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The initial phase of Belize's education system started in 1816 when informal learning institutions were administered by church-state partnership. Through time, the country’s education system underwent changes in the pursuit of a more institutionalized academic structure. The first university in Belize was the University of Belize, founded in 1979. In... read more

The initial phase of Belize's education system started in 1816 when informal learning institutions were administered by church-state partnership. Through time, the country’s education system underwent changes in the pursuit of a more institutionalized academic structure. The first university in Belize was the University of Belize, founded in 1979. In the 1980’s, the Belizean government emphasized efforts in strengthening the country’s formal education structure. Belize is home to 11 higher learning institutions. The country’s top 3 universities include the University of Belize, Galen University, and the American University of the Caribbean. Various tertiary institutions in Belize offer a wide range of graduate, undergraduate, and associates degree which is mostly funded by the government. A number of scholarships are sponsored today by the US government such as the Central American Peace Scholarships.

One student describes the study experience in Belize as “once in a lifetime. I wouldn’t trade the course for any other experience.” Another indicated that “[the program is] A month worth reliving. The words don’t exist to describe the grandeur of the city.” “UnBelizeable!...for an amazing month that I will never forget!” (ISIS: Institute for Sustainable International Studies)

RateMyStudyAbroad.com lists over 20 programs in Belize. The ISIS: Institute for Sustainable International Studies – Belize Summer Course includes the ISIS Summer Course: Animal Science – Wildlife of Belize (Biology, Medicine, and Conservation Approaches) and ISIS Summer Course: Animal Science – Animal Health & Disease (Veterinary Medicine in the Tropics). read less

• Belize City

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  Semester at Sea SAS: Semester at Sea 11 reviews

  Semester at Sea gives you a taste of the entire globe as you travel more than 24,000 nautical miles to as many as 13 off-the-beaten-path international... read more

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• San Ignacio

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  ISIS Winter Course: Wildlife Medicine and Conservation ISIS: Institute for Sustainable International Studies - Belize 4 reviews

  This winter course is designed to bring the world of wildlife conservation into focus through experiential learning methods. Belize is the leader in w... read more

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• Rural Areas

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  ISIS Winter Course: Bones and Stones - Peoples and Archaeology of Belize ISIS: Institute for Sustainable International Studies - Belize 3 reviews

  Stones and Bones, The Peoples and Archaeology of Belize will examine the pre-history and history of the peoples who have inhabited the country of Bel... read more

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• Belmopan

  Approaches to Resource Management of Tropical Ecosystems UW Oshkosh International Education 0 reviews

  Choose one: Environmental Studies 395 - Field Studies (SS) (3 credits) Elective in Environmental Studies' "Environment, Community and Culture" are... read more

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• Dangriga

  Summer in Belize Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies 0 reviews

  Historic Dangriga, called "the culture capital of Belize," is a center for drumming, dancing, religious beliefs, and healing traditions with their roo... read more

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• Caye Caulker

  Carleton Biogeoscience in Belize Carleton College: Off Campus Studies 0 reviews

  This program will focus on tropical marine and marginal marine organisms and their interactions with the physical environments. The goal is to better ... read more

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