About Us
Welcome to Wesley Junior College
As the oldest continuously run educational institution, Wesley Junior College remains committed to providing an academically rigorous education to students who will walk out of school ready for lives of leadership and service to their community.
We strive to be committed to the students we are privileged to serve, in our alumni association, our dedicated, talented faculty and staff. We also take pride in having the most active and helpful group of partners, visionary parents, well-wishers, alumni and friends.
It is a privilege to extend greetings to all who visit our website—prospective students exploring
their future, current students seeking guidance, parents and partners supporting our mission, and
alumni who continue to carry the Wesley spirit wherever they go. WJC is a vibrant, growing
institution rooted in Christian values and dedicated to developing well-rounded, purpose-driven
citizens.
At Wesley Junior College, we believe that education is more than academic achievement—it is
the development of character, leadership, and service. Our programs are designed to challenge
the mind, strengthen values, and equip students with the tools they need to excel in an
increasingly dynamic world. With committed faculty, supportive staff, and a caring community,
we strive to create an environment where every student can thrive.
As we look ahead, we remain anchored in the promise of Proverbs 3:6: “In all your ways
acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” Guided by this assurance, we continue to
evolve, innovate, and embrace opportunities that enrich the educational experience of all who
walk through our doors.
Whether you are beginning your academic journey or seeking to advance your studies, I invite
you to discover all that Wesley Junior College has to offer. May your time with us be marked by
growth, purpose, and a deepened sense of who you are called to be.
We welcome you to soar with us.
Mrs. Eleanor Gillett — Dean
Mission Statement
Wesley Junior College, guided by Christian principles, is dedicated to providing post secondary education that serves as a spring board to further study and seeks to influence its graduate towards positive citizenship, embracing the demands of the Belizean, Regional and global communities.
Our History
In June of the year 1882, the Methodist Church inaugurated the first secondary school in Belize (then British Honduras) Wesley High School. The school began with five boys and the Rev. T.N. Roberts as Principal, in a building at the corner of Albert and South Street. The school later moved to the corner of Regent Street and Prince Street and shortly thereafter (approx. 1889) to the present site on Yarborough Road.
In the 1930’s the first Sixth Form program in the country was added. After many years of successful operation, financial difficulties forced the program to be closed.
In 1987, the Board of Management made the decision to explore the possibility of starting a Business Studies tertiary level program. However, personnel changes and the failure to obtain funding for a new building contributed to the abandonment of this initiative.
The resumption of tertiary level course offerings in September 2003 at the new Wesley Junior College is the culmination of a renewed effort which began in 1995. Wesley Junior College started as an Evening Institution with fifty two students enrolled in two programs: Associate Degree in General Studies and the one year Adult Continuing Education Program.
Affiliation
WJC is a member of the Association of Tertiary Level Institution of Belize (ATLIB) and the Consortium for Belize Educational Cooperation (COBEC). COBEC was established in the late 1980’s to link post-secondary educational institutions in Belize and the U.S.A. for the purpose of strengthening and expanding students’ capabilities in higher education.
Wesley Junior College is a Methodist institution which is administered by a Board of Management headed by the Chairman of the Board, Bishop Elswith Claire
Administration
“Your academic journey begins with us.”