École Paul et Virginie vs Lycée des Mascareignes

	É École Paul et Virginie Mauritius, Mauritius	L Lycée des Mascareignes Mauritius, Mauritius
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year MUR 162,470 - 197,470	Fees / year MUR 500 - 358,325
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 15 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 431	Pupils 752
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 23
Instruction language	Instruction language French	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 2003	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Tamarin on the southwest coast of Mauritius. Address: Route Royale, 90901 Tamarin. The school serves children from Petite Section through CM2.	Location The Lycée des Mascareignes is located in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius. It moved to its current campus in 2001. It is AEFE-conventionné, offering a French program with international openness. The school teaches languages including English, Spanish, German and Mandarin, and hosts a British International Section and a European Section.
Stages	Stages Maternelle and elementary; Petite Section through CM2.	Stages Three levels: Seconde (Year 11), Premie8re (Year 12), and Terminale (Year 13).
School type	School type Private, nonprofit French-language preschool and primary school. It is governed by a volunteer management committee.	School type Private secondary school with a French program, conventionne9 with AEFE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Pupils include Mauritian students, French expatriates, and nationals from other countries. The school enrolls over 750 students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Differentiated pedagogy to meet individual learning needs.	Additional learning support The school provides a school health service with a nurse, a doctor and a school psychologist. It supports the integration of students with disabilities and health concerns and develops personalized and individualized accommodation plans for students with special educational needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation France (French national education system abroad; AEFE-conventionne9).
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Transport is provided by external carriers; the school does not manage transport-provider relationships.	Bus service details Transport scolaire is organized with a list of contracted transport providers for the 2024/2025 school year. Routes cover multiple areas, including Cap Malheureux, Bain Boeuf, Pereybbber, Mont Choisy, Trou aux Biches, Grand Baie and surrounding towns; contact details for each carrier are provided on the page.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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).	Fee details Application / first‑registration fee - Les droits de première inscription (DPI) : MUR 60,000 par élève pour toute nouvelle inscription. Certaines exemptions et réductions s'appliquent (réseau partenaire, enfants de personnel, conditions pour familles non‑résidentes). Tuition fees by programme and nationality (annual amounts) - Normale — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 215,050 par an. - Normale — Autres nationalités : MUR 263,175 par an. - Internationale (SI / BFI) — Parents de nationalité française ou mauricienne : MUR 255,530 par an. - Internationale (SI / BFI) — Autres nationalités : MUR 358,325 par an. - Sport‑Études (toutes nationalités indiquées) : MUR 306,317 par an. Per‑term and per‑month figures (operational note and computed amounts) - Facturation officielle : la facturation est annuelle et unique ; l'établissement ne publie pas de grille officielle "par trimestre". Les familles peuvent toutefois régler annuellement ou mensuellement (voir Modalités de paiement ci‑dessous). - Montants mensuels (paiement par prélèvement mensuel d'août à juin — 11 mensualités) : - Normale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 19,550 par mois (MUR 215,050 ÷ 11). - Normale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 23,925 par mois (MUR 263,175 ÷ 11). - Internationale (Française/Mauricienne) : MUR 23,230 par mois (MUR 255,530 ÷ 11). - Internationale (Autres nationalités) : MUR 32,575 par mois (MUR 358,325 ÷ 11). - Sport‑Études : MUR 27,847 par mois (MUR 306,317 ÷ 11). - Montants par trimestre : l'établissement ne communique pas de facturation officielle par trimestre ; à titre indicatif arithmétique seulement, la division annuelle par 3 donne : Normale (Fr/ MUR 215,050) ≈ MUR 71,683 par trimestre. (La facturation et les modalités effectives restent celles indiquées en annexe et dans les options de paiement.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Facturation : la facturation est annuelle et elle intervient avant la fin de l'année scolaire précédente. - Options de paiement acceptées pour la scolarité : - Règlement annuel par virement bancaire (paiement annuel anticipé possible). Un règlement annuel effectué avant le 5 août donne droit à une remise de 3% sur les frais de scolarité. - Règlements mensuels par prélèvement bancaire automatique (standing order) : la scolarité doit être réglée d'avance mensuellement d'août à juin (11 mensualités). - Moyens de paiement acceptés : paiements électroniques uniquement — virements bancaires et prélèvements automatiques (les modalités de paiement par carte de crédit ne sont pas indiquées comme acceptées). Les comptes bancaires bénéficiaires et IBAN sont précisés pour les virements. - Tout mois commencé est dû ; en cas de retard le lycée se réserve le droit d'appliquer des pénalités (taux « repo rate » en vigueur) et de refuser