École Du Nord vs École Paul et Virginie

	É École Du Nord Mauritius, Mauritius	É École Paul et Virginie Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 151,610 - 240,769	Fees / year MUR 162,470 - 197,470
Age range	Age range 3 - 15 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,485	Pupils 431
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French
Opened	Opened 1974	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Village Labourdonnais – Mapou, Mauritius. Located on the island of Mauritius, the school serves an international community of learners aged 3 to 15. The EDN does not provide a school transport service; private transport providers operate van services across most regions of the island.	Location Located in Tamarin on the southwest coast of Mauritius. Address: Route Royale, 90901 Tamarin. The school serves children from Petite Section through CM2.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (3–5), Elementary (6–11), Middle School (12–15)	Stages Maternelle and elementary; Petite Section through CM2.
School type	School type Private international school in Mauritius, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education.	School type Private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school. It is governed by a volunteer management committee.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 1,485 students; 20 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Differentiated pedagogy to meet individual learning needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation AEFE network affiliation (Agency for French Education Abroad)	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Opening hours: 7:00 drop-off; classes begin after the second bell; after-school presence is restricted to supervised activities; parental presence during school hours is restricted.	School day structure School hours: Monday 7:45–16:00; Tuesday–Thursday 7:45–17:00; Wednesday 7:45–15:00; Friday 7:45–16:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details The school does not operate a school bus service; private transport providers offer van services to most regions of the island.	Bus service details Transport is provided by external carriers; the school does not manage transport-provider relationships.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees (Droits de première inscription & Réservation) - Droits de première inscription pour les nouveaux élèves : - Petite et Moyenne Section (3–4 ans) : Gratuit. - Grande Section (5 ans) : Rs 45,500 (par élève). - Grande Section fratrie (5 ans, tarif fratrie) : Rs 32,500 (par élève). - Élémentaire : Rs 60,500 (par élève). - Collège : Rs 74,000 (par élève). - Droit de réservation « long terme » (maternelles) : Rs 40,000 (par élève). Ce montant est une avance sur la scolarité et est déduit des frais de scolarité ; il n'est pas remboursable en cas de désistement sauf conditions particulières précisées dans le règlement financier. - Fonds de dépôt annuel : Rs 6,200 (par élève). La contribution est remboursable sur demande lors du départ de l'élève sous réserve des délais et conditions prévus. Tuition fees by year group (annual amount and instalment reference) - Les montants ci‑dessous sont indiqués en roupies mauriciennes (Rs). Les droits de scolarité annuels sont ceux appliqués par niveau ; ils sont payables selon les modalités indiquées plus bas (option annuelle, trimestrielle ou en mensualités). Les montants annuels et la répartition mensuelle (1/11ème) sont : - Petite maternelle : Annuel Rs 151,610 — 1/11 = Rs 13,782.73 par mois. - Moyenne et Grande maternelles : Annuel Rs 175,390 — 1/11 = Rs 15,944.55 par mois. - Élémentaire : Annuel Rs 175,390 — 1/11 = Rs 15,944.55 par mois. - Collège : Annuel Rs 196,173 — 1/11 = Rs 17,834.82 par mois. - Collège — Section Internationale : Annuel Rs 230,880 — 1/11 = Rs 20,989.09 par mois. - Tarifs pour autres nationalités (annuel et 1/11) : - Petite maternelle : Annuel Rs 184,222 — 1/11 = Rs 16,747.45 par mois. - Moyenne & Grande maternelles : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Élémentaire : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Collège : Annuel Rs 206,062 — 1/11 = Rs 18,733.82 par mois. - Collège — Section Internationale : Annuel Rs 240,769 — 1/11 = Rs 21,888.09 par mois. Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation et échéances : la facture annuelle, l'échéancier de paiement et la fiche d'engagement de droits d'écolage sont transmis en mai–juin. Tout mois commencé est dû (application sur les 11 mois de scolarité, août à juin). - Modes de paiement des droits de scolarité : - Paiement annuel : paiement en une seule fois (virement ou carte bancaire). Paiement avant le 31 août — remise de 3 % sur les frais de scolarité (non applicable au personnel). - Paiement trimestriel : paiement à l'avance avant le début de chaque trimestre (virement, carte bancaire ou chèque). Dates à respecter : - Juillet : période août–octobre ; Octobre : novembre–janvier ; Janvier : février–avril ; Avril : mai–juin. - Paiement mensuel : possible uniquement par prélèvement bancaire automatique (débit à terme) ; la mensualité correspond à 1/11ème des droits de scolarité (du 1er août au 1er juin) et le 1er prélèvement de frais annexes intervient le 1er juillet. Les familles doivent vérifier la bonne exécution des prélèvements auprès de leur banque. - Pénalités et impayés : des frais de gestion de 3 % sont appliqués sur les paiements en retard ; relances et procédures sont précisées dans le règlement financier. Les familles sont invitées à contacter le service de gestion en cas de difficulté pour convenir d'un échelonnement. Boarding / Internat - Internat / pension : non applicable. L'établissement fonctionne comme école primaire et collège sans offre d'internat/externat listée comme prestation. Other costs and regular ancillary fees - Assurance annuelle (par élève) : Rs 500 (couverture 24 h/24, plafond & franchise précisés). - Matériel pédagogique (forfait annuel) : Rs 3,320 (par élève). - Fournitures scolaires maternelles (forfait annuel) : Rs 5,010 (par élève). - Autres prestations facturables : activités extra‑scolaires (paiement via prestataire externe), ouvrages non‑retournés (facturation au prix de remplacement), photos de classe (incluses), fournitures & manuels (liste annuelle, renouvellement à la charge des parents). - Restauration (demi‑pension) — tarifs annuels (repas) selon niveau et nombre de jours par semaine : - Repas maternelle : 3 jours/sem Rs 13,965 — 4 jours/sem Rs 18,620. - Repas élémentaire : 3 jours/sem Rs 15,330 — 4 jours/sem Rs 20,440 — 5 jours/sem Rs 25,550. - Repas collège & personnel : 3 jours/sem Rs 14,016 — 4 jours/sem Rs 18,688 — 5 jours/sem Rs 23,360. - Tarifs snacks et carnet de tickets disponibles (tarifs annuels et tarifs pour carnets de 5/20 tickets) ; la facturation restauration est gérée séparément et répartie sur mensualités spécifiques (modalités et calendrier de facturation mentionnés). - Uniformes : uniformes scolaires sont fournis/achetés via le bureau Uniformes de l'école ; le coût des articles d'uniforme est facturé séparément. - Transport scolaire : l'école n'assure pas de service de transport scolaire (si un transport est nécessaire, la famille doit organiser une solution externe). Refunds and refundable items - Droits de première inscription (DPI) : non remboursables. - Droit de réservation (acompte Rs 40,000) : avance sur la scolarité et non remboursable en cas de désistement ; exceptions limitées (par ex. si l'enfant n'est pas en mesure de suivre le niveau réservé) conformément aux règles énoncées. - Fonds de dépôt (Rs 6,200) : remboursable au départ de l'élève vers un autre établissement ou au départ vers le Lycée des Mascareignes, sur demande et dans un délai imparti (conditions et délai d'un an à respecter). - Restauration : aucun remboursement en cas d'intempéries, cyclone ou fermeture obligatoire ; règles de non‑remboursement et d'annulation précisées dans le règlement de la restauration. Fee payment options and practical details - Moyens de paiement acceptés pour les droits de scolarité : virement bancaire, carte bancaire ; le paiement trimestriel peut également être effectué par chèque ; le paiement mensuel est réalisé par prélèvement automatique. Le paiement en espèces à la caisse pour les frais de scolarité est interdit. - Modalités restauration : paiement par prélèvement automatique recommandé ; pour la restauration, le paiement par chèque n'est pas autorisé et les prélèvements bancaires sont mis en place via le service facturation. - Commissions bancaires et frais : toute commission réclamée par l'institution bancaire pour effectuer un règlement est à la charge de la famille. (Chiffres et modalités affichés dans les documents tarifaires et le règlement financier publiés par l'établissement pour l'année scolaire concernée.)	Fee details Application / first-time registration fee - Registration (droits de première inscription) : Rs 55,000 per pupil. This fee is not refundable. Reductions may apply in specific cases (staff, siblings) as described below. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per installment) - Petite section / Moyenne section (maternelle) — Annual tuition: Rs 162,470. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 16,247 per month. A 3% discount is applied if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 157,596. - Grande section (maternelle) and Élémentaire (CP–CM2) — Annual tuition: Rs 170,590. Payable in 10 monthly installments (September–June): Rs 17,059 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif « pour les élèves autrement capables » — Annual tuition: Rs 197,470. Payable in 10 monthly instalments (September–June): Rs 19,747 per month. 