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According to topschoolsintheusa.com, Belize is a small country located in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the south and west. It has a total land area of 22,966 square kilometers and its terrain is mostly flat with some rolling hills in the south. The highest point in Belize is Doyle’s Delight at 1,124 meters above sea level. The educational system in Belize is divided into three levels: primary, secondary and tertiary. Primary education begins at age five and is compulsory until age 14 or completion of Grade 6. Secondary education consists of grades 7-12 and leads to the Belizean Certificate of Secondary Education (BCSE). Post-secondary education includes university studies, technical training, and vocational training. The University of Belize (UB) is the main public university in the country, offering degree programs in a wide range of disciplines such as business administration, engineering, law, medicine and nursing. In addition to this public institution, there are numerous private universities that offer degree programs for specialized fields such as theology or international relations. Belize also has several technical colleges offering certificate programs in various fields such as automotive technology, carpentry, construction technology or hospitality management. There are also private schools which offer international curriculums such as International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). See localcollegeexplorer for Belize History.