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International schools in Belize tend to be small, English-medium schools that sit alongside the national system and typically serve both local and expatriate families. You will commonly find US-style and British-style programmes and, in some cases, schools offering the International Baccalaureate at upper secondary level; Spanish is widely taught and many schools provide extra support for pupils whose first language is not English. Annual tuition for private and international schools is modest by global international-school standards but variable by age and programme, commonly falling in a low-thousands-of-US-dollars range with extra fees for registration, transportation and activities. The Belize school year is set by national regulation to start around 1 September and run in three terms, though many international schools operate rolling admissions and encourage families to begin applications several months before the September intake; non-Belizean students must also follow immigration rules for student permits.
Compare 13 international schools in Belize. Filter by curriculum, fees (average USD 1,824), location, and more to find the right international school now.
There are 13 international schools in Belize covering 4 curricula. The most widely offered are Bespoke Curriculum (3), American (2), American Curriculum (1), Cambridge A Levels (1). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Annual tuition across Belize runs from about USD 400 to USD 4,180, averaging roughly USD 1,824. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Sought-after schools in Belize run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
doris lists every international school in Belize we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.