3% early-payment discount if paid in one instalment before 30 September; discounted total: Rs 191,546. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: tuition is payable over 10 months (September to June). Instalments are due before the 5th of each month. Payments are expected by automatic bank transfer set up by the family. Any month begun is due. A 3% discount applies only if the full annual tuition is paid in a single payment before 30 September; this discount is not cumulative with an AEFE scholarship. Late re‑registration may incur a penalty (see re‑registration rules). Boarding / accommodation - The school is a pre‑primary and primary day school (maternelle and élémentaire); no boarding fees apply because there is no boarding provision. Other mandatory or regular fees - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (paid at first inscription and at each réinscription). These sums accompany school capital projects and are refunded without interest at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family elects to donate them; a refund request must be made in the year of departure (see refund timing). - Participation aux frais annexes / fournitures scolaires: Rs 4,000 (for annual school supplies, day outings without overnight and class teaching materials). This contribution is payable at first inscription and at each réinscription and is non‑refundable; if enrolment is under six months, 50% of this amount is payable. - Association des Parents d'Elèves (APEP) membership fee (mandatory): Rs 300 for one child; Rs 400 for two children; Rs 500 for three children or more. This cotisation is non‑refundable. - Uniform: Uniform is mandatory from the Petite Section to CM2 (implementation from August 2025); families must budget for uniform purchase costs. - Insurance: An accident insurance is included in the fees (coverage stated at Rs 50,000 per accident with a family franchise of Rs 1,000). Discounts and special reductions - Sibling reductions: a sibling discount structure applies (remise de 15% starting from the 2nd child as indicated, with additional reductions for larger families: 15% for 3 children, 20% for 4 children, 25% for 5 children or more where applicable). Staff children and certain other categories may receive specific reductions (for example, children of full‑time school staff may benefit from a 50% reduction in some fees). These reductions are not always cumulative and are applied under the school's published rules. Refund and interruption rules - Registration fee: non‑refundable. Participation aux frais annexes: non‑refundable. - Fonds de dépôt and sums paid each year: refunds (without interest) are made at the end of the pupil's schooling unless the family decides to donate the sums; absence of a refund request by 31 December of the pupil's departure year is treated as a donation. - Interruption of schooling and re‑registration: interruption of schooling triggers re‑registration rules; any re‑registration may be conditioned on payment of fees covering the interruption period up to the amount of the original registration fee for the cycle. Any month started is due. Accepted payment methods and banking details - Accepted payment method: bank transfer only (families are required to set up an automatic bank transfer for monthly payments unless they choose the annual lump sum option). - School bank details (for international transfers): MCB Rivière Noire — Account n° 000380511940 — IBAN: MU92MCBL0938000000511940000MUR — SWIFT/BIC: MCBLMUMU. Use the bank transfer method and the specified account details when making payments. Practical summary (numbers at a glance for 2025/2026 billing structure) - Registration fee (one‑off): Rs 55,000 (non‑refundable). - Tuition annual (PS/MS): Rs 162,470 → 10× Rs 16,247; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 157,596. - Tuition annual (GS / Élémentaire): Rs 170,590 → 10× Rs 17,059; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 165,472. - Dispositif spécifique: Rs 197,470 → 10× Rs 19,747; early‑payment total after 3% discount: Rs 191,546. - Fonds de dépôt: Rs 5,000 (annual at inscription/réinscription). - Participation aux frais annexes (fournitures, sorties journalières): Rs 4,000 (non‑refundable). - APEP cotisation: Rs 300 / Rs 400 / Rs 500 depending on number of children. These figures follow the school's published tariffs and internal regulations for the 2025/2026 school year and the school's stated billing structure (payments over ten months, due by the 5th of each month, bank‑transfer payment).