l'accès aux cours en cas d'impayés persistants. Boarding (internat) - Aucune mention de service d'internat ou de frais de pension n'apparaît dans le règlement financier : il n'y a donc pas de frais de pension/boarding applicables listés pour l'année scolaire concernée. Other costs and annual ancillary fees - Fonds de dépôt : MUR 7,000 par élève, payable en juillet ; remboursable sur demande écrite au départ de l'élève (sans intérêt), sous réserve de déduction des sommes éventuellement dues à l'établissement. - Assurance et achat de matériel (forfait obligatoire) : MUR 2,600 par élève, payable en juillet (couvre assurance accident 24h/24, carte de transport/examen, etc.). - Cotisation APEL (optionnelle) : MUR 500 par famille, payable en juillet pour l'année scolaire 2025‑2026. - Droits d'inscription aux examens (Baccalauréat, épreuves anticipées) : payables chaque année en février pour les classes concernées ; le montant est communiqué annuellement. Manuels numériques, sorties pédagogiques et voyages scolaires peuvent entraîner des facturations complémentaires selon les besoins et participations. Discounts and special reductions - Réductions pour fratries : 10% de réduction pour 3 enfants scolarisés dans le réseau (EDC/EDN/LDM), 15% pour 4 enfants ou plus. - Réduction pour enfants de personnel : 50% sur les frais de scolarité pour enfant(s) de personnel local à temps plein (prorata pour temps partiel). Ces abattements ne sont pas cumulables. - Exonération des DPI pour élèves des établissements partenaires sous conditions. Refund information - Fonds de dépôt : remboursable sur demande écrite au moment du départ de l'élève, sans intérêt. L'établissement peut retenir des sommes dues sur le fonds de dépôt au moment du remboursement. Le délai pour demander la restitution est d'un an à compter du départ ; passé ce délai, la somme est versée au fonds de solidarité. - Droits et frais annexes (manuels, sorties, voyages) sont facturés selon l'activité ; les modalités de remboursement éventuel sont traitées au cas par cas et les montants d'examens sont communiqués annuellement. Practical payment details - Les virements et prélèvements doivent être effectués sur les comptes bancaires indiqués (RIB / IBAN fournis dans les annexes du règlement financier). Les paiements par voie électronique (virements, transferts électroniques et prélèvements automatiques) sont les procédures d'encaissement en vigueur. Sanctions en cas de non‑paiement - En cas de défaut de paiement, l'établissement peut exiger le règlement d'avance de la scolarité annuelle, appliquer des pénalités, refuser l'accès aux cours, et, après relances, refuser la réinscription tant que les impayés ne sont pas régularisés.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The Base Vie is a boarding facility open to all Lycée des Mascareignes students. It provides 14 beds in double or triple rooms, separated by gender, with a shared lounge, a study room, and secure adult supervision from 5:00 PM to 7:15 AM. It operates from Monday morning to Friday evening, and is not open on weekends or during holidays. Meals are provided as demi-pension: breakfast on site and dinner in the communal dining area; lunches remain the responsibility of the family. Tariffs are 4,500 Rs per week (4 nights) or 18,000 Rs per month for demi-pension; 5,300 Rs per week (4 nights) or 21,200 Rs per month for full pension, which is available on request. Bed linen and towels are provided.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	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.	Food options Meals are provided as demi-pension: breakfast on site and dinner served in the common room; lunches are the responsibility of the family. Full-board options are available on request.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The Lycée des Mascareignes is a private French-program secondary school and is conventioned with AEFE, placing it within the AEFE network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details The British International Section provides an English-language curriculum within the bilingual French schooling system for students aged 15019. Class sizes range from about 15 to 22 students, with 79 hours per week taught in English and the rest in French; Seconde includes IGCSE examinations in English Language, and in Premire and Terminale students pursue the BFI (Baccalaureat Français International), a bilingual qualification developed with the French Ministry of Education and Cambridge; The BFI replaces the OIB from 2022, with the first session in 2024, and comprises 12 final exams.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio The British Section class sizes range from around 15 to 22 students.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Session 2025: total pass rate 78.7%. Session 2024: total pass rate 76%. Session 2023: total pass rate 78%. In 2020, the OIB section achieved 100% pass rate with 100% mentions.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education in France and around the world, including the grandescoles and leading universities.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	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.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	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.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	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.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The campus features an entrance hall and interior views of the school. The cafeteria serves meals during the midday break. The CDI, a place for learning, culture and leisure reading, is on site. The science laboratories support practical science work. Classrooms are available for teaching.