How to Get Into Belen Jesuit Preparatory School – Miami’s Prestigious All‑Boys Private School

Sapneil Parikh
Oct 15
2 min read

Why Belen Jesuit Ranks Among Miami’s Top Catholic Schools

Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a Catholic, all-boys independent day school for grades 6–12 in Miami (Tamiami/Coconut Grove) with about 1,400 students and a student-teacher ratio of ~10:1. Part of the global Jesuit Schools Network, Belen emphasizes academic rigor, spiritual growth, leadership, and service as core values.

Admission Timeline & Steps

August 12, 2025: Applications Open

Applications for incoming 6th and 9th graders begin online 

September 12 – October 4: Open House Registration & Events

November – Testing & Documents

6th Grade Deadline: Submit application by November 7, register for ISEE on-site test by November 14, test date December 6 
9th Grade Deadline: Apply by November 14, register ISEE by November 21, test on December 13 
Supporting documents due: report cards, birth certificate, recommendations.

January 2026: Decision & Enrollment

Decisions for 6th grade released January 9, 9th grade January 16 .
Accepted families must submit a $2,500 deposit by January 20, 2026

Admissions Requirements & Evaluation

Belen Jesuit evaluates applicants based on a holistic review:

ISEE test scores and school records
Interview with family and student
Recommendations from core subject teachers and principal
Academic transcripts, standardized test history
Spiritual fit and leadership potential aligned with Jesuit values like Cura Personalis and Magis

Alumni children and siblings often receive slight preference when all criteria are similar.

Why It Matters

Belen Jesuit is frequently ranked #1 among Miami’s Catholic all-boys high schools and includes rigorous academics, robust athletics, arts, and spiritual formation programs that prepare students for top universities.

Quick Application Checklist

Step	Details & Deadlines
Inquiry & Open House	Register in Sept; Open House on Oct 4
Application Submission	6th Grade by Nov 7; 9th Grade by Nov 14
ISEE Testing	Register via code; test dates Dec 6 (6th), Dec 13 (9th)
Document Upload	Report cards, recommendations, birth certificate due within days
Interview	Scheduled after application
Admission Decision	6th grade Jan 9; 9th grade Jan 16
Enrollment & Deposit	$2,500 due by Jan 20, 2026