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniforms are offered and sold through the Uniforms & Services Office. The 2024-2025 uniform prices include polo shirts Rs 580; unisex T‑shirts Rs 465; long sleeve T‑shirts Rs 365; Bermuda shorts Rs 710; skirts Rs 565; sport T‑shirts Rs 375; sport shorts Rs 470; vests Rs 685 (4–12) and Rs 745 (14–22); caps Rs 365; sweatshirts Rs 820.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Three lunch options are available: year‑round canteen menu, meal tickets, or a packed lunch. School catering is managed directly by École du Nord, with two on‑site canteen areas and meals prepared on site by two chefs.	Food options Lunch is provided by an external catering provider. Lunch options include a packed lunch prepared by you (which can be heated) or one of the external caterer's menus if previously registered. Catering registration follows the provider's procedures, and tariffs are set by the provider.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership École du Nord is governed by the École du Nord Association (AEN), a parent‑run body with a Management Board of twelve volunteer parents. The AEN approves the annual budget, employs teaching and non‑teaching staff under local contracts, and determines the school's main strategic directions in close collaboration with the leadership team, supported by commissions. The AEN also collaborates with Lycée des Mascareignes and co‑founded it with École du Centre.	Governance and ownership The school operates on funds from tuition fees and donations. It is a non-profit company, and the management committee is voluntary.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school is a private international school in Mauritius accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. It offers bilingual teaching in English and French for all kindergarten and primary grades, with students aged 3 to 15 attending from nursery through lower secondary. The school provides Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School programs and includes language learning, digital learning, and other educational activities as part of its offerings.	Curriculum details Kindergarten through Grade 5. The Paul et Virginie French-language primary school is located in Tamarin, Mauritius and welcomes children from Petite Section (nursery) to CM2 (Grade 5). It operates as a nonprofit company funded by tuition fees and donations, with a volunteer management committee. The environment fosters a love of learning and the development of each student, and it uses differentiated pedagogy to support progress. Language learning is a focus of its approach.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio About 15 students per teacher.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results 100% of students are awarded the Diplôme National du Brevet (Brevet diploma); 97% receive distinctions.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression After EDN, students move to Lycée des Mascareignes (LDM), a partner school in the AEFE network. LDM reports a baccalaureate pass rate above 99%, with 78% of graduates achieving distinctions. The Diplôme National du Baccalauréat is internationally recognised, enabling study abroad.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school highlights student talents through events such as Incroyable Talent and talent showcases; it runs arts-focused activities and broadcasts via RADIO EDN, encouraging students to develop their talents in arts and performance.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides social and emotional support through the Pôle médical et bien-être. Two nurses are on site daily (7:15–15:45) for medical care and emergencies; a psychosocial interventionist is present daily (7:30–16:00) to support student wellbeing; a school doctor is available on specific days (Mondays 8:30–14:00 and Wednesdays 8:30–12:00). The team conducts health monitoring, psychosocial support, and health education as part of the health and citizenship initiatives (CESC). They screen for potential health, learning, or psychological difficulties during health visits and work with the pedagogical team to help students thrive. For students with chronic illnesses or special needs, an Individualized Accommodation Plan (PAI) is prepared in coordination with the nurse and the doctor.	Social & emotional learning The student's fulfilment and openness to the world are cultivated at École Paul et Virginie. We foster self-knowledge and self-confidence, and openness to others and to the world through the activities offered to students. This broadens each child's horizons, helping them discover, explore, understand, and surpass themselves—in relation to themselves (recognising talents and potential), to others (managing emotions, cooperating, asserting themselves), and to the world around them. Physical Education is part of the French curriculum and appears in the timetable; every student from PS to CM2 benefits from several PE sessions, one of which is supervised by the EPS referent, Julie Dutos. The school places a strong emphasis on arts and culture, with an on-site arts space, annual projects, and events such as Grande Lessive and Semaine des Arts, including student performances. Extracurricular activities include after-school programs, holiday centers, and two-week vacation centers.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Screening for potential health, learning, or psychological difficulties is conducted during health visits, with follow-up from the pedagogical team to find the best solutions for each student's growth and success. For students requiring ongoing medical treatment during school hours, a Project d'Accueil Individualisé (PAI) is arranged with the nurse and the doctor. The health team also coordinates with families and staff to support students' needs and promote safe, effective learning. If a student is ill or absent, the school requests notification to ensure appropriate arrangements. The school provides preventive health education through health initiatives and targeted support as part of its safeguarding approach.