Unfortunately the cost of attending one of Belfast's prestigious grammar schools was prohibitive, but enough money was found for Bell to move to the Belfast Technical High School, where a full academic curriculum which qualified him for University entrance was coupled with vocational studies.
Sa kasamaang palad ang gastos ng dumalo sa isa sa Belfast's prestihiyoso gramatika paaralan ay humahadlang, ngunit sapat na pera ay natagpuan para sa Bell upang ilipat sa Belfast Technical High School, kung saan ang isang buong akademikong kurikulum na qualified siya para sa University pasukan ay kaisa sa bokasyonal na pag-aaral.