Office of International Studies
The mission of the Office of International Studies is to engage students in their faith through experiencing Catholic culture worldwide. The goal is to create unique cultural excursions for Belen Jesuit students to engage in an unparalleled experience of Catholic cultural immersion. Traveling to other countries, learning new languages, and appreciating unique cultures is critical to our students. Yet, all of this would be less meaningful without the students gaining a rich appreciation for the treasury of their Catholic faith. The programs created by the Office of International Studies seek to provide insights into other cultures while firmly rooting students with families and institutions that grow and cultivate their faith as Catholic men for others.
The Office of International Studies was established in the fall of 2024 and will provide opportunities for students in grades 6-12. Different programs will be offered for middle and high school students. The program will incorporate student exchange programs (domestically and abroad) with immersive Catholic pilgrimages.
“The establishment of this office perfectly aligns with our Catholic values, Strategic Plan, and the importance of preparing our students for a global marketplace,” said school principal José E. Roca '84. “Being able to demonstrate to our young men that you travel, explore, and remain faithful to the Catholic Church teachings is essential. I’m excited to see how this program will grow and flourish.”
Grade 9 only
Father-Son Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage
We will be doing a portion of the Portuguese route of the pilgrimage. We will depart on the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and return home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
grades 9, 10 & 11
St. Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Pilgrimage
We will visit sites associated with St. Carlo Acutis in Italy, focusing on places that highlight his devotion to the Eucharist and his work documenting Eucharistic miracles. Our trip will take place between Saturday, June 5, and Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
grades 6, 7 & 8
American Saints and Canadian Martyrs Pilgrimage
We will visit Washington, D.C., the Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton, and holy sites in New York City, culminating with a visit to the Shrine of the Canadian Martyrs and St. Kateri Tekakwitha in Upstate New York. The pilgrimage ends with a visit to experience Catholic culture in Montreal and Quebec City before returning home. This pilgrimage will take place from Monday, July 6, through Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Student Exchange
Exchange Experience #1 Madrid, Spain
Details are being explored and information will be provided as soon as it's available.
Exchange Experience #2 Taipei, Taiwan
This program is for students in high school and is done in conjunction with our brother Jesuit school, St. Ignatius High School in Taipei. The exchange program is held in the second semester. For more information, contact World Languages Department Teacher, Grace Chuang at, gchuang@belenjesuit.org.
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: communications@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: communications@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba, by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the school's property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit is situated on a 34-acre site in western Dade County, just minutes away from downtown Miami.