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school embraces student differences and is attentive to the needs of students and families. Everyone progresses through adapted teaching methods.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Excellence in languages is a priority. Mauritius' multilingual context is acknowledged, with English as the administrative language and French widely used; English language instruction is prioritized from kindergarten. A bilingual French–English instruction is offered to all pupils from Nursery through Elementary. In Elementary, English is taught as a foreign language for 4h30–5h30 per week, including EMILE (2h30 per week of a subject taught in English). The primary program includes FRANGIPANE/I SPEAK FRENCH to support anglophone learners with French-language specialists helping allophone students learn French basics quickly. In College, there are three tracks: Classic (mostly French with 4h English, 3h for a third language, and 2–3h Latin), European English (English language and culture with an additional 2h of English per week, totaling 6h), and International English (British) with 14h of English per week across literature and history–geography. The language program leads to DNB, DNBI, IGCSE, and OIB depending on the track. FRANGIPANE/I SPEAK FRENCH and language-support options are available to assist non-native French speakers, with placement tests by the British Council used in some admissions.	English as an additional language The language policy aligns with the AEFE plan to promote French language education and plurilingualism, pairing French instruction with other languages to form multilingual students open to cultural diversity. English is taught as a second language, and most instruction is conducted in French. The pedagogy aims to strengthen mastery of at least three languages in addition to French to prepare students for higher education, professional projects, and their future role as global citizens. In 2022/2023, the British International Section was opened in PS/MS and CM2 in agreement with AEFE, bringing English culture more prominently into the school; six English teachers ensure a coherent English-language program from PS to CM2.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported by the psychosocial interventionist and the on-site health team, who provide ongoing psychosocial support and health education. Regular health screenings and health-education initiatives are conducted as part of the CESC. The Pôle médical et bien-être oversees daily wellbeing, with nurses, a psychosocial professional, and a school doctor coordinating care, guidance, and preventive interventions to promote student resilience and healthy development.	Mental wellbeing The school promotes student wellbeing by fostering self-knowledge and self-confidence and by encouraging openness to others and to the world through its activities. It aims to broaden each child's horizons, helping them discover, explore, understand, and surpass themselves, including managing their emotions, cooperating, and asserting themselves. Physical education, arts, and cultural activities support holistic development and social skills, while extracurricular activities and civic engagement opportunities reinforce personal growth and sense of belonging.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is supported by a dedicated medical team that manages emergencies, medication administration, and health monitoring to keep students safe. In case of serious illness or required medication during school hours, the nurse coordinates with families to ensure appropriate action. The team conducts health and psychosocial assessments (including referrals for individualized plans when needed) and communicates with families and staff to safeguard students' health and wellbeing. The school also emphasizes preventive health education and vaccination checks to protect student safety and attendance.	Safeguarding The school transmits republican values, including secularism, citizenship, a culture of engagement, and mutual respect, while promoting equality between women and men. It addresses discrimination and fights all forms of harassment, including racism, antisemitism, and LGBT-phobias, while emphasising environmental education and sustainable development. As an eco-school, it is a partner of the Reef Conservation Society and has achieved a development-sustainability status, underscoring a commitment to safe and responsible conduct. Civic education, media literacy, and the development of responsible citizenship are central to student learning, with a focus on rights and duties and on critical engagement. A Citizenship Week and opportunities for student representation further reinforce safeguarding through active student voice and community involvement.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview EDN's campus covers 49,943 m2 of land with building space of 10,628 m2. The school has 75 classrooms, 20 offices, 2 libraries, 1 recording studio and state-of-the-art digital technology rooms, science laboratories, a kitchen and 2 canteens, and nap rooms for the youngest students. The facilities include a gymnasium, a football pitch with two designated areas, 2 basketball courts, a handball court, and multiple large outdoor play areas to support active learning.	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school offers a gymnasium, a football pitch with two designated football areas, two basketball courts, a handball court and multiple large outdoor play areas.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The school has 75 classrooms and 20 offices for staff and administration. It features 2 libraries, science laboratories, a recording studio, and state-of-the-art digital technology rooms. A kitchen and 2 canteens support student dining. Nap rooms are provided for the youngest students.	