1	WJC
2	"“Meeting tomorrow’s needs today" “Meeting tomorrow’s needs today”
3	Mission Statement “Wesley Junior College is committed to providing, in a Christian environment, a quality and comprehensive educational programme which seeks to increase knowledge and develop skills, attitudes and values. It strives to prepare students to function effectively in an ever-changing society.”
4	Brief Background Sixth Form education started in Belize at Wesley College in the 1930’s - a premiere Sixth Form in country Designed to prepare students for University programmes Financial problems caused the programme to be closed in 1973 Re-opened in September, 2003 as an Evening Division (5:30 – 8:30 p.m.) Mondays - Thursdays
5	GOALS To equip students to meet the challenges of pursuing further education To develop graduates who are equipped to participate in the development of Belize To provide the pre-requisite knowledge for entry to tertiary institutions
6	PROGRAMMES BUSINESS GENERAL STUDIES (with or without major) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MUSIC EDUCATION
7	CERTIFICATE PROGRAM General Proficiency English General Proficiency Mathematics Computer Studies
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9	Graduates will be equipped to: Sit CXC General Proficiency Exams in English and Mathematics Sit ATLIB Exams for entry to tertiary institutions in Belize Demonstrate efficient study skills
10	BUSINESS This program is designed to provide students with a wide range of business principles and concepts. It places emphasis on Accounting, Management and Entrepreneurship Skills and requires a foundation in at least two business subjects.
11	Graduates will be able to: Obtain entry level employment in business firms Meet entry level requirements to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in areas such as Business Management, Accounting, or Business Administration Undertake starting and managing a small business of their own
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13	GENERAL STUDIES This program provides a broad range of subjects to give students a foundation for further study in the Arts, Social Sciences, Sciences or Business. Students are also afforded the opportunity to declare a major area of study – Music, Accounting, Geography and History. This programme facilitates specialization at the Bachelors Degree level.
14	Graduates will be able to: Pursue further study in one or more of the areas of study covered Meet the entry requirements for Bachelor Degree programs Obtain entry level employment in one or more of the areas of study covered
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16	INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The objective of this programme is to train individuals in the field of Information Technology. Students will be trained in programming, databases, and systems technology (hardware, software, networking, etc.). Persons applying for this program must have a passing grade in IT at the 3^rd and 4^th Form level.
17	Graduates will be able to: work with a variety of applications software maintain and manipulate data in small and large databases install programs and maintain programs write simple original programs Solve problems using computer technology
18	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Have a high school diploma Attain satisfactory grades in the English and Math components of the ATLIB Exams Satisfy requirements for the specific program to be pursued
19	ADMISSION (CONT’D) Complete at least three years of high school Show equivalent competence gained from on-the-job experience Have a sincere desire to learn
20	APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain an application from WJC or your high school Principal Complete application and submit with a non-refundable $20.00 application fee Submit two recommendations and high school transcript
21	TUITION AND FEES All students are required to pay administrative fees as specified for their respective programs Tuition fees are payable at $30.00 per credit hour for Associate Degree programs and $20.00 per credit hour for Certificate programs each semester Students who attain satisfactory grades in 6 or more CXC’s qualify for a tuition scholarship from the Ministry of Education