Saint John's College High School

Belize, Belize City

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The school at a glance

Fees Fees not listed

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2000

Opened 1887

Bus Service No

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Academic offering

Curriculum Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin

Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages

Stages Secondary School

Introduction

Saint John's College High School sits on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City, Belize, and offers Cambridge A Levels. Teaching rests on Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, guiding how students explore, reflect, and apply learning. The Academic Overview outlines four departments: Humanities — Visual Arts, Religion, Music, Spanish, History, and Life Skills; Language — English and Literature; Math, IT and Business — Math, Technical Drawing, IT, POA, POB, and Entrepreneurship; and Science — Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Physical Education. The core purpose centers on personal growth through education, fostering a community of students, administrators, faculty, staff, and Trustees united in Christian values. Members are encouraged to support each other to develop talents and become free, creative, self-disciplined, and responsible individuals. In serving Belize and the wider world, Saint John's emphasizes the development of integrated persons, guided by Roman Catholic and Jesuit traditions and a commitment to the poor, witness, teaching, and research.

www.sjc.edu.bz

Princess Margaret Drive, Belize City, Belize, C.A

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The Essentials

Location

St. John's College High School is located on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City, Belize, C.A.

Country affiliation

Belize

Religious affiliation

Roman Catholic; Jesuit (Society of Jesus)

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Fees

Application fees
- No published, specific application or registration fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year is available in the school's public high‑school materials.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- No detailed tuition schedule showing amounts by grade/year group or by term for the 2026/27 academic year was publicly posted in the high‑school materials. No verifiable per‑term or per‑year numeric tuition figures for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) are available in the school's public high‑school pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payments are processed by the institution's Finance Office. Payment can be made in person at the Finance Office during published office hours.
- Bank transfer payments are accepted via Belize Bank. The High School account number for electronic or bank payments is 135907010120002 (account name: St. John's College). Use the school's specified account number when making bank transfers for High School charges.
- A payment plan option is offered by the College (documented for the institution's divisions); specific installment dates, deadlines, and penalty terms for late payment or for High School enrollments are not published in the publicly available high‑school material.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- St. John's College High School is a day secondary school; a boarding fee for the High School is not published and the High School is not described as a boarding program.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, activity fees, trips, insurance, etc.)
- The school charges additional student fees in categories that commonly include registration/confirmation deposits, academic/service fees, extracurricular and trip fees, and charges for uniforms and materials; however, specific line‑item amounts for uniforms, academic service fees, trips, or similar ancillary charges for 2026/27 are not published in the high‑school materials.

Refund information
- No public, itemized refund policy or schedule for tuition, deposits, or ancillary fees for the High School for the 2026/27 academic year is published in the publicly available high‑school materials.

Fee payment options
- In‑person payment at the Finance Office (during office hours).
- Bank transfer to Belize Bank using the High School account number 135907010120002 (account name: St. John's College).
- The Finance Office lists a role for Accounts Receivable specifically for the High School and provides office contact points for billing inquiries. Specific acceptance of credit cards, online payment portals, or third‑party payment processors for High School fees is not listed in the public High School materials.

Brief summary of findings and gaps
- The institution's public High School materials identify the Finance Office, bank account for payments, and that a payment plan option exists at the College level, but they do not publish a line‑by‑line numeric fee schedule (application fee, per‑grade tuition per term, boarding fees, refund table, or specific ancillary fee amounts) for the 2026/27 academic year. The above points reflect the fee categories and payment routes that are publicly documented; specific numeric amounts and per‑term/per‑year breakdowns for the High School were not found in the publicly available high‑school materials.

Academics

Curriculum

The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm underpins teaching and learning at Saint John's College High School. The Academic Overview identifies four academic departments: Humanities (Visual Arts, Religion, Music, Spanish, History and Life Skills); Language (English and Literature); Math, IT and Business (Math, Technical Drawing, IT, POA, POB and Entrepreneurship); and Science (Science, Chemistry, Biology and Physical Education).