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities After-school activities are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for students from Pre-K to Year 10. They include after-school sports, arts and crafts, cultural learning, collective sports, tutoring, creative games, music, karate and chess, overseen by teachers or qualified guest teachers.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities, holiday centres and daycare are offered.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History École du Nord is a high-quality private international school in Mauritius, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. For over 50 years, it has combined the rigour of the French education system with an emphasis on English-language instruction, and it is certified as an international primary school for its enhanced English-language programme. It serves students aged 3 to 15, from nursery through lower secondary, welcoming learners of all nationalities. Located in Village Labourdonnais – Mapou, Mauritius, EDN educates about 1,485 students from 20 nationalities with 100 teachers, and reports a 100% Brevet diploma rate with 97% of mentions.	History École Paul et Virginie is located in Tamarin, on the southwest coast of Mauritius, in the Smart et Happy Village Cap Tamarin. It is a Mauritian non‑profit company. It is homologated by the French Ministry of Education and Youth as a French overseas teaching establishment serving Petite Section to CM2 and is part of the AEFE network. As an AEFE partner, it operates on funds generated solely by tuition fees and donations. The school's motto is Education is the most powerful weapon to change the world, and its project of establishment aims to help each child know themselves, become a learner, discover a range of possibilities, and push themselves; the creation of the school is described in a five‑phase narrative by Vincent Lagarde and Robert Ferrat on the day of pre‑entry in 2022, as part of the Projet d'établissement 2019/2024.
Community	Community École du Nord fosters a strong sense of community through active parent involvement and school life. L'Amicale des Parents du Nord (ADN) is a voluntary body of parents that acts as the intermediary with the school's management and participates in board and management meetings. ADN welcomes new students and teachers at events such as school fairs, book exchanges and Easter egg hunts. School outings extend learning beyond the classroom with cultural visits and nature excursions, while a medical and well-being team provides daily nursing, psychosocial support, and a school doctor to support student health and safety.	Community The school prioritizes the relationship with families and promotes communication with all educational actors surrounding the student. Various actions are undertaken throughout the year to welcome new parents, including a guide for parents and two onboarding meetings with the head of establishment followed by a coffee with the association of parents d'élèves (APEP). The list of parent representatives for 2025/2026 is published. Daily communication is available at the reception, by phone, via the school Facebook page, and through the weekly email and the school blog. The Comité de Communication et de Liaison (CCL) meets four times a year and the head of establishment meets parent representatives four times a year before the CCL, and the minutes of recent CCL meetings are published.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association ADN (L'Amicale des Parents du Nord) is a voluntary body of EDN parents. Its goal is to help EDN families. ADN acts as the intermediary between parents and the school's management, and participates in board and management meetings. Its missions include facilitating relationships, logistics and communication between parents and the school's management team, and welcoming new students and teachers at events such as school fairs, book exchanges and Easter egg hunts. Contacts: Email: [email protected], Facebook: ADN Amicale des Parents de l'École du Nord.	Parent teacher association APEP is the Association des Parents d'Élèves. Two onboarding meetings with the head of establishment are organized on the first days of school, followed by a coffee meeting with APEP. The list of parent representatives for the 2025/2026 year is published. The head of establishment meets parent representatives four times a year ahead of the Comité de Communication et de Liaison (CCL), which is the school council. Minutes of recent CCL meetings are published, including the CCL on 20 March 2025, 5 December 2024, 27 June 2024, 28 March 2024, and 7 December 2023.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual École du Nord is a high-quality private international school, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. For over 50 years, it has combined the rigour of the French education system with a unique emphasis on English-language instruction, offering the best of both educational worlds. It is certified as an international primary school in recognition of its enhanced English-language programme. The school welcomes students of all nationalities, from the age of 3 to 15, from nursery through to lower secondary, in Mauritius.	Academic & intellectual The school provides a calm, supervised time for students to advance in their learning. The school's teachers support CP through CM2 in dictation preparation, understanding lessons, completing exercises, and preparing presentations. This guidance helps students gain confidence and independence. Lego Robotics introduces robotics, programming, and engineering concepts through LEGO Education using the four-step Discover–Build–Observe–Improve process, and the English Club strengthens English through games, songs, stories, and short plays.