BES & BHS
Elementary · Pre-primary–Grade 8
Belize Elementary School
Founded in 1883 — the oldest Catholic educational institution in Belize — BES gives early learners the close attention that carries them confidently into BHS.
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Belize City, Belize
Two campuses, one Ram family.
Belize Elementary School and Belize High School share a home on Mercy Lane — one educational family carrying students from their first classroom through graduation.
“A hive of bustle, full of enthusiasm, and brimming with life.”
1883Belize Elementary School's roots
2010Belize High School founded
GoldFIRST Global Challenge, Geneva 2022
RamsBelize High School's mascot & spirit
About the community
Built for students at every stage.
From a child's first day in pre-primary to a graduate stepping into university or work, BES and BHS share a single mission: an education that is rigorous, personal, and genuinely lively — “learners today, leaders tomorrow.”
Faculty across both schools work from the same philosophy: small enough to know every student, ambitious enough to prepare them for what's next. The campus mural in the dining yard says it best — a community that grows its own.
Our full history & missionTwo schools
Choose your campus.
Secondary · Est. 2010
Belize High School
College-preparatory academics across Business, Science, Humanities, and Language departments, an internationally-medaling robotics program, and student-led activities. Home of the Rams.
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What keeps campus buzzing.
Academics
College-track coursework at BHS, built on the foundation students bring from BES.
Activities
Eleven clubs, Ram athletics, and internationally-medaling robotics.
Community
Families, faculty, and alumni connected by one address on Mercy Lane.
Safety
Everyday health measures kept visible and current for every family on site.
Admissions open
Apply for Academic Year 2027–2028.
Applications are open now for both Belize Elementary School and Belize High School. Reach out and the admissions team will point you to the right campus for your child.