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Sport Etudes is the first sport Etudes program in the AEFE network at the Lycée des Mascareignes. It is a multisports pathway for talented students aged 15 to 19 and runs over three years. The program is developed in collaboration with Rugby Union Mauritius and includes the Academy of Sport, a Generation 2024 label dedicated to high-level youth sport in Mauritius. The EPS program covers a range of sports including badminton, table tennis, volleyball, football, basketball, rugby, relay, handball and crossfit.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The CDI (Centre de Documentation et d'Information) is a space for learning, culture and leisure reading. The science laboratories are available for scientific experiments. Classrooms are available for teaching. Languages taught include English, Spanish and Mandarin.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities, holiday centres and daycare are offered.	Extra curricular facilities The Lycée des Mascareignes offers a broad range of extracurricular activities including sports, music, dance, eloquence competitions, a literary prize and artistic activities. Many clubs are active and foster student engagement. Students participate in cultural and educational trips as part of their extracurricular programme. Mobility programs are also part of the school life, including the ADN-AEFE immersion program.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History The Lyce9e des Mascareignes (LDM) is a private secondary school with a French program. It was founded in 2000 when Ecole du Nord and Ecole du Centre joined forces to create a high-performing lycée. The school is located in Helvetia, Saint-Pierre, Mauritius. It welcomed its first students on its current campus in 2001 and will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026.
Community	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.	Community Community life at Lyce9e des Mascareignes focuses on student life and well-being, including a Conseil de la Vie Lyce9enne (CVL) based in Mauritius, clubs, sports activities, and school trips. An on-campus health service and an active alumni network support students beyond the classroom. The school is AEFE-affiliated and maintains partnerships with French institutions in Mauritius.
Parent teacher association	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.	Parent teacher association The Comité APEL is the Parents7 Association that connects families with the school7s educational teams. For 202502626, a new APEL committee has been formed to strengthen ties between LDM and families, with Sakil Mamodeally elected as president. The committee works to involve parents concretely in the life of the establishment and to support student well-being and development. Contact email: apel@lyceedesmascareignes.org.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual The Model United Nations Club is led by Mr. Vencatapillay, an English teacher, and trains students in diplomacy and public speaking. Students take roles as ambassadors to address current issues and regularly debate in English to develop global citizenship. The Science Club brings together students to discuss scientific advances and undertake innovative projects, including participation in Science Quest. The Robotics Club introduces robotics and programming, with Python integrated into Mathematics or NSI, and runs workshops to encourage NSI as a first‑choice specialty.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative Music Club, Arts Libres, Mode et Beaux Arts, Danse, and Théâtre offer opportunities to perform, create, and express. The Music Club provides a space for beginners in music, singing, and dance, with performances at events such as American Week and Valentine's Day. The Arts Libres Club highlights diverse art forms and supports students' artistic practice. The Mode et Beaux Arts Club covers fashion, painting, drawing, and photography, while Danse and Théâtre develop performance skills.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language Culture Manga offers fans of manga, anime, and Japanese pop culture a space to explore and share. The Tik Tok Club creates content for the lycée's TikTok account, providing a platform for student media expression. The Plumes Club promotes reading and fosters appreciation of literature and the world around.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies The Volleyball Club provides opportunities to learn volleyball and participate in friendly matches, inter-class and inter-lycée tournaments, including the Volleyball Festival. The Jeux de Société et Échecs Club invites all students to play board games and chess, with chances to learn, improve, and compete in friendly tournaments. The Tik Tok Club and DJ by LDM offer platforms for student content creation and performance at lycée events. The Yoga et association sportive Club supports wellbeing through mindful movement and physical activity.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Solidarité Club continues its collaboration with Etoile du Berger, organizing food and essential-item drives for residents of the NGO. The EFE3D – Environnement Club promotes eco-friendly actions and trains eco-delegates to raise environmental awareness and promote recycling and waste reduction. The Tutorat Club provides voluntary tutoring from terminal-year students to younger students, fostering solidarity and academic success. The Animal Action Club defends animal welfare through active involvement.
