Where Learners Become Leaders
Belize's only private institution with a college-preparatory, technology-integrated curriculum. Serving students from elementary through high school on Princess Margaret Drive.
Belize's only college-preparatory high school
A rigorous, technology-integrated curriculum that pushes students to think critically and prepares them for university and beyond. No other school in the country offers this level of academic preparation.
Explore academics →Building strong foundations since 1883
Originally Saint Catherine Elementary School, BES is the oldest Catholic educational institution in Belize. More than 140 years of nurturing young students with care, faith, and academic dedication.
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Gold Champions at FIRST Global Robotics Challenge 2022
Team Belize competed in Geneva, Switzerland and brought home gold, representing BHS and Belize on the international stage.
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FIRST Global Robotics Challenge
An Olympics-style robotics competition organized by the International FIRST Committee. BHS sent a team to Geneva in 2022 and returned with gold medals, earning recognition from colleges and the Belizean government.
MOAS and HACIA
Students represent OAS member states in Model OAS simulations and join the HACIA Democracy conference, an annual forum on democratic issues across the Americas.
Experiential Learning
Project-based learning that connects classroom knowledge to the real world. Students develop practical skills alongside academic understanding through structured, hands-on work.
Academic excellence
College-preparatory courses that challenge students and open doors to universities worldwide.
Technology integration
From robotics competitions to digital tools in every classroom, tech is part of daily learning at BHS.
Global perspective
International competitions, Model OAS, and programs that connect students to the wider world.
Community and character
A safe environment where students build friendships, take responsibility, and develop as people.
What began as Saint Catherine Elementary School in 1883 has grown into one of Belize's most respected educational institutions. Today the two schools share a campus, a board, and a commitment to excellence.
"Our commitment to excellence resonates in all we do as we develop learners today and leaders tomorrow."
Principal's Message, BHS and BES