is to develop a community of empowered learners in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. Each student is valued, inspired, and challenged holistically to learn, grow and attain intellectual, social, personal, vocational, spiritual, moral and physical goals. The mission is to develop young men and women with active and creative minds to foster productive citizens with understanding and compassion for others and the courage to act on their beliefs. The curriculum is designed to be relevant and prepares students to function effectively in an ever-changing society. The school has 45 trained and qualified staff members.
Parent Experience

History
In June 1882, the Methodist Church inaugurated Belize's first secondary school, Wesley High School, with five boys and Rev. T.N. Roberts as Principal. The school moved to Regent and Prince Streets, and by about 1889 to the Yarborough Road site. The school closed for about 12 years between 1896 and 1909, but the Methodist community remained committed to education. By 1925 the enrolment stood at 26 scholars, and in 1950 the first female students were admitted. The school offers a four-year programme with a common foundation in the lower secondary level (1st and 2nd Forms) and four upper-secondary options (Academic Science, Academic Social Science, Business or Academic General Programme), and in September 2003 the tertiary level was re-opened with a three-year Junior College/Sixth Form Program.

Community
Wesley College is a Methodist institution governed by a Board of Management headed by the Chairman of the Board, Bishop A. Moses Benguche. It is a member of the Belize Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (BAPSS) and the Central Secondary Schools Sports Association (CSSSA), and it works with CSEC and ATLIB to provide students with the opportunity to sit exams locally and internationally. Wesley College is recognized in the community as one of Belize's premier institutions. The Board includes PTA Representatives (Carol Martin and Kent Flowers) and other roles such as Community Rep, Alumni Rep, Feeder School Reps and a Business Rep.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA representatives are on the Wesley College Board of Management. Carol Martin is PTA Rep (Lower Level). Kent Flowers is PTA Rep (Upper Level). The Board also includes Community Rep, Alumni Rep, Feeder School Reps, and a Business Rep. The Proprietor Representative on the Board is Bishop A. Moses Benguche.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Wesley College has a music building that provides an avenue for the arts. It has a science laboratory that has opened doors for past students to explore areas of science. It has three computer and technician laboratories that help teachers prepare students for careers in today's technology-driven world. The school highlights these facilities as central assets to its educational program.

Academic Facilities
The science laboratory supports science instruction. There are three computer and technician laboratories to aid technology-based teaching and learning. The music building supports arts education as part of the curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school delivers the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Ministry of Education's Curriculum. It offers a four-year program with a common foundation and four options: Academic Science, Academic Social Science, Business, and Academic General Programme. In September 2003, the tertiary level of the school was re-opened with the resumption of a three-year Junior College/Sixth Form Programme. The school emphasizes a hidden curriculum designed to shape students into responsible and contributing Belizean citizens.

Arts & Creative
The school has a music building that provides an avenue for the arts. The facilities emphasize arts and music education through the music building. A Music Programme Contribution is listed in the admissions information, indicating formal involvement in music. This focus on arts aligns with Wesley College's stated facilities and offerings.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and Spanish. English is delivered through an English department. Spanish is offered as a language subject with a dedicated Spanish department.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1. The College will entertain applications from the Primary School leavers. Successful applicants MUST: show passing grades in Math and English in Standard Five and Six; attain a grade of 65 or higher in Math and English in the Primary School Exam (PSE); have a satisfactory conduct profile from the Standard six teacher or Principal. Step 2. To secure the space offered each child is asked to pay a non refundable fee of $20 by the end of the second week in June. Step 3. To confirm attendance in August 2020, the registration payment of $400 for 1st and 2nd form students and $450 for 3rd and 4th form students must be received by the end of the second week in June. This covers all the amounts highlighted below and the monthly fee of $40 for September. It is important that you meet the deadlines given. Step 4. WC Application Form: Description | Cost. Registration & Misc. fees (1st & 2nd Form) $400.00; Registration & Misc. fees (3rd & 4th Form) $450.00; Monthly User Fees (10* $40.00) $400.00; Lanyard & ID $15.00; Epaulettes $15; PE Uniform $50; Security Fees $75; Class Retreat $20; Caution Fee (covers damage to school property) $50; School Fun day $20; Music Programme Contribution $10; Fair Contribution $50; Sports House T-Shirt $25; Year Book $30; Plain Mask (as needed) $7; Mask with Logo (as needed) $10. All persons are asked to make payments at Heritage Bank or Atlantic Bank. Please collect your child\'s account number from the bursar, and present this to the bank each time you make a payment. Please ask that your child\'s name be included on the receipt and present the receipt to the finance department. The letter of acceptance and the student\'s account number must be present when making payment. Step 5. Students from any other college who wish to attend Wesley College must first submit a transcript of their work at the previous college along with a completed Transfer Recommendation Form (obtainable from Wesley College) and all other relevant documents. Transfer students will be placed on probation (academic or conduct) for one year. Failure to meet the terms of probation may result in loss of eligibility to continue as a student of Wesley College. The school reserves the right to refuse admittance to students who are expelled because of misconduct from any other high school or college. In general, no transfers will be accepted in 4th Form. Step 6. All students will be issued an identification card, a lanyard, a merit card and demerit card in the first month of school. Step 7. CONTACT: 34 Yarborough Road, Belize City; P.O. Box 613; (+501) 227-7127; office@wescol.edu.bz; Monday - Friday, 7:30AM - 05:00 PM.
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