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Admissions

1. The August 2026-2027 St. John's College High School intake applications are closed. To learn when the next application period opens, check updates on sjc.edu.bz and the High School admissions calendar. For information about applications, contact the High School Admissions Office at admissions@hs.sjc.edu.bz. Updates and deadlines are posted through the school's official High School communications. 2. When the next application period opens, apply through the High School admissions portal accessed via the Apply to St. John's College High School link. The Apply page provides the route to submit an application for the High School. Prospective students should follow the instructions presented by the Admissions Office to complete the application materials. For any questions, contact admissions@hs.sjc.edu.bz.

Scholarships

Landivar Scholarship: Each school year, income from the Landivar Scholarship Fund is used to provide assistance to students who qualify for financial aid. The Landivar Scholarship Fund assists needy and qualified students through the program each year, and recipients are expected to perform service duties under supervision, such as assisting in one of the school offices. Mary O'Connor Scholarship Sponsorship Fund: Each school year, income from the Mary O'Connor Scholarship Sponsorship Fund is used to provide assistance to needy and qualified students. Recipients must maintain a minimum GPA (2.5), pass all core subjects, attend after-school tutoring four times a week, and have parents attend meetings; the Financial Aid Committee reviews progress and renewal eligibility, and adherence to the Student Code of Conduct is required (disciplinary issues can affect renewal). Presidential Scholarship: The Presidential Scholarship is a renewable award for exemplary students in spiritual, intellectual, moral, and other areas. It can cover up to the full cost of tuition and fees, with renewal contingent on citizenship, academic performance, and service.

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FAQs

Where is Saint John's College High School located?

Saint John's College High School is on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City, Belize. This central Belize City location makes it accessible for families moving to the area.

What curriculum framework guides teaching at Saint John's College High School?

Teaching is guided by the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm. The school has four academic departments: Humanities, Language, Math/IT/Business, and Science.

How large is the school and when was it founded?

The High School has about 2,000 pupils and was opened in 1887, making it one of Belize's longstanding educational institutions.

Who is the head of Saint John's College High School?

The Head of School is Dr. Fidel Pol, who leads the High School alongside the broader college governance.

How can I pay tuition and what payment options are available?

Payments can be made in person at the Finance Office or by bank transfer to Belize Bank, using account 135907010120002. A payment plan option exists at the College level, though exact installment dates are not published publicly.

Are there scholarships available for high school students?

Yes. The Landivar Scholarship Fund provides financial aid to eligible students; the Mary O'Connor Scholarship Sponsorship Fund offers assistance with conditions such as maintaining GPA and program requirements; the Presidential Scholarship is renewable and can cover full tuition and fees for exemplary students.

What is the admissions process and when can I apply?

For the August 2026-27 intake, applications were closed. When the next period opens, apply through the High School admissions portal and follow the Admissions Office instructions; for questions, contact admissions@hs.sjc.edu.bz.

What subjects are taught and how is the curriculum organized?

Subjects are organized into four departments: Humanities (Visual Arts, Religion, Music, Spanish, History, Life Skills); Language (English and Literature); Math, IT and Business (Math, Technical Drawing, IT, POA, POB, Entrepreneurship); and Science (Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physical Education).

What is the role of the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm in daily learning?

The Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm underpins daily teaching and learning, shaping how students explore, reflect and connect knowledge across subjects.

What is the school's approach to wellbeing and safeguarding?

The school emphasizes personal growth within a Catholic Jesuit framework and aims to support healthy maturity and mental wellbeing; specific safeguarding provisions are not detailed in public materials.

Is Saint John's a boarding school or a day school?

Saint John's College High School is a day secondary school; there are no published boarding arrangements for the High School.

What can you tell me about uniforms at Saint John's College High School?

Uniforms are available through the Bookstore, including HS PE uniforms; stores list shirts, sweaters/jackets and pants for students.

How is the school governed?

The High School is governed by St. John's College Incorporated, with a President's Cabinet and a Board of Trustees; the High School is led by a Headmaster.

Which languages are taught at the school?

The Language Department teaches English and Literature, while Spanish is taught within the Humanities Department.

When was Saint John's College founded and what is its mission?

Founded in 1887, the school's mission focuses on developing the whole person, Belizean culture and history, and advancing Catholic and Jesuit values while serving the Belizean community and broader world.

What is the size and scope of the Saint John's College community?

With around 2,000 pupils, the school community includes students, administrators, faculty, staff and the Board of Trustees, all working toward developing talents for Belize and beyond.

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