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative After-school activities include sports, arts & crafts and cultural learning, offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for students from Pre-K to Year 10, overseen by teachers or qualified guest teachers. Collective sports, tutoring, creative games, music, karate and chess are available, with something for everyone.	Arts & creative The school offers sewing for CM1 and CM2, teaching hand stitching and embroidery without machines. Salt dough activities for PS, MS, and GS develop fine motor skills through hands-on modelling and decoration. Jewelry making, creative hobbies, manga drawing, art therapy, and other creative sessions foster imagination, concentration, and self-expression. Cir cus and theatre build coordination and confidence, with circus activities conducted in English.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language learning is a priority at École du Nord. A multilingual education helps students develop concentration, problem-solving abilities, and cross-cultural awareness. In kindergarten and primary, bilingual teaching in English and French is provided. In middle school, students may choose among Classic (French curriculum with English and additional language options including Latin), European Section in English, and British International Section with extensive English instruction; EDN also offers Spanish language certification and Latin.	Cultural & language Reinforced foreign-language learning from the start of primary school and multilingual education are central to the school's approach. The English Club provides opportunities to practice and improve English through games, songs, stories, and short plays. Some extracurricular activities are conducted in English to support language development. Language learning is reinforced throughout the program to promote multilingualism.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include after-school sports, arts & crafts and cultural learning, offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for Pre-K to Year 10, overseen by teachers or guest teachers. Collective sports, tutoring, creative games, music, karate and chess provide options for a broad range of interests.	Social & hobbies The school offers a wide range of social and hobby activities, including board games, theatre, circus, and creative crafts. Board games develop concentration, memory, logic, and teamwork under Cedric's guidance for CP to CM2. Theatre, circus, and athletics build coordination, confidence, and collaborative skills, with some activities taught in English. Creative activities such as manga drawing and arts-and-crafts provide outlets for imagination and self-expression.
Community & service	Community & service L'Amicale des Parents (ADN) is a voluntary body of parents that helps families attending EDN. It acts as an intermediary between parents and the school's management team and participates in committee and work meetings with the Board and Management Committee. For several years, the ADN welcomes new students and teachers at events like school fairs, book exchanges, Easter egg hunts, and more.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The School Board, chaired by the headmaster, deals with educational, pedagogical and material concerns and adopts the school project, internal rules, timetable and calendar, the annual educational plan and staff training. The board comprises 15 voting members drawn from administration, school staff and parents and students. The school council involves elected parent representatives (ADN) and welcomes student representatives to discuss and influence school life, including timetable, resources, discovery and exploration classes, and safety. The Commissions recruit volunteer parents with professional expertise to guide policy and practice.	Leadership & professional The Citizenship Week highlights civic values and engagement. Pupils elect representatives from each elementary class to form the Student Council, giving them a voice in school life. Civic education covers laïcité, equality, mutual respect, and the fight against discrimination, as well as environmental sustainability. The school fosters leadership and social responsibility through these programs.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing A healthy mind in a healthy body anchors the school's sports program, with yearly physical education plans and a path to sports excellence that includes external professionals. The school runs sports days, inter-school tournaments, and a wide range of activities such as rugby, football, volleyball, basketball, and handball, with cross-curricular events like endurance races and dance sports. There are opportunities to participate in events linked to performance and inclusion, including involvement with Olympic/Paralympic programs and a Generation 2024 label recognized by the French government.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school places a strong emphasis on physical wellbeing through athletics and swimming. The Savoir-Nager program runs ten swimming sessions each year to help every student reach the Savoir-Nager certificate by CE2. Athletics teaches endurance, speed, coordination, and teamwork through CP to CM2. Team sports and collective activities promote fitness and well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision École du Nord operates in a multilingual environment with English and French taught from kindergarten onward. Bilingual teaching in English and French is offered to all kindergarten and primary students, with progressive English immersion in Kindergarten. In Primary, English learning includes 4-5 hours per week plus EMILE, ensuring some curriculum content is delivered in English. Middle School offers three tracks—Classic, European Section in English, and British International Section—providing increasing English exposure, plus options in German, Spanish and Latin.	