Leadership & professional	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.	Leadership & professional The school promotes student leadership through the CVL Ile Maurice and through student-run clubs. The Model United Nations Club and other clubs develop leadership, communication, and project-management skills. Students gain experience planning events and coordinating teams as part of club activities.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Yoga and association sportive Club offers a space for mindful movement and well-being, building community and mutual aid. The Savate Boxe Française Club introduces students to a traditional French martial art emphasizing discipline and self-control. The Dance Club provides a space to express personal style and strengthen community ties.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	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.	Language provision English, German, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught. The German program offers Goethe Institute certificates (A1–B2); registration is online between late March and early April. The Spanish program has been a DELE examination center since 2017, with exam sessions in November and May for A2 and B1, and since 2018 for A1–B2. The European Section supports English language development and offers an IGCSE in English as part of the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching	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.	Bilingual teaching The school has a Section Européenne that enhances English proficiency and European openness. It provides four hours of English per week in addition to regular classes, with two one-hour DNL sessions: one in History-Geography and one in a science subject (Math or Physics-Chemistry). Students can earn a 'Section Européenne' mention on their Baccalaureate diploma if their grade is above 12. The program deepens language study and is designed to be compatible with optional subjects.
Immersion programs	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.	Immersion programs English, German, Spanish, and Mandarin are taught. The Section Européenne provides English-language immersion with four hours of English per week, in lieu of a standard three hours, including two DNL sessions (one in History-Geography and one in a science subject). The Spanish program operates as a DELE examination center since 2017, with DELE exams for levels A2 and B1 in November and May, and since 2018 for A1, A2, B1, and B2. The German program offers Goethe Institute certificates (A1–B2), with online registration from late March to early April.
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Admissions	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.	Admissions 1. The Lycée des Mascareignes offers an online registration form for admissions. 2. 3. 4. For families without Mauritian nationality, the student must comply with Mauritian immigration procedures; the child must appear on a residence permit of a parent (proof required). A tourist visa entry cannot be used to enroll. 5. Contact details: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992; Fax +230 433 5526.
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.	Scholarships Campaign for 2026/2027 scholarships is open from 3 November 2025 to 19 December 2025 for families of French nationality. The application form and required documents depend on family situation (categories include self-employed and independent workers, a parent who is a student, unemployed, retired, or salaried). The application must be submitted by 19 December 2025, with the dossier either submitted at the French embassy by appointment or, if needed, at the school which forwards it to the embassy. An incomplete dossier is rejected; the social service may schedule an embassy interview or home visit, which are mandatory. Scholarships are awarded under resources and patrimoine conditions for French children enrolled in AEFE-affiliated establishments. Eligibility requirements include French nationality, residence in the consular district of the school, registration in the AEFE registry of French residents abroad, and being at least three years old; students should have regular attendance and not accumulate excessive academic delays. Scholarships can cover tuition, first registration fees, transport, half-board, and maintenance. The second campaign applies to specific cases such as newly established eligibility or revised financial situations; renewal is annual and misstatements can lead to exclusion; changes in schooling costs can alter aid. Contact: Helvetia, Saint Pierre, Ile Maurice; Tel +230 433 8992.
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