Belize Island Life

The education system, in Belize, is based on the strong British system. All of the schools have a required uniform. Each school varies in the fees that they charge and the programs that they offer.

Preschools: Begin at age 2.5 to 3 years old.
ABC Preschool
Little Angel’s Preschool
San Pedro Preschool

Primary Schools: Kindergarten to grade 8.
San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Holy Cross
New Horizon’s Academy
Isla Bonita Elementary
Teaches children in grades K-6. Along with Math, English, Reading, Science, Phonics, Geography, Visual Art, and the History of Belize, they offer a Guest Artist Program so that the children can explore a variety of art making techniques and processes.
Ambergris Elementary
St. Peter’s Elementary
Island Academy – Private
To graduate from The Island Academy, students must successfully complete courses in:
Language Arts,
Math,
Science,
Social Studies
Spanish
Art
Physical Education
San Pedro High Schools
Sixth Form or Junior College
San Pedro High School- Is a private/government aided secondary school. Grades 9 and 10 offer: English Language, English grammar and Literature, Spanish, Mathematics, Social Studies, Religion, History, General Science and Music and or band.
Grades: 11 and 12 specialized in: Commercial or Academic courses.
Commercial: consist of: Principles of Business, Accounting, Office Procedures, and Typewriting.
Academics: consist of: Chemistry, Biology and all take Mathematics, English, Literature, Religion, Spanish, Principles of Business, plus Computer studies.
St. Peter’s College –is equivalent to a high school with four forms.