Language provision French is the primary language of instruction with a strong emphasis on French literacy. English is taught as a second language, supported by the British International Section and PARLE language tracks. The Creole language is highlighted periodically during cultural events. Approximately 10% of students have a mother tongue other than French, and more than 30% of students speak more than two languages at home.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching in English and French is offered to all kindergarten and primary school students. Kindergarten provides progressive immersion in English through daily activities. English learning in primary includes 4-5 hours per week plus EMILE, which delivers curriculum content in English.	Bilingual teaching Two languages are taught at the primary level: French is the language of instruction, and English is taught as the second language. A British International Section provides English-language instruction in designated grades; the section was opened in 2022/2023 for PS, MS and CM2, and expanded in 2023/2024 to PS, MS, GS, CM1 and CM2. This reflects a bilingual approach within a French-curriculum school. This approach aligns with the AEFE framework for language education.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Kindergarten uses progressive immersion in English.	Immersion programs British International Section offers English-language instruction in specific grades. English language learning is integrated across sections through the PARLE language tracks to strengthen multilingual competencies.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards The school has 1,485 students, 20 nationalities, and 100 teachers; 100% of graduates are awarded the Brevet diploma and 97% receive distinctions.	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school is a private international school accredited by the French Ministry of National Education. The school is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE) network in Mauritius.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The school teaches in English and French, offering both curricula so families can access a bilingual program. The admissions process should be started and completed early, and relevant fees must be settled to secure a place. Applications are encouraged to be finalized promptly to avoid waiting lists for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 school years. The process is designed to accommodate international families planning expatriation and to ensure placement aligns with the school's offerings. 2. Enrolling a child from Petite Section guarantees a place for the entire schooling at École du Nord. For new families planning an expatriation to Mauritius, notify the school well ahead of arrival to allow the right number of classes to be opened and to tailor the educational offer each year. Early planning helps ensure the family secures a place and proper class placement. 3. Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages families to initiate and finalize their admissions early to avoid disappointment due to waiting lists. The high volume of applications reflects demand for École du Nord. 4. For pupils coming from another school system (outside AEFE or the French National Education system), placement tests are required to validate enrolment at École du Nord. The tests determine appropriate grade placement and verify alignment with the French curriculum. 5. Admission requests are handled by Bela in the Admissions Department. Information and documents should be provided as part of the complete application to facilitate the process.	Admissions The school admits children regardless of nationality. For the August 2025 intake, Petite Section welcomes children born in 2022. Inscriptions can occur throughout the school year depending on available places, which are limited. Admission is validated after the application dossier is complete and the first registration rights are paid, and the first registration rights are non-refundable. To begin, contact the administrative assistant by email to receive the information and online forms. The documents required to apply include: the child's birth certificate, proofs of nationality, copies of both parents' ID, custody decision if divorced, proof of domicile in Mauritius, a certificate of transfer from the previous school, the child's school records, copies of residence/work permits or EDB approval for non-Mauritian families, and a passport photo. Foreign students must provide a copy of residence/work permits or visa and processing can take 1–3 months; families should inquire with the competent authorities. Students from non-French education systems will take evaluation tests in French and mathematics starting from CE1. The school is AEFE-partnered, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; information for 2025–2026 can be obtained from the French Embassy in Mauritius. The school's 2025–2026 tariffs include a first registration fee of Rs 55,000 (non-refundable) and annual tuition of Rs 162,470 for Petite/Moyenne section and Rs 170,590 for Grande Section/Elémentaire, with discounts for multiple children and other standard charges; a deposit of Rs 5,000 and annual supplies of Rs 4,000 are also charged, and parental association (APEP) membership is required.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school has a partnership with AEFE, so French students may be eligible for scholarships; for details, contact the French Embassy in Mauritius for 2025–2026 scholarship information.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting lists exist for the 2025/26 school year for MS, GS, CP and CE2. The admissions team encourages early submission to reduce the likelihood of being placed on a waitlist.	Waitlist —
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